APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
BIOLOGY*
Biology, Secondary Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)
Biotechnology
Environmental Biology
Health Sciences
Neuroscience and Behavior
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION*
Accounting
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Information Systems Management Management
Marketing
CHEMISTRY*
Biochemistry
Chemistry, Secondary Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA
Communications Studies
Film/Video Production
Graphic Design*
Photography*
Public Relations, Social Media, and Advertising Production* Technical Theater* Theater*
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS)
Cybersecurity
COMPUTER SCIENCE*
CRIMINAL JUSTICE*
Criminal Justice: Police Program (4+1 Police Program)
DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION*
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION*
Early Childhood Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-2)
ECONOMICS*
International Business and Economics
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION*
Elementary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (1-6)
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Architecture
Electronics Engineering Technology
Energy Management Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
ENGLISH STUDIES
English, Middle/Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (5-12)
Literature*
Professional Writing*
ENVIRONMENTAL & EARTH SCIENCE*
EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Fitness and Wellness
Strength Training and Conditioning
MATHEMATICS*
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, Middle/Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (5-8) (8-12)
Pure Mathematics
Statistical Modeling
NURSING
BS in Nursing***
LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Program
RN to BS in Nursing (100% online)
OCCUPATIONAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (100% online)
POLITICAL SCIENCE*
American Government/Law
International Politics
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
LECOM Early Acceptance Programs**
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Dental
Pre-Law
Pre-Law with UMass Dartmouth (3+3 joint program)**
Pre-Medical
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Veterinarian
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE*
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE*
Environmental Public Health
Public Health Practice
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT*
COMPUTER SCIENCE
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
DATA ANALYTICS
DEAF STUDIES
DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
GAME DESIGN*
GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY*
HISTORY*
History, Middle/Sec. Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (5-12)
HUMAN SERVICES*
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Fine and Performing Arts
General Sciences Initial Teacher Licensure (5-8)
Humanities Pre-Law
SOCIOLOGY*
SPECIAL EDUCATION*
Mod. Disabilities Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (PreK-8)
Severe Disabilities Ed. Initial Teacher Lic. (All levels)
UNDECLARED/ PRE-MAJOR
* May be taken as a major or minor.
** Special circumstances apply. Contact Admissions.
*** Not accepting transfer students
HONORS
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
NEUROSCIENCE, BEHAVIOR, AND COGNITION
PHOTOGRAPHY
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
WOMEN, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
English Studies
School of Arts and Sciences
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Engineering Technology
School of Business and Technology
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Nursing
School of Health and Natural Sciences
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Education
School of Education
A Fitchburg State University professor is a professor with experience in their field.
Unlike professors at large research universities, who may leave the instruction to teaching assistants, Fitchburg State professors are here to change lives.
In the real world, anything can happen on any given day. With their help, you’ll be ready.
The raw materials are right here, so you can learn by doing...and do what you learn.
It could be a single line in a book. It might be something a professor says in class.
Fitchburg State gets you thinking in a whole new way. It sets you on a path of growth until, four years later, you leave with a better understanding of the world around you — and how to make a difference in it.
Every problem has a solution. Every conflict has a peaceful resolution. Every disease has a cure waiting to be found.
There are stories waiting to be told, new business ideas ready to take hold, and communities yearning to grow.
Whatever it is, Fitchburg State will help you figure it out, and that’s a big deal to employers. (According to LinkedIn, 85% want recent graduates with excellent problem-solving skills.)
The world needs you.
Children need teachers and counselors. Patients need nurses, mental health professionals, and scientific advances. Consumers want the best products, the most informative and entertaining media, and tech that makes their lives better and easier. Communities need leaders in criminal justice, politics, public health, business, the environment, human rights, and — well, you name it.
What do you need?
A passion for making a difference and the knowledge and experience Fitchburg State will help you acquire.
Fitchburg gives back on campus and off.
The Falcon Community Outreach Center was established to help organizational charities empower people to build a better community and maximize collaboration between Fitchburg State, the surrounding community, and its constituents.
At the Falcon Bazaar Necessity & Food Pantry, located in Hammond Hall, students, staff, and faculty donate food and items like toothpaste and shaving cream so that every member of our community can thrive.
You can even donate a dining hall meal as part of the Falcon Swipe It Forward initiative.
We travel to help others too. Students who participate in Alternative Spring Break work with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for people in need.
Come here for the classes. Fall in love with campus and community.
Join a club, play intramural sports, or check out events like on-campus movies, concerts, and art gallery openings.
There’s something to do every day, everywhere on campus.
Alpha Phi Delta
Alpha Sigma Tau ASEZ
Associated General Contractors (AGC)
Basketball Club
Billiards Club
Biology & Chemistry Club
Black Student Union (BSU)
Campus Ambassadors Christian Fellowship (CACF)
Card and Board Game Club
Cheerleaders
Coed Ice Hockey Club
Computer Science Club
Criminal Justice Club
Dance Club
Education Club
Falcon Friends
Feminist Conversations
Filmmakers Society
First Love
Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB)
Fitchburg Anti Violence Education (FAVE)
Fitchburg Finches
Fitchburg Smash Club
Fitchburg State Choirs
Gamer’s Arts & Anime Club (GAA Club)
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Greek Council
Habitat for Humanity
Harry Potter Alliance
Improv Club
Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honors Society)
Lambda Pi Eta (Communications Honor Society)
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Media Content Creators Club (MCCC)
Minecraft Club
Model UN
Musical Theater Club
Order of Omega
Outdoor Adventure Club
Panhellenic
Phi Sigma Sigma
Pokemon Society
Rescue Squad
Role Playing Guild
Sigma Beta Delta (Business Honors Society)
Sigma Pi
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Sigma Tau Gamma
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Nurses Association (SNA)
Tau Upsilon Alpha (Human Services Honor Society)
WXPL
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We stand up for each other and the causes we believe in.
We make our voices heard for the environment, social justice, diversity, and freedom of expression.
Fitchburg State Residence Halls put you steps away from classes and everything else campus has to offer, like the library, the Athletic and Recreation Center, on-campus employment opportunities, and special events.
Plus, your friends are right there with you.
Some halls offer Residential Learning Communities which bring people together based on their lifestyle or major — like the Health Professions, Honors, LGBTQIA+, Teach Today, E-Sports, and Nursing.
For students that choose to commute, campus life provides you with countless opportunities.
Students who live on campus complete more credit hours and earn a higher grade point average. They also report higher satisfaction with their college experience.
Fitchburg State Falcons are very active, with 19 NCAA Division III varsity teams competing in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference and beyond.
But that’s not all.
Falcons are cheerleaders, mascots, Recreation and Athletics student employees, gym rats, yogis, pickup soccer players, and members of groups like the Billiards, Chess, and Basketball Clubs.
Picture this: you’re throwing your graduation cap in the air on graduation day — and you already have real world experience. Score one for you and your career!
Your advisor can match you with internship opportunities in your field at proven companies and organizations. Current and recent Fitchburg State students have interned at places like ESPN, the Boston Celtics, Bruins, and Red Sox, Mass State Police, Silver Lining Entertainment, and WWLP Springfield.
You could be next!
Abington Theatre Company (NY)
Anderson Ranch (Snowmass, CO)
Austin Film Society (Austin, TX)
BBC (London and NY)
Boston Casting
Boston Bruins
Boston Celtics
Boston Red Sox
Bridge 9 Records
Circle of Confusion Films (Los Angeles, CA)
CNN
Disneyland
Dr. Franklin Perkins School
ESPN (New Britain, CT)
Explore Tikizia (Costa Rica)
FableVision Studios (Boston and Dedham, MA)
Federal Probation/U.S. Courts
Florentine Films
GEICO
Gloucester Stage Company
Habitat for Humanity
Hasbro, Inc.
Hill Holliday Advertising (Boston, MA)
Indika Entertainment Advertising (NY)
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Jabil Healthcare (formerly Nypro)
Koda Creative Group
Lois Greenfield Photography (NY)
Lucky Strike Entertainment
Madison Square Garden
Mantoani Photography (San Diego)
MA Dept. of Children and Families
MA Dept. of Correction
MA Dept. of Mental Health
MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
MA Office of Travel & Tourism
MA State House
MA State Police
MA Trial Courts
Michael Indresano Photography
The Mill (New York)
Mill Valley Film Group (Sausalito, CA)
Myriad Pictures
Nantucket Police Dept. (Community Service Officer)
National Geographic (TV)
NBC Marketing (New York, NY)
New City Theater (NY)
New England Aquarium
NFL Films
Nickerson PR
Panavision
PARMA Recordings
Portland Conv. and Visitors Bureau (Portland, ME)
Princess Cruise Lines
PUMA
PURE Theatre (Charleston, SC)
Radical Media (Los Angeles, CA)
Sesame Street Workshop (New York, NY)
Seven Hills
Silver Lining Entertainment (Los Angeles, CA)
Skydance Films (Hollywood, CA)
SONY Music
Sterilite Corporation
Tricky Fast Studios
Turner Broadcasting
United Way Youth Venture
VOX Media
Warner Bros. Games (Boston, MA)
The Washington Center (Washington, DC)
WCVB-TV Chronicle
WGBH/PRI's The World
WWLP-Springfield
*This is not a complete list of internships opportunities, but a sample of where some of our students have interned.
Study Abroad
College is all about expanding your horizons. No wonder so many students study abroad through university exchange programs in Italy, Germany, China, or Japan and provider-led programs in dozens of other countries.
Some Fitchburg State courses even include travel abroad as part of class instruction, with scholarships available for students. Recent programs have included Introduction to Peace Studies in Ireland with Professor Budd; Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica with Professor Picone; the Eat, Speak Italian and History Program in Verona, Italy with Professors Diakite and Sarefield; Rhetoric in Greece and Travelogue Filmmaking with Professors Sylvia and McCarthy; and the Arts and Game Design Program in Japan with Professor Amakawa.
Talk about a central location.
In Central Massachusetts you’re close to shopping, dining, movies, nightlife, and outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. The city of Fitchburg has great restaurants and cultural attractions like the Fitchburg Art Museum.
Everything else is a short car or train ride away in cities like Boston, Worcester, and Lowell, or the great outdoors in Western Massachusetts. Even New Hampshire’s ski areas and coastal cities and towns are about an hour away.
Our community is here for you today through graduation day, and all the days of your career.
Low tuition + financial assistance
Our commitment to making a Fitchburg State education affordable is evident in our annual cost—among the lowest in the state university system for fulltime on-campus students and we offer generous financial aid packages.
Here’s how to put yourself in the best position to receive financial aid:
1. Apply for need-based financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. We recommend submitting FAFSA applications by March 1 to meet our priority deadline.
2. Check out our merit-based scholarships at fitchburgstate.edu/merit. Fitchburg State offers merit-based scholarships that you are automatically considered for when you apply
The right support not only meets your needs — it meets you right where you are. At the centrally located Hammond Hall, students can access:
• Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center: Everything you need to succeed in class, from academic coaching to peer tutoring and mentoring
• Disability Services: Get the right accommodations for your academic, medical, and mobility needs
• TRIO: Eligible students have access to unique opportunities such as the Student Support Squad, additional academic advising, and cultural and community experiences
• Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness: Our welcoming campus includes safe spaces that amplify diverse voices, anti-racism trainings, and enhanced transparency and communication across all student experiences
• Student Development: Get aligned with your choice of more than 55 clubs and organizations
• Career Services and Advising: Whether you’re still discovering your passion or you’re ready to launch your profession, the Career Services and Advising Center is your partner on this journey. We help you find the right major, navigate your unique path, and secure the high-impact experiences that support you in achieving your post-graduation goals.
• Residential Living Communities, where living and learning come together
• Inclusivity and respect are emphasized throughout campus by our students, faculty, and staff
• Students’ physical wellbeing is supported on campus via Recreation Services, Community Health Connections, and Counseling Services
• Resources and programs provided by Veterans Services include a dedicated lounge and study space, a Peer Mentor Program, Counseling Services, and Veterans Socials
Career Development Starts on Day One
Your career isn’t a destination you reach at graduation—it’s a journey we start together during your first semester. Working alongside your faculty advisor, we help you align your interests with a major you’ll love. As you progress towards graduation, we support you with creating a Career Action Plan to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that will help you reach your goals, including finding and applying to internships or research experiences.
Landing Your First Job
When it’s time to apply for your first job, our online recruiting portal, Handshake, will connect you with employers and alumni in your field. In fact, Handshake is here for you for life — alumni use it to find jobs or switch careers years after graduation. Fitchburg State students have access to a variety of virtual and in-person resources for all phases of the job search, including resume review, mock interviews, and networking tools.
average high school GPA 3.30
54% female
46 % male
75 minutes to Boston by train
17 average class size graduates 3K
13K undergraduates 3K
6 residential housing options
The average cost to attend Fitchburg State is $5819 less than the national average of 4-year colleges in the US $5819 student clubs and organizations 55+ of freshmen live on campus 61% first generation college students 38% of new undergraduate students at Fitchburg State transfer from other colleges 32%
15 minutes to Wachusett Mountain of faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field 94%
Fitchburg State graduates earn an average starting salary of $65,000 $65,000
Fitchburg State graduates earn an average starting salary of 13K higher than graduates of all colleges in the US
Hey, you!
Interested in a campus visit? Ready to apply? How about a virtual tour or phone call with a member of our Admissions team? Fitchburg State makes it easy!
Schedule a tour:
We’d love to share our beautiful campus with you.
Go to fitchburgstate.edu/visit to schedule a campus or department tour or access Saturday Information Sessions. You can also take a virtual tour!
Complete your application for admission:
Apply for undergraduate admission using our online application or the Common Application. Go to fitchburgstate.edu/apply
Once you apply for admission you’ll automatically be considered for scholarships.
Apply for financial aid:
Let’s keep it simple, shall we? Your only requirement is filling out the FAFSA application, which should become available on October 1. We recommend that you submit your FAFSA no later than March 1 in order to be considered for all financial aid options. You are not going it alone! Our financial aid counselors are available to connect with you and answer all your questions about the FAFSA process.
Just reach out:
Have questions about our academic programs, campus experience, application process, or anything else?
Connect with our Admissions team at admissions@fitchburgstate.edu or 1-800-705-9692
Fitchburg State, it’s all about you: A college experience built around you. Get what you need today so you can get the future you want tomorrow.
Fitchburg State offers the most robust graduate school programming of all Massachusetts’ state schools, and much of it is available 100% online. Choose from online graduate programs in areas such as applied communication, criminal justice, special education, construction management, history, and forensic nursing to name a few. On-campus programs include counseling as well as the MBA and computer science programs, which are offered both face-to-face or online.
In addition, all or part of many undergraduate and continuing education programs may be completed online, including an accelerated RN to BS in Nursing degree, and bachelor’s degrees in business administration, occupational education, and a customizable interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree.
Graduate and undergraduate certificate programs are also available, most of which are offered in a 100% online format.
Learn more at fitchburgstate.edu/gce
Jaysa Rosa, ‘27, Communications Media with a concentration in PR, Social Media & Advertising
Hometown: Framingham, MA
Why did you choose Fitchburg State?
I chose Fitchburg State during a time when my circumstances weren’t ideal, and it was not originally part of my plan. However, stepping onto campus showed me that sometimes the unexpected path is the right one. Fitchburg State became the best decision I could have made! It has given me an amazing supportive community, friends, and the confidence to believe in myself.
What clubs/organizations have you been involved with since you started at Fitchburg State and how has your involvement benefited you in your college experience?
I am the President of Crafters Club, Vice President of Tri-Alpha, a Peer Mentor, and a Student Social Media Creator! These roles have helped me grow as a leader, build confidence, and find my voice on campus. Getting involved has helped me meet amazing people, step outside my comfort zone, and grow into a confident leader. These experiences have helped make campus feel like another home to me.
What advice would you give a new student on how to get involved on campus?
I was really shy when I first came to campus and didn’t know anyone, so stepping out of my comfort zone felt scary, but trying new things changed everything for me. My advice is to go to events, join a club that interests you, and talk to people even when it feels uncomfortable. Getting involved is the best way to find your place and truly feel at home.
What was your favorite experience during your first year at Fitchburg State?
My favorite experience during my first year at Fitchburg State was Rock the Block! It was completely new to me, and I loved walking around, learning about different clubs and local businesses. It was my first time truly seeing how strong and welcoming the Fitchburg State community is.
Josiah Hylton, ‘27, Criminal Justice
Hometown: Pittsfield, MA
Why did you choose Fitchburg State?
I chose Fitchburg State University because of the police program. It will be a lot easier to find a job and I like the diversity and size of the campus here.
What clubs/organizations have you been involved with since you started at Fitchburg State and how has your involvement benefited you in your college experience?
I’m a member of the fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma, I’m also a tour guide. I received so many benefits from Sig Tau such as meeting new friends, finding and making connections, and I got a lot more involved in campus life in general. I like being a tour guide because I can be a gateway for potential Fitchburg State University students. Being a tour guide also made me more outgoing and gave me a confidence boost, and I got to work with a Sig Tau alumnus.
What advice would you give a new student on how to get involved on campus?
For new advice, I would tell new students to go out to events and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Those experiences allow you to meet new people and I would also tell new students to join any clubs or organizations that allow you to meet new people.
What was your favorite experience during your first year at Fitchburg State?
My favorite experience was freshman orientation because I was able to meet so many new people and find new friends.
Christopher Bjornson, ‘27, Nursing
Hometown: Fitchburg, MA
Why did you choose Fitchburg State University?
I knew from the first time I stepped foot on campus that Fitchburg State was the right choice for me. From the beautiful quad, to the strong sense of community, this University helped me to see myself being successful in college. After realizing that college may not be so far-fetched for me I knew that I had to pursue my degree here and I have not looked back since. Growing up in the surrounding community I always saw Fitchburg State as an institution that valued its role in education and held high standards of its students. The kind of school that alumni talk about with a sense of pride.
What clubs/organizations have you been involved with since you started at Fitchburg State and how has your involvement benefited you in your college experience?
I have been fortunate enough to be involved in a variety of clubs and organizations on campus like Falcon Friends, Student Nursing Association, and the Latin American Student Organization. Helping me with anything from understanding budgets and budgeting processes, to collaborating with other students to host one of a kind events.
What advice would you give a new student on how to get involved on campus?
I would say that getting involved on campus is not as hard as you might think. There are so many events on campus that you are able to just come and go as you please. If you’re looking to get involved in a specific club or have some interests you would like to explore I would suggest going to “ Rock the Block” or “Rock the Hall”. These events bring all the clubs to you and allow you to meet some of the members.
What was your favorite experience during your first year at Fitchburg State?
Last summer I was an orientation leader which has to be the most fun thing I have done yet. I was so lucky to have met so many great people, all while helping incoming students with their transition to college. Being someone who didn’t think that I would ever be successful in college it was so rewarding to help ease the transition for students.
