You’ve made the decision to apply to a graduate program at Fitchburg State. Congratulations on taking the next step in reaching your goal! After all of your research about graduate schools, you may be asking yourself “what now?” We’re here to tell you what you should be doing right now to get started in the summer or fall semester.

1. When should I complete my application? Fitchburg State offers rolling admission, which means you may apply at any time. The turnaround time for a decision is approximately 3 weeks, so completing an application at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester you wish to begin taking classes in allows for more time to prepare for your program.
   
   
2. How do students know what prerequisite coursework is required? When can I start taking these courses? Fitchburg State offers two accelerated 5-week summer sessions. Check out our summer course schedule to get a head start on completing prerequisites for your program of choice. Registration for all summer classes begins on April 11^th.
   
   
3. I still need to complete the MTEL, GRE, GMAT or Millers Analogy Test. How do I prepare? Visit the Graduate Testing FAQ website for helpful test preparation ideas and links to test registration. Test scores can take up to 3 weeks to process, so be sure to register early!

4. When should I start my FAFSA application? You may begin your FAFSA when you begin your application. Our school code is 002184. Check out the Financial Aid FAQs for Graduate Students for more information or call the the Financial Aid Office at 978-665-3156 with any questions.

You're sure about your decision to attend Fitchburg State, but haven't decided on which graduate program you want to study? Attend the Information Session on April 14^th. There will be advisors from all programs available to answer any questions you may have to help you make a decision about which program is right for you. If you attend the Information Session and haven’t yet applied for admission to Fitchburg State, we’ll waive the $40 admissions application fee for your Summer 2016 or Fall 2016 application. Applications must be received by May 14 for the summer and fall semesters.