Have you ever heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm?" Well, it’s true for course registration too! Students who register for courses early receive the most benefit.

Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree, take a course for professional development, or take a class prior to applying to a program, it’s important to get an early start. With a busy schedule, including working full time, and children and family responsibilities, students often find that careful planning for all aspects of life is crucial.

Remember, you can take up to 12 credits before being accepted into a graduate program!

Here are the top five reasons to register early for summer courses:

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What if you want to know more about Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) programs at Fitchburg State? Join us for an information session and have a representative of the program answer your questions -- and in most cases the representative is the actual program chair!

The Education Department at Fitchburg State is proud to announce that the first cohort for the Middle School Education (Initial Licensure) degree has nearly completed a full year. Read our latest blog from student Danielle Berthiaume to find out more about  her experience at Fitchburg State.

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Danielle Berthiaume, and I am so excited I will be finishing my third course in the next week here at Fitchburg State as a part of cohort one. I am married to a wonderfully supportive husband; I am also a stepmom of three children and mom of two lovely boys, ages five and five months. I keep myself busy on all fronts, as we enjoy camping and the beach in the summer. Fall and spring bring sports including swimming, soccer and dek hockey all for my son, as well as dek hockey for myself. I tend to overcommit and find myself stressed to the max, but with the help of my husband I have found success at this point in my life.

Are you thinking about going to graduate school and wondering how you're going to pay for it? Costs for graduate school are a barrier to many students thinking about beginning or returning to school, but there are financial aid options available. Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State (GCE) offers scholarships, loans, payment plans, and graduate assistantships. Read more to learn about options that may be right for you!

 

You’ve overcome application anxiety and decided to apply to a graduate program at Fitchburg State University. Congratulations on taking the first step! Do you still have questions like "What are my next steps to complete my application?" and "Do my transcripts have to be official?"

LPNs, if you missed our webinar, no worries. We've got you covered! Here's the video of the recorded webinar and a list of all the questions asked. And if you still have questions, just click on the "Speak to an advisor" button at the end of this post and get all of your questions answered.

 

 

Have you ever heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm?" Well it’s true for course registration too! Students who register for courses early receive the most benefits.

Whether you’re looking to accelerate your degree, take a course for professional development, or take a class prior to applying to a program, it’s important to get an early start. With a busy schedule including working full time, children and family responsibilities, students often find that careful planning for all aspects of life is crucial.

The value and importance of vocational education and training is obvious; without skilled tradespersons, the whole country would come to a grinding halt. Mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, chefs, electricians, plasterers, dental hygienists – you name it – all play an essential role in the economy. So do those who teach the trades within the public schools.

Rock the Block is September 12 at Fitchburg State! Are you coming? Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) will be there and we're ready to rock!