As an adult learner, you might have reservations about returning to school. However, there are actually many advantages to going back to school as an adult. Whether you're a young student, have a child, live on your own, work full time, and/or serve in the military you would be considered an adult learner. Adult learners come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common, life experience. You have the ability to be successful in your educational endeavors no matter what age.

We're at it again! We know getting into the back-to-school routine can be difficult, especially if you have a family at home that you're helping get into their own routines.

It's just a day away - Rock the Block at Fitchburg State! Are you coming? Graduate and Continuing Education (GCE) will be there and we're ready to rock!

5 great reasons to visit the GCE and WKLB tables at Rock the Block:

You did it! You registered for an online course. Just think of all the time you'll save not having to commute, not to mention the money you'll save on gas and wear and tear on your vehicle!

Remember though, taking an online course can require more discipline on your part than taking a course on-campus, where your teacher tells you when to take exams, submit assignments and even when to come to class.

We want you to be successful in your online course, and that's why we're sharing some tips to help keep you on track: 

Applying to graduate school can seem to be an overwhelming task. It may have been a few years since you last applied to college. Now you may have a full time job, a family, and a house to take care of. When will you find time to apply? Like many things in life, the best way to overcome application anxiety is to take it one step at a time. Here are 5 steps to complete the process while maintaining a full time job and raising a family, and staying sane!

Are you a music teacher, or just interested in learning music arranging or improving your music arranging ability? This fall Fitchburg State is offering Musical Arranging (MUSC 8005), a course that explores music arranging through individual composition/arrangement lessons as well as analysis of music compositions.

One month left of summer and we're looking forward to the beginning of another school year! We hope your preparations are on track for your new school year and that you've saved some time to take advantage of the fall course selections we've planned with you in mind.

Do you want to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing? Fitchburg State is now offering a program tailored specifically towards the military trained LPN. You can receive academic credit for your military medical training. Register to attend our next Information Session and learn more about this exciting new opportunity!

Beginning this fall, the graduate counseling program will have a new look. All counseling courses will now have COUN for their course prefix, rather than the formerly used PSY prefix. This will better reflect the nature of these programs as students prepare for professional counseling careers in Mental Health and School Guidance.

Would you like to know more about the field of counseling and if it is the right fit for you? This fall, Fitchburg State is offering a hybrid graduate-level course in Counseling Theories that is part of both the mental health and school guidance master's programs in Counseling. We chatted with the instructor, Dr. Daneen Deptula, who offers some more information on the course.