How frustrating is it to run errands when you have to make 3 or more different stops? Pack up the children, find a place to park, walk to the building, and handle whatever business you need to ….you could take a full day just running a few tiny errands!  Not at Fitchburg State University. We have all of the administrative offices housed in one building, consider the Anthony Building your one stop shop for all of your academic needs.

Are you a registered nurse who wants to deal with the prevention, scientific investigation, and treatment of victims of trauma and/or death? Do you want to be a vital part of the investigation and treatment of perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity and traumatic accidents?r5dThen earn your Master of Science in Nursing (Forensic) online from one of the most widely respected graduate study programs in the country.

Ok you've graduated. Now what do you do? Read our helpful hints to get started on your plan!

Continue learning. Take a continuing education class.
Learning shouldn’t stop just because you’re not in school anymore. I think that we always have something to learn so I'm a big fan of lifelong learning. Find something that really interests you and figure out ways to learn more about it.

You can further your studies by taking a short course which is not necessarily part of what you majored in at college. For example, if you were a History major but want to pursue a different field, like business or computer science, taking classes gives you a foundation to begin looking for entry-level jobs in that field. 

The Career Center provides a variety of programs and activities to assist students and alumni in planning for career decisions during and after Fitchburg State University. The Career Center provides all aspects of career guidance and counseling.

Did you know that Fitchburg State University is a military friendly campus?  We now have a new Student Veteran's Organization to help provide all veteran learners a smooth transition from military to civilian life.  We recently caught up with the President and Vice President of the organization to find out exactly what veteran friendly campus means and why this organization is so important to them and other veterans here on campus.

Are you new to the world of online classes? Does even the thought of it leave you feeling anxious? Do you have a ton of questions about how online classes work and are different from face to face classes? If you answered yes, then this Online FAQs is for you!

Q: How do online courses work?
A: Online courses at Fitchburg State University are held completely online through Blackboard, our online learning management system. As a student you access and complete all your work in an online setting with a very user friendly interface.

Are you a new or veteran music educator? Are you looking for a place to receive practical professional development that you can use right away in your classroom and as part of your music curriculum?  Are you looking for a place to share your ideas and hear other ideas you can implement in your music program? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions then this new course offered through Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State is designed for you!

"I almost wish I hadn't gone down that rabbit–hole – and yet – and yet – it's rather curious, you know, this sort of life!"

I often refer to research as "going down the rabbit hole." It's a never–ending process with paths off of paths, hallways leading to nowhere, rooms inside rooms. It can be frustrating, especially for graduate students on a deadline. I wouldn't presume to say, "Don't be frustrated!" That would be pointless. However, when you get frustrated, try to remember that the rabbit hole leads to Wonderland, which may at times bring confusion, but also brings revelation.

With technology constantly changing, schools are investing in technology to help improve and enhance student achievement. Educators need to ensure that students can demonstrate what they know, and not just "know." When implemented properly, these technologies can produce significant gains by boosting engagement with interactive learning especially with at-risk students.

That’s why here at Fitchburg State we offer courses just for teachers. We help you figure out how to best implement technology into your classroom and utilize it to help your students explore and create. By creating the right blend of teaching and technology we can provide the tools necessary for our students to succeed.

Some of our offerings this summer include:

Do you want to read some wonderful books by some of our most unique and compelling voices?  Looking for new authors and works to share with your classes? Want to build a reading list for exams or a thesis? If so, sign up for this hybrid literature class in Summer II!