Fitchburg State University accepts graduate applications on a rolling basis; meaning, as your application becomes complete, it is forwarded for a review.  The turnaround time for a decision is approximately 3 weeks from the time the application becomes complete.  The sooner your application becomes complete, the sooner you will have your decision.  Also, to make things even easier for you, you can check the status of your application online!

• Rolling admissions allows you to receive an admission decision sooner.
• Students that submit their application early are more apt to complete their application in a timely fashion
• You’ll have less stress as you can send in your credentials as they become available
• You can still register and take classes while in the admissions process – up to 12 credits!*

Disadvantages to delaying your application:

• You’ll feel more pressure and stress the longer you wait to apply
• Courses taken previously are only valid for up to 12 months prior to being admitted
• "You may delay, but time will not." ~Benjamin Franklin

Recommended application completion dates:

Summer – June 1^st
Fall – August 1^st
Spring – December 1^st

We are still accepting graduate applications for the summer, so feel free to apply now and start your admissions rolling!

*Some programs, such as the Online MBA, do not allow students to take classes as a non-degree student before being admitted.

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• 5 People You Should Ask For Graduate School Recommendations
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• 6 Things to Know When Figuring Out How to Pay for Graduate School

Thank you to guest blogger Shelby Cota, Graduate and Undergraduate Evening Admissions Counselor for her contribution to the GCE Blog.

Contact Shelby with your admissions questions.