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# Local English Language Learner H.S. Students on Campus

Posted by [Andy Cunningham](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/author/andy-cunningham) on October 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM

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Fitchburg State University's [Admissions](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions-and-aid) and [ Early College and ](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/dual-enrollment)[Dual Enrollment](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/dual-enrollment) hosted [English Language Learners (ELL)](https://www2.ed.gov/datastory/el-characteristics/index.html) students from [Fitchburg High School](https://fhs.fitchburg.k12.ma.us/) and [Leominster High School](https://www.leominsterps.org/) for a morning information session. Provost and Vice President for [Academic Affairs](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-affairs) [Patricia Marshall](https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-affairs-division/letter-provost) opened this, the second year the university has held this event, where she invited ELL students to a current student Q & A  panel, campus tour, and admissions info session - all with live  translation.  Lunch in the dining commons followed,  in order help the students envision themselves as a future college student, and let them know they are valued at Fitchburg State and their diverse linguistic skills and backgrounds are an asset that are community appreciates. 

![Image_047-Oct-11-2023-07-16-43-1532-PM](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Image_047-Oct-11-2023-07-16-43-1532-PM.jpg?width=710&height=512&name=Image_047-Oct-11-2023-07-16-43-1532-PM.jpg)

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