Our Orientation Leaders take advantage of extra time in our Summer Orientation 2025 schedule by leading our newest Falcons in some Ice Breaker activities on the quad.

Our Summer Orientation 2025 continued at the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library. where,  with the help of registrar's office staff, academic affairs staff, Department Chairs, and faculty, students put together their class schedules for the upcoming fall semester.

While their students are off on their own Fitchburg State University, families and friends have their own schedule designed with activities and information sessions specifically for them. One session, hosted by Dean of Students Timothy St. John and Director of Counseling Services Robert Hynes, Ph.D., LMHC, parents and families learned of the many support services for their students. In another session, Lt. Andrew Lamarche of the Fitchburg State University Police discussed campus safety - comfort-dog-in-training Zara was a big hit.

We are excited to welcome our Incoming students for the second of three sessions of our Summer Orientation 2025 this morning. After ID photos and some general "housekeeping", our newest Falcons made their way to Weston Auditorium where they received boisterous welcome remarks from Student Development Dean of Students Timothy St. John. Assistant Director of Student Development  Angelo M. Prevosto introduced of our Orientation Leaders who will guide then through a day full of information sessions and activities.

Drill Instructor Lt. John Boucher of the Ashburnham Police Department donned a suit and took on a new role as Instructor for the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) Report Writing course. Lt. Boucher was assisted by Sgt. Liana Teague of the Fitchburg Police Department. Report writing is a crucial skill in a law enforcement professionals "toolkit."

This morning, Fitchburg State University hosted the Fourth Annual Fitchburg Public School brunch in Hammond Hall's Main Lounge. This event serves as an opportunity to engage with Superintendent, Mr. Jonnathan Thompson,  Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Glenda Colón, staff members an various community stakeholders all in an effort to explore ways to strengthen partnerships, build new connections, and support the success of students, families, and the broader community.

After coursework in Interviews and Interrogations techniques from Criminal Justice Professor Michael S. McCutcheon, students in the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) put their new skills into action. Professor McCutcheon enlisted the aid of local law enforcement personnel to play the role of victim, while other officers observed and debriefed the students on their given scenario. This scenario involved motor vehicle vandalism.

This afternoon the first session of our Summer Orientation 2025 for the Class of 2029, wrapped up on Hammond Plaza. As the  departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt, exchanged information, and got some last minute questions answered buy our Orientation Leaders- see you at Move In!

Part of our Summer Orientation 2025 allows our newest students to pick their adventure among the many choices are Fitchburg in the Arts, and taking part in a Service Project. 

Fitchburg in the Arts; Fine Art Program Professor Andrea Olmstead walked students through expectations while Director for our Creative Arts Therapies Amy McGlothlin and Director for our Creative Arts Enterprise Jonathan Harvey - with help from current students in our many bands and choirs - held an abridged percussion and singing clinic. English Studies Professor DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld discussed our Creative Writing Programs.
Service Project; Students put together hygiene & laundry kits for our Falcon Bazaar.

Day two of our Summer Orientation 2025  began with a post breakfast presentation by FYE Coordinator, Professor and Department Chair, Psychological Science Laura Garofoli about Academic Transitions. Dr. Garofoli gave insight into the differences between high school and college, offering tips and advice about their upcoming transition.