Director of International Education Nelly Wadsworth, and Assistant Director of Study Abroad Nicole Salerno welcomed this semester's cohort of International students at their orientation in the Hammond Main Lounge. Students took part in some ice-breaker exercises and a panel discussion  before a day full of information sessions.

Associate Director of Student Engagement and Campus Center Angelo M. Prevosto, Coordinator of Programming and Student Engagement Julia Tardugno, Graduate Assistant for Programming Mallory Judkins and our Orientation Leaders wrapped up yesterday's Winter Orientation session in the Falcon Hub. This gave an opportunity to share some last minute information, and Fitchburg State swag. In addition, the day coincided wit our Falcon Assist Week to  make sure all questions were answered before their departure.

Amidst a day full of activities and information sessions, students - transfers and freshmen -  met with the Registrar and Deans in their selected majors to make sure their schedules are ready before classes begin on January 20th.

Winter Orientation was held in the Hammond Center today to welcome our newest Falcons to campus. After registration, and meeting our fantastic Orientation Leaders, the program began with welcome remarks from Student Engagement Dean of Students Timothy St. John. welcomed students and their guests in the Hammond Main Lounge. Assistant Director of Student Development  Angelo M. Prevosto introduced our Orientation Leaders who will guide then through a day full of information sessions and activities.

Earlier this month, Director of Early College Dual Enrollment, Fernando Garcia-Rodriguez an Assistant Director of Admissions Eliezer Rivera hosted students enrolled in the Fitchburg High School Honors Academy who visited campus to learn about our Biology and Chemistry and Environmental and Earth Science programs. Professors Christopher Picone, Lisa Grimm, Daniel Welsh, and  Eric Williams talked about our STEM programs and led the students on a tour of state-of-the-art facilities. In addition, students learned about research methods in the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library, and learned about the university from our Admissions & Aid  staff. 

Lourdes Ramirez, Coordinator of Field Placements, Partnerships and Recruitment for Fitchburg State’s School of Education, Early College Dual Enrollment, Fernando Garcia-Rodriguez and Assistant Director of Admissions Eliezer Rivera a cohort of local high school students enrolled in The Future Educator Academy program to campus for a day of programming. Students completed a badge focused on topics in education; CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Fitchburg State University Police Off. Emily Ramos, Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution Techniques with School of Education Professor Emily Fournier, Career Planning & My Future Badge with Career Services and Advising Center Director Lindsay Carpenter Connors, and  Supporting Mental Wellness in the Classroom with Behavioral Sciences Professor Megan Krell, College Reading & Learning Association with Director of the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center (ACT)  Kat McLellan, and more. 

Yesterday, our Engineering Technology Department hosted a group of students and two teachers from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School's (Monty Tech) Engineering Program, who spent the day exploring opportunities in Engineering Technology at Fitchburg State University. After welcoming remarks from Department Chair Nirajan Mani, faculty and students, the high school students worked with current students on an eco-centric project in Professor Ana Mesquita-Emlinger's  Building Design I course. More presentation s and tours of our facilities were followed by lunch in our dining hall and campus tours by our Admissions Tour Guides. 

Yesterday, Director of Admissions Tony Trodella welcomed gests to our School Counselor/Partners Program Breakfast in the Hammond Main Lounge. After remarks from President Donna Hodge and Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success Pamela McCafferty, Student Engagement Dean of Students Timothy St. John. moderated the first of two Student Experience Panels with representatives from our Student Support Services. More information sessions followed along with campus tours. Check out our Admissions & Aid page to learn more and set up a visit.

Recently, prospective students took advantage of one of our Admissions Department's Academic Department Tours with Communication Media Department Chair Jeff Warmouth These tours offered prospective students the opportunity to learn about the major and tour facilities for Gaming, Photography, Theater, Graphic Design, Film, and more. If you are interested in touring this, or our Nursing, Criminal Justice, Exercise Sports Science, Creative Arts Enterprise, Education, Education, and more, click here to learn more.

Today was a beautiful day for our second Fall Open House. It's an ideal way for perspective students to find out everything they want to know about Fitchburg State University. After a welcome remarks from Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success Pamela McCafferty and President Donna Hodge, attendees took part in information sessions - where they had the opportunity to meet with faculty, current students, coaches, and staff, and later were able to tour the campus. If you missed out, check out our Admissions & Aid page to learn more and set up a visit.