The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 was capped off with the Falcon Nest BBQ. The new arrivals got to take part in an array of activities, and had one more chance to spend time with family before they left them in their new home.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus

The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 continued through this morning and into this afternoon. A BIG SHOUT OUT to our students and student athletes who make the whole process move fluidly.

Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus

It's all hands on deck today for the Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022! This morning our athletic teams, staff, University Police, students, and more were spread out between Check-In at the Wallace Civic Center, and the dormitories on the main campus. This, all in the effort of making our newest Falcons move in process as smooth as possible. Find out Move-In information here.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Admissions, Campus

Lots of smiles here on campus for Day 1 of the Fitchburg State University Fall Semester 2022 Move-in New/Transfer Student Early Arrival. Tomorrow, Day 2, New/Transfer Student Move-in Day, followed by Day 3, Return Student Early Arrival. The last day, Day 4, is Return Student Move-in Day. We are looking forward to a great academic year. Find out Move-In information here.

Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus

 Our  Student Development Orientation Leaders are excited to be back to campus and sand preparing for this week's Move In, Orientation, and Welcome Events for our new and returning Falcons. Preparing for a video shoot, Leaders Aaron Lehner and Sean-Michael Hibbert rehearse a skit while they wait for the rest of the crew.

Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus

This afternoon, our newest Falcons, the Class of 2026, met with Department Deans & Chairs, and Academic Advising at their Summer Orientation 2022.These first year students got a chance to go over their schedules as well as learn more about their chosen majors.

Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions

Our newest Falcons, along with their families & friends, viewed multiple presentations and information sessions today as part of our Summer Orientation 2022. Presentations from University Police, Commuter Affairs, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Affairs, and Housing and Residential Services, among others, were all designed to ease the students into their new home here at Fitchburg State University. Students and their families even got a chance to win a prize in a Housing and Residential Services quiz.

Topics: Preparing for College, Our Students, Admissions, Information Session

This morning saw the last session in our Summer Orientation 2022 for Incoming first year students. Our newest Falcons, after registration, began the day with welcome remarks from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless, and Associate Dean for Student Development Hank Parkinson. After introduction of our Orientation Leaders, groups ventured out to the quad for some ice breaker activities, campus tours, and then on  to a day full of information sessions and activities.

Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Community, Campus

This summer more than 65 students from Fitchburg State's Early College, Upward Bound, and Upward Math and Science Programs are taking part in Dual Enrollment courses made possible by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education's Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Program.  Here students in Professor Kyle Anderson's Earth Systems Science Class take part in a lab exploring the principles of Oceanography. 

Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Programs and Majors, Community

Senior Admissions Tour Guide Riley Hogan gives a tour to students visiting Fitchburg State University from Lowell High School.

Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Campus