Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier and Sgt. Timothy Grant gave a training session about the intricacies of de-escalating various situations to our  Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, and Housing and Residential Services Resident Assistants  in preparation for our upcoming Orientation Sessions where we welcome our newest Falcons. 

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders took a break during their week-long training for a bit of friendly competition at the Orientation Leader OL-ympics. 

As part of their week-long training, our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders met with some of our Student Support departments. Members of  TRIO, Counseling Services, Disability Services, Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center (ACT), International Education, and Career Services. were eager to help the OLs  answer any questions from our incoming Falcons.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders came back to campus yesterday for a week long preparation for Move In & orientation sessions for our newest Falcons coming to campus next week. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders began a week of training with review of the schedule, introductions, and a name memory ice breaker.

This afternoon, our Transfer Orientation wrapped up on Hammond Plaza. As the new Falcons  departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt, exchanged information, grabbed a snack, enjoyed some crafting - including the popular stuff-a-bear,  and got some last minute questions answered buy our Orientation Leaders- see you soon!

After a morning full of information sessions at our Transfer Orientation 2025, students got a chance to meet up with fellow students, learn about university resources, meet up with faculty, and more during lunch.

Our final first-year orientation session was capped off with Club Hammond, giving students a chance to connect with games, crafts, karaoke, and more!

Our Summer Orientation 2025 continued with a break in the information sessions with some ice breaker activities for our newest Falcons led by our Orientation Leaders. Meanwhile,  Parents & Families had their own activities and information sessions.

Our final orientation session gives our newest Falcons, unable to attend previous dates, the opportunity to get schedule information, learn about on-campus opportunities, and more. After check-in, where they were able to  connect with current students, staff, each other, and Zara our Fitchburg State University Police therapy dog in training,   Student Development 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.

Our  Fitchburg State University Admissions Fourth Annual College Search Kickoff Event, designed for rising Seniors and their families, was capped off with a BBQ and ice cream truck. After information sessions to learn more about Fitchburg State, the college search in general, and campus tours, all were welcome to a BBQ and ice cream truck, and to network with each other and members of the university staff.