Our  Fitchburg State University Admissions Fourth Annual College Search Kickoff event is in full swing this morning. It's a perfect day for this event designed for rising Seniors and their families to learn more about not only Fitchburg State, but the college search in general. After checking in, our Guests heard from admission counselors on what we look for in an application; tips on writing an essay; and were able to tour the campus. Afterwards, all will be welcomed to a BBQ and ice cream truck.

Director of Admissions Tony Trodella is holding a day-long retreat for our Admissions Staff. In this session, School of Health and Natural Sciences Professors Ronald Krieser and Monica Maldari discussed their programs as well as our Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Programs to Medical School. 

We are excited to welcome our Incoming students for the third 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.

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.

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!

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. 

Families and students enjoyed a Resource Fair during today's lunch. Afterward, students met with their respective Academic Advisors during our Summer Orientation 2025.