HOUSE
OPEN
WELCOME TO FALL 2026
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
OPENHOUSE
Jessica Greco MAJOR: Psychology HOMETOWN:
Southington, CT
Schedule for the day:
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Check-in Academic Department & Student Services Fair
9:15 – 10:00 AM
Welcome
Fitchburg State University’s welcoming community, driven faculty, and athletic environment have been helping me figure out who I am and where I want to be! Throughout my time here, I’ve had many opportunities to engage in meaningful classes, been given resources to help me succeed, and met some amazing people along the way. College was something I had been looking forward to from a very young age, but I didn’t decide until my senior year of high school that I would attend here. Little did I know that would be the best choice of my life. Being a student athlete, my schedule tends to be a little busier than most. With that being said, by having smaller class sizes, I really get to know my professors and they get to know me. It’s nice knowing that my professors always have my back and are invested in my goals and successes. Whether it’s an 8 AM or 3 PM class, I’m always excited to learn. The professors’ kindness and understanding are something I hold very dear. Here at Fitchburg State, I have discovered the vision I have for my future self, and it’s all thanks to this community, campus, coaches, friends, and professors. I have never been to a place that has made me feel this at home, and I can promise this school is making me into the person younger me would be proud of. As you go through your college years, my advice would be to get involved, get out of your comfort zone, and study hard. Set goals for yourself, and here at Fitchburg, everyone is willing to do anything to make that happen!
HAMMOND HALL
WESTON AUDITORIUM
Let’s kick off your day with a welcome from our President, Dr. Donna Hodge and our VP for Enrollment & Student Success, Pamela McCafferty.
10:15 – 11:30 AM
Academic Sessions
LOCATIONS, SEE PAGE 3
Meet our faculty and students. Learn more about what makes our programs distinctive and how they will prepare you for the future.
11:00 - 1:30 PM
Lunch Clubs & Organizations Fair
HOLMES DINING COMMON
WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE A TOUR? Starting at 11 AM, campus tours will depart from the tent on the quad every ten minutes until 1:30 PM.
Our Fall Open Houses are your opportunity to learn all about what Fitchburg State University has to offer you. You’ll meet with faculty, staff, and current students. They will help you plan your day and answer any questions you may have. See CAMPUS MAP on pages 5-6 to help you navigate your way.
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ACADEMIC SESSIONS 10:15 – 11:30 AM Behavioral Sciences Criminal Justice / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 107 Human Services & Sociology / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 204
Biology / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOM 211
Biotechnology • Environmental Biology • Health Sciences Secondary Ed., Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)* • Neuroscience & Behavior
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS FAIR 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Holmes Dining Common
Business Administration / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 108
Accounting • Entrepeneurship & Innovation Information Systems Management • Management • Marketing
Chemistry / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOM 211
Biochemistry • Secondary Education, Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)*
Communications Media / CONLON HALL, ROOM 341
Digital Media Innovation Major • Film/Video Production • Game Design Major Graphic Design • Photography • Pub. Relations, Social Media & Advertising Prod. Technical Theater • Theater
Computer Science / EDGERLY HALL, ROOM 202
Computer Information Systems • Computer Science Cybersecurity • Game Programing
Economics, History & Political Science; Finance; and Interdisciplinary Pre-Law / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 106
American Gov./Law • Economics • History* • International Business & Economics International Politics • Political Science • Secondary Education
Education / MCKAY ARTS ACADEMY CAFETERIA
Early Childhood • Educational Studies • Elementary • Middle School* • Special Ed.
Engineering Technology / CONLON HALL, 2ND FLOOR LOBBY
Architecture • Construction Management • Electronics Engineering Technology Energy Management Engineering Tech. • Manufacturing Engineering Tech. Technology/Engineering Education: Licensure (5-12)* Technology/Engineering Education: Non-Licensure Track
English Studies / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 209
Get ready to discover what makes the Falcon experience so special. Join us at the Student Clubs & Organizations Fair and meet current students who are excited to share their passion for the clubs and organizations they love.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT & STUDENT SERVICES FAIR All Academic Departments Academic Affairs
Explore the many opportunities waiting for
Academic Coaching & Tutoring
you at Fitchburg State.
Alumni & Development
Your college experience
Athletics
is what you make of it,
CARE & Case Management
and getting involved is a fantastic way to meet new friends, discover new interests, give back to the community, and,
Career & Advising Center for Diversity & Inclusiveness
most importantly, have fun! Find your passion, get
Counseling Services
involved, and start building your Falcon story!
Disability Services
Literature • Professional Writing • Middle/Secondary Ed., Initial Teacher Lic. (5-12)*
Financial Aid
Environmental, Geographic & Public Health Sciences
Housing & Residential Services
ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOMS 211 & 124
Environmental and Earth Science • Geographic Science and Technology Public Health Science: Environmental Public Health Concentration Public Health Science: Public Health Practice Concentration
Information Technology International Education
Exercise & Sports Science / EXSS BUILDING, NORTH STREET
Library
Humanities & Interdisciplinary Studies / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 209
Military & Veteran Services
Clinical Exercise Physiology • Fitness & Wellness • Strength & Conditioning Creative Arts Enterprise • Creative Arts Therapies • Fine & Performing Arts General Science Education, Initial Teacher: Licensure (5-8) • Humanities Interdisciplinary Studies
OneCard Office Recreational Services
Mathematics / ANTONUCCI SCIENCE COMPLEX, ROOM 217
School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
Applied Mathematics • Middle/Secondary Ed., Initial Teacher Lic. (5-8) (8-12)* Statistical Modeling
Student Development
Nursing / THOMPSON HALL, ROOM 111 Psychological Science / PERCIVAL HALL, ROOM 105 Pre-major & Undecided / HAMMOND HALL, ROOM 314
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* Middle/Secondary & Secondary Education majors should attend the presentations in their respective subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, or Mathematics.
TRIO Student Support Services University Police
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CAMPUS MAP HAMMOND HALL:
HOLMES DINING COMMONS:
Check in • Academic Dept. & Student Services Fair
WESTON AUDITORIUM:
Lunch • Clubs & Orgs Fair * Raffle Pick-Up Location
Official Welcome
NORTH STREET
PARKING
(faculty & staff)
Herlihy Hall
PARKING
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Conlon Hall Fine Arts
Weston Auditorium
PARKING
Thompson Hall
CAMPUS QUADRANGLE
Sanders Admin. Building
Anthony Student Service Center
(commuter students)
VISITOR PARKING
PARK.
Admissions
Percival Hall
Conlon Hall
PARKING
ROSS STREET
(faculty & staff)
HOLMAN STREET
Antonucci Science Complex
Dupont Facilities
Edgerly Hall
Library
Didn’t win a prize? You can still pick up some Fitchburg State swag at the Falcon Bookstore & Gear Shop open from 8:30 AM – 2 PM in Hammond Hall.
130 North Street
NORTH STREET
Campus Center
Hammond Hall
Recreation Center
SS ST REET
(faculty & staff)
Holmes Dining Commons
During Open House take a picture on campus and post it on your Instagram story for a chance to win some Fitchburg State merch. Make sure to tag us in your story post @fitchburgstate. We will choose one random post every hour and you can collect your prizes at lunch!
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Russell Towers
SOCIAL MEDIA RAFFLE
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Miller Hall
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VISITOR PARKING
Guglielmi Mazzaferro Center
PARKING
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(faculty & staff)
Mara Village (M.V.)
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38
%
first generation college student
%
94 54 46 % 13K %
Female
Male
of faculty hold doctorates or highest degree in their field
THE NUMBERS
DON’T LIE.
more per year in their first job vs other 4 year college grads
Fitchburg State graduates earn
7
residential housing options
student clubs + 55 and organizations Black Student Union Biology and Chemistry Club Student Government Association 2 Fraternities / 3 Sororities Fitchburg Activities Board Game Design Student Association The Point (Student Newspaper) Dance Club Improv Club Crafters Club Student Veterans Org. Gender-Sexuality Alliance Musical Theater Club EMS Club ... and more!
300
student-athletes participating on
17
intercollegiate teams
undergrad students
3. 1K 32 %
61%
of freshmen live on campus
Take the first step toward becoming a Falcon! 1. You can apply to an undergraduate program for FREE using the Fitchburg State Application. FITCHBURGSTATE.EDU/APPLY 2. Submit your additional materials
3. Log into your status page You’ll receive an email after your application is submitted explaining how to access your status page.
REQUIRED: Transcript from High School
and college if you took Dual Enrollment Courses or are a Transfer Student
OPTIONAL: Essay (300 word minimum)
APPLY
4. Apply for Financial Aid
SAT / ACT Scores Letters of recommendation Resume Interview
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Questions about anything?
3K
Ask Admissions! We are always here for you!
graduate, evening, and online students
average class size
17
of new students at Fitchburg State transfer from other colleges
AT FITCHBURG STATE [7]
YOU COUNT.
75 3.30 15 minutes to Boston by train
The average cost to attend Fitchburg State is
average high school GPA
5, 819
$
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minutes to Mount Wachusett
13 : 1 student to faculty ratio
less than the average of 4-year colleges in the U.S.
A Future Full of Possibilities
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Mateo Agustin Moreno Diaz MAJOR:
Computer Science HOMETOWN:
Asuncion, Paraguay
Choosing where to go to college wasn’t easy for me. I knew I wanted to learn and gather knowledge in the area I was going to work most of my life, but I wasn’t completely sure what direction to take. Being an international student added another layer of challenges; there’s the distance from home, the legal paperwork, and the constant question of whether you’ll feel like you belong. When I found Fitchburg State, things started to make sense. What stood out right away was how supportive the people here were, from the new friends that I made to my professors, faculty, and staff. Anytime I had questions, someone was there with answers and encouragement. That made a huge difference, because without that guidance, I don’t know if I would have been able to get everything in order on my own. Knowing I had people I could count on made the decision to come here much easier. Now that I’m on campus, I can honestly say that I feel comfortable with my choice. My professors and classmates have been easy to connect with, and I’ve found that smaller classes really give you a chance to build real relationships with professors, and they are more likely to remember my background and name. Studying Human Services has opened my eyes to the kind of future I want, and having professors who are willing to sit down, talk, and help me plan out those goals has been invaluable. Outside of academics, I’ve also been able to pursue something important to me: athletics. I’m training for an ultramarathon, and the discipline I’ve built through running carries over into the classroom and every other part of my life. Fitchburg has given me the space to grow in both directions, mentally and physically. For me, this university has been more than just a place to get my degree. It’s where I’ve found balance, confidence, and comfortability.
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WE ARE REWRITING THE RULES OF COLLEGE PRICING! At Fitchburg State University, New England residents now pay less in tuition and fees than they would in their own state. Your future is waiting to be built. Located in the heart of North Central Massachusetts, our vibrant campus is where you can explore over 50 career-focused programs and immerse yourself in a dynamic student community. This is everything you’ve been looking for: a top-tier education, a place to belong, and a price that makes it all possible.
DO YOU LIVE AND GO TO SCHOOL IN FITCHBURG? LEARN MORE ABOUT THE
Direct Admissions Program fitchburgstate.edu/directadmissions
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld, Ph.D. Associate Professor, English Studies School of Arts & Sciences
Fitchburg felt familiar. The small class sizes, the camaraderie among students, and the ease with which students and faculty interacted attracted me to Fitchburg State University during my interview visit. I went to a similar campus when I was an undergraduate student and like many of my fellow classmates, I was a first generation student (the first person in my family to attend college) from a working class community. At Fitchburg State, I saw myself reflected in many of the students on campus: not only first gen and middle or working class, but also students who were serious about college and eager to learn. I saw students who wanted to give back to their communities post graduation. And I wanted to be a part of this community! Soon after taking the job and moving here from my home state of Wisconsin, I found that I was correct: Fitchburg State students are growing scholars and future leaders. I am both not surprised and amazed to see our alumni have successes in industry, in governance, and in education. And as a professor of creative writing, I am proud that many of my students have published their writing, or have gotten into prestigious creative writing MFA programs, or work in the professional writing fields such as editing, journalism, and business writing. Over a decade since my first visit to Massachusetts, I am elated to watch our good regional university grow into a great institution for its students, its employees, its city and the surrounding areas, and New England as a whole. With President Hodge and the entire Fitchburg State University community, I truly feel I fit here!
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UNDERGRADUATE Program List APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY* • Biology, Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12) • Biotechnology • Environmental Biology • Health Sciences • Neuroscience and Behavior
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION* • Accounting • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Information Systems Management • Management • Marketing
CHEMISTRY* • Biochemistry • Chemistry, Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (8-12)
COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA • Communications Studies • Film/Video Production • Graphic Design* • Photography* • Public Relations, Social Media, and Advertising Production* • Technical Theater* • Theater*
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS • Cybersecurity
Scan to review Four Year Plans of Study by major.
ENGLISH STUDIES • English, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12) • Literature* • Professional Writing*
ENVIRONMENTAL & EARTH SCIENCE* EXERCISE & SPORTS SCIENCE • Clinical Exercise Physiology • Fitness and Wellness • Strength Training and Conditioning
GAME DESIGN* GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY* HISTORY* • History, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-12)
HUMAN SERVICES* INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES • Fine and Performing Arts • General Sciences Initial Teacher Licensure (5-8) • Humanities • Pre-Law
MATHEMATICS* • Applied Mathematics • Mathematics, Middle/Secondary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (5-8) (8-12) • Pure Mathematics • Statistical Modeling
NURSING
COMPUTER SCIENCE* • Game Programming • Cybersecurity
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT* CREATIVE ARTS ENTERPRISE • Music • Theater • Visual Art
• BS in Nursing*** • LPN to BS in Nursing Bridge Program • RN to BS in Nursing (100% online)
OCCUPATIONAL/VOCATIONAL ED. (100% ONLINE) POLITICAL SCIENCE* • American Government/Law • International Politics
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES • Art • Drama • Music
CRIMINAL JUSTICE* • Criminal Justice: Police Program (4+1 Police Program)
DIGITAL MEDIA INNOVATION* EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION* • Early Childhood Education Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-2)
ECONOMICS* • International Business and Economics
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ELEMENTARY EDUCATION*
• LECOM Early Acceptance Programs** • Pre-Athletic Training • Pre-Dental • Pre-Law • Pre-Law with UMass Dartmouth (3+3 joint program)** • Pre-Medical • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Physician Assistant • Pre-Veterinarian
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE* PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCE* • Environmental Public Health • Public Health Practice
SOCIOLOGY* SPECIAL EDUCATION*
• Elementary Education Initial Teacher Licensure (1-6)
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • Architecture • Electronics Engineering Technology • Energy Management Engineering Technology • Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Moderate Disabilities Education Initial Teacher Licensure (PreK-8) • Severe Disabilities Education Initial Teacher Licensure (All levels)
UNDECLARED / PRE-MAJOR
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* May be taken as a major or minor. ** Special circumstances apply. Contact Admissions. *** Not accepting transfer students