Spotlight on Academics

Digital Media Innovation, BA/BS

Expand your skills in digital storytelling, preservation, and data studies with our new STEM-designated Digital Media Innovation major. 

Police Program (4+1) Concentration, Criminal Justice, BS

Learn how you can earn your bachelor's and master's degrees in Criminal Justice and complete your MPTC Police Academy Certification in just 5 years.

Nursing, BS

Become part of our community of future healthcare employees and fulfill your passion with a career in nursing.

Visit Campus

During the summer we offer campus tours with a guide or information sessions where you'll hear from an admissions counselor then get a campus tour. Find the one that works for you and register today! 

 

Tell us your story

If you have a story about how Fitchburg State has made a difference, whether you're a student, faculty member, staff, or alumni, we want to hear from you. 

School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education

Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI)

The Advanced Placement Summer Institute workshops are designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including methodology, curriculum, class assignments, and examinations. Register today!

100% Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs

Finish what you've started with a convenient 100% online degree program in business or interdisciplinary studies.

Graduate Education Programs

Advance your career in education with 100% online degree or certificate options.

Academic Schools

School of Arts and Sciences

Our foundation in the liberal arts helps you achieve the greatest potential in programs like our Political Science, Professional Writing, Game Design, 4+1 in Criminal Justice, or Interdisciplinary Studies where you can design your own major to meet your specific interests and career goals.
Read more about: School of Arts and Sciences

School of Business

We have graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs in Accounting, Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship  available both in-person and 100% online to meet your needs and schedule. 
Read more about: School of Business

School of Education

We are proud of our historic mission as a “teachers” university, within the context of a liberal arts university. We offer a variety of specialized teacher education area programs including Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Special Education and Educational Studies.
Read more about: School of Education

School of Health and Natural Sciences

From the Antonucci Science Center, Exercise Science labs, the Landry Arena and new laboratories for psychological studies at the McKay School, you will engage in integrative, hands-on and applied learning that prepares you to be scientifically educated individuals for future careers in healthcare, public service, as classroom teachers, fitness professionals or in industry.
Read more about: School of Health and Natural Sciences

School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education

We offer graduate degrees and certificates as well as 4+1 programs, online learning, and undergraduate degree completion programs. We're dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of an advanced education.
Read more about: School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education

You fit here

Nobody goes it alone when you're here. Fitchburg State offers a rich landscape of support inside and outside the classroom.
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US News Nursing Badge

Ranked by U.S. News World Report in Best Colleges 2022-2023 for Top Public Schools (Regional Universities North and Public), Social Mobility (Regional Universities North), Best Value, and Best Undergraduate Nursing.

Portrait of alumnus Michael Kushmerek 08 13
Portrait of alumnus Michael Kushmerek 08 13

A Fitchburg State education has opened every door that was presented to me.

Opening Doors
State Rep. Michael Kushmerek ‘08, ‘13 found ‘the perfect fit’ at Fitchburg State