Here, We Soar

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What do you expect from four years?

Undergraduate Admissions

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Level up your career

Graduate Admissions

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We welcome applicants from all over the world

International Admissions

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Your degree, on your time

Online Studies

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There's no time like now

Continuing Education

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Services and support to achieve your goals

Veteran Services

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Visit

Visiting is an important part of the admissions process. Schedule a visit today to learn what we have to offer you.

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.

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Digital Media Innovation, BA/BS

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

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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.

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Nursing, BS

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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