Visit Options/Summer B and Fall SGOCE Classes

Plan your visit

Let us show you what makes us special. See all the ways you can visit us this spring and summer.

Take a Summer B or Fall SGOCE Class

Registration is open for Summer B and Fall SGOCE! Catch up or get ahead with an online, on campus, or accelerated option in Summer B starting July 10.

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Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year

Fitchburg State continues to welcome 2025/2026 applications for all undergraduate day programs with the exception of our Nursing program which is at capacity.

Spotlight on Academics

Art, Drama, or Music Concentration, Creative Arts Therapies, BA

New major this fall! Learn about arts therapies and how modalities of drama, music and art are utilized in working with children and adults in a variety of settings.

Music, Theater, or Visual Art Concentration, Creative Arts Enterprise, BA

New major this fall! Hone your artistic skills as a musician, theatrical, or visual artist, while expanding your knowledge of marketing, publicity, and entrepreneurship.

Special Education, BSE

Earn a degree in special education and become a teacher of students with severe (all grade levels) or moderate disabilities (PreK-8) including a paraprofessional to licensure pathway. Learn how this rewarding career might be right for you. 

School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education

Online Computer Science, MS

Obtain competitive skills and knowledge to succeed as computer scientists in the constantly developing high-technology marketplace on-campus or 100% online.

Online Master's in Applied Communication, Social Media, MS

Social media skills are in high demand across various industries, with this degree you'll gain experience with the latest trends, tools, and best practices to thrive in these areas and beyond.

100% Online Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs

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

Center for Professional Studies

Advanced Placement Summer Institutes

These workshops are designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including methodology, curriculum, class assignments, and examinations.

AI-Enhanced Educator Micro Badge

Earn this micro badge by completing both the Harnessing Technology and Generative AI: Connecting Educators for Enhanced Teaching and Learning and the Design and Deliver with Canva for Education courses, demonstrating your expertise in integrating AI tools and Canva for dynamic teaching.  

Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course

This 16.5 hour course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for the WRS Level I Certification Training. 

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 and Technology

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 and Technology

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

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. 

Fitchburg State Magazine

Check out our digital storytelling platform, Fitchburg State Magazine.

Burg Blog

Follow our Burg Blog to stay updated on all things happening in and around Fitchburg State.

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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