Residence Life

We're creating a vibrant on-campus living experience for you.
Student congregating outside Russell Towers during a fire drill

We're here to support you in finding your fit and sense of belonging! We cultivate an environment that facilitates the “adulting” process inclusive of personal and professional development.

Learn more about why you should live on campus

We understand that during these uncertain times, students wanting to live on campus might be financially challenged to do so. Because of this identified need, Fitchburg State has made available approximately $500,000 in support of student residential living.

If you have already received your financial aid package but still cannot afford on-campus housing, visit Financial Aid and complete an appeal using our special circumstances form.

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Move-In Information

Find out all you need to know about moving in.

Graduate Student Housing

We offer apartment style housing on the first floor of Simonds Hall for Graduate Student Housing.

Living on Campus

There's a place for everyone. Find yours! Whether you want to see your living options or find the occupancy agreement and rates, we've got you covered.

Housing Application for Returning Undergraduate Students

Go to login.fitchburgstate.edu > Housing.Cloud Icon > Apps & Forms > Returner FULL Year Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 and complete the Housing Agreement 2025-2026 Application to participate in Housing Selection.

Residential Living Communities (RLCs)

The foundation of these communities are grounded through a shared interest with a common goal, to support each member’s success as they have defined it for themselves.

More About Us

  • Student staff will learn to engage in dialogue on diversity and inclusion
  • Facilitate an academic success environment within the residence halls
  • Support a Residential Learning Community program to facilitate a co-curricular experience
  • Promote occupancy and retention in the residential population through strategic communication and high touch services
  • Assess the impact of the on-campus living experience

Director of Residence Life
Reilly Schaefer
rschaefe@fitchburgstate.edu
978.665.3879

Associate Director
Mack Bowen
mbowen8@fitchburgstate.edu
978.665.4431

Assistant Director
Eric Soucy
esoucy2@fitchburgstate.edu
978.665.4830

Area Coordinator - Mara Village, Simonds Hall and Townhouses
Russell Towers
Eric Wheeler
ewheele6@fitchburgstate.edu
978.665.3428

Connect with us

There is not a day that I regret making the choice of living on campus. Since freshman year I have been able to live with my closest friends and make some of the best connections with those around me.

Megan Foxx
Psychological Science major, 2023

Get in Touch!

Let us answer any questions you might have! Our office hours are 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We're located in the lower level of Aubuchon Hall, north side entrance (right side of the building).