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Apply to Fitchburg State

We are accepting applications for Fall 2026, except for our Freshman Nursing program, as we have reached the maximum number of applications we are able to review for this cycle. If you have already submitted an application, rest assured that it will still be reviewed. We are still accepting applications for our LPN to BSN and RN to BSN programs.

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Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI)

Registration is open for these workshops July 13-16 designed to support all aspects of AP courses, including methodology, curriculum, class assignments, and examinations.

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Women's History Month

The 2026 Women’s History Month theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” broadens the definition of sustainability beyond environmental protection alone.

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She Soars

For women’s athletics at Fitchburg State, the momentum is building and the sky is no longer the limit.

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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

Military and Veteran Services

Exercise and Sports Science

A degree in Exercise and Sports Science opens up career opportunities in exercise performance and many healthcare professions. Our classes offer a diverse opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a scientific and applied exercise and sports setting.

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Education

Become an active, contributing citizen in a global society as we prepare you to shape tomorrow's minds. 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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Digital Media Innovation

With the Digital Media Innovation degree you will develop a wide range of new digital skills that span social media, multimedia storytelling, information design, data and digital media studies, coding, and more to meet the needs of a flexible and changing global economy.

Learn more about these programs at our virtual information sessions.

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MS Forensic Nursing Virtual Info Session

Join us on Monday, March 16 at 12 -1 p.m. for an overview of our fully online Master of Science in Forensic Nursing program.

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MS in Applied Communications Virtual Info Session

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 at 5 - 6 p.m. for a virtual info session for an overview of Fitchburg State University’s fully online Master of Science in Applied Communications program.

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Undergraduate Business Virtual Info Session

Join us on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6 - 7 p.m. to learn more about Fitchburg State University's 100% Online Bachelor's in Business administration programs.

Applied Agriculture in the Classroom

This course provides educators with focused, in-depth study of foundational agricultural topics, including soil science, beekeeping, flower and crop production, and applications of school gardens in educational settings.

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Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification

This online course presents the multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction that is required for teaching students in grade two and beyond with significant world-level deficits.

Advanced Placement Summer Institutes

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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.

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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Direct Admissions

What do you expect from four years?

Level up your career

We welcome applicants from all over the world

Your degree, on your time

There's no time like now

Services and support to achieve your goals

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