Graduate, Online and Continuing Education, Fitchburg State University

Graduate, Online and Continuing Education, Fitchburg State University Visit us at www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce. Graduate and undergraduate courses are offered five semester Come to our next information session or visit us today!

SGOCE offers more than 45 graduate and undergraduate degree & certificate programs. www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce

Redefining the value of higher education. On this National Higher Education Day, we reflect on the vital role that acces...
06/06/2026

Redefining the value of higher education.
On this National Higher Education Day, we reflect on the vital role that accessible, high-quality public universities play in fostering economic growth and social mobility.
At Fitchburg State University, our mission is to blend a rigorous liberal arts and sciences foundation with elite professional preparation. From our state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs to our unique interdisciplinary creative arts programs, we are constantly innovating to ensure our graduates enter the workforce ready to lead and solve complex challenges.
Investing in higher education is an investment in our collective future. We are proud of our faculty, staff, and community partners who work tirelessly to ensure our students have the support, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed.

To our current students chasing big dreams, our faculty unlocking potential, and our alumni leading the way in the real world—thank you for making this campus fly high.

Leading the conversation on global engagement in higher education. Fitchburg State University was proud to serve as the ...
06/05/2026

Leading the conversation on global engagement in higher education.

Fitchburg State University was proud to serve as the host site for this year’s Massachusetts Council for International Education (MCIE) Annual Retreat.

Our Office of International Education welcomed colleagues and leadership from sister institutions across the state for a comprehensive itinerary focused on the evolving landscape of global education. The retreat featured expert guest speakers, strategic workshops, and presentations tailored to the unique regulatory, cultural, and academic needs of international student populations and study abroad programming.

Collaborative professional development like this ensures that Massachusetts remains a premier global destination for higher education. Thank you to all the attendees and organizers who made this year's retreat a resounding success.

The wait is officially over! The Commencement photo galleries are LIVE on our website, and we have hundreds of candid ph...
05/28/2026

The wait is officially over! The Commencement photo galleries are LIVE on our website, and we have hundreds of candid photos from both the Graduate and Undergraduate ceremonies waiting for you. Relive the magic of Commencement 2026! 💚💛🎓
Our photographers captured hundreds of candid moments documenting the culmination of our students' hard work, academic excellence, and the unforgettable support of their families and faculty.

Thank you to everyone who made this day a historic success for Fitchburg State University. We invite our alumni, families, and community partners to view, download, and share these milestones.

🔗 View the complete galleries: https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/academic-affairs-division/commencement [TapBio]

From first-grade "mini-teachers" to Fitchburg State Graduates! Talk about an incredible full-circle moment! Alumna Kelly...
05/26/2026

From first-grade "mini-teachers" to Fitchburg State Graduates!
Talk about an incredible full-circle moment! Alumna Kelly Calamari '96, '99 was back on campus for Commencement to cheer on three very special members of the Class of 2026.

Julie Davis, Madison Ambrogi, and Olivia Narkevicius all crossed the stage to receive their degrees. But to Kelly, they will always be her former first-grade students.

Kelly fondly remembers how these three would confidently address their elementary school classmates, using the exact same tone and language she used to keep order. They were her trusted "mini-teachers"—the ones she knew would guide any substitute teacher through the day's routines flawlessly.

Fast forward to today, and these leaders have officially traded first-grade routines for college degrees. Congratulations to Julie, Madison, Olivia, and the teacher who saw their potential from day one!
Read the full story here; https://ow.ly/fiUh50Z4koX (TapBio)

The university is closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

The university is closed today, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Investing in the people who invest so much in our students. Our faculty and librarians wear a lot of hats—teacher, advis...
05/20/2026

Investing in the people who invest so much in our students.
Our faculty and librarians wear a lot of hats—teacher, advisor, mentor, and confidant. To help combat the overload that comes with these expanding roles, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) recently hosted "Burnout-Proof Pedagogy."
Led by Dr. Brielle Harbin from Your Cooperative Colleague, this session gave our educators a chance to reset and learn how to implement the 3C Framework (Clear, Consistent, Caring). By setting healthy boundaries and encouraging students to build broader networks of support, our faculty can protect their own energy while continuing to provide an elite learning environment.

Driven by a commitment to fatherhood and nearly six years of hard-earned sobriety, Pritchard balances a 40-hour work wee...
05/14/2026

Driven by a commitment to fatherhood and nearly six years of hard-earned sobriety, Pritchard balances a 40-hour work week and full course load to earn dual bachelor’s degrees
https://ow.ly/a3jN50YZN9t

Master’s earned, expertise unlocked, and the next chapter officially begins—let’s celebrate the advanced drive of our ne...
05/14/2026

Master’s earned, expertise unlocked, and the next chapter officially begins—let’s celebrate the advanced drive of our newest graduate Falcons!
Graduate commencement is Saturday at 8 a.m.💚💛🎓
Watch the live stream on Fitchburg Access TV here; https://www.fatv.org/fsu
Tag us in your grad pictures and use our 🎓 !

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