Orientation and Registration Information

      The Office of Orientation and First Year Programs would like to congratulate new students on their decision to attend Framingham State College. The Orientation Program provides an introduction to student life at the College, and helps students achieve a smooth academic transition by providing careful advisement on course and program selection prior to registration.

      The Orientation Program is specifically designed to meet the needs of new students.  Orientation is MANDATORY for all Day Division students entering Framingham State College.

STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND ORIENTATION WILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES DURING THE "ADD/DROP PERIOD" THAT BEGINS ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES IN THE FALL.

At Orientation new students will . . .

• Register for spring classes and receive a copy of their course schedules.

• Meet faculty advisors from their academic departments.

• Learn about courses, majors, and how to build a course schedule.

• Be introduced to campus computing and learn about the LAPTOP PROGRAM FOR NEW STUDENTS.

• Meet current student leaders and other new students.

• Learn about campus life and available support resources for students.

• Become familiar with the Framingham State College campus and tour FSC's new, state-of-the-art ATHLETIC FACILITY

Orientation is a one day program. Students are assigned an orientation day based on their major or undeclared status.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orientation and Registration.

ORIENTATION DATES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING IN FALL 2002  

Transfer Students: 

May 29 and 30

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Watch your mail for orientation materials to learn which of the above dates you will need to attend. Remember, orientation at FSC is a one day program.

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First Year (Freshman) Students:

June 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25

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Watch your mail for orientation materials to learn which of the above dates you will need to attend. Remember, orientation at FSC is a one day program.