Your future on your terms. Find yours with one of our 40+ masters and certificate programs. With flexible offerings you can pursue your education on campus or online.
Our dedicated and innovative faculty is committed to your success, and they'll prepare you to make a difference.
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Learn more about next steps to take to prepare yourself for the upcoming enrollment term.
You must have received a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or have completed the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree university-level degree program.
We ask that you submit the following credentials in addition to the individual program requirements found within each graduate program page:
Note that every program has individual requirements in addition to these general guidelines. Refer to the program page you’re interested in to review specific requirements.
If you're an international applicant and/or you completed a degree outside of the United States, you will be required to complete a transcript credential evaluation. You may also need to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting an English language test. For the most up-to-date information on application requirements and deadlines, please visit International Admissions.
We don't require graduate testing for any of our programs. However, if you are seeking initial licensure through a master’s, CAGS or graduate certificate you are required to pass the MTEL Communication and Literacy Test.
School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education Deferral Policy
An admitted student may request a deferment of their enrollment for up to one calendar year beyond the term for which they were originally admitted. If the student exceeds this time period, they must reapply and submit a new application fee. Deferrals must be requested by the end of the semester (last day of classes) for which the student was originally admitted, as long as space permits in the program*. To request a deferral, please log in to fill out the term roll form.
*F1 visa seeking international students must request a deferral by the application submission deadline of the term they're requesting a deferment into or by the end of the semester (last day of classes) for which they were originally offered admission, whichever comes first (see below) as long as space permits in the program. For the most up-to-date deadlines, please visit International Admissions.
MTEL test scores do not expire. TOEFL and IELTS scores are good for up to 2 years from date of exam.
What are your minimum test score requirements?The TOEFL code for Fitchburg State University is 3518.
How do I prepare for my graduate testing?Preparing for your graduate testing is an important part of the admissions process.
The Office of Admissions requires that you send in the original copy of your graduate exam scores directly from the test provider. We do not accept electronically scanned test score reports via email.
The admissions office keeps admissions materials for up to three years.
Need to get in contact with your Admissions Counselor?Call us at 978.665.3144
