Office of First-Year Programs
Ben Trapanick, Director, First-Year Programs
Dwight Hall Room 116
1-508-626-4905
E-mail: btrapanick@framingham.edu
Lauren O'Donoghue, Assistant Director, First-Year Programs
Orientation Coordinator
Dwight Hall Room 116
1-508-626-4637
E-mail: lodonoghue@framingham.edu
Frequently Asked Questions about Orientation and Registration for Transfer Students
When is Orientation and Registration?
Orientation and registration for transfer students will take place on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Accepted students will receive information regarding specific dates and times. Students must participate in the entire program in order to register for Spring 2012 classes. If you are unable to participate in the full program, you will have to use the add/drop at the beginning of the semester.
Where do I check in?
Check-in takes place in the lobby of the McCarthy Center on State Street. Members of the Black & Gold Orientation Team will be available to offer directions and assistance as you arrive on campus.
What time do I check in?
Transfer students will check in at different times based on major area of study. Check in times and orientation groups are listed below:
9:30 am: Undeclared, education
10:00 am: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Mathematics, Nursing, and Pre-Engineering
10:30 am: Health & Consumer Studies, Fashion Design, and Food & Nutrition
11:00 am: Art, English, and Psychology
11:30 am: Communication Arts, Environmental Science, Geography, History, Liberal Studies, Modern Languages, Politics, and Sociology
12:00 pm: Business Administration, Information Technology, Economics
Who are the Black & Gold Orientation Leaders?
The Black & Gold Orientation Team is comprised of current students who are outstanding leaders in academics and who are involved in campus life at Framingham State University. They are trained to help you make a smooth transition to the University.
Will meals be provided?
We offer coffee, tea, juice and pastries at check-in.
If I have a disability, how do I request accommodations during the Orientation/Registration Program?
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations including accompaniment by a Personal Care Assistant, sign language interpreter, or assistance with communications, must notify our office of those needs in advance at (508) 626-4637.
Can I bring my parents, other family members, or guests?
Parents, family members, and guests are welcome on campus during Orientation. However, we do not have a formal Parent/Guest Program for Transfer Students. All campus offices will be open for business from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Although guests are welcome to visit the campus during Orientation, only students are allowed to participate in the Orientation Program.
Where do I park?
You may park in the Maynard Road lot only. Please see the map enclosed in your brochure for directions and look for the parking signs when you arrive on campus.
What about placement testing?
Not all transfer students are required to take the Math and Writing Placement Exams. If you are required to take the exams and do not have a scheduled time to do so, please contact the Placement Testing Coordinator at (508) 626-4905.
Is there a fee for Orientation?
There is no separate charge for student orientation.
For more information:
Orientation Office
Framingham State University
100 State Street
P.O. Box 9101
Framingham, MA 01701
Telephone: (508) 626-4637
At Orientation, Transfer students will ...
- Meet faculty advisors from your academic department.
- Learn about courses and your major.
- Have your student ID picture taken.
- Be introduced to the campus computing environment.
- Meet current student leaders and other new students.
- Learn about campus life and available support resources for students.
- Become familiar with the Framingham State University campus.
