Fall Orientation

This 2.5-day program takes place from August 30th-September 1st. Residential students will move in on Saturday, August 29th, 2026.

The Black and Gold Beginnings Program is to get students the necessary information to be successful in their transition into Framingham State. This program is required for all new and transfer students coming into Framingham in the Fall.

New Students Attendance Requirements:
All new first year students will be required to attend Orientation all day on Sunday August 30th, Monday August 31st, and the half day on Tuesday September 1st.

Transfer Students Attendance Requirements:
All Transfer Students will be required to attend Orientation all day on Monday August 31st and a half day on Tuesday September 1st.

The program schedule will be posted in early August on this page for you to view.
 

REGISTER for Black and Gold Beginnings Orientation
 

Questions? Email us at orientation [at] framingham.edu (Orientation[at]framingham[dot]edu) or give us a call at 508-626-4637.

Offices that commonly work with new and transfer students:

• Career Development: Can help you look for on or off campus work and get you career ready!
• Center for Academic Support and Achievement: Can help with Academic success and disability advocacy services.
• Clubs and Organizations: Find out what YOU can get involved in today!
• Community Standards: Important to know the RAM Student Handbook in order to stay in good standing at the university.
• Information Technology Services (IT): Can help with Microsoft account, multi-factor authentication (MFA), wifi set up, and more.
• University Police: Understand campus safety protocol, Parking, the ID Office and more services that they provide to keep FSU safe!
• Check out your MyFramingham Portal for more info on other departments and university services. (Note: you will need your FSU Credentials to be able to sign into the MyFramingham Portal.)