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Fall Orientation

FSU’s Summer and Fall Orientation model has two parts, see below for info on both:
- Taking Care of Business Support Sessions (highly encouraged)
- 2 hour support sessions offered throughout the summer to get paperwork done
- Black and Gold Beginnings Orientation Program (required for all students to attend)
- 2.5 day program leading up to the first day of classes (yes, you totally get to move in early!) to show you around FSU before returning students come back!
Check out the drop down’s below for more info on each session!
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These support sessions are for you to quite literally, Take Care of Business! There is a lot to complete before starting school in the Fall. This program helps students, and supporters/families visit campus and talk to offices directly about required paperwork and business.
The Enrollment Checklist in your admission portal, must be completed in full before coming to campus for Fall 2025. The Taking Care of Business Sessions also allow you to get your Student ID and check out the spaces on campus!
Offices in attendance will be:
- Financial Aid
- Advising/Course Selection Help
- Student Accounts/Billing
- Disability Services
- Health Center
- Residence Life
- Admissions
- Parking Services
- Dining Services
- Information Technology
- Student ID Office (Please bring a valid form of Government-issued photo identification: License, state ID card, passport, etc.)
Sessions will be offered on the following dates and new and transfer students only have to attend one of their choosing. Please note that the residence hall listed below each date is the ONLY one that will be available for viewing that day.:
- Thursday, June 26th 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Preview of West Hall available 3-4pm
- Thursday, July 10th 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Preview of Peirce Hall available 3-4pm
- Saturday, July 12th 10:00am-12:00pm
- Preview of Larned Hall available 12-1pm
- Saturday, July 26th 10:00am-12:00pm
- All ResLife Community Meet and Greet Event: See you room, meet roommate/hallmates, check out all Residence Halls! 1-3pm
- Tuesday, July 29th 10:00am-11:30am (Virtual: ID office unavailable virtually)
- Thursday, July 31st 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Preview of Corinne Hall Towers 3-4pm
A complimentary meal, on the day of your session, will be provided to all who attend.
Registration for Taking Care of Business sessions will open on March 3rd.
This 3-day program takes place from August 31st-September 2nd. Residential students will move in on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Commuter and residential students will join together on August 31st for orientation’s kick-off!
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 31st, Monday September 1st, and a half day on Tuesday, September 2nd.
Transfer Students Attendance Requirements:
All Transfer Students will be required to attend Orientation all day on Monday September 1st and a half day on Tuesday, September 2nd.
The program schedule will be posted in early August on this page for you to view.
Registration for Orientation will open in mid-late March.
Questions? Email us at Orientation [at] framingham.edu (Orientation[at]framingham[dot]edu) or give us a call at 508-626-4615.