Part One: Ram Ready Portal

On the Ram Ready Portal you will learn about how to register for courses and review vital information about FSU so that you are prepared for your first semester. Log into the Ram Ready Portal on the Student Homepage of myFramingham with your FSU username and password.

Part Two: Advising and Registration

You will have the opportunity to get advised and then register for courses prior to January 13th. Please see your email for further instructions.

Incoming students who do not complete advising and registration by January 13th will attend a Virtual Advising and Registration Day on January 14th.

Part Three: Required Community Sessions

All incoming students are required to participate in our Building an Inclusive and Anti-Racist Community Session. Students will receive an email invitation with specific information for this session.

Social Sessions

Incoming students will be invited to participate in several social connections! We hope you will join us and engage with the FSU community! Students will receive an email invitation with specific information for this session. RSVP Here.

Technology/Internet Assistance:

Students should become familiar with myFramingham, Blackboard, and FSU email prior to registering for courses. To best prepare for course registration, please set your password and navigate the three platforms prior to registering for courses.

Instructions for accessing your technology platforms can be found on the TechPrep letter that was included in the packet of information sent to you after you submitted your deposit. You can also find this form in the Ram Ready Portal under "Technology".

If you need assistance, please contact the ITS Helpdesk as soon as possible at 508-215-5906 or helpdesk@framingham.edu. 

For a user-friendly experience and to minimize technical complications, we advise students to use a laptop or tablet rather than a phone for their course registration.

Accessibility/Internet:

We are committed to assisting all students through this process. If you foresee that you will not have access to the appropriate technology and/or to the internet, including only having access to a phone to attend Virtual Advising and Registration Day, please contact us at orientation@framingham.edu so that we can assist you.

Incoming students will receive email communication with instructions on how to sign up for an appointment to register for classes with an advisor. Students who are unable to meet with their advisor prior to January 13th to register for courses will attend our Virtual Advising & Registration Day on January 14th. 

Schedule for Virtual Transfer Advising and Registration Day, January 14, 2021:

8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  - Check In

• You will access all Zoom links by logging into Blackboard with your FSU username and password and clicking on the "Virtual Advising Day Zoom Links" tab that can be found directly underneath the blue banner at the top. For check-in and our first session, you will need to select the Zoom Link under the section called "Virtual Advising Day - Start Here". You'll need to use Blackboard from a laptop or tablet to view the tab with the links, the links are not visible if you use your cellphone. If you need to access Blackboard from your phone, please see this video to help you find the Zoom links for your Virtual Advising Day. If you have any trouble, please email us at orientation@framingham.edu.
  
  It is important that you sign into every Zoom meeting on this day with your full name. Not only is this how we will admit participants into our Zoom spaces and track attendance, but it will allow us to verify with whom we are sharing important information. We will be unable to share any personal information, such as registration PINs and degree audit screens if we cannot verify identities. Only deposited students will be admitted into our Zoom spaces so that we can ensure security.

9:00 a.m. - Welcome!

• You will meet the staff of New Student and Family Programs who will discuss what to expect as transfer students and for your Virtual Advising and Registration Day. You will also receive a welcome from our Director of Inclusive Excellence Initiatives.

9:15 a.m. - Academic Advocates

• A discussion of requirements that all students need to know to graduate: graduation requirements, major requirements and explanations of some of our technology.

10:00 a.m. - Academic Department Sessions

• You will join the academic department Zoom link in which your major resides by returning to the Blackboard site, selecting the "Virtual Advising Day Zoom Links" tab and selecting the Zoom link for your major. You will be introduced to faculty, major requirements, and begin to search for courses during this session. While you are with your faculty, you will learn what courses transferred to FSU and you will register for courses. Students may leave once they have met with their advisor and have registered for their courses.
• To best prepare for your schedule-building process, please complete the Ram Ready Portal (information below) and check out our Transfer Advising Guide and Major Worksheets.

1:00 p.m. - Advising and Registration concludes

• Anyone needing more time will be able to work with faculty to resolve issues and register for courses.  After this time you can contact advising@framingham.edu for assistance with your course schedule.

1:30 p.m. Social Connection Session, Orientation Leaders present: Transitioning to FSU

• While we wish we could meet in person, we would like to meet you virtually! Join us for an opportunity to meet current students and other incoming students. Our Orientation Leaders will review with you procedures for moving onto campus, commuter tips, COVID protocols and more. This session is optional, but we hope to see you there! Students who register prior to January 14th are encouraged to attend this session.

Required Session: Building an Inclusive and Anti-Racist Community

• Framingham State University is committed to anti-racism. Our incoming students are required to participate in this session as a starting point to understanding how you will contribute to an anti-racist community. All incoming students will receive information via email regarding how to compete this session.

• If you are planning on changing your major from the one you indicated on your application to FSU, please make sure to contact Admissions as soon as possible to officially change your major. Until we get notice from the Office of Admissions that your major has changed, we will plan for you according to the major you indicated on your application. To change your major, please contact Admissions at admissions@framingham.edu or 508-626-4500 and include your name and ID number along with current major and desired major change.
• In order to be fully prepared for the semester, please complete the Ram Ready Portal. These online modules will walk you through all of the business items that need to be completed prior to the start of the semester and will provide you with the information you need to know about our campus community. The Ram Ready Portal will also provide you with helpful guides to prepare you for your course registration process. You will find the link to the Ram Ready Portal on the student homepage of myFramingham.edu. You’ll log in with your FSU username and password.
• All full-time students must upload their immunization records. Please visit our Health Center’s webpage, which includes information for incoming students.
• All incoming students will be emailed by idoffice@framingham.edu with instructions on how to upload a personal photo to have your campus ID created. You’ll need your ID to access buildings and utilize your meal plan, if you have one. Please contact them with questions.
• Please ensure that you complete all the items on the New Ram Checklist.
• If you are moving onto campus, please be sure to check your FSU email regarding move-in sign-ups and procedures. 
• Initial COVID Testing:  If you are living and or learning on-campus you have received an email telling you how to sign up for testing. Residential students must receive a test within 24 hours of moving-in.  Commuter students taking classes on campus must complete their onboarding COVID testing the first week of classes.  If you do not take the test you may be removed from housing and/or asked to take your classes remotely until you complete a test. 
• Student Community Health Compact: Sign the  Student Community Health Compact and refer to the University COVID Website or the FSU Student Navigating Your Return to Campus webpage for updated information. 

Please note that we are currently not conducting Placement Testing.  

Due to restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the following policy for placement testing at Framingham State University will be implemented until further notice:

WRITING:  Incoming students who do not meet the criteria for Expository Writing will be contacted by the Placement Testing Coordinator with information on how to register and complete the online Writing Assessment.   Current FSU students who have not taken writing have been contacted by the head of the writing program and should check their e-mail and Starfish notifications.

WORLD LANGUAGES:  Language testing will not be available until further notice.  Language majors should send an e-mail to placement@framingham.edu for further advisement. Once testing can resume, details including registration and dates will be posted.

MATH: Math testing will not be available until further notice. Incoming students will be placed in math courses based on their high school GPA.  Once testing can resume, the Placement Testing Coordinator will be in contact with all incoming students regarding their math placement status, advise if testing is necessary, and share information on how to take the test.  Priority test dates will be offered to STEM majors who should take the math placement test in order to be placed in the most appropriate math and science courses for their major. 

Any questions may be directed to placement@framingham.edu.  Thank you.

There are many ways to engage virtually with our community!

• Watch recorded Rams Rising sessions and virtual tours.
• Request to join the Framingham State University – Class of 2024 Facebook page to connect with other new students and stay updated on campus happenings. Scroll through the feed and check out the recordings of our live panel discussions with Orientation Leaders and special guests who share pro tips and helpful information to help you feel like you know FSU inside and out!
• Log into ramlink.framingham.edu with your FSU username and password and find out what's happening on campus! You can check out our clubs and organizations as well as events!
• Get connected to FSU on social media! Here are a few great accounts to follow!
  
  • @framinghamstateu
  • @newFSUram
  • @fsusild
  • @reslifefsu (for resident students)
• Our Orientation Leaders can’t wait to meet you! Get to know them and hear about the experiences that have shaped them here:
  • Orientation Leader Introduction Video
  • Orientation Leader Stories Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

A Military Connected Student is anyone who has a family member, partner, or significant other who have served on Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard for any branch of the service.

A Military Connected Student for purpose of Education Benefits is anyone who is:

• Currently serving on Active Duty or actively drilling for the Reserves or National Guard
• Has served on Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard
• Has a parent who falls into one of the above categories.
• Has a spouse who falls into one of the above categories.

If you fall into any of these categories, please make it a priority to attend your Military Connected Orientation to discuss the VA Education Benefits and State education benefits for Veterans you may be using to fund your academics. 

• In order for your to have your tuition and fees > You must see us.
• In order for you to be paid any stipend you are entitled > You must see us.
• We will walk you through the process to ensure you and the University get paid!

There are two opportunities to attend a Military Connected Orientation:

Military Connected Orientation: Jan 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdumorz0pG90btmTXniFOiSLeb38DHGq0 

Military Connected Orientation: Jan 19, 2021 at 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctdOGhrj8uHtfzwNlWwlhQ_vDudIcKHBDV

Even if you are not receiving VA Education Benefits or State Education Benefits for Veterans, all are welcome to stop by our Veterans Services Center. This is a space where you can study, collaborate, eat, or just relax. 

We are located in Dwight Hall rooms 111A and 113. 

(508) 626-4632                 

Veterans@Framingham.edu

Leanna Lynch - Coordinator of Veterans & Military Student Programs

16 ½ year Army Veteran and Class of 2018 FSU Alumnus 

Families and Guests should follow our Family & Guest Orientation page this summer to view recorded presentations and to register for live Zoom events. Please scroll to the section of the page with information for 2020 Orientation Information for Families & Guests.