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Where Will Your Education Take You?
Welcome to a world of opportunities.
Join the community of FSU students who study abroad each year. Some people go on programs that last one week, others on programs that last a full academic year! No matter where you go, you’ll gain new friends, have experiences you can’t have in Massachusetts, and gain new perspectives and cross-cultural understanding that will impact the trajectory of your life.
Study abroad is affordable and your financial aid transfers to cover the costs. Study abroad is possible for students in every major and your courses will be pre-approved before you leave to count towards your degree requirements at FSU. This type of international experience will help you cultivate independence, confidence, and intercultural skills which will enhance the value of your education and expand your future career possibilities. The FSU Office of International Programs where your international academic experience begins!
- Visit our Program Choices page for information on what's possible
- Review our Guidelines to Study Abroad for details on the overall process
- Make an Appointment on Starfish to speak with a study abroad advisor
- Check out our Pre-Departure Handbook if you are already preparing for an upcoming international experience

Communication Arts major; Law & Politics minor; Class of 2024
My name is Carly and I'm a sophomore here at Framingham State. With my family, I've had the chance to travel abroad in Haiti, Canada, and the Bahamas. This upcoming Summer 2022, I'm hoping to study abroad somewhere in Europe or Africa. In my job at the Office of International Programs, I help answer students' questions and promote international education opportunities to FSU students.
Walk-in Study Abroad Advising
Come stop by our office in Dwight Hall 302 for walk-in study abroad advising on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 3:30pm. No appointment necessary!
Throughout the Spring 2022 semester, you can also find me most Thursdays from 11:30 to 2:30 at the Study Abroad Information Table in the McCarthy Center Lobby.
You can also make an appointment on Starfish for a study abroad advising meeting, in-person or on Zoom.
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Make an Appointment for Advising TODAY!
Director: Jane Decatur
E-mail: jdecatur@framingham.edu
Phone: 1-508-626-4585
Location: Dwight Hall 302Assistant Director: Craig McDonald
E-mail: cmcdonald3@framingham.edu
Phone: 1-508-215-5930
Location: Dwight Hall 302Instructions on making an appointment through Starfish:
Log into Starfish
Click on “Services” in the top left navigation bar
Scroll down to the Office of International Programs, Study Abroad & International Students Services
Click on the office title to enter the service
Once appt. has been confirmed, the OIP will reach out with options to virtually connect via phone call or video chat, or for an in-person meeting.
Virtual or In-person office advising hours: 9:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday thru Friday.
Mailing address: Framingham State University, 100 State St., Framingham, MA 01701