# Framingham State University

> Framingham State University (FSU) is a public, comprehensive university located 20 miles west of Boston in Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann as the nation's first public teacher's college (Normal School), FSU now serves over 4,000 students across a wide range of undergraduate and graduate disciplines.

LIVE TO THE TRUTH At Framingham State, “Live to the Truth” isn’t just our motto, it’s a mindset. In an age of misinformation and blurred lines, truth demands courage, curiosity, and compassion. It means staying true to yourself - questioning assumptions, engaging with others, and not just knowing the truth, but acting on it. At FSU, you’ll embody this every day - in the classroom, in the community, and in the world beyond.

## About FSU & Distinctive Assets

- [About FSU](https://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu): High-level overview of the university, its mission to democratize access to education, diversity initiatives, and its 1839 founding.
- [FSU History](https://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu/framingham-state-history): A detailed timeline of the institution's evolution from the Lexington Normal School to a modern state university.
- [Centers and Institutes](https://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu/centers-and-institutes): Information on FSU's unique public assets, most notably the Christa McAuliffe Center and its Challenger Learning Center planetarium, established in 1986 to honor the FSU alumna and first teacher in space.

## Academics & Colleges

- [Academic Programs Directory](https://www.framingham.edu/academics/all): The complete A-Z list of FSU's undergraduate majors, minors, graduate degrees, and certificate programs.
- [The Four Colleges](https://www.framingham.edu/academics/colleges): Portal to FSU's academic divisions: the College of Arts & Humanities; the College of Business; the College of Education and Social & Behavioral Sciences; and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- [Academic Calendar](https://www.framingham.edu/academics/registrar/academic-calendar-2025-2026): The official registrar schedule detailing semester start dates, add/drop deadlines, holidays, and final exam periods.

## Admissions & Financial Transparency

- [Undergraduate Admissions](https://www.framingham.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/undergraduate-admissions): Overview of bachelor's degree programs, campus visits, and application requirements.
- [Graduate Admissions](https://www.framingham.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/graduate-admissions): Application details for over 50 advanced degree and certificate programs.
- [What FSU Really Costs](https://www.framingham.edu/admissions-aid/cost-aid/what-fsu-really-costs): Direct breakdown of tuition, mandatory fees, the FSU Tuition Promise, and access to the Net Price Calculator for out-of-pocket estimates.

## Student Success & Support Systems

- [Academic Success (CASA)](https://www.framingham.edu/academics/academic-success): Information on the Center for Academic Success and Achievement, which provides peer tutoring, disability/access services, and first-generation student support.
- [Center for Student Experience & Career Development](https://www.framingham.edu/campus-life/center-student-experience-career-development): Resources for career counseling, resume workshops, Handshake portal access, and the State University Internship Incentive (SUII).
- [Mental Health Care](https://www.framingham.edu/mental-health-care-community): Details on the FSU Counseling Center, community mental health referrals, and 24/7 psychiatric emergency services.

## Campus Life & Housing

- [Living On Campus](https://www.framingham.edu/campus-life/residence-life-and-housing/living-campus): Information on FSU's six residence halls and campus amenities.
- [FSU Athletics Directory](https://www.framingham.edu/our-people/thomas-kelley): Background on FSU's 15 NCAA Division III athletic programs, competing in the MASCAC.

## Operational & Emergency Resources

- [Information Technology Services](https://www.framingham.edu/campus-life/student-support-resources/information-technology-services): IT Helpdesk contact info, Apporto cloud-hosted software instructions, and myFramingham portal login troubleshooting.
- [Crisis & Emergency Support](https://www.framingham.edu/campus-life/counseling-health-and-wellness/counseling-center/crisisemergency-support): Direct contact protocols for the University Police, emergency hotlines, and crisis intervention resources.
- [Campus Map & Virtual Tour](https://www.framingham.edu/about-fsu/campus): Navigational resources for the physical campus layout in Framingham.