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<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> Last updated 9/13/11<br />
Frequently Asked Questi<strong>on</strong>s<br />
What is the annual cost?<br />
For the 2011-2012 academic year, the <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>tal for tuiti<strong>on</strong>, fees, room and board is: $16,750 for an in-state student and $22,830 for an<br />
out-of-state student. This cost does not reflect books, lap<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>p, or supplies. A wide variety of financial aid is available for students. 84% of<br />
degree-seeking undergraduate students receive financial aid.<br />
Do you <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> different meal plans <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> choose from?<br />
Yes! Our dining services provider, offers several different meal plans <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> accommodate all of our students’ diets and special needs.<br />
You can choose from, or switch <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>, any of the following:<br />
Plan Descripti<strong>on</strong> Dining $/Sem. Cost<br />
Basic 19 Meal Flex N/A $2,930<br />
Br<strong>on</strong>ze 19 Meals per week $100 $3,080<br />
*Silver 14 Meal Flex $150 $3,080<br />
Gold 120 Meals per Semester $200 $3,230<br />
**Platinum 75 Meals per Semester $500 $3,230<br />
*Silver Plan - Default for (Fr & So)<br />
** Platinum Plan - Default for (Jr & Sr.)<br />
Meal plans are s<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>red <strong>on</strong> your ID card and deducted when swiped at the main dining comm<strong>on</strong>s for entry.<br />
What are the living arrangements?<br />
Freshman -There are no set <str<strong>on</strong>g>freshman</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong>ly residence halls, there are a number of different living opti<strong>on</strong>s. Students who participate<br />
in the Freshmen Experience Program (FEP) are housed <strong>on</strong> the sec<strong>on</strong>d floor of Larned Hall and third floor of O’C<strong>on</strong>nor Hall. This program is<br />
for first-year students <strong>on</strong>ly and provides a close-knit atmosphere for the students <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> get acclimated <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> college life. There is also a Freshmen<br />
H<strong>on</strong>ors Floor <strong>on</strong> the eleventh floor of Corrine Hall Towers, which is for first-year h<strong>on</strong>ors students and provides the residents with a more<br />
supportive atmosphere and l<strong>on</strong>ger quiet hours <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> focus <strong>on</strong> their studies.<br />
All Students -There are seven different residence halls at <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>. We <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> two residence halls that c<strong>on</strong>sist of primarily<br />
single rooms: Horace Mann Hall and Pierce Hall (all-female residence hall). Linsley Hall and North Hall offer suite style living that c<strong>on</strong>sists of<br />
either six or eight pers<strong>on</strong> suites with double rooms, a comm<strong>on</strong> living area, and bathroom. Corrine Hall Towers and Larned Hall offer double<br />
and triple occupancy rooms. O’C<strong>on</strong>nor Hall houses double, triple, and quadruple occupancy rooms.<br />
Can you request a specific roommate?<br />
Yes, you can request a specific roommate. Once you <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> committed <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> and <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> sent in a housing deposit,<br />
you will receive housing informati<strong>on</strong> from the Office of Residence Life and Housing. Currently, you can request a specific roommate if that<br />
pers<strong>on</strong> has also committed <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> and has sent in a housing deposit. However, it is not guaranteed that you will<br />
au<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>matically be placed with this pers<strong>on</strong>.<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Are</str<strong>on</strong>g> interviews manda<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry?<br />
Interviews are not part of the applicati<strong>on</strong> process at <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> University. If you <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> questi<strong>on</strong>s, please feel free <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> call our<br />
office and either ask <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> speak with a counselor or set up an appointment.<br />
What are <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>’s academic programs?<br />
There are thirteen programs for a Bachelor of Arts degree: Art Studio, Art His<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry, Communicati<strong>on</strong> Arts, Criminology, Ec<strong>on</strong>omics,<br />
English, Geography, His<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry, Liberal Studies, Modern Languages, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.<br />
There are eleven programs for a Bachelor of Science degree: Biology, Business Administrati<strong>on</strong>, Business and Informati<strong>on</strong><br />
Technology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Envir<strong>on</strong>mental Science, Fashi<strong>on</strong> Design and Retailing, Food and Nutriti<strong>on</strong>, Food Science,<br />
Mathematics, and Nursing (Post R.N.’s <strong>on</strong>ly) (some majors include c<strong>on</strong>centrati<strong>on</strong>s).<br />
There are two programs for a Bachelor of Science in Educati<strong>on</strong> degree: Early Childhood and Elementary Educati<strong>on</strong> (include<br />
c<strong>on</strong>centrati<strong>on</strong>s).<br />
The minors offered include, but are not limited <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>: American Studies, Anthropology, Apparel Design, Art His<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry, Art Studio,<br />
Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administrati<strong>on</strong>, Chemistry, Communicati<strong>on</strong> Arts, Computer Science, Diversity Studies, Earth Science,<br />
Ec<strong>on</strong>omics, English, Food Science, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, His<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry, Informati<strong>on</strong> Systems, Informati<strong>on</strong> Technology,<br />
Journalism, Latin American Studies, Law and Politics, Mathematics, Middle School Educati<strong>on</strong>, Museum Studies, Music, Nutriti<strong>on</strong>,<br />
Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Professi<strong>on</strong>al Writing, Psychology, Sec<strong>on</strong>dary Educati<strong>on</strong>, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Theatre<br />
Performance, and Writing.
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What is more important – a high GPA or high level classes?<br />
The Admissi<strong>on</strong> Committee prefers <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> see that a student has challenged himself/herself academically as much as possible. If a<br />
student has taken very challenging courses (i.e. AP, H<strong>on</strong>ors) and earned slightly lower grades, the Committee will take in<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> c<strong>on</strong>siderati<strong>on</strong><br />
the level of difficulty of the courses. Undergraduate Admissi<strong>on</strong>s looks at GPA’s and SAT scores <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>gether and uses a sliding scale. If an<br />
applicant’s GPA is lower, the committee likes <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> see a higher SAT/ACT score.<br />
Do you <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> an H<strong>on</strong>ors Program and if so can I participate?<br />
Yes, we do <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> an H<strong>on</strong>ors Program. It is offered <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> first-year students who <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> had a distinguished high school career based <strong>on</strong><br />
a composite of their combined SAT/ACT scores, weighted grade point average, and dem<strong>on</strong>strated potential for superior work at the college<br />
level. FSU’s H<strong>on</strong>or’s Program is a member of the Nati<strong>on</strong>al Collegiate H<strong>on</strong>ors Council and part of the Comm<strong>on</strong>wealth H<strong>on</strong>ors Program<br />
network in Massachusetts.<br />
What is the average class size?<br />
Average class size is 23 students at <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>.<br />
What is there <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> do <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong> for social life?<br />
There are over 50 clubs and organizati<strong>on</strong>s at <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>. The office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development<br />
(SILD) plans events throughout the year. The two largest event planning organizati<strong>on</strong>s are the Student Government Associati<strong>on</strong> and the<br />
Student Uni<strong>on</strong> Activities Board. These organizati<strong>on</strong>s each sp<strong>on</strong>sor many events such as: musical entertainment (both local and nati<strong>on</strong>al),<br />
comedy shows, hypnotists, mind readers, bingo and many other social events. Other clubs such as Hill<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>p Players (the drama club), Active<br />
Sociologists, Women’s Empowerment, Pride Alliance, and the FSU Dance Club hold events throughout the semester as well. Because of the<br />
hardworking individuals in the clubs, organizati<strong>on</strong>s and Student Involvement offices, there is always something <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> do around <strong>campus</strong>, even<br />
<strong>on</strong> most weekends.<br />
When do you need <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> declare a major?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> students <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> select a major or c<strong>on</strong>centrati<strong>on</strong> at the latest by the end of their sophomore year. There are<br />
many different general advisors and counselors available <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> students <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> help them make their decisi<strong>on</strong>.<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Are</str<strong>on</strong>g> the residence hall rooms c<strong>on</strong>nected <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> the Internet?<br />
Yes, the entire <strong>campus</strong> has wireless internet and there are also plugs for Ethernet cords in all of the rooms in our residence halls.<br />
Is the <strong>campus</strong> safe?<br />
The <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>campus</strong> is very safe. There are a <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>tal of 85 surveillance cameras around the <strong>campus</strong> that <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> a direct feed<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> Campus Police 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are also call boxes at the fr<strong>on</strong>t entrance of University buildings, scattered<br />
randomly around the <strong>campus</strong> and in all four of our parking lots. Each call box has an emergency but<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>n that c<strong>on</strong>nects directly <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> Campus<br />
Police in an emergency situati<strong>on</strong>. Our Campus Police also patrol the <strong>campus</strong> and a three mile radius 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our<br />
residence halls are accessed through the scanning of the student’s ID and <strong>on</strong>ly the students that live in that building can gain access.<br />
Security Desk Attendants sit at the fr<strong>on</strong>t desk of all residence halls 24 hours a day, seven days a week and scan every<strong>on</strong>e’s IDs <strong>on</strong> entry <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g><br />
ensure they reside there. If guests are visiting, they must be checked in<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> the residence halls with a federal or state issued picture ID and<br />
the student’s own FSU ID that they pick up up<strong>on</strong> leaving. That way, they always know who is in every residence hall at any given time.<br />
Is housing guaranteed?<br />
Students may opt <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> live <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong> for their entire college career, provided they meet all paperwork and payment deadlines.<br />
Is there some<strong>on</strong>e <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> help when it’s time <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> start searching for a job/internship?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> is proud <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> report that 94% of the class of 2008 was employed within 6 m<strong>on</strong>ths after graduati<strong>on</strong>. The Office of<br />
Career Services assists students with advising, career development, internships, workshops, interview tips, resume building, and<br />
coordinates an extensive <strong>on</strong>-<strong>campus</strong> recruiting program.<br />
What are the applicati<strong>on</strong> deadlines?<br />
The preferred housing deadline for the Fall Semester is February 15 th for Regular Decisi<strong>on</strong> and November 15 th for Early Acti<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Please be advised that Early Acti<strong>on</strong> is a n<strong>on</strong>-binding acceptance open <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> our <str<strong>on</strong>g>freshman</str<strong>on</strong>g> applicants <strong>on</strong>ly. Applicati<strong>on</strong>s received after those<br />
dates are welcomed, although the availability of certain majors is not assured and housing may be by waitlist <strong>on</strong>ly. The Spring Semester<br />
(January start) deadline is December 1 st .<br />
What are the admissi<strong>on</strong> criteria?<br />
Freshman-We recommend that you complete the <strong>on</strong>-line applicati<strong>on</strong>; this will enable you <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> check the status of your applicati<strong>on</strong> at<br />
any time. Students need <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> submit the completed applicati<strong>on</strong> form, official high school transcript including a senior year course schedule<br />
and first quarter grades when available, official SAT or ACT scores, official AP scores, and applicati<strong>on</strong> fee of $45.
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The high school transcript should show the following minimum requirements: 4 years of English, 3 years of college prepara<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry<br />
math (including Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra II), 3 years of science (at least 2 years of lab science), 2 years of social science(including<br />
US His<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry), 2 years of the same foreign language, and 2 years of college prepara<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ry electives.<br />
Transfer- In additi<strong>on</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> the above menti<strong>on</strong>ed requirements, students need <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> submit the Official Transcripts and courses in<br />
progress from every instituti<strong>on</strong> attended. If you hold an Associate’s Degree or <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> completed 30 semester hours of college-level course<br />
work when applying you will not be required <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> submit your High School Transcript or SAT scores.<br />
How so<strong>on</strong> will I find out if I am accepted?<br />
Applicati<strong>on</strong> decisi<strong>on</strong>s are sent <strong>on</strong> a rolling basis. After the completed applicati<strong>on</strong> is processed, students are notified by mail of an<br />
admissi<strong>on</strong> decisi<strong>on</strong> within 4-6 weeks.<br />
Freshman Only - If you apply early acti<strong>on</strong> those decisi<strong>on</strong> letters will be sent out <strong>on</strong> December 15 th .<br />
How will my AP classes be treated?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> accepts Advanced Placement credits provided students receive a minimum score of 3 <strong>on</strong> the AP exam. An<br />
official AP report is required for credit <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> be granted. It is the student’s resp<strong>on</strong>sibility <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> this official score report sent <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> FSU.<br />
What is the student <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> faculty ratio?<br />
The ratio is 16:1 (16 students per <strong>on</strong>e faculty member).<br />
Do teaching assistants teach class?<br />
There are no teaching assistants or graduate students c<strong>on</strong>ducting classes at <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>.<br />
How accessible are the faculty?<br />
We are proud of our faculty’s dedicati<strong>on</strong> and accessibility <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> our students. Full time faculty are required <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> four office hours<br />
per week (most hold more) during which students can come in without an appointment <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> ask any questi<strong>on</strong>s regarding class material. Also,<br />
our professors are flexible and if their office hours do not match up with your free time, they will often allow appointments <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> be made for<br />
any questi<strong>on</strong>s. Students <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> access <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> faculty mostly through ph<strong>on</strong>e and email, if they cannot meet with them face-<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>-face.<br />
What is the graduati<strong>on</strong> rate?<br />
Approximately 52% of students who start in their <str<strong>on</strong>g>freshman</str<strong>on</strong>g> year graduate from <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>. The nati<strong>on</strong>al average is roughly<br />
around 40%.<br />
When can I visit the University?<br />
The Office of Undergraduate Admissi<strong>on</strong>s is open year round. There are scheduled <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>urs given by our Student Admissi<strong>on</strong>s<br />
Representatives most weekdays at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Informati<strong>on</strong> sessi<strong>on</strong>s, which include a presentati<strong>on</strong> about <strong>Framingham</strong><br />
<strong>State</strong> followed by a <strong>campus</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ur, are scheduled <strong>on</strong> various days throughout the year. Please call the admissi<strong>on</strong>s <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ur line at (508) 626-4934<br />
or log<strong>on</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> our website www.framingham.edu/admissi<strong>on</strong>s/visit-us/ for more informati<strong>on</strong>, <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ur times and dates.<br />
What about student diversity?<br />
Our undergraduate populati<strong>on</strong> is made up of students from 25 states and 15 foreign nati<strong>on</strong>s. Our student of color populati<strong>on</strong><br />
makes up approximately 14% of our <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>tal undergraduate student populati<strong>on</strong>.<br />
What is the percent of male/female students?<br />
For the 2011 academic year, the <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> populati<strong>on</strong> was approximately 65% female and 35% male.<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Are</str<strong>on</strong>g> there opportunities <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> study abroad?<br />
Yes! Students <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> the opportunity <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> study in a variety of countries (UK, France, Italy, Spain, India and Australia just <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> name a<br />
few) for different lengths of time as l<strong>on</strong>g as they are full-time students and in good academic standing. www.framingham.edu/studyabroad/<br />
Will I be able <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> practice my religious observances?<br />
A Campus Ministry Office is located <strong>on</strong> <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>’s <strong>campus</strong>. Although <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> does not affiliate itself with any<br />
<strong>on</strong>e religi<strong>on</strong>, this office has pamphlets <strong>on</strong> area c<strong>on</strong>gregati<strong>on</strong>s and services throughout the surrounding area. Catholic and Protestant<br />
services are held <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong> in our Ecumenical and Cultural Center. <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> also has four different religious affiliated clubs <strong>on</strong><br />
<strong>campus</strong>: Christian Fellowship, Catholic Newman, FSU Protestants and Hillel. All four are open <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> every<strong>on</strong>e <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong> and host different<br />
events and services for their members and the entire <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> Community.
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What are the average standardized test scores?<br />
The average combined SAT score <strong>on</strong> the critical reading and math scores for incoming students for the 2011-2010 academic year<br />
was 1040. The average ACT composite score was 22.<br />
What is <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>’s policy regarding students with documented learning disabilities?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> offers support services <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> students with learning disabilities. Students need <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> submit official documentati<strong>on</strong> of<br />
their disabilities <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> the Office of Undergraduate Admissi<strong>on</strong>s. This documentati<strong>on</strong> is reviewed by a professi<strong>on</strong>al <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> determine<br />
what the student’s needs are and what <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> can provide. Students with learning disabilities who attend <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong><br />
must complete all of the same graduati<strong>on</strong> requirements as other undergraduate students.<br />
What is the size of <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>?<br />
Total traditi<strong>on</strong>al undergraduate enrollment is approximately 3,900 students. The incoming fall 2011 class included approximately<br />
947 freshmen and 458 transfers.<br />
What varsity athletic teams are at <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> is a member of NCAA Divisi<strong>on</strong> III. Men’s varsity sports include: baseball, basketball, cross country, football,<br />
soccer, and ice hockey. Women’s varsity sports include: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.<br />
What is the average GPA?<br />
The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.17.<br />
Freshman Only<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Are</str<strong>on</strong>g> freshmen <str<strong>on</strong>g>allowed</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>cars</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong>?<br />
Yes, freshmen, as well as upperclassmen, resident students are <str<strong>on</strong>g>allowed</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>cars</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>campus</strong>. However, parking is very limited<br />
and first year students may be placed <strong>on</strong> a wait list. There is a fee associated with resident parking as well. Commuter students will always<br />
receive parking which requires an additi<strong>on</strong>al fee.<br />
Should I take both the SAT I and ACT?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> does not require students <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> take both tests. However, we accept official scores from either test.<br />
Does <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> early acti<strong>on</strong> and/or early decisi<strong>on</strong>?<br />
Those students who c<strong>on</strong>sider <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> their first choice should c<strong>on</strong>sider our Early Acti<strong>on</strong> opti<strong>on</strong> which guarantees an<br />
admissi<strong>on</strong> decisi<strong>on</strong> by December 15 th . The Early Acti<strong>on</strong> deadline is November 15 th . This is n<strong>on</strong>-binding and those students who are<br />
accepted <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> may submit their tuiti<strong>on</strong> deposit any time up <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> May 1 st .<br />
What is the percent of freshmen that return after their first year?<br />
Approximately 75% of freshmen return as sophomores.<br />
What scholarships are available?<br />
All freshmen are reviewed for merit scholarships based <strong>on</strong> their recalculated high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Students do<br />
not <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> fill out additi<strong>on</strong>al forms <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> be c<strong>on</strong>sidered for FSU merit-based scholarships.<br />
Transfers Only<br />
What courses will transfer?<br />
Any college-level liberal arts or science credit bearing courses completed at a regi<strong>on</strong>ally accredited college/university would be transferable<br />
with minimum grades of “C-“. We now offer a transfer equivalency <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>ol <strong>on</strong> the <strong>Framingham</strong> website. Just click <strong>on</strong><br />
(www.framingham.edu/registrar/course-equivalencies/prospective-student.php). This will show you how courses <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> been treated<br />
his<str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g>rically in transfer.<br />
How many students transfer <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>?<br />
In the fall of 2011, approximately 458 transfer students entered <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong>.<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>Are</str<strong>on</strong>g> applicati<strong>on</strong>s from veterans accepted?<br />
<strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> encourages applicati<strong>on</strong>s from those who serve, or <str<strong>on</strong>g>have</str<strong>on</strong>g> served in the armed forces. If any courses were completed<br />
through a specific service branch or a college/university, official transcript(s) of that work is required when applying. We refer you <str<strong>on</strong>g>to</str<strong>on</strong>g> our<br />
Veteran and Service Member Resource Center, http://www.framingham.edu/student-affairs/at-a-glance/veterans-and-servicememberresource-center.html<br />
for additi<strong>on</strong>al informati<strong>on</strong>. <strong>Framingham</strong> <strong>State</strong> is a service member’s opportunity university.