08/31/2026
To the friends and families who headed home with a little less in the trunk and a lot more on your heart: we saw you yesterday.
We saw the packed SUVs, the carefully coordinated room setups, the last-minute store runs for forgotten extension cords, and those hard, quiet hugs before you got back in the car. Stepping back and letting your first-year student take this leap is one of the proudest—and toughest—milestones you’ll ever face.
As you settle back into a slightly quieter house, we want to offer you some peace of mind.
Our officers are on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We aren't just here to enforce rules—we are here to walk the paths, patrol the residence halls, provide late-night safety escorts, and offer a steady, friendly presence whenever your student feels unsure or needs help. We treat this campus like a community, and we treat your students like our own.
You built their foundation and got them to the starting line. Our charge now is to help protect their environment so they can learn, grow, and thrive safely.
Welcome to Fitchburg State University. Rest easy, drive safe, and know that we’ve got the watch from here.
Quick-Tip: Save our non-emergency dispatch number directly into your phone so you always have it on hand: 978-665-3111.
