Framingham State University 2026 Viewbook
The Boston skyline at night, its office towers lit gold and white against a dark sky and reflected in the harbour water.

Boston + Beyond

A Safe Campus Connected to the City

of First-Year Students Live on Campus
78%

FSU gives you the best of both worlds: a welcoming and safe campus community with easy access to one of the most dynamic cities in the country.

Just 20 miles west of Boston — and accessible by public transportation — you will have opportunities to explore world-class museums, historic landmarks, concerts, restaurants, and professional sports.

The region also offers internships, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures throughout MetroWest and New England.

Fun

  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Level 99
  • Museum of Science
  • New England Aquarium
  • Six Flags
  • Xfinity Center (concerts)

Outdoors

  • Apple Picking
  • Callahan State Park
  • Cape Cod
  • Wachusett Mountain (ski & ride)

Culture

  • Danforth Art Museum
  • Downtown Renaissance
  • ICA Boston
  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Symphony Hall

Sports

  • Fenway Park
  • Polar Park Stadium
  • TD Garden
  • Gillette Stadium

Shopping

  • Natick Mall
  • Shopper’s World
  • Newbury Street
  • Wrentham Outlets
  • Framingham Farmer’s Market
Students working and talking together at high tables in a bright, double-height campus centre lounge with a wall of windows.

Truth Is the Best of Both Worlds

Live, learn, and connect on our close-knit campus, with easy access to everything Framingham and Boston have to offer.

Living on Campus

Our residence halls range from traditional New England-style buildings to modern high-rise communities. Each offers high-speed Wi-Fi, shared kitchens, FREE laundry facilities, study spaces, and common areas where friendships form quickly.

Residence life staff are always nearby to help you adjust to college life, plan programs, and create a community where everyone feels at home.

Commuter Friendly

Not living on campus? You’ll still feel connected.

Commuter lounges, lockers, and student organizations help make campus your space between classes — and a place where you can stay involved long after the day’s classes end.

Our location makes commuting easy with convenient access to the MBTA Commuter Rail, MetroWest Regional Transit, the Ram Tram campus shuttle, and on-campus parking.

Dining Together

Meals bring the campus community together. Grab breakfast before class, meet friends for lunch, or recharge over dinner after a busy day.

There are fresh options for every appetite, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-conscious meals.

Have specific dietary needs? You can work directly with a campus nutritionist to ensure you have safe, nutritious choices every day. Learn more about dining at Framingham State.

A student serving himself from a hot food counter in a campus dining hall.
A student reading on her bed in a residence hall room decorated with patterned bedding and string lights.