Welcome Week

Welcome, Vikings! We have a full lineup to help get you ready for a fantastic spring semester.

Welcome Week: Sunday, January 12- Sunday, January 19, 2025

Sunday, January 12

Target Take-Over  
5-9 pm
Pick up from Bowditch and Marsh (Shuttle) 
Need supplies? Missing something? Orientation got you! Meet us at the Marsh Bus Stop or Bowditch Bus Stop to get a trip on our Viking Shuttle and we'll take you to Target! It's a Viking Target Takeover! Hosted by Orientation.

Tuesday, January 14

Welcome Back Week Booth with the Orientation Team  
11 am-1 pm 
Bertolon School of Business Lobby and North Dining 
Welcome students! Orientation is here to provide guidance on your first week of the spring semester!  Hosted by Orientation.

Meet the Mentors 
4-5 pm
MLK, Ellison Campus Center  
Join the first-year mentors for a fun hour of pizza and learn about the ways mentors can support your first semester at SSU. Hosted by First Year Experience.

Games & Grub 
5-8 pm
Esport Lounge and ECC Metro 
Kick off the semester at the esports lounge! Try out a new system, indulge in gamer fuel, or see if you are the best board game player on campus! Drop in at any time between 5-8 pm, no pre-registration required. Hosted by Campus Life and Recreation.

Wednesday, January 15

Welcome Back Week Booth with the Orientation Team  
11-1 pm
Bertolon School of Business Lobby and North Dining 
Welcome students! Orientation is here to provide guidance on your first week of the spring semester! Hosted by Orientation.

Welcome Back Wellness Kits at the Gassett Fitness Center 
3:30 pm
Gassett Fitness Center 
Visit the GFC on a first come first served basis to grab your Welcome Back Wellness Kit that includes educational and fitness items. Limited kits. Starting at 3:30pm until supplies last. No need to pre-register. Hosted by Campus Life and Recreation.

Student Involvement Fair  
4-5 pm  
Ellison Campus Center 
Come meet the 50+ student organizations and offices that are part of Salem State community. Hosted by Student Involvement and Operations.

Crafts Connection: Transfer Student Night  
6-9 pm
Petrowski Room, second floor of Marsh Hall
Are you a transfer student? Come and join orientation for a crafts night and connect with other transfer students and share out stories of your experience. Hosted by Orientation.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Double Header vs. Framingham State University  
Men's Basketball, 5 pm
Women's Basketball, 7 pm
Twohig Gymnasium 
Join us to show some Viking spirit and cheer on our women’s and men’s basketball teams. Free rally towel giveaways will be available until supplies last.  

Thursday, January 16  

Welcome Back Week Booth with the Orientation Team  
11 am-1 pm
Bertolon School of Business Lobby and Ellison Campus Center Lobby 
Welcome students! Orientation is here to provide guidance on your first week of the spring semester!   

Student Success Summit  
4:30-7 pm
Ellison Campus Center 
Are you looking to improve your academic skills? Want to learn some strategies to boost your GPA? Interested in hearing some tips from faculty on how to be successful?  Join us for our annual Student Success Summit! Hosted by Student Success and First Year Experience.

Friday, January 17 

Blacklight Dodgeball 
8-11 pm
Gasset Fitness Center – Rec Courts 
We are hosting a special winter edition of Blacklight Dodgeball! Teams of 6-10 players compete under the glow of the blacklights to determine a champion! Neon t-shirts and glow materials are provided. Guests over 18 are free with valid photo ID. Register here. Hosted by Campus Life and Recreation.

Saturday, January 18

Men’s Basketball vs. MCLA 
12 pm
Twohig Gymnasium 
Join us to show some Viking spirit and cheer on our men’s basketball team. 

Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Anna Maria 
2 pm
Rockett Arena 
Join us to show some Viking spirit and cheer on our men’s ice hockey team. Hosted by Athletics.