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First Year Student Orientation

Orientation and student life leaders with an orientation speaker on stage

Welcome to Salem State!

We can't wait to welcome you personally. 

All first-year students are required to attend an orientation program where you will:

  • Register for classes
  • Learn about campus programs and services
  • Meet friends and begin your journey as a new student

Winter 2025 Orientation

Orientation Details

Date: Thursday January 9

Check-in: 8-8:30 am

End time: 5 pm (please plan to stay for the entire day)

Location: Sophia Gordon Center for the Arts, 352 Lafayette Street. 

Parking is available in the North Campus Parking Garage, or consider green transportation options!

Title

Viking Supporter and Family Orientation

Get Ready for Next Semester

Incoming first-year students (freshmen) will select their first-year seminar (required spring course) through a process outlined by the First Year Experience office via email beginning in December. 

Students will select the seminar they are interested in from what is available at the time they review the options. Seats are limited in each course, so students are encouraged to make their selection early.  Students can review the list of seminars and descriptions online before following the email instructions. 

The deadline to select a seminar is Sunday January 5, 2025, however we recommend students make their selection as soon as they receive their email.

Questions? Contact First Year Experience!

 

Once you pay your enrollment deposit and sign up for orientation, you can access your Salem State email. To log in, you should use the same username and password as your Navigator account. All orientation details are sent to your Salem State email address within 72 hours of signing up.

Email is the official method of communication at Salem State. We recommend you check your account regularly to ensure you don't miss anything.

Log into your Salem State email

For more information about logging into our student systems, see the student access guide
 

Need help? Submit a ticket to the IT help desk.
IT-helpdesk@salemstate.edu

Upon signing up for orientation, you will be placed in an online pre-orientation module course that must be completed prior to your in-person orientation date. Please allow up to 48 hours after signing up to see the course ion your Canvas homepage. More information is sent directly to your Salem State email and Navigate360.

Important Orientation Pages

Contact Us

Questions about Orientation? Get in touch!

Dyanna Moreira - Director of Orientation
dmoreira@salemstate.edu


Tuong Vi Diane Thai - Orientation Coordinator
tthai@salemstate.edu 

Contact Us

Mailing Address:
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970

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