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!
Signing up for Orientation
Winter orientation opens on November 15!
Students entering in spring 2025 must pay their $150 enrollment deposit before signing up for orientation.
If you require additional financial assistance and need to defer your enrollment deposit, please send a completed deposit deferral form to admissions@salemstate.edu.
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.
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
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970