Transfer Orientation

Orientation check in and welcome

Winter orientation for transfer students will take place on Tuesday, January 7.

Check-in location: 
Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970


Check-in time: 
8-8:30 am

Please expect to be at Orientation for the entire day, as the final session ends at 5 pm.

 

Getting to Campus

Students driving to campus should plan to park in the parking garage: 1 College Drive

Looking to take public transportation to campus? Check out our green transportation options.

Transfer Orientation
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    Welcome to Salem State Orientation!

    Transfer students will have the option to choose their orientation experience! Students will choose either an in-person orientation or a fully online orientation.

    If you are a Continuing Education (CE) student, you should not sign up for orientation. Instead, contact Samantha "Sam" Cosentino, student success specialist, at scosentino@salemstate.edu.

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    What happens at orientation?

    Register for your classes and plan your schedule! 

    Orientation is the first step on your journey as a Salem State Viking.

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    Who will I meet at orientation?

    Lots of new people!

    At orientation you'll get to know your fellow students, faculty and staff who will be with you on your journey.

Winter Orientation

Winter orientation for transfer students will take place on Tuesday, January 7. Transfer students may register for orientation via Navigator beginning on November 15.

Orientation Checklist

2. Sign up for your orientation

All transfer 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 adventure as a new student!

Sign up in Navigator

 

Please note, guests and nonstudents are not able to attend with you. If you require accommodations, please contact disability services at disability-services@salemstate.edu or 978.542.6217 (TTY: 978.542.7146).

Online Orientation

For students who have selected the fully online orientation, you will be enrolled in a Canvas course that must be completed prior to meeting with an advisor to register for classes. Please allow 48-hours after signing up to see the course on your Canvas homepage. More information is sent directly to your Salem State email.

There will be different sections of the orientation that need to be completed both before your faculty advising appointment for class registration and before actual classes begin. More details are located within the Canvas course. 


*For accommodations, please contact disability services at 978.542.6217. 

3. Log in to your Salem State Email

Once you pay your enrollment deposit and sign up for orientation you'll also have access your Salem State email. To log in you should use the same username and password as your Navigator account. First time users must click "FORGOT PASSWORD" in order to set your password.

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 my SSU 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.

978.542.2036

Complete the Online Pre-Orientation Modules

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? Contact us!

Tuong Vi Diane Thai - Orientation Coordinator

tthai@salemstate.edu

 

Orientation

978.542.5150
Mailing Address:
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970

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