Academic Advising Introduction
Welcome to Academic Advising! Our office is committed to providing students with guidance and support as they explore the academic opportunities available to them and understanding their degree requirements to reach graduation. We are full-time professional advisors who are available to students all year round!
Spring 2025 Advising and Registration Help
The professional advisors in Academic Advising - Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) will be available to assist students with advising and registration needs. If you are unsure about what you want to do next semester, you can also work with our professional advisors to figure out your best options.
Please review our availability below for December 2024 and January 2025:
| December 23 -24 | 9 am-4:30 pm | Appointments Only *limited staff |
| December 25 | HOLIDAY | CLOSED |
| December 26 - 27 | 9 am-3 pm | Drop-In Zoom |
| December 30 - 31 | 9 am-3 pm | Drop-In Zoom |
| January 1 | HOLIDAY | CLOSED |
| January 2 - 3 |
8:30 am-12 pm and |
Drop-In Zoom |
| January 6 | No Availability | New Student Orientation |
| January 7 |
8:30 am-12 pm and |
Drop in Zoom *limited staff |
| January 8 |
8:30 am-12 pm and |
In-Person and Zoom Drop-Ins |
| January 9 |
8:30 am-12 pm and |
Drop-In Zoom *limited staff |
| January 10 |
8:30 am-12 pm and |
In-Person and Drop-In Zoom |
| January 13 - 17 |
8:30 am-12 pm and |
In-Person and Drop-In Zoom |
Important Notes:
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Between 12-12:45 pm advisors will be unavailable for lunch break as indicated above.
- Students must be on a computer to be seen - first come, first serve and please expect a wait period due to high student traffic-plan accordingly.
- Students on academic probation must arrive no later than 2 pm to meet with a professional advisor and are required to have their canvas course and self-assessment completed.
- January 6 advisors will not be available due to New Student Orientation.
- January 7 and 9 there will be limited advisors due to New Student Orientations, plan accordingly.
- January 13 is the first day of classes.
- Add/Drop period ends on January 17 at 11:59 pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, email: advising@salemstate.edu.
Meeting ID: 513 459 1739
Passcode: 924278
Phone: 929.205.6099
Overview of Services
Students benefit from a mentor/mentee relationship by meeting regularly with the professional advisors to check in on their progress and goals and discuss any other concerns related to their academics, and connect them to countless resources throughout their journey at Salem State!
Meeting regularly with a professional advisor, students:
- plan and understand their academic program programs
- ensure they are meeting degree requirements
- guide students through major exploration
- explore options before making personal and academic decisions
- identify various resources at Salem State
- provide holistic support to students who are experiencing academic difficulties
- discuss their long-term educational goals
Returning from a Leave of Absence
Welcome back! The leave of absence checklist will guide you through registration, financial aid, housing and more.
Considering taking a Leave of Absence or Official Withdrawal for the Semester?
Students are required to meet with a professional advisor in academic advising to discuss the process and complete official paperwork. Please log in to Navigate to make an appointment.
Contact Us
Academic Advising
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970