Admissions & Aid

Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in Salem State University. If you are applying to the university, you are required to submit a completed application for admission and the required fee ($40 for all applicants). Please select the following link to access our online application.

Admissions Application Documentation Materials: Applicants are to submit all official transcripts, SAT/ACT to Salem State University, Undergraduate Admissions, 7 E. 8th Street, PO Box 316, New York, NY 10003

The admissions office follows a rolling admissions process; however the following application deadlines should be followed:  

	Spring 2012	Fall 2012
Freshman	November 1	March 1
Nursing		February 1 (firm)
Early action (fall 2012 only)		November 15 (firm)
Three year program (fall 2012 only)		March 1 (firm)

 

High School Seniors: The student must submit a completed online admissions application and the required fee ($40 for all applicants), an official transcript of the high school record through at least the first marking period of the senior year, and SAT and/or ACT scores.

Three Year Program (freshman fall only): Applicants must have a strong academic record as demonstrated by high school grade point average and SAT/ACT scores. In addition applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than two pages addressing their reason for applying and commitment to completing the three year bachelor degree program. Majors include: history, political science, criminal justice, mathematics, economics, Spanish (for native speakers or others with advanced standing), and Business. 

Early Action (freshman fall only): To apply as an early action applicant you must take the SAT or ACT before the November test dates and submit a completed application by November 15. A completed application with transcripts and test scores must be on file in our admissions office by November 15.

Learning Disability: Applicants must submit a psycho-educational evaluation and diagnostic test results (IEP) which was completed within the last three years that provides a specific diagnosis of learning disability to be exempt from SAT/ACT.

Foreign Language Waiver: Applicant must submit a psycho-educational (IEP) evaluation which was completed within the past three years that provides a specific diagnosis of a learning disability and an inability to succeed in a foreign language (language based disability).

GED recipients: GED scores will be considered for admission if the student's graduating class has been out of high school for at least three years. Additionally, the student must submit a resume or work history letter. An interview may also be required.

Adult learners: Evening school graduates and students whose high school graduation class has been out high school for three or more years are required to submit proof of high school graduation (final high school transcript or copy of high school diploma) or GED score report or its equivalent. A written work history and/or resume

Permanent residents: The student must submit the same required documents as high school seniors. The student must also submit a copy of the front and back of the resident alien card.

Art Applicants: The student  must submit a portfolio of 10-15 slides of original artwork or slides thereof, in a variety of mediums. CD’s of images (jpegs) and online portfolios (emails or websites) are also acceptable. A personal interview is not necessary. For more information regarding the art portfolio, please contact the art department at 978.542.6222 or art@salemstate.edu. The student will not be considered for admission until the portfolio has been approved.

Music Applicants: are required to audition. Contact the music department at 978.542.6296 to schedule an audition. The dates for 2011-2012 are October 1, February 4, February 25, and March 24. The student will not be considered for admission until the audition has been approved.

Interviews:
An interview is not required of applicants as a formal part of the admissions evaluation process. However, for some applicants, an interview may be requested.