Sabrina Capone Testimonial
"I worked as a Lead Student Success Fellow at Bertolon which helped me grow as a person and a student. This job taught me how to lead a staff, manage my time better, and work on my networking skills."
- Sabrina Capone '21, Marketing
Academic Advising
Every student at the Bertolon School of Business is assigned a dedicated administrative and faculty advisor. Students also have access to specialized SSU advising resources from the Center for Academic Excellence University and Academic Advising.
Within the Bertolon School of Business, Academic Advising for first year and transfer students is handled by the Assistant Dean Director of Student Success. The Assistant Dean helps students make the transition to BSB, develop their initial course and program plans, and provides mentoring and guidance to help them succeed academically and socially.
When students declare their area of business concentration, usually at the end of their sophomore year, they are assigned a faculty advisor within their area of concentration. Faculty advisors meet with their assigned students each semester before students register for the following semester. Advisors review a student’s progress, recommend which courses to take, and provide ongoing career guidance and mentoring support. The goal of academic advising is to ensure students stay on track with their expected graduation timeline and help them prepare to launch their careers.
Peer Mentors
Peer Mentors are business students who help with the advising process. Peer Mentors are knowledgeable about the academic requirements for the various concentrations and are trained to help students choose classes and develop course plans. Peer Mentors work with the Assistant Dean of Student Success to help students create professional resumes and cover letters and identify potential internship opportunities. While not required, students are encouraged to meet and develop a relationship with a Peer Mentor to get a student’s perspective on course sequencing, course modality, and professor’s teaching style. The Peer Mentor office is in the Bertolon School of Business Building, room CC147. Walk-ins are welcomed and virtual meetings can be scheduled through Navigate360.
To learn how to set up a virtual meeting with a Peer Mentor, check out our BSB Canvas page.
Peer Tutors
Tutoring is free and available to BSB students for courses in accounting, finance, business analytics and management science. Tutors are juniors and seniors who have earned excellent grades in these courses and who have been trained to help students understand course concepts and meet course requirements. Tutors are available to help, not to complete assignments for students.
To learn how to set up a virtual meeting with a Peer Tutor, check out our BSB Canvas page.
Award and Scholarship Opportunities
Bertolon School of Business Student Awards
The Bertolon School of Business Student Awards celebrate student talents and achievements in the classroom and their communities. These awards are selected by the faculty and are given out each April.
The Dean's Award
Students who exhibit outstanding scholarship and have made impressive contributions to service are acknowledged with The Dean's Award.
Bertolon School of Business Departmental Book Award
The Bertolon School of Business celebrates the variety of talents evident in the classroom and community. The Chair selects recipients of the BSB Departmental Book Award in consultation with the faculty of each department. Students who receive this award are graduating seniors with outstanding academic achievements and service contributions.
Jack Welch Scholarship
Made possible by a $1 million donation from Jack and Suzy Welch, the Jack Welch Scholarship is a four-year scholarship that covers tuition, fees, and books. New recipients are chosen every year. To qualify, you must be a resident of Salem, Massachusetts, and be admitted and enrolled as a full-time student at Salem State University's Bertolon School of Business. Recipients can commute or live on campus; however, this scholarship does not cover room and board.
For more information on the Jack Welch Scholarship, please visit Jack Welch Scholarship | Salem State University
Arthur J. LaPorte Scholarship
Named after Professor Arthur J. LaPorte, who established the Beta Sigma chapter of Delta Mu Delta, this scholarship recognizes students with exceptional academic achievement.
William Murphy Scholarship
Named after Professor William Murphy, who established the Beta Sigma chapter of Delta Mu Delta, this scholarship recognizes students with exceptional academic achievement.
Successories College Scholarship
A Successories scholarship of $1,500 is available for BSB students. To apply, visit the Successories website, fill out the application, and respond to the essay prompt, "What motivates you?"
For additional information about scholarships, visit the following pages: Salem State Scholarship and Grants, Viking Scholarships and Institutional Scholarships, and the Viking Scholarships Portal.