Academic Advising

Need help figuring out courses for spring semester?

If you still need advising and registration help, or if you are not returning or unsure what to do next semester, our professional advisors in the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) can help you. Please join our Open Zoom sessions on the dates and times listed below. There is no in-person availability. 

Zoom Login Information

• Open Zoom Room 
• Meeting ID: 5134591739, Passcode: 924278
• Phone: 929.205.6099

January 2022 Advising Hours

• Tuesday, January 25-Monday, January 31: 9-12 pm and 2-4:30 pm *It is too late to add courses, but we can help students with the following without penalty:
  • Drop a course. Learn more about the extended drop period.
  • Take a leave of absence or an official withdraw from the university

Do you need to meet with a professional advisor?

Professional advisors in the Center for Academic Excellence are available to meet with students virtually through Zoom, email or by telephone. We strongly encourage students to download the Navigate app to schedule an appointment- students can also sign up through the desktop version of Navigate. Please click here for instructions.

If you have additional questions, concerns, or need help making an appointment, please email advising@salemstate.edu from your student email account and a staff member will reach out to you either by phone or email.

Visit our CAE canvas page for how-to videos, resources and additional information to make you successful!​

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 CAE to discuss the process and complete official paperwork. Please log into Navigate to make an appointment (instructions above).

Overview of Academic Advising

Academic advising is the foundation upon which a student develops his or her academic program. Through academic advising, students identify and explore the educational opportunities available at Salem State. Meeting regularly with an advisor, students plan their programs, complete degree requirements and benefit from a mentor/mentee relationship with a member of the faculty or the academic advising center professional staff. 

Day Students 

If you are a day student, you will be assigned a faculty advisor in your major discipline. If you have an undeclared major, you'll be assigned a faculty advisor through one of our schools or colleges of study. Day students should make an appointment with their faculty advisors whenever it seems necessary, but at least twice a semester. One of these appointments should be just prior to upcoming registration periods. 

In effort to best serve our students, and establish advising relationships in addition to your faculty advisor from your major discipline you have a professional academic advisor in the Center for Academic Excellence, according to your last name and specialty which is listed in Navigate. 

Evening Students 

Evening students should meet with a professional advisor in the Center for Academic Advising or in the School of Continuing Professional Studies whenever necessary, but at least upon the completion of each 15 credits towards your degree. If you have any questions, please call our office to make an appointment.