Schedule of Events
Transfer Student Week Kick-Off Booths
11 am-2 pm
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Booth #1 – Ellison Campus Center Lobby
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Booth #2 – Classroom Building Lobby
Join us for National Transfer Student Week celebration booth, located on both North Campus and Harrington (formerly Central) Campus! Enjoy fun interactive games and activities, candy, and swag to celebrate our transfer student community.
Rec Skate
O’Keefe Complex – Rockett Arena
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Free Skate: 11 am-12 pm
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Stick and Puck Time: 12 pm-1 pm
Join us during community time for free skate and stick and puck time. Skates are not provided, and all participants must complete their Gassett Fitness Center waiver on our Fusion Web Portal.
Prepare and Polish Your Resume with Career Services
12:30-1:30 pm
Career Services: Room 105, Ellison Campus Center
Looking to land your next job or internship? Join Career Services to learn how to highlight your skills and experiences. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to update your resume, we’re here to help you make your application materials stand out. Already have a resume? Bring a copy with you – we will offer quick resume reviews and on-the-spot support.
Trivia Night Hosted by TAU Sigma Honor Society
4:30-5:30 pm
North Dining (Lower Level)
Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a fun-filled evening of trivia! Compete with friends, meet members of the Tau Sigma Honor Society, and enjoy some friendly competition.
Give Your Wallet a Treat, Learn the Tricks of Banking
12:30-2 pm
Forten 123
Join the Student Navigation Center for this in-person lunch and learn Money Matters event. Feed your mind and your body! Professional bankers will teach students about the benefits of bank accounts, building financial relationships, and situations to avoid. Lunch will be provided! Register here.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Ellison Campus Center – Esports Lounge ECC010
5-8 pm
Smash the opposition in the Esports Lounge! Our Switch 2 will host this in-house Super Smash Bros tournament. All skill levels are invited to participate.
Viking Snacks and Crafts
1-3 pm, Alumni Plaza
Join the Orientation Office for an afternoon of fall fun! Enjoy festive snacks, decorate your own pumpkin, and unwind with fellow Vikings in the heart of campus. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season, get creative, and connect with your Salem State community.
Student and Staff Vaccine Clinic
12:30-2 pm, Ellison Campus Center – Commuter Lounge
Make an appointment to receive your updated vaccines, right on campus, with Shaw's pharmacy! Counseling and Health services recommends everyone update our annual flu vaccine! Receiving your annual flu vaccine reduces your personal risk for illness and reduces the risk of illness to those in your personal community and in our campus community. Let's protect one another and get vaccinated- No Flu @ SSU! Get vaccinated today by making an appointment.
Vaccines offered include flu, COVID, Tdap, HPV, Meningitis, MMR, Hep B, Pneumonia, Shingles, RSVP. Insurance card and photo ID will be required.
Halloween Karaoke and Costume Contest
Co-Hosted By SSU MASSPIRG and Orientation Office
6-8 pm, Starbucks Cafe
Get ready for a spooktacular night of music, laughter, and Viking spirit! Join us as we celebrate Transfer Week with a Halloween-themed karaoke and costume contest. Show off your singing skills, dress to impress (or scare!), and compete for fun prizes. Whether you take the stage or cheer from the crowd, it’s the perfect way to connect with fellow transfer students and get into the Halloween spirit. Costumes encouraged, creativity rewarded! All students are welcome to attend this event.
Pumpkin Decorating Contest Voting Week
All day, Ellison Campus Center Lobby
Join the Student Involvement and Operations Office by stopping by the pumpkin decorating display in the Ellison Campus Center Lobby! Check out the creative pumpkin designs and cast your vote for your favorite. Simply scan the QR code on display and sign in with your SSU email and password to submit your vote. (One vote per person.) Don’t miss your chance to support your fellow Vikings and celebrate some fall fun on campus!