Welcome to Salem State!
Transfer students will have the option to choose their orientation experience! Choose either an in-person orientation or a fully online orientation.
Spring 2026 Orientation
In-Person Orientation Details
Date: Thursday, January 15
Check-in: 8-8:30 am
End time: 5 pm (plan to stay for the full day)
Location: Sophia Gordon Center for the Arts, 352 Lafayette Street
Parking: Available at the Canal Street/Loring Avenue lot (Lot 15, 285 Canal Street). Shuttles run all day. Consider green transportation options!
Sign Up for Orientation
Spring Orientation 2026 Registration is Now Live on Your Navigator Account
Students entering in spring 2026 must pay their $150 enrollment deposit before signing up for orientation. Allow two business days after submitting your deposit for orientation signup to open in Navigator.
If you require additional financial assistance and need to defer your enrollment deposit, please complete the Application to Defer Enrollment Deposit and email it to our admissions team at admissions@salemstate.edu.
Online Orientation
Join Us for Virtual Drop-In Hours!
Get Ready for Your Semester
All new students must complete an online orientation course on Canvas, Salem State’s online learning platform, before attending their in-person orientation. This course covers important information about university resources, academic life, support services and co-curricular opportunities.
The orientation course will be available starting Monday, November 24 , 2025, on your Canvas homepage when you log in. Please allow up to 48 hours after registering for orientation for it to appear.
If the course isn’t visible on your Canvas homepage after November 24 or at least 48 hours after registering, email orientation@salemstate.edu for assistance.
Once you’ve paid your enrollment deposit and signed up for orientation, you can access your Salem State email. Log in using the same username and password as your Navigator account. Orientation details will be sent to your Salem State email within 72 hours of signing up.
Email is the official way we communicate at Salem State. Be sure to check your account regularly so you don’t miss important updates.
Log into your Salem State email
For assistance with logging into student systems, refer to our student access guide.
Need assistance? Submit a ticket to the IT help desk by emailing IT-helpdesk@salemstate.edu.
Before starting classes at Salem State, you need to meet the university’s health insurance requirements and have your health information on file with counseling and health services. You can upload your immunization records through the health services portal in Navigator, or mail or fax them to the office.
Learn more about Salem State's health and immunization requirements and enrolling in/waiving out of a student health insurance plan.
Thursday, January 15
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Salem State community. As your student embarks on their transition into campus and academic life, we know you’ll play a vital role in supporting their journey. To help you navigate this exciting transition, we invite you to join us for our Viking Family and Supporters Orientation—a special one-day program designed just for you. This orientation will provide essential information to help you support your student as they settle into campus life.
Each student is allowed one registered supporter to attend the orientation program. Please complete the registration process to secure your spot.
Contact Us
Questions about Orientation? Get in touch!
Dyanna Moreira - Director of Orientation
978.542.5229
Tuong Vi Diane Thai - Orientation Coordinator
978.542.5150
Orientation
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970