Welcome to Salem State! We hope that you’ll find a home here where you can succeed and graduate!
Register for Orientation
Registration for orientation is now open! Once you've paid your enrollment deposit, you should be able to register for orientation access within 48 hours. Register by logging into your Navigator account. View our step-by-step instructions.
*International students, please contact the International Office for more information about your orientation.
Summer 2022 Orientation on Canvas
Orientation will be held in three parts this summer over Canvas, the learning management system used by Salem State. Students will register for a one-day orientation experience and be enrolled in pre-orientation modules in their canvas accounts. These modules are to be completed prior to the one-day orientation. Once the student completes the one-day session, they will see new modules open for items to complete before Welcome Week!
Transfer Orientation Dates:
- Friday, June 3, 2022
- Friday, June 17, 2022
- Friday, August 5, 2022
Each transfer orientation date will be accompanied by a live welcome from orientation. You will register for classes either on your orientation date or in the days following depending on your major. Appointments for registration are now open on your Navigate account. Learn more about how to do this in your pre-orientation modules.
Pre-Orientation and BBQ
While orientation is primarily online for transfer students, once registered for an orientation session, each will receive a special invitation to your SSU Email from orientation to attend an afternoon BBQ with other new students on campus.
Registration for this event is also in your pre-orientation module on Canvas. Pre-orientation is live now!
We hope that you have already started connecting with your new community through the Facebook Transfer Connections page. Any students who need accommodations to access the online format should contact disability-services@salemstate.edu.
Our professors, staff, and student leaders are looking forward to seeing you. Please make sure to check your Salem State email regularly for updates and information regarding next steps – we are excited to welcome you to Salem State University!
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Hotel Information
If you are traveling far or coming from out of state, Salem State has a few different options for overnight stays. The university does offer nightly rates for students and families to stay after the orientation event. If you would like to reserve a room on campus, please email sstanton@salemstate.edu.
Alternatively, we have contacted local hotels for exclusive pricing for Salem State families and friends. Listed below are the local hotels and their contact information.
- Extended Stay America, Peabody - (978) 531-6632
- Marriott, Peabody - (978) 977-9700
- Hawthorne Hotel - (978) 744-4080
- Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites - (978) 740-8788
- Hampton Inn, Salem- (978) 414-3100
First Year Seminar
Transfer students entering with fewer than 15 credits will take a first-year seminar as part of their academic course load. This three-credit required seminar offers students an opportunity to study an interesting and engaging topic with one of Salem State University’s outstanding faculty members.
Students entering in January will receive additional information about how to select a seminar for the spring semester.
Details regarding the various seminar options will be sent to students along with information on how to register for a particular seminar. If you have questions, contact the First Year Experience Office at 978.542.2618 or firstyearseminar@salemstate.edu.
Accommodations and Access
For accommodations and access information, visit salemstate.edu/access or email access@salemstate.edu, or contact disability services at 978.542.6217 or TTY 978.542.7146.
Contact Orientation
If you have any questions about orientation, please contact enrollment management at 978.542.7455 or orientation@salemstate.edu.