Applicant Information
Start with the application that best describes you.
For students currently enrolled in high school, have a GED, or have not enrolled full-time in college-level courses.
Learn about applying as a first-year applicant.
For students who have graduated from high school, have a GED, or are currently enrolled in a community college, university or college elsewhere.
For students who are not U.S. citizens.
Additional Information
Auditions and Portfolios
Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA (requires an audition/portfolio review as part of the application review)
Undocumented Students
Salem State welcomes applications from undocumented students.
Application Deadlines
We follow a rolling admissions process for most programs, however, some of our more competitive majors have firm deadlines.
Check Application Status
Once your application is complete and submitted, it generally takes 4-6 weeks for a decision to be sent to you.