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Salem State University will be closed beginning at noon on Sunday, January 25. All day and evening classes are canceled on Monday, January 26. Only designated essential personnel should report to work.

Academic Convocation

Please note that this event has already occurred. (Sep 2, 2025)
Sep 02
Everyone deserves the chance to fly!

New first-year and transfer students, and the Salem State campus community are invited to attend. Faculty, please RSVP.

Academic Convocation marks the ceremonial start of the university’s 171st academic year. Remarks will be shared by President John Keenan, Provost and Academic Vice-President David Silva, Student Government Association President James Mahoney, Student Trustee Matthew Beckett, and the Convocation keynote address will be given by alumna Virginia Lyons ’16.

*This event is mandatory for first-year students.

President Keenan addressing the campus community at Convocation
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For access and accommodation information, visit our page on access or email access@salemstate.edu.

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