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Transfer Next Steps

Orientation, Now What?

Thank you for attending Salem State Orientation! Please view some important next steps:

June 19: Housing application due

June 20: Sign up for specific coaching programs through First Year Experience and more!

June 20: Sign up for First Year Day of Service

June 28: First year student housing selection

July 1: First day to log in and complete the online prevention program

July 3: Housing assignments posted

July 12: Fall bills available on Navigator

July 12: Setup begins for fall payment plans

July 13: First day to waive or enroll in health insurance

July 19: Suggested deadline for completing a FERPA release/waiver

July 19: Suggested deadline to set up an authorized user on Touchnet – Navigator payment system

Last Week of July: Fall textbook information becomes available

August 1: If using a payment plan, first payment is due today

August 1: Deadline to apply for Emerging Schoalrs, La Vida Scholars, STEP or RISE program

First Week of August: Book advances able to be used

August 1-12: First Year Senator interviews for student government

August 2: Move-in information sent via email

September 3: Welcome Week begins

September 5: Convocation

September 6: First day of classes

September 17: Deadline to complete prevention canvas modules

September 22: Deadline to change/drop meal plan

September 22: Deadline to waive/change health insurance

September 29: Last day to ensure immunization requirements are met

Check your Salem State email daily! Salem State uses Outlook, for email, calendar and contacts, all in one place and can be used on all your devices and computers. 

University staff will use your Salem State email for all important communications! 

Access your Email

Starting September 3rd, there will be Welcome Week events that are mandatory for all new students. Please monitor your Salem State email and Canvas for more information starting July 1. 

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