The summer 2025 first year summer planning calendar is designed to help first year (freshmen) remain organized as they prepare to begin classes in the fall.
We highly recommend that you keep yourself on this schedule in preparing to start your first year at Salem State University. Please note some programs and requirements are for first year students only (not transfer students). For program-specific activities, transfer students should contact the orientation office or the first year experience office with specific questions.
Tips
- Students are encouraged not to wait until the deadline to complete the task, the earlier you complete it, the better.
- Many of these calendar items will assist you in completing the Move-In Policy (if you are living on campus): (1) having your bill settled and (2) your immunizations up-to-date and approved in advance of move-in.
- Plan your summer now as orientation and welcome week (activities prior to the first day of classes) are mandatory.
- More information about calendar details can be found on the New Students webpage or “Ask the Viking” by using the search bar.
- All university business is managed through your Salem State email and Navigator account. It is important to check these accounts on a regular basis.
Contact Information
Contact us if you have questions about deadlines, recommendations, or becoming a Viking:
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (FYE): 978.542.2618 firstyear@salemstate.edu
STAY UP TO DATE ON ALL DEADLINES BY FOLLOWING FYE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: on Facebook (Class of 2029) page, as well as our two Instagram accounts (firstyearsuccess) AND (Class of 2029). FYE shares reminders and answers questions about all of these deadlines on those channels.
- Family members are encouraged to join the Official Salem State University Parents and Family Group on Facebook.
STUDENT NAVIGATION CENTER: 978.542.8000 navcenter@salemstate.edu
ORIENTATION: 978.542.7455 orientation@salemstate.edu
COUNSELING AND HEALTH SERVICES PORTAL LINK: http://chsportal.salemstate.edu
Important Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2025
The calendar will go live at the end of April 2025.