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First Time Logging Into Navigator

Newly admitted students and applicants will need to reset their password the first time they log onto Navigator. 

  • Reset your SSU password - Salem State identifies a student username with the letter "S" followed by a student identification number (ex: S1234567, also known as your student ID).
    • Enter username (circled below)
    • Complete the reCAPTCHA box (highlighted below)
    • Select "Next"

Microsoft Email or username login box with reCAPTCHA block

  • On the next screen, choose "I forgot my password"
  • Select "Next"

Forgot password instructions

  • Ensure your alternate email address is correct, then select "Email"

Alternate email verification process description

  • Check your alternate email for the subject line "External: Salem State University account email verification code"
  • Copy the 6 digit code from the email

Verification Email for password reset process

  • Create a new secure password (review our password rules)
  • Select "Finish"

Enter new password and confirm password boxes

Successful password reset message

  • At the navigator login screen enter your Salem State User ID. Salem State identifies a student username with the letter "S" followed by a student identification number (ex: S1234567, also known as your student ID).
  • Enter the password you created on the prior screen
  • Select "Sign In"

Navigator login student ID box

  • Once you've signed in you will see multiple "tiles" including Application Status, Financial Aid and Tasks

 

 

How do I find my student ID?

  1. Select the "Account Help" tile, fill in your information, and select "Look Up My Applicant/Student ID."

    SSU Student ID lookup
  2. Fill in all required information (if you are an international student, and do not have a Social Security number, select "Passport Number")
  3. Select "I’m not a robot". You will see a series of images. Select the images, select "Verify", and if you are correct, you will get a GREEN checkmark to continue.
  4. Select "Look Up My Student ID"

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