The First-Generation community at Salem State University dedicated to student success!
06/01/2026
First Year 2026 Orientation Dates:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Parent and Family sessions offered in English and Spanish on this date
Thursday, June 18, 2026
More dates and info located in our LinkTree in our bio!
05/31/2026
What Is Orientation?
Orientation is an introductory program designed to help new students transition into college life. It typically takes place before the academic year begins (in this case, the summer!). The primary goal is to familiarize students with their new environment, provide them with essential information, register for Fall classes and set the stage for a successful college experience.
Have questions? Email [email protected] or check out our LinkTree located in our bio!
05/24/2026
Summer Orientation Is Coming Soon! Learn more in the caption!
First year Orientation or "Summer" orientation is a mandatory event where you will register for classes, learn about campus, programs and services, and meet new friends!
Its important to note that before you sign up for orientation, you must pay a $150 enrollment deposit. Have questions? Please check out the LinkTree in our bio for more information or email [email protected]
05/19/2026
CONGRATS!
Excited to announce the 2026-2027 First-Generation Association Executive Board: we're excited to see all you will accomplish!
President: Romy Panguere
Vice-President: Sara Salgado Constancia
Advocacy Chair: Janae Omotosho
Secretary/Treasurer: Lily Kimball-Hill
Public Relations Officer: Nat Galindo
05/19/2026
TAU SIGMA DEADLINE!
If you were a new transfer students this past fall who met the requirements to join the Tau Sigma Honor Society for transfer students, your invitation to join expires TOMORROW WEDNESDAY JUNE 20!
That deadline to become a member is final - once it passes, students are not invited to join again. We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to access transfer student specific scholarships, join a community of academic achievers, and build your resume!
Eligible students have received emails to their Salem State University accounts.
Summer is right around the corner! Lets make the most of it!!!!!!!
How to make the most of your summer
Tip 1: Set a goal, This can be career, money, personal growth, or rest-oriented
(Check out our LinkTree some help!)
Tip 2: Get Experience, this can be a part-time job, volunteering, shadowing, personal projects. Check out Handshake or SSU Center for Civic Engagement for opportunities!
Tip 3: Be Smart with your money, set realistic goals with a “fun budget” so you’re not restricted. Need help? Check out Kindros a free (no ads) financial tool to easily learn the basics of personal finance and to help students (and their families/supporters) on their path towards financial independence and well-being. (Link in Linktree!).
Tip 4: Build one skill that pays off later, consider building a resume,
LinkedIn, networking, learning a language, etc. Check out the Career Center for more support, their open during the summer ! Language lessons/ tutorials are free on Youtube!
Tip 5: Strengthen Relationships! It’s easy to get caught up in the semester,
use the summer to reconnect with family, professors/mentors or even friends. Need help? free to email [email protected]!
05/14/2026
REMINDER!
If you are graduating this week and need to pick up cords through the FYE Office, we are open through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. We will NOT be at the Commencement ceremonies to distribute cords and are not open on Saturday.
Eligible students received notifications regarding the cord pick up via your email a few weeks ago. Those include:
- Alpha Lambda Delta (first-year honor society)
- Tau Sigma (transfer honor society)
- Tri-Alpha (first-generation honor society)
- La Vida Scholars
- STEP
- Day of Service/O-Team
- First-Generation
You are welcome to email [email protected] with questions, however please know that our staff are actively setting up/running commencement activities so there may be a delay in response.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
05/13/2026
CONGRATS to all of the Tri-Alpha (Alpha Alpha Alpha) first-generation honor society graduates! This is a momentous moment - you've achieved great academic heights AND you're getting your degree. You make us and your family proud!!! Wear your cords with pride!
05/11/2026
Are you FIRST IN YOUR FAMILY to graduate? We celebrate YOU this week! YOU DID IT! On behalf of the First-Generation Association and the First-Generation Student Success Center, CONGRATULATIONS! Go out and do us proud!
We hope you'll wear your first-generation silver cord with pride, and make a TON of NOISE when the President asks all first-generation students to stand as part of the ceremony!
05/08/2026
Summer Sessions Are Here!! Check the Caption For Key Dates:
Summer 2026 Class Schedule:
12 Weeks (Full Summer): May 18-August 15
Summer I: May 18-June 27
Summer II: July 6-August 15
Full Summer and Summer Session I Add/Drop Period: May 19
Withdraw For Summer I : June 5th
Withdraw For Summer II and Full session: July 24th
More info on Summer Classes: https://www.salemstate.edu/campus-life/student-navigation-center/registrar/summer-salem-state
More info on Key Summer Dates here: https://www.salemstate.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-26%20Academic%20Calendar_01_26_WEB.pdfhttps://www.salemstate.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/2025-
Need Support? Summer Resources are available! Reach out to [email protected] for more information or guidance