First Year Success at Salem State

ATTENTION NEW FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: If you attended orientation today or Wednesday you heard us share about our great SUCCESS COACHING programs that help you STAY ON TRACK, GET CONNECTED, AND REACH YOUR POTENTIAL during your first year. If you qualify for one of the cohort/program specific coaching groups, you will get an email at the end of June inviting you to join. Sign-ups open Tuesday, June 30 at noon and we usually fill the programs in the first week. Keep checking your email to see if you qualify!

QUESITONS: Contact [email protected] or 978.542.2618

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CLASS OF 2030, THANKS FOR AN EPIC DAY!
First Year Experience loved meeting everyone today at orientation – this is going to be a year to remember! YOU ARE EPIC!

As we head towards September, SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS! Don’t miss deadlines/information: stay up to date with us on our socials! Like/follow us on Instagram (firstyearsuccess) or Facebook in your Class Group (facebook.com/salemstate2030).

CLASS Of 2030, HERE WE GO!
FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS. THEY KNOW THE WAY! First Year Experience is so excited to meet those of you attending tomorrow’s orientation day – be proud to call yourself a Viking!

Make sure you are staying connected with us all summer/year long in the Class Group (facebook.com/salemstate2030) AND/OR on Instagram (firstyearsuccess). Staying connected = SUCCESS!

CLASS OF 2030, THANKS FOR AN AWESOME DAY!
First Year Experience loved meeting everyone today at orientation – this is going to be a year to remember! Don't forget you are simply awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome!

As we head towards September, SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS! Don’t miss deadlines/information: stay up to date with us on our socials! Like/follow us on Instagram (firstyearsuccess) or Facebook in your Class Group (facebook.com/salemstate2030).

CLASS Of 2030, HERE WE GO!
AND SO THE ADVENTURE BEGINS. First Year Experience is so excited to meet those of you attending tomorrow’s orientation day – be proud to call yourself a Viking!

Make sure you are staying connected with us all summer/year long in the Class Group (facebook.com/salemstate2030) AND/OR on Instagram (firstyearsuccess). Staying connected = SUCCESS!

HAPPY ORIENTATION DAY!
To all our transfers joining us on campus today, CELEBRATE: It's a good day to be a Viking! We are so excited that you are here and look forward to supporting you on this journey!

CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of our 2026 Outstanding First Year Advocate Award Recipients!

Esme Allen, Theatre and Speech Communication
Christopher Collins, Social Work
Prabh Dalla, First Year Experience
Samantha Knox, Veterans' Affairs
Lizzie Moccia, Residence Life
Suzanne Yakes, College of Arts and Sciences

The Office of Student Success and the First Year Experience is thankful for all you do to support first-year students at Salem State University!

RECOGNIZING:
One of the 2026 Outstanding First Year Advocate Award Recipients:

Prabh Dalla
Student Mentor/Leader, First Year Experience

"She goes out of her way to offer advice and companionship for anything at all, just ask and she'll be there. She truly is so kind and helpful and she has been a positive highlight this first year of college. She has helped me with my academics and has been an important resource my freshman year. She never fails to make me feel heard and welcomed." (Some nominator comments)

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS AND THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE!

RECOGNIZING:
One of the 2026 Outstanding First Year Advocate Award Recipients:

Lizzie Moccia
Student Mentor/Leader, Residence Life

"She acted extremely quick during an emergency I had and helped me in so many ways. She continues to handle situations on my behalf and is an amazing person." (Some nominator comments)

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS AND THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE!

IT'S ALMOST TIME!
To LEAP into orientation - are you excited? We certainly are! This is your opportunity to learn more about next steps on your college journey, build your fall class schedule, make new friends, and get into the VIKING SPIRIT!

If you haven't signed up for your June session, make sure you do that as soon as possible!