RISE at Salem State University

RISE at Salem State University The RISE Program supports first-generation students in their first and second year at Salem State University.

CONGRATS!Excited to announce the 2026-2027 First-Generation Association Executive Board: we're excited to see all you wi...
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

Summer Sessions Are Here!! Check the Caption For Key Dates:Summer 2026 Class Schedule:12 Weeks (Full Summer): May 18-Aug...
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 15th
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

Good luck with your finals! Don't forget to take care of yourself!Here’s your reminder: Eat real meals Sleep (yes, actua...
05/04/2026

Good luck with your finals! Don't forget to take care of yourself!

Here’s your reminder:
Eat real meals
Sleep (yes, actually sleep)
Take breaks without guilt

Studying isn’t just about how long you go, it’s about how well you take care of yourself while doing it.

Plan ahead, give yourself flexibility, and don’t forget: one bad exam won’t define you.

You’ve got this. 💛

Scholarship Opportunities There's Space For Everyone ScholarshipDeadline: May 31Amount $3000Eligibility Requirements:Mus...
04/29/2026

Scholarship Opportunities
There's Space For Everyone Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Amount $3000
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university for Fall 2026.
Must be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S.
Must be at least 16 years of age or older at the time of application.
Must be a legal resident of the U.S.
Apply here:https://www.extraspace.com/self-storage/scholarship/

TODAY! End of Year Celebration for First-Gen Students! 3:00–5:00 PM in the MLK Room in Ellison Campus CenterJoin us for ...
04/24/2026

TODAY! End of Year Celebration for First-Gen Students!
3:00–5:00 PM in the MLK Room in Ellison Campus Center

Join us for an end of year celebration with free food, giveaways, mocktails, games, crafts, music! Get your own gift bag, enter a raffle for more! JBL, Beach bag, Artic cup, Aroma Diffuser...

The First-Gen Center’s End of Semester Celebration will have Latin-inspired food bar! Fun summer food and drinks! Piñatas! Giveaways! Arts, crafts, and games!
Come relax, connect, and celebrate the end of the semester with us!

See you there!

2026-27 FAFSAHave you filed yours?The Massachusetts priority filing date is May 1, 2026. Students who file after this da...
04/23/2026

2026-27 FAFSA

Have you filed yours?

The Massachusetts priority filing date is May 1, 2026. Students who file after this date could lose eligibility for certain state programs.

Changes to federal processing will begin April 26, 2026. FAFSAS filed after this date could be delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

Please file your 2026-2027 FAFSA today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the financial aid you need!

TOMORROW!End of Year Celebration for First-Gen Students! Free Latin food, pinata, giveaways!Join us for an end of year c...
04/23/2026

TOMORROW!

End of Year Celebration for First-Gen Students! Free Latin food, pinata, giveaways!

Join us for an end of year celebration with free food, giveaways, drinks, games, crafts, music! The First-Gen Center’s End of Semester Celebration will have
Latin-inspired food bar!
Fun summer food and drinks, MOCKTAILS!
Piñatas! Giveaways!
Arts, crafts, and games!

April 24th from 3:00–5:00 PM in the MLK Room in Ellison Campus Center

Come relax, connect, and celebrate the end of the semester with us! Please RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026YearEndCelebrationFirst-Gen

See you there!

Scholarship Opportunity:The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is partnering with Denny’s to offer Denny’...
04/22/2026

Scholarship Opportunity:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is partnering with Denny’s to offer Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate college students. Students at HACU-member institutions can apply for one of the five ($2,000) Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarships to be awarded.

The Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship is available to students in all majors who meet the following eligibility criteria:

Undergraduate or graduate student.
Must be currently enrolled for spring 2026 semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Intend to enroll in the fall 2026 semester at a 2-year or 4-year HACU-member institution in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.

Link:https://hacu.net/hacu-and-dennys-hungry-for-education-scholarships-for-2026-27/

04/21/2026

GET INVOLVED!
Applications (self-nominations) to be on the First-Generation Association E-board are due TODAY!!! Meet new people, build your resume, make some friends, support your fellow first-gen students, and make a difference!

JOIN TODAY! The deadline to submit your materials at the link below is today, Tuesday April 21!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/firstgenassociation26-27eboardselfnom (link in Insta Bio!)

First-Generation Center’s End Of Year Celebration! Latin Food Bar, Games, Piñata, Giveaways, Arts & Crafts and more! 4/...
04/20/2026

First-Generation Center’s End Of Year Celebration! Latin Food Bar, Games, Piñata, Giveaways, Arts & Crafts and more! 4/24 MLK 3-5pm

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