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Navigator is your personalized ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ homepage. With Navigator, you can submit enrollment and housing deposits, register for orientation, see important 'To Do' list tasks, review financial aid, search for classes/view your class schedule (once registered), and so much more! 

• Your student ID will be similar to: S0123456  
  The username you will use to set your password will include the ID above. Example: S0123456@salemstate.edu

 Password Rules 

• Passwords are case-sensitive,

• must be between 14 and 64 characters long,

• must contain at least one character from three of the following categories:

• (A-Z) an uppercase letter,

• (a-z) a lowercase letter,

• (0-9) a number,

• (! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) - _ = + \ | ] } [ { ; : / ? . > <) a special character

• must not contain three or more consecutive characters present in your full name (for example, if your name is John Smith, your password can't contain joh, ohn, smi, mit, or ith).

Once you have set your password, please visit salemstate.edu and click the Sign In button at the top right corner of the homepage. Enter your username and your newly created password.

• When you complete the step above and sign in to salemstate.edu, you should see a black menu bar across the top of your screen with links to all campus systems.
• Select Navigator and enter your student ID number (ex. S0123456, do not put @salemstate.edu). The password is the same one you created with the directions above.
  • Note: If you don't see the black menu bar at the top of your screen, after signing in to salemstate.edu, you can go to  and select Sign In.

Need help? Contact the IT Help Desk!

978.542.2036
it-helpdesk@salemstate.edu

We encourage all admitted students to submit a FAFSA. If you are a resident of MA, you may qualify for state grant funds (free money) but won't be considered unless you submit a FAFSA by July 1.

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• Submit the at . Salem State's school code is 002188. 
• We will notify you via email once we receive your FAFSA and if you are missing any documents. You can also check your Navigator account for To Do items related to financial aid.
• Read the instructions to award letter.

 from FAFSA about how to apply for aid.

Need help completing the FAFSA? Check out these sites that offer FREE help to families:

Need help? Contact the Student Navigation Center!

Student Navigation Center
978.542.8000
navcenter@salemstate.edu

Submit your $150 enrollment deposit and $300 housing deposit (if you plan to live on campus). We encourage you to submit your enrollment deposit by June. 1. Deposits are non-refundable.

All first-year and transfer students must pay their enrollment deposit in order to register for orientation. 

If you require additional financial assistance and need to defer your enrollment deposit, please send a completed deposit deferral form to admissions@salemstate.edu.

Submit your deposit

All first-year and transfer students are required to attend a New Student Orientation. At your orientation, you will register for classes and become familiar with campus programs and services.

Please note that it may take up to 48 hours to access orientation registration via Navigator after submitting your enrollment deposit. Please visit the orientation website for the most up-to-date information regarding your orientation experience.

What happens if I miss orientation?

If you missed your orientation, you must attend a virtual Academic Advising Registration Assistance Session to register for classes. Please note that you may have to wait to be seen.

Classes are first come, first served. We cannot guarantee that students registering for courses after New Student Orientation dates can enroll in their required courses or a full-time schedule. Please note that students must be registered in at least six (6) credits to be eligible for financial aid. Students must be registered in at least 12 credits for full-time financial aid awards.

Need help? Contact Academic Advising!

Academic Advising
978.542.5500
advising@salemstate.edu

Once you pay your enrollment deposit, you can access your Salem State email.  and use the same username and password as your Navigator account.

Email is the official method of communication at Salem State. Therefore, you are expected to check your account regularly. 

For more information about logging into our student systems, see the .

Need help? Contact the IT Help Desk!

978.542.2036
it-helpdesk@salemstate.edu

Incoming first-year (freshmen) receive emails to their personal and Salem State email accounts with information on signing up for First Year Seminars in advance of orientation. Seats in each course are limited, so students are encouraged to make their selection as soon as they receive the email.

Questions? Contact First Year Experience!
firstyearseminar@salemstate.edu

Salem State offers many ways for students and families to pay for their education. Most people begin by applying for financial aid and confirming their financial aid award letter. If financial aid does not cover the entire cost of attending, the university has other options to help students pay their bill.

For information on estimating your bill, use the 

Need help? Contact the Student Navigation Center!

Student Navigation Center
978.542.8000
navcenter@salemstate.edu

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Connect with Salem State on , , , and . #SalemState is the official university hashtag!

Transfer students, join the .