Salem State University

What are the popular events and traditions at Salem State University?

Salem State's recurring campus programming includes welcome and social events as well as activities organized by student groups. Reported examples include a Student Involvement and Activities Block Party, a Multicultural Student Association back-to-school party and the SSUphoria electronic dance music concert.

Such events give new and returning students a way to meet organizations outside class. Homecoming programming also provides an occasion for students and alumni to gather around campus activities. Event names, schedules and formats can change from year to year, so an event listed in a past calendar should not be assumed to occur every term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Salem State University?

Salem State offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residence options, but the existence of housing should not be taken as a guarantee of a particular room or building. Students should review the housing application, eligibility rules and deadlines for their entry term.

Residential choices include traditional and apartment-style arrangements, with meal-plan options and campus dining services. The best combination depends partly on whether a student expects to prepare meals, spend most weekdays on campus or travel home regularly. Residence-hall internet access is reported as available, while first-year students should plan around the general restriction on registering or parking a car on campus.

Students considering an off-campus rental should compare its full cost - including utilities, food and transportation - with the university's housing and meal-plan terms. A rental's monthly price and an academic-year campus charge do not cover identical periods or services.