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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
28 entries May 18 → Aug 15, 2026
Full Summer 2026
Jul 6 → Aug 15, 2026
Summer Session II 2026
Sep 1 → Dec 23, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Sep 2 → Oct 10, 2026
CPS/G Fall I 2026
Sep 2 → Oct 23, 2026
1st Quarter 2026 First Quarter 2026
Oct 13 → Nov 22, 2026
CPS/G Fall II 2026
Oct 24 → Dec 11, 2026
2nd Quarter 2026
Oct 24 → Dec 22, 2026
Second Quarter 2026
Dec 28 → Feb 5, 2027
Winter Session Online 2026-2027 Wintersession Online 2026-2027 Wintersession Online 2027
Jan 4 → Jan 8, 2027
Wintersession One-Week 2027
Jan 4 → Jan 11, 2027
Winter Session One-Week 2027 Wintersession One-Week Courses 2027
Jan 13 → May 22, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Jan 19 → Mar 19, 2027
3rd Quarter 2027 Third Quarter 2027
Feb 8 → Mar 27, 2027
CPS/G Spring I 2027
Mar 29 → May 8, 2027
CPS/G Spring II 2027
Mar 29 → May 13, 2027
4th Quarter 2027 Fourth Quarter 2027
Mar 29 → May 14, 2027
Fourth Quarter 2027
May 24 → Jul 3, 2027
Summer Session I 2027
May 24 → Jul 30, 2027
Full Summer 2027
May 24 → Aug 15, 2027
Full Summer 2027
Jul 12 → Jul 30, 2027
Summer Session II 2027
Jul 12 → Aug 15, 2027
Summer Session II 2027
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A B C D E L M N O P S T V W A
Atlantic Atlantic Hall, a residence hall primarily for upperclassmen. B
Bates The Bates Complex, apartment-style housing for upperclassmen.
Bowditch Bowditch Hall, a traditional-style residence hall. C
CAB Campus Activities Board, the student-run group that plans major campus events. D
Dunkin' The Dunkin' Donuts location inside the Ellison Campus Center (ECC). E
Einstein's The Einstein Bros. Bagels location in the Berry Library. L
LEAD The office of Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Diversity. M
Marsh Marsh Hall, a residence hall that also houses a major dining commons.
Marsh Dining The main dining commons located within Marsh Hall. N
North Dining The dining commons located on North Campus in the Commons building. O
Orange Shirts A term for student orientation leaders, known for their bright orange staff shirts. P
Peabody Peabody Hall, a traditional-style residence hall. S
SGA Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population. T
The Bistro The casual dining area in the Ellison Campus Center.
The Point The Salem Point neighborhood adjacent to campus, where many students live off-campus.
The T Refers to the MBTA Commuter Rail or bus system used by students to travel to Boston or around the North Shore. V
Viking Viking Hall, a newer residence hall located on the edge of North Campus. W
WMWM The student-run campus radio station (91.7 FM). Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
12 details
Berry The Berry Library and Learning Commons.
Canvas The online learning management system where professors post assignments and grades.
ClipperCard The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and printing.
ECC The Ellison Campus Center, the hub for student life and organizations.
marsh_dining_hall Marsh Dining Hall
marsh_marketplace Marsh Marketplace
Meier Meier Hall, the primary academic building on North Campus.
Navigator The student web portal used for class registration, financial aid, and official records.
north_campus_caf North Campus Café
O'Keefe The O'Keefe Sports Complex, housing athletic facilities and the gym.
Sullivan The Sullivan Building, which houses the School of Education and other classrooms.
The Shuttle The campus bus service that transports students between North, Central, and South campuses. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall Semester 2026 runs Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 18 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at Salem State University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Salem State University
Salem State Opens New Feed A Viking Market to Address Student Food Insecurity The university has opened a new market in the Berry Library and Learning Commons to provide food resources for students facing insecurity.
Sep 11, 2026
Read More Professor Nicholas Geron Leads Study of Salem's Urban Forest A GIS- and drone-based study led by Professor Geron and 13 students examines Salem's urban forest and living shoreline.
Aug 27, 2026
Read More Salem State Celebrates Hispanic Serving Institution Week 2026 The university recognizes HSI week from September 7-11, highlighting its commitment to serving Latinx students.
Aug 26, 2026
Read More SSU's Humanities Brigade Reports After First Year The initial cohort of the Humanities Brigade partnered with local organizations like The Gables and North Shore CDC on impactful community projects.
Aug 19, 2026
Read More The Crime Log and Fire Report are available for public viewing within the lobby of the Police Station 24/7 located at 71 Loring Avenue. The Crime Log and Fire Report are available for public viewing within the lobby of the Police Station 24/7 located at 71 Loring Avenue.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Salem State University
Constitution Day: Who Belongs? Citizenship, Equality, and Voting Rights after the Civil War September 16, 2026
A discussion on citizenship, equality, and voting rights following the Civil War.
Soundings East Release Party September 16, 2026
The release party for Soundings East, Salem State's literary magazine.
The Si/No Sabo Experience September 17, 2026
Exploring the intersections of Spanish-speaking and Latinx identity.
ScreenDance RoadShow September 18, 2026
Presenting Season 9 of the ScreenDance RoadShow.
PEM Reads at SSU September 20, 2026
A collaborative reading event with the Peabody Essex Museum.
In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters September 21, 2026
A screening of the documentary and Q&A with filmmaker Leslie Askey.
Meet Your Major September 21, 2026
A mandatory event for all first-year students and new transfers to connect with their academic departments.
The Power of Art and Democracy September 22, 2026
A Berry Institute of Politics event featuring Spring 2026 Fellow Tanisha Sullivan.
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