Student Transition and Engagement Program - STEP

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Student Transition and Engagement Program - STEP

STEP is a first year mentoring and coaching program for 75 Pell Grant-eligible first year students at Salem State University.

Students participating in the Student Transition & Engagement Program (STEP) will successfully transition into college, thrive both personally and academically, and make progress towards their academic and career goals.

09/03/2026

Tips for the first week of classes!
- Connect with professors
- Look over every syllabus
- Talk to fellow students in your classes
- Find an organizational tool that works for you

09/01/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY NEW STEP STUDENTS! Join us for our WELCOME CARNIVAL for the Student Transition & Engagement Program (STEP)and the Emerging Scholars Program! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 3-5pm in Ellison Campus Center, Veterans Hall. Enjoy games, prizes, snacks and more! If you are participating in STEP this year you are REQUIRED to attend this event. You'll meet your success coach, peer mentor and the program coordinators. We are SO EXCITED to meet you!

08/31/2026

NEW STEP STUDENTS: TOMORROW is our WELCOME CARNIVAL for the Student Transition & Engagement Program (STEP)and the Emerging Scholars Program! TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 3-5pm in Ellison Campus Center, Veterans Hall. Enjoy games, prizes, snacks and more! If you are participating in STEP this year you are REQUIRED to attend this event. You'll meet your success coach, peer mentor and the program coordinators. We are SO EXCITED to meet you!

05/12/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our STEP (Student Transition and Engagement Program) Graduates! We are so proud of all you have accomplished! Well Done! Stay in touch and let us know all the great things you are continuing to do! You're welcome back anytime to connect with our new STEP students each year!

05/06/2026

Transition to Second Year - A student panel on successfully transitioning from your first to second year of college.

"I had to understand my needs. I had to know when I needed to study, I had to know when I needed to hang out with friends, I needed to know when to get some fresh air and alone time. I think understanding your needs and trusting yourself, and your ability plays a big role in how well you're doing."
-Sean Robertson

05/05/2026

Transition to Second Year - A student panel on successfully transitioning from your first to second year of college.

“I use my time wisely now as a sophomore. I feel like I do my work on time, when I used to do it at the last minute, which was not good. Honestly, I use the library a lot. I have a four hour gap between classes and I try to do my work there. That is one of the main academic differences I really had."
-Angela ReyesGonzalez

05/04/2026

Transition to Second Year - A student panel on successfully transitioning from your first to second year of college.

One of the big things was finding a better balance. I got way more organized, finding time for not only myself but my schoolwork. I have also been going to the library a lot this year. This year I found I cannot study effectively when I'm in my room.
Making that change of going to the library first definitely improved a lot."
-Caylee Brown

05/01/2026

Transition to Second Year - A student panel on successfully transitioning from your first to second year of college.

"Make sure to put the time in for yourself and have fun. If you are stressed out you are not going to get anything done."
-Vera Robbins

04/30/2026

Transition to Second Year - A student panel on successfully transitioning from your first to second year of college.

"l've found that the more I grow my Interest the more that l've spent time in the places that matter to me, the more I feel i've been there forever. It's really about finding where I want to be connected that matters."
-Olivia Davis

04/29/2026

Transition to Second Year - A student panel on successfully transitioning from your first to second year of college.

"Find the people that make you feel loved.
Find your own community"
-Sean Robertson

Address

352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA
01902

Telephone

+19785422333

Website

http://www.salemstate.edu/step

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