Salem Firsts

What does it mean to be first? To the founding sisters of Salem, it meant courage - courage to leave the comfort of home for the sake of establishing roots in a new land.   It meant strength - strength to meet challenges along an unfamiliar journey.  It meant clarity of purpose - clearly knowing that the journey ahead was important.  It meant sisterhood - knowing that the journey ahead was possible because the sisters were connected. They were family.

What does it mean for you to be a Salem First? It means that you are first. You are the first generation in your family to obtain a four-year college degree. Like the founding sisters of Salem, you are courageous. You are strong. You have a clear purpose. You are part of a new sisterhood. YOU ARE SALEM.

Salem Firsts Program Mission

The Salem Firsts program is a joint program between the Office of Student Activities and the Office of Student Professional Development designed to connect first generation students with the information and resources needed to successfully transition into collegiate life at Salem. Click here for Salem Firsts program details!

Salem Firsts Pre-Orientation Program

The Salem Firsts Pre-Orientation Program begins on August 22, 2013, and ends when Salem Orientation begins on August 24, 2013. Registration will begin in May, 2013.

Contact Information:

Brooke Barber Director of Student Activities 336.917.5000 Brooke.barber@salem.edu

Esther Gonzalez-Freeman Director of Student Professional Development 336.917.5579 Esther.gonzalez@salem.edu.