January 19, 2021
Message from the President: Inauguration
As the United States moves towards January 20, the date on which presidential inaugurations occur, we approach a core moment in American democracy.
To be considered for admission, you must submit an application form, the application fee, official sealed transcripts from all previous college work, two letters of recommendation, proof of high school completion, and a two-page typed essay about your educational journey. Once your application is complete, you may be scheduled for an admissions interview. Please contact our office if you believe all application materials have been submitted and you have not heard from us.
The Fleer Center has rolling admissions, which means the application process is ongoing. You may submit your application any time; however, to be eligible for the Half-Price Grant, all admissions materials must be submitted not later than August 15 (if applying for fall entry) or January 15 (if applying for spring entry).
The Half-Price Grant is awarded to new degree-seeking Fleer students who complete their application by the deadlines listed above. Available only in a student’s first semester at Salem, this grant will pay 50% of tuition for part-time enrollment.
Who is not eligible for the Half-Price Grant?:
You may turn in your completed application at one time, or you may send/bring in parts as you finish them. You may email your essay to fleercenter@salem.edu. Recommendations may be sent via fax (336-917-5432) or scanned and emailed to the email address above. Note: faxed or emailed recommendation forms must be sent to us directly from your recommenders.
Once all parts of your application have been received by our office, you may schedule your admission interview. Admission decisions are typically made at or shortly after your interview.
This is up to you and depends on how many courses you decide to take each semester and how many transfer credits you have. In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Salem College, all students must complete a minimum of 36 full courses.
Yes, we must have sealed official transcripts from all colleges or universities where you have attempted or completed college-level work. You may have the transcripts sent to you or directly to our office. If the transcripts are sent to you, make sure they remain unopened.
The Salem College Registrar’s Office will generate a transcript evaluation once your application file is complete. This evaluation will indicate which courses transfer to Salem and how many courses are still needed to complete your degree.
You are not required to have any college work before applying at Salem, but it is strongly encouraged. You may also apply to Salem anytime, regardless of whether or not you have completed your associate degree. Successfully completing at least one semester of college-level transfer work will give you a better start at Salem and ease the transition to the rigorous academic expectations at Salem. Completion of high school or a high school equivalent program (such as a GED) is the only requirement. If you hold an associate degree (A.A. or A.S.) from an in-state community college, you will have satisfied most of Salem’s general education requirements and can apply to transfer to Salem at a junior standing.
It depends on the specific classes that were taken. If the courses were college-level courses with a grade of C or better, they will probably transfer into Salem. Official transcripts are evaluated by the Salem College Registrar’s Office.
Yes, you may be enrolled at a community college and Salem College simultaneously. Once you are admitted to Salem, it is important to work closely with an academic advisor and complete a transfer pre-approval form to be sure any courses taken elsewhere will transfer to Salem.
Tuition, room and board costs for 2017/2018 are as follows:
Most students should also see the following fees on their bills:
Salem does offer financial aid to those who qualify and complete and submit their FAFSA to Salem College’s office of Financial Aid. Salem College also offers the Half-Price Grant for the first semester at Salem for degree-seeking part-time students (taking one or two courses at Salem) without a prior undergraduate degree. If a student enrolls in 1 or 2 courses, the tuition is cut in half. Full-time students may also qualify for the North Carolina Need-Based Scholarship (NCNBS). Other grants, scholarships, and loans are available to students, as well.
Salem offers four undergraduate degrees: BA, BS, BM, and BSBA (bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music, and bachelor of science in business administration). Several, though not all, majors are available in the evening. Salem College adds majors and minors frequently so ask our office for an updated list if you have any questions or concerns.
Salem also offers four certificate programs in accounting, not-for-profit management, historic preservation, and injury-preventive keyboard technique.
The Financial Aid Office (721-2808) and the Business Office (721-2613) will be able to answer all your questions regarding the costs of your coursework at Salem. Their offices are located in Lehman Hall, on Church Street, four buildings down from Main Hall.