The journey towards peace, harmony, and finding meaning in life.  Salem offers: 

• Spiritual Life – Salem College offers a welcoming home for all—whether you’re rooted in a faith tradition, exploring spirituality, or seeking reflection—because we believe spiritual life is a vital part of your journey toward wholeness, meaning, and community.
• Religious Studies, which allows students to explore specific religious traditions, past and present and how they inform history, politics, science, literature, and art. 

Awareness, acceptance and sharing of our feelings in a productive manner. Salem offers: 

• Counseling Services through our partnership with Atrium Health. Students have access to confidential, virtual counseling or health coaching sessions at no cost. 
• Our eCHECKUP TO GO Program offers self-assessment tools so Salem College students* may check on the following:
  • Alcohol, Cannabis, and Nicotine provides personalized feedback about your use, risk patterns, goals, and resources available to you. 
  • Well-being is an online tool that creates a personalized plan to guide your next steps toward well-being and turn insights into actions.

* Only open to students.  Faculty and staff should contact Human Resources for available support. 

• To learn more about Reducing the Risks of Fentanyl in the U.S, check out the National Institute on Drug Abuse video. 

Understanding of the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment.  Salem offers:

• A 57-acre campus featuring a blend of historic charm and modern facilities, located within the  Old Salem district. The campus features brick walkways, archways, outdoor recreational spaces, and access to the Downtown Strollway.
• Proximity to Downtown Winston-Salem and local events.
• Access to the Wake Line Shuttle with your Salem College ID provides safe, convenient transportation to Wake Forest University and other stops along the route. The Brookstown route, conveniently located near Salem College, has a stop in front of 200 Brookstown Avenue. Brookstown stops are listed here.  

Engagement in creative and mentally stimulating activities, expansion of our knowledge and communicating knowledge to others.  Salem offers:

• Signature programs in Health Leadership, Engaging Ethics, and RISE Leadership. 
• Celebration of Academic Excellence (CAE), a day-long event dedicated to celebrating student and faculty scholarly and creative achievements.
• Wake Forest University/Salem College Cross-Registration, which permits Salem College students to take classes that are not offered at Salem, e.g., ROTC and Marching Band. If interested, speak to your academic advisor regarding this opportunity. 

Personal fulfillment from our studies, jobs, or our chosen career fields while maintaining balance in our lives. Salem offers:

• Career Services/Lucy Rose Center to assist students with career exploration, career preparation, and internship/job opportunities. 
• Focus 2 Career Assessment
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• Student Employment, where students may search for on-campus paid jobs. 

The active pursuit of financial knowledge, planning, and goal setting. Salem offers:

• In the Office of Financial Aid, you will learn about resources to help fund your college career. 
• Periodic seminars on financial management and budgeting through the Lucy Rose Center for Global Leadership and Career Engagement. To start your financial wellness journey, check out the education resources provided by myFICO.

Movement or physical activity, healthy consumption, sleep and rest, and prevention of illness and chronic diseases. Salem offers:

• Access to high-quality Health Services through our partnership with Atrium Health. No cost. 
• Dining provided by Harvest Table and their Health & well-being Managers ensure menus work for a variety of nutritional needs, including vegan optons and offerings free from the top nine food  allergens (sesame, peanuts, tree nuts, gluten/wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, fish, and shellfish).
• Free access to the Fitness Center located in Bryant Hall.
• Discounted price for Salem College students (with ID) at the Pure Sweat Sauna Studio on Trade Street in Downtown Winston-Salem.

Positive relationships and connections with society and the creation of a support network.  Salem offers:

• Numerous clubs and organizations so you can get involved, expand your network, and develop leadership abilities.
• Mentoring through the Reach Women’s Network
• Big Sib/Little Sib tradition, a student-run event that pairs an incoming student with a junior or senior.