Important Update for New Undergraduate Students from Salisbury University
Greetings! We look forward to welcoming you to Salisbury University this August and wanted to send you a quick note to let you know what you can expect in the upcoming academic year.
One of the greatest predictors of student success is engagement — that’s why the focus at SU is on our community of engaged learning. But we recognize that for many, there may be a bit of a transition to engaging with others and returning to “normal” activities. Please know that our faculty and staff are committed to your success. They are here for you.
While some courses will be delivered online or in a hybrid format, more than 80% of sections will be face-to-face and at pre-pandemic classroom capacities. We are excited to have students fill our classrooms, laboratories, simulation facilities, competition spaces, studios, and performance venues. We expect students to be able to participate in in-person internships, clinicals, field experiences, conference presentations, and exhibitions. Unless there is a significant increase in COVID in our area, course modalities are not expected to change. If you haven’t yet enrolled in courses, Open Enrollment is available July 7-14, July 19-August 5, and August 9-29. Open enrollment provides an opportunity for you to adjust your course schedule. Before changing your schedule, it’s advisable to contact the Academic Advising Center (advising@salisbury.edu) or your advisor with questions you may have about your schedule or how to register.
Our Orientation, Transition, and Family Programs webpage is a great place to start if you are a first-year or transfer student or a family member. Campus offices, services and engagement opportunities will be fully open and available to you. For example, if you would like some help with time management, writing, stress, or other challenges that may impact your studies, please don’t hesitate to contact your academic advisor (listed in GullNet and Navigate), the Center for Student Achievement, SU Libraries, the University Writing Center, the Center for International Education, SU’s Counseling Center, the Disability Resources Center, and/or the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. The SU Cares webpage provides a great overview of support services at SU. Be sure to download the Navigate app, which has many features to support your success at SU. While opportunities for international study will continue to be limited through 2021, we look forward to the return of Study Abroad in 2022.
In Student Affairs, residence halls, student activities (including clubs/organizations and fraternity and sorority life), career services and other student life areas will be open and engaging with students. The Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (or CSIL) is a great place to get involved in campus and community life. While some practices may look a bit different based on our COVID-19 protocols, we plan to offer students many opportunities to engage in out-of-class learning and leadership experiences.
The most up-to-date information about our public health efforts and requirements is available on the SU COVID-19 webpage.
For those who have not yet had a chance to visit campus, we encourage you to schedule a tour this summer. We look forward to seeing you soon and personally welcoming you to Salisbury University!
Dr. Karen Olmstead
Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Dane Foust
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management