Administrative Policies and Procedures

5. Passing MTEL to teach a world language.

6. Having a license to teach a world language.

7. Having worked as a teacher or translator of a world language.

8. Having lived outside of the US for two years or more to work or study in grade 9 or higher in a country where a language other than English is used.

Graduate Catalog

It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the general regulations governing the graduate programs. This information is available in the Salem State University Graduate Catalog, available at: catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=52&navoid=13042 Forms that may be required for graduate school administration can be found at: ask.salemstate.edu/kb/school-graduate-studies-forms

Grades

Final grade information is available via Navigator through the Salem State University homepage. Grade changes can only be made by the faculty member who taught the course. Grades of Incomplete are automatically converted to F after one semester. Per Graduate School policy on Academic Progress, graduate students who receive an F or more than two C’s will be automatically withdrawn from the program. Please be aware that the Graduate School web page always has the most up-to-date information on these policies.

Completion of Program Requirements

It is the policy of the School of Graduate Studies that all requirements for the degree must be completed within six (6) years. Recognizing that there may be valid extenuating circumstances, the Dean of the Graduate School will review petitions for extensions from candidates. If the Dean finds that the petition lacks merit, the candidate will be notified that his or her program has been closed. The decision of the Dean will be final.

Obtaining the Certificate of Completion for Non-Degree Programs

Those in the Graduate Certificate in TESOL or Initial Licensure-Only in ESL programs can apply to obtain the certificate upon completion of the Intent to Complete form that should be signed and returned to the Registrar’s Office: navcenter@salemstate.edu

Commencement ceremonies take place once a year in May. Degrees are also conferred in August and January. Students nearing completion of their requirement should make an appointment to see their program coordinator and make certain that their Plan of Study is accurate and current. They should also complete a Graduation Application, which is available in Navigator.

Clipper Card

The Clipper Card is the official identification card for the Salem State community. The Clipper Card can be obtained at the Clipper Card Office (located in the Student Navigation Center). The Clipper Card is required to borrow books from the library and to use the online databases.

Frederick A. Berry Library

The Salem State Library is located on North Campus. The library website is: salemstate.edu/library/. The library has subscriptions to valuable databases that you can access with your SSU username and password via the library website.

Mary G. Walsh Writing Center

Webpage: salemstate.edu/academics/college-arts-and-sciences/english/mary-g-walsh-writing-center Make a tutoring appointment: salemstate.mywconline.com/ Email: writingcenter@salemstate.edu Phone: 978.542.6491

Information Technology Services

New Student Access Guide: ask.salemstate.edu/kb/new-student-access-guide IT Services Webpage: salemstate.edu/offices-and-services/information-technology-services IT Helpdesk: helpdesk.salemstate.edu/ Email: it-helpdesk@salemstate.edu Phone: 978-542-2036

Microsoft Office: ask.salemstate.edu/kb/install-microsoft-office-using-your-office-365-email-account