SPRING 2024
THE MASTHEAD
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY ENGLISH GRADUATE STUDENT NEWSLETTER Registration for Spring 2024 at SSU is upon us! In this newsletter, you’ll find descriptions of upcoming English graduate courses, as well as important dates. If you have questions about registration or need help deciding what to take, your graduate coordinator will gladly assist you. Feel free to contact the instructors of any courses you are interested in if you would like more detailed information.
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY ENGLISH GRADUATE PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION Keja Valens Coordinator, English Graduate Programs kvalens@salemstate.edu 978.542.7050 Scott Nowka Chair, English snowka@salemstate.edu 978.542.7183 Al DeCiccio Coordinator, Writing Center al.deciccio@salemstate.edu 978.542.3007 Sovicheth Boun Coordinator, TESOL Graduate Programs sboun@salemstate.edu 978.542.3071 English Department Faculty directory.salemstate.edu/english School of Graduate Studies 978.542.6323
IMPORTANT PROGRAM DATES OCTOBER Oct 6: Last Day to Withdraw from 1st Quarter Courses Oct 7: Application for November Language Exam due to School of Graduate Studies Oct 10: WRITERS’ SERIES: TIPHANIE YANIQUE - 7:30-9 pm Recital Hall Classroom Building - Harrington Campus Oct 16: Intention to complete a thesis or manuscript in the spring due Oct 23: Faculty Reading 11 am - 12:30 pm, MLK Room, Ellison Campus Center Oct 31: Registration for spring opens (current students) Reminder: No Classes After 4:30 pm NOVEMBER Nov 1: Thesis and manuscript proposals and course registrations for spring due Nov 2: Language exam Nov 3: CPS/G Last Day to Withdraw from Fall II Courses Nov 9: WRITERS SERIES: BRIAN BRODEUR AND JD DEBSKI - 7:30-9 pm Petrowski Room Marsh Hall - Harrington Campus Nov 22: Advising/Reading Day (No CPS/G or Day Classes) Nov 23-26: THANKSGIVING RECESS Nov 27: Last Day to Withdraw from Full Semester Courses, Classes Resume DECEMBER Dec 4: Undergraduate Student Reading - 11-12:30 pm, MLK Room, Ellison Campus Center Dec 8: Final fall thesis and manuscripts, with all signed paperwork, due for fall graduation; Intention to complete a portfolio in the spring due Dec 13: Reading Day Dec 22: CPS/G Classes End Dec 22: WINTER RECESS (Begins at 2 pm) JANUARY Jan 16: First day of spring semester classes FEBRUARY Feb 3: Application for March Language Exam due to School of Graduate Studies Feb 26: Registration for summer opens (current students) MARCH March 1: Language exam March 9-15: SPRING RECESS March 15: Graduation applications due (through Navigator) APRIL Please read information relevant to you about the process for thesis, manuscript, or portfolio submissions and follow all directions. April 1: Intention to complete a thesis or manuscript in the summer or fall due; Fall registration opens (current students) April 15: Thesis and manuscript proposals for the summer and fall due MAY May 3: Final thesis and manuscripts, with all signed paperwork, due for spring graduation; Intention to complete a portfolio in the summer or fall due; Intention to complete thesis or manuscript in the fall due May 8: CPS/G Classes End JUNE June 9: Application for July Language Exam due to School of Graduate Studies JULY July 8: Language exam