The college awards credit for tests yielding a 4 or 5 based upon departmental requirements. Students may work with their advisor to design an individualized major. Salem students may work with their advisor to study abroad through a variety of programs. It is recommended that the student enroll in one of the established programs sponsored by American colleges and recognized by the Institute of International Education. Salem offers varsity sports teams for cross-country, equestrian, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
Basketball is offered as an intramural sport.
Salem has seven dorms on campus all with varying styles. Babcock and Gramley dorms are designated for the freshmen class. There is transitional apartment-style housing available for seniors. Public Safety is on duty 24 hours. Each student is issued a key to her dorm lobby and the doors to the dorm rooms are equipped with coded combination locks.