SSW Events

Fall 2026 SSW International Student Orientation will be held on Monday, August 31 (room TBD) and will provide information for incoming MSW international students. At this time, we are planning for an in-person orientation to be held at the U-M School of Social Work. Lunch will be provided.

Please note that all incoming MSW students are expected to attend Fall SEED Orientation. Various sessions will be held each day on September 1, 2, and 3.

The Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) is set to welcome its newest cohort, the Class of 2028, to the Ann Arbor Jewish community. This year, four incoming students will bring new diverse perspectives and experiences to JCLP and to the broader community. As usual, JCLP will be kicking off the new academic year by hosting its annual Community Welcome Breakfast. Table conversations facilitated by JCLP students offer community members and university staff and faculty an opportunity to connect with new and returning students and with each other.

SEED Orientation will be held Tuesday, September 1 - Thursday, September 3, 2026

Share, Explore, Engage, Discover (SEED) is the School of Social Work's fall orientation experience for incoming on-campus MSW and MSIL students. All incoming on-campus MSW and MSIL students should plan to join SEED Orientation Week activities. Various activities are scheduled each day during Fall SEED Orientation Week (9/1 - 9/3).

PLEASE NOTE: SEED Orientation begins on Tuesday, at the Michigan Union in the 2nd Floor Ballroom.

This session is for all incoming Winter 2027 On-Campus and Online MSW students. Students that are being admitted into the MSW program in Fall 2026 but will not start field until the Winter 2027 term, please plan to attend this virtual Introduction to Field Education Webinar. This webinar will help navigate the process of applying for a field placement.  

This is a train-the-trainer series for school professionals interested in becoming facilitators of the Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices for Schools (TIPPS) approach. TIPPS is a research-based model intended to lessen the effects of trauma and promote safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments for all students. Strategies and resources offered in this series will cover the TIPPS 10 core pillars of a system-change process and allow participants to customize content to address needs of their local settings.

Join us for the 2026 Michigan Social Work Homecoming & Reunion Celebrations!

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Welcome Reception
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments while you meet and reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students!

Reunion Luncheon
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Join Dean Beth Angell for a special Homecoming & Reunion Luncheon.

The School of Social Work Winter Commencement for Master of Social Work students will be held in person at Hill Auditorium and livestreamed on the SSW website. Hill Auditorium doors will open for guests and graduates beginning at 12 Noon.

A light reception will be held in the Michigan League Ballroom immediately following commencement.

You may view the School of Social Work Commencement webpage for more information.