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).

For MSW students, it is important to note that the first class session of SW590 will be held during SEED Orientation Week.

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: On-Campus Program, Online Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.

Virtual Session Registration Page

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.  

Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff, and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school, and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome to come to Undoing Racism meetings. 

This event will be held virtually over Zoom!