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End Date
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November 26 - 27, 2026

Fall 2026 Thanksgiving Break

Fall 2026 Thanksgiving Break - No class or field

October 27, 2026

F26 Practice Reflection Assignment Due

Please refer to your Canvas for more directions.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PRACTICE REFLECTION GUIDE

This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.

October 19 - 20, 2026

Fall 2026 Break

No class or field - Fall Break

September 30, 2026

F26 Site Visit & Field Connections Sign-Up Deadline

All F26 students must schedule their field site visit and field connections sign-up by today.

The site visit is a requirement to pass SW515/SW691.

September 22, 2026

F26 Placement Verification Forms (PVFs) Final Due Date (Field Instructor/Task Supervisor)

For all students currently enrolled in field.

Please ensure the PVF is submitted on time as this will ensure the students access to their F26 Online Educational Agreement (OEA).

This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.

PVF LINK FOR STUDENTS

PVF LINK FOR FIELD INSTRUCTORS

September 15, 2026

F26 Placement Verification Forms (PVFs) are Due to Field Instructors for Review & Approval

Students must submit their Placement Verification Forms by Tuesday 9/15/26.

This allows sufficient time for field instructors/task supervisors to make edits and/or approve PVFs by Tuesday 9/22/26.

This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.

PVF LINK FOR STUDENTS

September 10, 2026

Virtual Hospital-Based Placement Q&A Session for Incoming Winter 2027 MSW Students

  • As a part of the field application process, the Office of Field Education has posted the Hospital Based Placements Info Session video. This video must be viewed before the Q&A Session mentioned below. This informational video discusses medical vs. psychiatry placements, macro placements, student-training programs, and specific application processes for individual healthcare systems.
September 9, 2026

Virtual Michigan Medicine Information Session for Students Starting Field in the Winter 2027 Term

Field Instructors from Michigan Medicine will share information about the student program and specific placements during this session.

For those unable to attend this session, it will be recorded and put on the OFE Events page 2-3 days after the event.

Please use the link below to register for the session to receive the zoom link.

September 8, 2026

Virtual Introduction to Field Education Webinar for MSW Students Starting Field in the Winter 2027 Term

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.

September 8, 2026

Virtual Pre-Field Orientation for Online Students Starting Field in the Fall 2026 Term

Pre-Field Orientation is an opportunity to discuss the start of your Field Education experience. This mandatory meeting will go through expectations, important due dates, and help you prepare to begin your field placement.