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  1. As an Online MSW admitted student, can I vary from the Course Planning Worksheet (CPW)?

    The simple answer is YES, you can do this. However, there are a few things you should consider before making this decision:

    • Taking more credits than the CPW indicates in one term, and then less in another is totally fine. From an overall tuition standpoint, this

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  2. As an Online MSW admitted student, how do I backpack a course? (i.e. SW 515 - Field)

    View this video to see how to backpack a course in Wolverine access.

  3. As an Online MSW admitted student, how do I register for a course or drop a course?

    View this video to see how to register and how to drop a course from your student center.

  4. As an Online MSW admitted student, how long should I expect to spend on coursework each week?

    Graduate school is always a lot of work. Add that you chose the University of Michigan - the top program in the nation.

    • For a 3 credit class, you should expect to spend 2 hours in your live session plus an additional average of 8-9 hours on asynchronous work
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  5. As an Online MSW admitted student, U-M SSW is big and really hard to navigate. What if I just feel overwhelmed by it?

    U-M SSW is a big place, and U-M itself is huge. With a big (huge!) campus, comes big (huge!) bureaucracy. Expecting this can actually help you as you maneuver through it.

  6. As I think forward to a field placement as an Online MSW admitted student, what are some key things to plan for early?

    Just when you get into a rhythm with work and classes, you will need to roll in a field placement. Students love field, because it's where the class material really comes alive. A few practical things to think about early:

  7. I've been out of school for years! As an Online MSW admitted student, how do I go about writing these complex papers & assignments?

    The upside of a big school is that we also have a lot of resources.

  8. Should I consider taking a residential program course if I'm an Online MSW program student?

    The answer to this is going to be different for different students, and may even differ depending on the class. Some things to consider:

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