To prepare for the MSW program, please complete the following tasks after you matriculate.
Complete Essentials
- Obtain a uniqname
- Complete Technical Standards and Conduct Policy Form, if not already submitted
- Complete Curriculum Schedule, Field Education, and Time Commitment Form, if not already submitted
- Complete Educational Requirements for Licensure Form, if not already submitted
- Online MSW Students Only: Complete Online Student Disclosures and Certifications Form, if not already submitted
- Regularly check U-M email
- Review Admitted Students Orientation Toolkit
It is important to review all Toolkit content. Note that content is updated as new information is available. Check back periodically. - Review estimated student budget, tuition and cost of attendance
- Review financial aid information via Student Business in Wolverine Access
- Review Information on Canvas
- Complete steps to appeal a residency decision, if necessary
- Review resources for students with disabilities (optional)
- Review SSW Financial Aid Information for MSW Students
Prepare for Registration
Course registration for incoming students will occur approximately one to one and a half (1 - 1 1/2) months prior to the start of your first term. You will receive an email with your registration appointment date and time, as well as course planning information, approximately three to four (3-4) weeks prior to registration.
- Submit official final transcript(s) to the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management at [email protected], if necessary
- Complete Technical Standards and Conduct Policy Form (required before issued a registration appointment)
- Complete Educational Requirements for Licensure Form (required before issued a registration appointment)
- Review the Toolkit for your program and start term: Course Registration and SEED Orientation information
- Review Incoming Field Student Information
- Review 'Global Social Work Opportunities'
Prepare for Student Life on Campus
- Secure housing
- Obtain a U-M Student ID Card (Mcard)
- Review health insurance options
- Review athletics ticket information (optional)
- Review parking options and other "getting around" information
- Review 'Student Organizations & Student Life' Toolkit
- Review 'Your Career and Writing Services' Toolkit
- Review Additional Information and New Student Resources