Showing events starting from February 5, 2016

April 28, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET

This session is for all incoming Fall 2025 On-Campus and Online MSW students. This webinar is specifically for students starting field in Fall 2025. All students starting field in Fall 2025 should plan to view this session. This webinar will help navigate the process of applying for a field placement.  The last 30 minutes of the session discusses specific information for students planning to apply for a school-based field placement.

Students admitted in Fall 2024 to a dual degree or Part-Time program should also watch this session, since you are scheduled to start field in Fall 2025.

Students admitted to the Fall 2025 Part Time On-Campus or Part-Time Online programs DO NOT need to watch this session: you will be starting field 12-16 months after entering the program (depending on your part-time curriculum track).

Students that are being admitted into the MSW program in Fall 2025 but will not start field until W26, please plan to attend the virtual Introduction to Field Education Webinar in September 2025, specific date and time is yet to be determined.

Please register for this webinar by using the link below.

Recording Slides

April 29, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.

April 30, 2025 - 5:00 PM ET

If you are an April graduate, your final field evaluation is due on April 30th. You are still required to attend field until the end of the public school year (sometime in June).

April 30, 2025 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET

This webinar will focus on requirements for hospital and healthcare placements and other important considerations as students prioritize placement interests. Information regarding medical vs. psychiatry placements, macro placements, student-training programs, and specific application processes for individual healthcare systems will be discussed. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.  

May 3, 2025 - 1:30 PM ET

The School of Social Work Spring Commencement for Social Work students will be held in person at the Power Center and livestreamed on the SSW website. Power Center doors will open for guests and graduates beginning at 12:30pm. All guests must provide proof of registration (from their graduate) to enter the venue.

A light reception will be held in the Power Center Lobby immediately following the commencement ceremony.

Specific instructions and information will be added to this page as commencement approaches. In the meantime, view the School of Social Work Commencement Guide for general commencement information.

Parking: The Fletcher street parking structure located at 201 Fletcher Street will also be open to the public for parking at no charge. The Thayer street parking structure located at 216 S. Thayer Street will be open to the public for parking at no charge. Handicap parking is available in both structures. For driving directions & campus maps: https://campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap 

Have questions? Contact: [email protected]

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May 2025 Virtual Commencement Information Session Recording » 

May 5, 2025 - 10:00 AM ET

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work. Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program.

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May 6, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

This event is for students starting Field, residential and online, in the Spring/Summer 2025 term. This mandatory session will help to provide an overview of what to expect in Field your first term, what is required for a successful grade, and to answer any questions students may have. Please ensure you are attending the correct Field Faculty meeting. If you are unsure of who your Field Faculty is, check your SW515 canvas site. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the field office at [email protected]. Please register for this Webinar below. 

May 6, 2025 (all day)

For all students currently enrolled in field.

Students must submit their PVF's by 05/13/25 to allow one week for their Field Instructor to review, approve and submit the PVF by 05/20/25. 

All official field-related notifications are sent to the field instructor's UMich email address. To approve the PVF and eventually the student's Educational Agreement, the Field Instructor(s) must sign in using their uniquname and password.

This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.