SSW Events

We invite you to a Community Conversation around The Effects of Blue Cross/Blue Shield Stoppages on LLMSW Services on Friday, July 10 from noon to 1 pm

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.

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How we meet people has changed dramatically over the last few years. Dating apps, social media, and other ways to meet people have become increasingly common. In this conversation, let’s explore what it means to date by reflecting on what qualities matter in a date, recognizing green and red flags, sharing experiences with dating apps or other avenues for finding dates, and balancing responsibilities when entering the dating scene.

How do you define sport? Words like competition, skill, community, fun, and teamwork may come to mind. Join us for a community conversation about sports as a method of engagement in our daily lives and professional practice. All are welcome whether you enjoy watching, participating, or have concerns about sports, we hope to explore the opportunities and challenges we experience in this.

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Join us for our monthly Coffee Hour, hosted by the Flourish Office! Social work students, faculty, and staff are invited to relax, connect, and build community over coffee, tea, and snacks. Come as you are—mix, mingle, and enjoy friendly conversation in a welcoming space!

No RSVP needed. 

Change can be many things - exciting, challenging, hopeful, uncomfortable. It is also a powerful catalyst for growth. As writer Octavia Butler famously put it, "All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you" (Parable of the Sower). Come join us for an open dialogue about how we navigate transitions, build resilience, and shape the future together.

Join us as we practice curiosity, challenge assumptions, and grow together in community.

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).

PLEASE NOTE: SEED Orientation begins on Tuesday, at the Michigan Union in the 2nd Floor Ballroom.