Showing events starting from August 1, 2024 up to August 31, 2024

August 7, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 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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August 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM ET

The School of Social Work Summer Commencement for Master of Social Work students will be held in person at Hill Auditorium and livestreamed on the SSW website. Hill Auditorium doors will open for guests and graduates starting at 9:00 am.

A light reception will be held at the School of Social Work in the lower level atrium immediately following commencement.

Additional instructions and information will be added to this page as commencement approaches.

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

Reception Parking: The Hill Street Parking structure located at 1001 Hill Street (near the Ross Business School) will be open to the public (beginning at 11 am) for parking at no charge. This parking lot is a short walk to the School of Social Work. Additional parking is located in the S. Forest City Parking Structure located at 650 S. Forest St. This parking lot is two blocks from the School of Social Work and charges $1.50/hr. Reception attendees may also walk from Hill Auditorium and leave their cars parked in the Thayer or Fletcher Parking Structures for the day. 

Have questions? Contact: [email protected]

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Instructions for Graduation »

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August 13, 2024 (all day)

August 14, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.

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August 26, 2024 (all day)

Fall 2024 SSW International Student Orientation will be held on Monday, August 26 in Room 1636, SSWB 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.

International Orientation Schedule

Please note that all incoming MSW students are expected to attend Fall SEED Orientation. Various sessions will be held each day on August 27, 28, 29, and 30.

Parking, Commuting & Mcard Information

August 26, 2024 - 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET

JCLP’s first public program of the academic year, the annual Community Welcome Breakfast, offers a chance for community members, SSW staff, faculty, and students to meet the new and returning students and to talk with them and each other about issues of importance to the Ann Arbor and American Jewish communities. As a new academic year at the University of Michigan begins, there is so much to reflect upon and discuss in anticipating the year ahead.  All community members are invited to join the Community Welcome Breakfast (catering by Amanda’s Kitchen) at University of Michigan Hillel (1429 Hill St., Ann Arbor, MI) on Monday, August 26th, 8-9:30 AM. Please RSVP at ssw.umich.edu/r/breakfast2024 by Monday, August 19th.

August 26, 2024 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, On-Campus Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more!

All registered attendees will receive a recording of the session.

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August 27, 2024 to August 30, 2024

SEED Orientation will be held Tuesday, August 27 - Friday, August 30, 2024

Share, Explore, Engage, Discover (SEED) is the School of Social Work's fall orientation experience for incoming on-campus MSW students. All incoming on-campus MSW students should plan to join SEED Orientation Week activities. Various activities are scheduled each day during Fall SEED Orientation Week (8/27 - 8/30).

PLEASE NOTE: SEED Orientation begins on Tuesday, at the Michigan League Ballroom (2nd Floor).

It is important to note that the first class session of SW590 will be held during SEED Orientation Week.

SEED Orientation schedule

SEED Orientation Parking, Commuting & Mcard Information

SEED Canvas Site