School of Social Work Events Calendar

August 16, 2025 - 1:00 PM 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 beginning at 12 Noon.

A light reception will be held in the School of Social Work Lower Level Atrium immediately following commencement.

It is important to view the following:

School of Social Work Commencement Guide » 

Grad Info Sheet »

Know Before You Go »

Accessibility Information »

Ceremony 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: 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 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. Handicap parking is available in all of these structures. A few handicapped parking spaces are also available on S. University Ave. across from the School of Social Work for an hourly fee.

Have questions? Contact: [email protected]

August 25, 2025 (all day)

Fall 2025 SSW International Student Orientation will be held on Monday, August 25 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.

Please note that all incoming MSW students are expected to attend Fall SEED Orientation. Various sessions will be held each day on August 26, 27, and 28.

August 26, 2025 to August 28, 2025

SEED Orientation will be held Tuesday, August 26 - Thursday, August 28, 2025

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 (8/26 - 8/28).

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

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

Preliminary SEED Orientation schedule

September 2, 2025 - 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET

Students that are being admitted into the MSW program in Fall 2025 but will not start field until the Winter 2026 term, please plan to attend this virtual Introduction to Field Education Webinar.

REGISTER HERE

September 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Join us for our monthly Coffee Hour, an event for social work students, faculty, and staff to come together, socialize, and engage in meaningful conversations. Hosted by the FLOURISH office, these sessions provide an excellent opportunity to observe and celebrate various monthly themes in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Enjoy a selection of tea, coffee, and assorted snacks while connecting with your peers and celebrating the unique themes of each month. Whether it's recognizing cultural heritage, social justice issues, or seasonal festivities, each Coffee Hour will be a chance to learn, share, and build community.

September 16, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET

Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.

RSVP here »

September 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET

Join us in celebrating this wonderful gift to the School of Social Work, made in honor of Annmarie Hawkins and her commitment to disability justice. Connie Sung will be honored as the inaugural Annmarie Hawkins Professor in Disability Justice.

RSVP here »

October 3, 2025 - 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM ET

Join us for the 2025 Michigan Social Work Homecoming & Reunion Celebrations!

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Friday, October 3 Welcome Reception

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy light refreshments while you meet and reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and students!

Reunion Luncheon

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Join Dean Beth Angell for a special Homecoming & Reunion Luncheon.

Networking Reception

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Join us for dessert and an opportunity to connect with current students and your fellow alumni!