School of Social Work Events Calendar
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SSW Meeting - Graduation Committee
June 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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Certificate in Sport Social Work | Combined Lifespan Track
June 17, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings (youth, collegiate, professional, and geriatric). Research currently suggests that: (1) athletes engage in sport across the lifespan to foster a greater sense of belonging and social connection; (2) athlete mental health needs are increasing and licensed, mental health providers are needed to meet this growing demand; and (3) athletes are using their platform to address social injustices and bring awareness to longstanding disparities across our country. As established agents of change, social workers uphold the profession's mission and core values, while having an expansive scope of practice to improve outcomes for individuals, communities, and the larger society...
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Certificate in Sport Social Work | Elite Collegiate & Professional Sport Track
June 17, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings (youth, collegiate, professional, and geriatric). Research currently suggests that: (1) athletes engage in sport across the lifespan to foster a greater sense of belonging and social connection; (2) athlete mental health needs are increasing and licensed, mental health providers are needed to meet this growing demand; and (3) athletes are using their platform to address social injustices and bring awareness to longstanding disparities across our country. As established agents of change, social workers uphold the profession's mission and core values, while having an expansive scope of practice to improve outcomes for individuals, communities, and the larger society...
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Certificate in Sport Social Work | Youth Recreation & Club Sport Track
June 17, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Understanding and supporting athletes and their overall health and welfare has been a prominent specialty service area that social workers have formally and informally navigated for decades. And today, the need for sports social workers with advanced training has never been more requested across sport settings (youth, collegiate, professional, and geriatric). Research currently suggests that: (1) athletes engage in sport across the lifespan to foster a greater sense of belonging and social connection; (2) athlete mental health needs are increasing and licensed, mental health providers are needed to meet this growing demand; and (3) athletes are using their platform to address social injustices and bring awareness to longstanding disparities across our country. As established agents of change, social workers uphold the profession's mission and core values, while having an expansive scope of practice to improve outcomes for individuals, communities, and the larger society...
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Knowing What You See: Skills to Observe Parent-Infant/Young Child Relationships
June 20, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM ET
What do interactions between babies and their caregivers "tell us" about the nature of their relationship? Are there ways of interacting that can help us understand when the relationship is strong, at risk or worrisome? This workshop is designed to help child welfare professionals attend to the more subtle aspects of parent-young child relationships as a way to be more helpful to strengthening or supporting the parent-infant/young child relationship.
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SSW Meeting - Graduation Committee
July 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Visit the SSW meeting calendar for full schedule information.
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Competency Key Learning Experience Assignment Due
July 25, 2025 - 5:00 PM ET
Please refer to your Canvas for more directions.
This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.
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Final Online Education Agreement Due (Student and Field Instructor/Task Supervisor Ratings)
August 8, 2025 - 5:00 PM ET
We strongly recommend you submit to your field/task supervisor by Friday 08/01/25 to give at least 1 week advance notice and allow time for their feedback and submission.
The earliest you can submit your final online education agreement is Friday 07/25/25. They will not be accepted prior to this date.
This is a requirement to pass SW515/SW691.
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School of Social Work Summer Commencement 2025
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.
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.
Have questions? Contact: [email protected]
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Fall 2025 SSW International Student Orientation
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.