Bringing a car with you is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Having a car significantly enhances your field internship opportunities.
Approval to travel is dependent on the shortcode that is being used. All expenses need to be approved by the shortcode owner. If that is the same person that is requesting travel then no other approval is necessary. All travel must abide by University policies found on Procurement's Website.
Unofficial transcripts from degree granting institutions only are necessary for submitting an application. Official transcripts will be required once an offer of admission is made. Admission will be contingent upon receipt of of official transcripts. Failure to submit could result in revocation of admission offer.
Students will need access to high-speed internet and a computer with a webcam for live Q&A sessions with the certificate leader and other participants. Instructions for accessing the course website and orientation information about course technology are provided prior to the course.
No. You only need to go through the application process for admission to the Joint PhD Program. If you are accepted into the Joint Program, you are also accepted into the discipline you selected.
If you have an active appointment with the University, please keep all receipts besides individual meal receipts. You will automatically receive the per diem rate and do not need to keep any meal receipts, unless you are hosting others.
Yes, all Master of Social Work (MSW) students must obtain a personal laptop computer. Laptops are used in some classes, in group projects outside of class, and can serve your other information processing needs. The SSW utilizes virtual lab technology that all students can access anytime, anywhere, making a laptop essential. Please review the School's laptop requirement policy.
Electronic copies may be submitted with your application. If we have any concerns, you may be asked to submit an official transcript from your institution.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106