SSW FAQ

The social work academic calendar can vary slightly from the University calendar. The first day of social work classes in fall and winter terms is the same date as the University calendar. The first day of social work classes in spring/summer term is the first Monday on or following the first day of classes on the University calendar.

The social work academic calendar can vary slightly from the University calendar. The last day of social work classes in the fall and winter terms will be the same date or earlier as listed on the University calendar. The last day of social work classes in the spring/summer term is quite a bit earlier than the University calendar due to the teaching of classes in 4-hour time blocks.

Students should contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management at the earliest date possible prior to enrollment in their first term in the MSW program. After May, approval may depend on whether a field placement is available for Fall in your chosen method and concentration. After the beginning of the fall term, an Out-of-Sequence Petition must be completed and approved.

Students should contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management at the earliest date possible prior to enrollment in their first term in the MSW program. After the beginning of the fall term, an Out-of-Sequence Petition must be completed and approved.

A Request form for this purpose is available in the SSW Registrar's Office, 1772 SSWB. Students must be registered for classes before this can be provided.

A Request form for this purpose is available in the Registrar's Office, 1772 SSWB.

Students will find the class schedules on the School of Social Work website.

Students can register for outside classes through Wolverine Access once their registration appointment time for the term has arrived. If this is not the case, the school or college offering the class may have to give special permission, and students should contact them directly.

A number of issues could be the reason. Students should note the message they receive when the system rejects the attempt to enroll. If the class is closed or restricted, students will need to file a course enrollment petition to try to gain entry. If the message indicates that the credit hours allowed have been exceeded, the student may need to file a Petition to Register Over 18 Credit Hours. Ultimately students who can't resolve the problem may contact the SSW Registrar's office for assistance (1772 SSWB, (734) 764-7283, [email protected]).

Students must first complete the on-line Independent Studies Recording Form, via the SSW website. Once submitted it will be routed to the course instructor, the student's academic advisor, and the MSW Program Director if acting as a substitution, for approval. If approval is completed the school recorder will enter an electronic permission into Wolverine Access, which will generate an email informing students of their ability to enroll.