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  1. What if the organization has an already established W-9

    If the organization supplies a w-9 with their invoice, please supply it as an attachment in the  Purchasing or Reimbursement form.

  2. What if Wolverine Access will not allow me to enroll in a social work class?

    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 Press enter to read full text...

  3. What is a Pathway and how do I choose one?

    All MSW students must select a specialized pathway from one of the eight pathways offered by the School:

  4. What is Backpack?

    This is the process of placing classes a student intends to register for into a "backpack" in Wolverine Access. This process is required in order to register. Students can place more classes in a backpack than they intend to register for, but they will be limited as to how many they can actually enroll in. Students should plan on setting up backpacks prior to their registration appointment time.

  5. What is CPT and why CPT?

    CPT is Curricular Practical Training. All MSW students with F-1 status must have required CPT authorization prior to starting field. Because field placements are required for MSW students, the CPT process for MSW students is different from the non-required CPT Press enter to read full text...

  6. What is OPT and why OPT?

    OPT is Optional Practical Training. OPT is defined in the Federal Regulations as temporary employment directly related to a student's field of study. During OPT, a student remains in F-1 status and is allowed to work in the United States in a job that is directly Press enter to read full text...

  7. What is per diem?

    Per diem is the allowance for lodging (excluding taxes), meals and incidental expenses. The General Services Administration (GSA) establishes per diem rates for destinations within the lower 48 continental United States (CONUS). The State Department establishes the Press enter to read full text...

  8. What is the "Joint" PhD program?

    The Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science is an interdepartmental program in the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies at the University of Michigan. It awards a joint PhD in social work and one of three social sciences: anthropology, Press enter to read full text...

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