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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What types of Graduate Student Assistant positions are available at the School of Social Work?

    Graduation student instructor (GSI) and graduate student research assistant (GSRA) are not available to MSW students; however each year MSW students are employed by other departments and offices on campus.  Please visit the U-M Careers at the U website for a listing Press enter to read full text...

  2. What types of recommendations are best to submit for my application to the MSW program?

    Applicants must submit three recommendation forms and/or letters of recommendation in order for their MSW application to be considered complete. When possible, applicants should try to submit one recommendation from a professional source (ex. from someone who Press enter to read full text...

  3. What's an exemption and how do I get one?

    Exemptions from foundation courses will be granted when students have extensive prior comparable courses (minimum of two), covering essentially all of the content of a foundation course in either an undergraduate or graduate program, completed within the last six Press enter to read full text...

  4. When can I submit reimbursement for my trip?

    Items you can submit for reimbursement for as soon as they're charged: Airfare and conference registration.

    Items you can submit reimbursement for upon returning from your trip: Lodging, per diems, transportation, other travel related expenses.

  5. When do classes begin?

    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.

  6. When do classes end?

    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.

  7. When do I register for classes?

    Incoming Students

    Incoming students register during the summer preceding the fall term in which they will begin the MSW program, specifically, during the registration appointment date provided in Wolverine Access. Incoming students can register after this date but Press enter to read full text...

  8. When do I use the Purchasing or Reimbursement form vs Accounting Documentation form?

    The online Purchasing or Reimbursement form is utilized for reimbursement requests and requests to pay individuals or organizations.

    The Accounting Documentation form is for submitting receipts for expenses that have already been paid for via PCard or shortcode.

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