School of Social Work (SSW) field education presents you with multiple opportunities to become a part of the professional social work community, where you will learn to integrate classroom knowledge with practice and develop your social work skills and identity. Field education provides an opportunity to participate in "hands-on" meaningful service and gain invaluable professional experience.
The SSW Office of Field Education (OFE) has over 550 fieldwork sites primarily in Southeast Michigan, but also in locations across the country and around the world with 750 licensed professional social workers who will mentor and help prepare you for a career in the social work field.
Social work students work closely with OFE Field Faculty to identify placement sites appropriate to curriculum objectives, learning goals and individual interests.
Field Students
Get oriented to MSW field education with key resources, deadlines, and guidance to help you prepare, apply, and succeed in your field placement.
Field Instructors
Access essential tools, training, and resources to support your role as a Field Instructor while supervising and mentoring University of Michigan School of Social Work graduate students.
Field Education Events
F26 Placement Verification Forms (PVFs) are Due to Field Instructors for Review & Approval
Students must submit their Placement Verification Forms by Tuesday 9/15/26.
This allows sufficient time for field instructors/task supervisors to make edits and/or approve PVFs by Tuesday 9/22/26.
This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.
F26 Placement Verification Forms (PVFs) Final Due Date (Field Instructor/Task Supervisor)
For all students currently enrolled in field.
Please ensure the PVF is submitted on time as this will ensure the students access to their F26 Online Educational Agreement (OEA).
This is a requirement to pass SW515/ SW691.
F26 Site Visit & Field Connections Sign-Up Deadline
All F26 students must schedule their field site visit and field connections sign-up by today.
The site visit is a requirement to pass SW515/SW691.
