Congratulations on your acceptance to the MSW program for the Spring 2025 term. To secure your admission, please read through and complete each of the below steps.
You may reach us at admissions@ssw.umaryland.edu if you have questions or need assistance.
DEPOSIT: confirm your intent to enroll by paying the $300 non-refundable Confirmation Deposit within 3 weeks of the date on your acceptance letter, and no later than Friday, December 20, 2024.
UMID CREATION: the UMID is your unique UMB user name, and grants access to many UMB systems, including email
RESIDENCY for TUITION: all admitted students are classified as having "out-of-state" status for tuition and fees. In-State Classification information should be submitted no later than December 13th. SSW Tuition information is available here
FINANCIAL AID: to be eligible for financial aid, work-study and/or scholarships you must submit the FAFSA. SSW Financial Aid information is available here
FIELD PLACEMENT: Field Education is a significant portion of your social work education, and is a place where you learn to make a real, lasting contribution to the lives of others.
Field Placement: Field Education provides students the unique opportunity to expand their learning experience and develop social work skills and competencies. As part of the MSW program, students are placed at an agency where, under the supervision of a licensed social worker, they may apply what is learned in the classroom to real-life situations. Practicum is typically 2 or 3 days per week during the academic year.
Within 2 – 3 weeks after you have confirmed your admission, the Office of Field Education will contact you via your school email address with instructions on how to submit your Field Practicum Application. You will need your UMID username and password to log in and access the online application.
For more information, go to the Office of Field Education website or send an email to fieldeducation@ssw.umaryland.edu.
Full information on Immunization Requirements is located here.
HEALTH FORMS: all admitted students are required to provide documentation of immunization by March 1st
COVID-19 VACCINE: all students who will be on-campus and/or participating in in-person learning activities are required to be vaccinated for COVID 19
All newly admitted students are required to complete 3 prerequisites before the first day of classes. You can access SOWK 690 (OA1) via Blackboard starting on or about December 5th at noon. Please note that it will take up to 35 hours to complete all THREE prerequisites.
A Brief History of Oppression and Resistance provides important context and foundational knowledge for social work students who will be learning and practicing in Baltimore, Montgomery County, and the surrounding areas. Completing this course is an assignment for your SOWK 610 (Structural Oppressions and Its Implications for Social Work) and will help prepare you for your coursework here at the School of Social Work. SOWK 690 should be completed prior to beginning your semester.
*Recognizing that students have different styles of learning and engaging, most students report that it takes between 15 and 30 hours to complete A Brief History of Oppression and Resistance. Additionally, this course explores a great deal of material and may elicit a variety of strong emotions. Be sure to give yourself enough time and space to engage with the course, and to also check in with yourself and prioritize self-care as you need it.
SPRING REGISTRATION: online registration for newly admitted students begins on December 2nd, at 12:15 PM Eastern. Online registration takes place using SURFS and logging in requires using your UMID account information (see STEP ONE above).
Course information for Spring 2025 Newly Admitted Students is located here.
SPRING 2025 IMPORTANT DATES: complete Calendars, Course Schedules, and Important Dates are located here.
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January 15 |
Orientation for New Students |
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January 17 |
Online registration closes for all SSW Students |
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January 20 |
Last day to add a class or cancel Spring 2025 registration with 100% refund |
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January 21 |
SSW Classes Begin |
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March 28 |
Last Day to Drop a Class |
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May 12 |
SSW Classes End |
EXEMPTION EXAMS: are available for all newly admitted students and are encouraged for students with a strong background in policy, research & human behavior
ORIENTATION: all newly admitted students are required to attend Orientation on January 15, 2025. Prior to Orientation Day please ensure that you have completed all of the steps as listed above and on the Orientation website.
ORIENTATION VIDEOS: prior to attending orientation, all newly admitted students should watch each General Orientation Video.
ONE CARD: the One Card is the official identification card for students and is required for entrance into all buildings on the UMB campus.
Offices within the School of Social Work have prepared orientation videos for you to view. The total viewing time for all orientation videos is approximately 2 hours. Click Here to View General Orientation Videos
ACCOMMODATIONS: students with a disability may request accommodations for coursework & field education through the Office of Educational Support and Disability Services(ESDS). ESDS works with students with all types of disabilities including physical, learning, sensory, psychological, ADHD, and chronic and acute medical conditions.
VETERANS AFFAIRS: the SSW Office of Records and Registration can assist eligible students with enrollment certification and navigating eligibility for benefits.
DEFER START TERM: if you wish to defer your enrollment please email Associate Dean for Admissions and Enrollment no later than January 6th, and include all of the following:
DECLINE OFFER OF ADMISSION: if you wish to decline our offer of admission, please complete and submit this survey.
