MSW Orientation Information
MSW Student Handbook: Online only
- UMD Social Work Department Mission Statement: page ii
- Faculty and Staff Directory: page 1a-1c
- Communication page 25
- Remediation and Dismissal Policy pages 35-38
(**Revisions and Updates done on Student Handbook over the summer, page numbers subject to change.)
Student Account Initiation Instructions
Changing your password
EMAIL IS THE OFFICIAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION FOR THE MSW PROGRAM, FOR THE UNIVERSITY, AND FOR FINANCIAL AID. CHECK YOUR EMAIL DAILY.
Waive or Transfer Courses : Be sure to consider if there are any courses you can waive or transfer. Rather than take a course that is redundant with previous course work, you can experience new content. Discuss with your advisor.
(**Policies, Procedures and Request forms are also located on the SW website, click on “forms” in the left menu on the SW homepage.)
Make sure you know the requirements for the program for which you were admitted, either Advanced Standing, 34 credits, or the Standard Program, 51 credits. This knowledge will enable you to make informed choices about the courses you will take in the fall and future semesters.
Class Schedule - Fall Semester 2009 registration begins April 13, 2009 – September 7, 2009.
- Drop or add classes the first 10 days of semester without a petition form.
- A petition form must be completed if adding or dropping courses after the tenth day of the semester.
- A Late Registration Fee will be assessed for any initial registration that occurs on or after the first day of classes (for fall 2009, first day of class – Sept 8)
- During the first or second week $50.
- Thereafter $100.
Academic Calendar
Tuition - 2008-2009 Semester Tuition and fees
- Rates for 2009-2010 will be available summer 2009.
Refunds of Tuition and fees
UMD Information Technology Systems & Services Help Desk
- Recommended you make ITSS Help Desk your first contact when you need help with your technology applications.
MSW Student Lounge - Bohannon Hall 240
- 3 computers
- Network printer
- Copier
- Student mail boxes: File folder for each student is in the 2nd drawer of vertical, tan filing cabinet located at the end of the computer table. Check your mail frequently for returned assignments and correspondence.
- Resources available for MSW students from the Social Work Dept:
Financial Aid
- Financial Aid and Registrar Office Contact information:
- UMD Student Accounts Receivable for billing questions regarding your account: stars@d.umn.edu 218-726-7190 or Windows 15-16 at Darland Admin Bldg.
- UMD Financial Collections for information on billing and collection of Federal Perkins Loans, Primary Care Loans, University Trust Fund Loans, and Ordean Foundation Loans. fincoll@d.umn.edu 218-726-8103 or 129 Darland Admin Bldg.
- Additional Financial Aid Contacts
- Students who have applied for financial aid will need to check their email accounts to see if all documents required for their application have been completed. EMAIL IS THE OFFICIAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION REGARDING FINANCIAL AID.
Library
Bus Transportation
- Local:
- Students can ride DTA buses anytime, anywhere throughout the Twin Ports, FREE of charge with their UMD Photo I.D.
- To/From Twin Cities
Purchasing Textbooks
Search for books by ISBN number at these sites, as there are often many different editions.
Search for TA/GA positions
Scholarships
Housing/Apartment Information – Updated monthly