Msw student handbook

Social workers typically consult and counsel clients and link them with needed services. Often they refer clients to specialists in services such as debt counseling, eldercare, public assistance, or alcohol or drug rehabilitation.

Social workers may review eligibility requirements, help fill out forms and applications, visit clients on a regular basis, and provide support during crises. Finally, social workers, through community organizing, program development, and political advocacy, strive to enhance environments to be socially and economically just for all people. Social work demands a great deal from its practitioners. Social workers must be mature, emotionally healthy, and capable of coping with job-related stress.

Social workers must be able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with clients and coworkers. Also required is a high level of skill in communication i.

People who are conscientious, empathetic, caring, dedicated, and passionate will do well within the profession. While educational opportunities and foci are shaped by regional contexts, national accrediting standards issued by the Council on Social Work education ensure that graduates of BSW programs nationwide are competent in the same generalist practice behaviors. At the graduate level, social work requires its practitioners to be able to address more complex issues, work autonomously while knowing when to seek consultation, and to assume leadership roles in whatever setting they practice.

Social workers with an MSW are also distinguished by their ability to use evidence from practice and research to reach and support their decisions. Social workers who continue their education at the doctoral level primarily assume roles as educators, researchers, policymakers, and evaluators at universities, governmental, or private agencies.

For sheer variety, few occupations can match social work, which offers the broadest range of opportunities and settings. Social workers are found in public agencies, private businesses, hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, private practices, police departments, courts, and countless other interesting workplaces. In there were approximately , social work jobs in the United States. About 9 out of 10 jobs were in health care and social assistance industries, as well as State and local government, primarily in departments of health and human services, mental health, social services, child welfare, housing, education, and corrections.

Most private-sector jobs were in social service agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and other health centers or clinics. Overall employment of social workers is expected to increase by 11 percent during the decade, faster than the average for all occupations.

Especially rapid growth in job opportunities for gerontological social workers is expected due to the growing elderly population and the aging baby boom generation. Employment opportunities for mental health and substance abuse social workers are expected to grow by 19 percent over the next decade.

Competition for social work jobs is stronger in cities where demand for services often is highest, training programs for social workers are prevalent, and interest in available positions is strongest. In addition, drug offenders are increasingly being sent to treatment program staffed by social workers, rather than being sent to jail. Opportunities should be good in rural areas, which often find it difficult to attract and retain qualified staff.

Bureau of Labor Statistics , September Many social service positions within Nevada and throughout the United States require a social work license. Licensure establishes and enforces professional standards for practice. Each state has its own licensing body, with distinct rules and regulations governing the issuing of licenses.

Please check with your state of residence to determine your Board of Examiners rules and regulations.

All applicants to the UNR Social Work Program will be provided the information for their state of residence at the time of application. Social workers with an LCSW license can also practice independently rather than as an employee of an agency. In Nevada, there is a second post-MSW license that enables social workers to practice independently. Social workers who obtain an LISW Licensed Independent Social Worker can provide referrals and support, but not clinical services, to clients and families.

For example, a social worker with an LISW might assist clients who are caring for aging parents to improve their level of coping and well-being. Please visit the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers website for additional information about social work licensure requirements in Nevada. For information about career opportunities in social work and voluntary credentials for social workers, contact:.

For a listing of accredited social work programs or to order a Directory of Colleges and Universities with Accredited Social Work Degree Programs for a nominal charge, contact:. Information on licensing requirements and testing procedures for each State may be obtained from State licensing authorities, or from:.

The mission of the UNR School of Social Work is to eradicate injustice and promote human dignity, health and well-being. The mission of the MSW program is to prepare ethical, competent advanced generalist social work leaders who are able to practice reflectively and autonomously in complex environments across system levels with diverse client groups.

This AGP specialization reflects the practice by preparing graduates to address questions, issues and problems across methods, systems, and fields of practice. As defined at the UNR School of Social Work, AGP is characterized by 1 leadership in innovative problem-solving and change; 2 autonomous practice, and 3 use of integrated, evidence-informed knowledge, values, and skills to address ambiguous, complex problems in an increasingly diverse and ever changing practice environment. The goals guiding the MSW program are to prepare advanced generalist practitioners who:.

Competency 1: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior Competency 2: Engage diversity and difference in practice Competency 3: Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice Competency 4: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice Competency 5: Engage in policy practice Competency 6: Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Competency 7: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Competency 8: Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Competency 9: Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Contact Information: for any program-related questions or inquiries, please contact Graduate Director Dr. Eugenia Weiss at eugeniaw unr. The online and face-face track are taught by the same faculty, provide the same content, and meet the same accreditation standards. The faculty have worked diligently to ensure that both programs are rigorous in nature.

Students who wish to enter the MSW Program must be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno in the status of a regular graduate standing student. Prospective online MSW students should start the process by talking to an enrollment counselor at: or refer to UNR Website. The on-campus MSW program is available for international students upon meeting the program admission requirements. International students with a bachelor's degree in Social Work who apply to the Advanced Standing Program must have their credentials reviewed and approved by the Office of International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Services under the Council of Social Work Education and pay the associated fees.

To insure that students are not asked to duplicate content covered in their CSWE accredited undergraduate programs, these students must apply to the credit, Advanced Standing MSW program of study option.

Applications for the School of Social Work must be received by January 15th of each year for enrollment in the following fall semester. Applications will only be processed if all other documents are received on time.

Applicants may be asked to schedule an interview with a faculty member as part of the screening process for admission to the MSW program. Suggested completion date by December 15th. Applications for the School of Social Work online program is a rolling application process. Start dates are every fall, spring and summer. For more information on the online program, visit our the UNR Masters in Social Work website or please call Before starting the application process, we strongly suggest that prospective students print out the MSW Admissions Checklist and use it to ensure your application packet is complete.

Contained in the MSW admissions checklist. Transfer credits refer to credits that are transferred from another institution.

Credits completed at UNR in another program or as a graduate special do not need to be transferred. Transfer credit can be requested on the Graduate Credit Transfer Evaluation Request form available on Graduate School website , and must be signed by the student, major advisor, and graduate director.

Thus, if a student took a course five years prior to admission, they would have to complete the degree within one year for the course to apply to the degree. For requests that meet the above guidelines, student requests to transfer credits or to substitute a course are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Students must submit course documentation syllabus, bibliography, and assignments for each course for which transfer credit is sought. Based on this material, the MSW Program Coordinator makes a determination regarding the course equivalencies. Transfer credits from another institution are not allowed in the online MSW program.

Limited exceptions apply with regard to select social work courses taken at UNR as a graduate special student. Graduate School Forms. In accordance with CSWE accreditation standards, academic credit for life experience and previous work experience is not given under any circumstance. In keeping with the Graduate School and the Social of Social Work policy of accepting up to nine credits of course work, students who are not currently admitted to the MSW program may enroll in designated foundation courses with the approval of the MSW Program Coordinator.

Grad Special Status provides an avenue for students with a baccalaureate degree who are considering a career in social work to gain a better understanding of the nature of the profession and to gauge its fit for them personally. MSW Program Coordinator: provides ongoing support and guidance for MSW students including problem solving, support with any conflict, resolution, disciplinary actions, and overall coordination of program. MSW Program Advisor: provides advisement on courses and your program of study and graduation.

Students are encouraged to make appointments with their advisors to explore issues affecting their progress in the MSW program and the requirements of the School and University. The Academic Advisor does not provide personal counseling or social services. MSW Program Coordinator: provides ongoing support and guidance for MSW students including problem-solving, support with any conflict, resolution, disciplinary actions, and overall coordination of program. These individuals will provide consistent check-ins with each student to ensure student support throughout the program.

There are two student-run organizations that represent the graduate student body at the School Meeting, which is the policy-making body of the School of Social Work. These student representatives are elected by their peers and serve on a voluntary basis. A faculty advisor is available to each of these student organizations.

Students who serve in an active leadership position in either organization may be able to negotiate a one-unit Independent Study credit related to their leadership activities and learning. Phi Alpha is a national honor society for social work students, with chapters at universities throughout the United States.

Students are invited to submit their UNR transcripts once a year for consideration for induction into Phi Alpha. Students who are deemed eligible for membership are inducted into the organization during the spring semester.

Students are encouraged to join the NASW. NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

Students in an accredited program of social work education are eligible to join NASW at a discounted rate. To learn more about NASW or to become involved at the local level, contact the Nevada chapter's office. The Social Work Alumni Association offers graduates the opportunity to give back to, maintain connections and identify more closely with the School and University.

Additionally, the Social Work Alumni Association provides a forum for alumni to network with professionals and advance the common goals of the profession. The mission of the Association is to unite graduates, faculty, and students of the UNR School of Social Work to maximize impact on social welfare policy, identify community needs, strengthen the community, and provide opportunities for continuing education and collaborative research.

Students or graduates who are interested in joining the Social Work Alumni Association should call the School of Social Work at The School of Social Work encourages students to carefully plan for their graduate studies and to seek out information on scholarships and financial aid. Students occasionally ask us if it is possible to work more than half-time and attend graduate school. As an MSW student you will be taking two to three graduate level classes each semester and working 15 hours a week in an internship during your field placement courses.

There are a limited number of Field Practicum placements that provide stipends. You will find information on the School of Social Work scholarships available for students on our website: School of Social Work Scholarships. The School of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno, offers several different scholarships to juniors, seniors, and graduate students admitted to the social work program. A sample of scholarship awards are listed below, descriptions and criteria are listed on our website.

Make sure that you identify that you are a Social Work student so your application comes to our school for consideration. It is also helpful if you reference a scholarship in your scholarship application essay questions and why you are a good fit.

The number of Graduate Assistantship GA positions varies from year to year. The most common type of work is teaching or research-related. In addition, GAs are expected to participate in recruitment efforts, orientation activities, and participate in other leadership roles within the School. Graduate Assistantships come with a partial tuition waiver.

Out-of-state students with a GA position have their out of state tuition waived for the duration of the Assistantship. Applications for Graduate Assistantships are due on January 15th.

If approved, a health insurance waiver is good for the current academic year only. A new waiver must be submitted each academic year.

All international graduate students are required to carry student health insurance, and the cost will be automatically added to your student account. International students may be required to enroll in nine graduate credits each fall and spring semester depending on the requirements of their visa. All students holding assistantships whether teaching or research assistantships are required to enroll in a minimum of six 6 graduate credits each semester they hold the assistantship.

Students in good standing may request a leave of absence by completing a Leave of Absence form during which time they are not required to maintain continuous registration.

Usually, a leave of absence is approved for one or two semesters. The leave of absence request may be extended by the student filing an additional leave of absence form. Requests for leave of absences must be received by the Graduate School no later than the last day of enrollment for the semester the leave is to begin. Once students apply to and are accepted into the Master of Social Work program, they will follow the MSW course sequence.

Social work courses are designed to complement and build upon one another and therefore cannot be taken out of sequence See Appendix A. The field practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and practice skills gained in the classroom to authentic human service experiences. Field agencies offer guidance and supervision in preparing graduates for entry-level professional practice.

University faculty members serve as liaisons between the agencies and the students. These faculty liaisons facilitate a weekly or bi-weekly seminar to aid students in the synthesis of classroom knowledge with their social service experience.

Students enroll in four credits of Field Practicum hours per semester. Please visit the Field Practicum link for all practicum related instructions, manuals and forms. Prior to placement, students are not permitted to contact agencies directly to discuss field practicum. SW Structural Oppression The first of two courses that promote a multidimensional understanding of human functioning across systems and the life course. SW Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior The second course in a two-course sequence that promotes a multidimensional understanding of human functioning and behavior across systems and the life course.

This course specifically examines human behavior and functioning among individuals and families. In particular, the course emphasizes an evidence-informed approach to assessing human functioning. SW Social Work Methods with Individuals One of a four-course sequence that emphasizes the competent application of skills, knowledge and values to social work practice.

This course focuses on developing competency in intervening with individuals. Students will learn how to engage in each stage of the social work intervention process with individuals, including: rapport building, exploration, assessment, planning, implementation, goal attainment, evaluation and termination. Special emphasis is placed on analyzing the ways in which client characteristics i. Students will be asked to use critical thinking skills to identify and implement interventions with individuals that are evidenced-informed, as well as contextually and culturally relevant.

SW Social Work Methods with Groups One of a four-course sequence that emphasizes the competent application of skills, knowledge and values to social work practice. This course focuses on developing competency in intervening with small groups. Students will continue their use of an evidence-informed approach to practice through identification and critique of group curriculums.

Special emphasis is placed on analyzing the ways in which member characteristics i. SW Social Work with Organizations, Communities and Legislatures One of a four-course sequence that emphasizes the competent application of skills, knowledge and values to social work practice.

This course focuses on developing competency in working with organizations, communities and legislative bodies. This course furthers the understanding of the strengths-based, generalist social work perspective. In this course students will learn public speaking, elements of grant writing, budgeting, advocacy, lobbying and written and oral persuasion techniques as methods of assessing and responding to community and organizational issues.

Students will learn to attend to the cultural, ideological, and diverse nuances present in large groups of people and within complex problems while maintaining a critically reflexive position in relation to their own culture, privilege, ideology, personal values, and biases. Students will be asked to use critical thinking skills to identify and implement interventions with organizations and communities that are evidenced-informed, as well as contextually and culturally relevant.

SW Social Work Methods with Couples and Families One of a four-course sequence that emphasizes the competent application of skills, knowledge and values to social work practice. This course focuses on developing competency in intervening with couples and families. Students will learn how to engage in each stage of the social work intervention process with couples and families, including: rapport building, exploration, assessment, planning, implementation, goal attainment, evaluation and termination.

Students will be asked to use critical thinking skills to identify and implement interventions with couples and families that are evidenced-informed, as well as contextually and culturally relevant. SW Social Work History and Social Welfare Policy Explores the historical development of the social work profession and current policies governing the social service delivery system within the United States.

Social policy is presented as a social construction influenced by a range of ideologies and interests. Special attention is paid to social welfare policy and programs relevant to the practice of social work, including poverty, child and family well-being, mental and physical disability, health, and racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities.

The course includes a focus on the role of policy in creating, maintaining or eradicating social inequities. SW Elements of Evidence-Informed Practice This is the first in a two-course sequence that examines concepts, principles, and methods of scientific inquiry, emphasizing qualitative and quantitative designs, assessment of practice and program effectiveness, and critical use of existing research when working with individuals, couples, families, or groups.

A key focus is on understanding the reciprocal relationship between practice and research. Additionally, the course introduces cultural and ethical issues present in all investigative endeavors and the unique issues involved in studying special populations and populations at risk. SW Foundation Practicum I Integration of professional content through a weekly one hour seminar and at least 15 hours of social worker supervised placement in an approved practicum site.

SW Foundation Practicum II Continued integration of professional content through a weekly one hour seminar and at least 15 hours of social worker supervised placement in an approved practicum site. SW Advanced multidimensional assessment Critical examination of the language and classification systems used in mental health.

This course introduces students to the concepts and language of mental health and mental disorders, and the influence of social structural factors on each. To be eligible for Phi Alpha, graduate students must have completed nine semester hours of required social work graduate courses, or at least Visit the Falk College online directory for an updated listing of staff and contact information. Full-time students typically complete the MSW degree in two academic years.

The Foundation Curriculum is taken by all students except those with a BSW degree and who have been admitted to the Advance Standing MSW Degree program, who complete only the concentration-level curriculum within what is called the Advanced Standing Program.

Please refer to the Graduate Course Catalog or your academic advisor for the MSW degree requirements and course sequence plan. Part-time students may complete the MSW degree in four years, although many accelerate their pace in the 2nd and 3rd years and finish in three years.

The Foundation Curriculum is taken by all students except those with a BSW degree, who complete only the concentration-level curriculum Advanced Standing Program. NOTE: All students must take 6 credits per semester. If there are extenuating circumstances that require a student to take less than 6 credits per semester, the student must have approval by the academic advisor and the MSW Program Director and submit a Petition to Faculty requesting the reduction in required credits.

Courses must be selected from the following list:. Passing graduate social work courses is not an automatic acceptance into program. Students are admitted based on a number of criteria, only one of which is grades.

Learn more about getting admitted. Field education occurs throughout the graduate social work curriculum and is concurrent with specific coursework. Each field placement is a minimum of hours per semester and typically occurs across two consecutive semesters in one academic year.

This field placement is a minimum of hours and typically occurs across two semesters in one academic year. In Social Work, students follow curriculum specific requirements as appropriate to their status. The dual degree is offered as a credit, three-year program for students not admitted to the MSW Advanced Standing Program , or a credit, two-year program for students who are admitted to the MSW Advanced Standing program. The program extends the advanced clinical preparation of the master of social work program to include an additional year of intensive marriage and family therapy clinical supervision.

A part-time option is not available to dual degree students. Each matriculated graduate student is assigned an academic advisor who is a member of the faculty or professional staff in their degree program s. Academic advising is a shared responsibility between the student and the academic advisor.

The student has the ultimate responsibility for ensuring academic progress. Efforts are made to preserve continuity of advisor assignment throughout the student's course of study and changes to advisor assignments are only done in exceptional situations with the approval of the Director of the MSW program.

The academic advisor provides the consultation and guidance necessary to foster the professional development of the student. The advisor aids the student in the selection of courses, in registration, in meeting degree certification requirements, and in assessing professional interests and development. Students are required to meet with their advisors before registering for courses each semester and submit an electronic SCORE registration form, signed by the advisor and the student, and electronically to the Social Work office before completing the registration process online in MySlice.

If a course-related problem arises, students are advised first to discuss the problem with the instructor involved. If it cannot be satisfactorily resolved through this action, the matter should then be discussed with the academic advisor.

For students in academic difficulty, the academic advisor is expected to assist the student in decision-making around the academic difficulty and in the development of a plan aimed at returning the student to good academic standing.

Students are responsible for seeking the advice and consultation of their academic advisors when they perceive they are having academic problems. They also are responsible for making and keeping advising appointments during the advising period that precedes course registration for the following term.

Information regarding advising and registration dates is emailed to students prior to the advising and registration period. Both full-time and part-time students may register for courses after meeting with their advisors and obtaining a signed electronic SCORE registration form. The signed form is submitted electronically to the Social Work office. Faculty advisors must also approve summer enrollment. Students authorized to register will do so on their own using the university's web-based online registration system.

For information on how to use this system, visit the Registrar's Office website. Information regarding dates that registration is available for the upcoming semester can also be found at the Registrar's Office website. Courses may be added after initial registration through the first two weeks of the semester. There are two deadlines for dropping courses.

If a course is dropped before the financial drop deadline, the tuition for that course will be refunded. Tuition for a course dropped after the financial drop deadline, but before the academic drop deadline, will not be refunded. More detailed information about this and the exact dates for adding and dropping courses can also be found on the University Registrar's website. University Rules and Regulations set out the minimum GPA that graduate students in good academic standing must maintain.

Students in the School of Social Work must maintain an overall grade point average of 3. Students must be aware that they bear the risk and responsibility for the financial investment involved when continuing in the MSW program with a GPA below a 3. A student whose actions have raised concerns about professional behavior may be brought before the Academic Hearing Board of the School of Social Work under the policy for Academic Progress and Professional Behavior.

While recognizing a responsibility to guide and support students during the course of their professional education, the faculty and professional staff also recognize a responsibility to the profession of social work and to the people it serves. Consistent with the Council on Social Work Education Evaluation Standards and the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers see Appendix F , the School of Social Work considers both the performance and behavior of students in the classroom, in the field placement, and in and around the university as matters of academic standing.

Performance and behavior are treated as indicative of likely performance as a social work practitioner. In addition to poor performance in the classroom, as indicated by course grades, performance or behavior that demonstrates poor interpersonal skills, unethical, threatening or otherwise unprofessional conduct will be considered grounds for academic disciplinary action.

This may include, but it is not limited to, academic probation or dismissal. The following standards, distinguished from academic standards, describe the cognitive, emotional and character requirements necessary to provide reasonable assurance that students can complete the entire course of study and participate fully in all aspects of social work education and practice. Acquisition of competence as a social worker is a lengthy and complex process that will be undermined by significant limitations of the student's ability to participate in the full spectrum of the experiences and the requirements of the curriculum.

Students in the Syracuse University School of Social Work are expected to possess the following abilities and attributes at a level appropriate to their year in the program.

They are expected to meet these standards in the classroom, in their practice, and elsewhere. Attention to these standards will be part of evaluations made by those responsible for evaluating students' practicum and academic performance. Academic Integrity : Upon entrance into the program, the student is expected to demonstrate academic integrity in the preparation of written assignments, research and scholarly papers and must understand and adhere to the Syracuse University Policy on Academic Integrity which prohibits academic dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, internet plagiarism.

Communication Skills : The social work student must communicate effectively and sensitively with other students, faculty, staff, clients and other professionals. Students must express their ideas and feelings clearly and demonstrate a willingness and ability to listen to others.

They must have sufficient skills in spoken and written English to understand the content presented in the program. Professional Commitment : The social work student must have a strong commitment to the goals of social work and to the ethical standards of the profession.

The student must be committed to the essential values of social work, which are the dignity and worth of every individual and ones right to a just share of society's resources. Knowledge Base for Social Work Practice : The professional activities of social work students must be grounded in relevant social, behavioral and biological science knowledge and research.

This includes knowledge and skills in relationship-building, data-gathering, assessment, interventions and evaluation of practice.

Objectivity : The social work student must be sufficiently objective to systematically evaluate clients and their situations in an unbiased, factual way. Empathy : Upon entrance into the program and increasingly as the student progresses through the program, one is expected to work diligently to understand and appreciate the way of life and value system of others. Students must be able to communicate empathy and support to clients and community members as a basis for a productive professional relationship.

Self-Care : The social work student must be resistant to the undesirable effects of stress, exercising appropriate self-care and developing cooperative and facilitative relationships with faculty, field educators, administrators, colleagues and peers.

Acceptance of Diversity : As the student progresses through the program, one is expected to demonstrate an appreciation for the value of human diversity. Interpersonal Skills : The social work student must demonstrate the interpersonal skills needed to relate effectively to other students, faculty, staff, clients and other professionals.

These include compassion, altruism, integrity, and the demonstration of respect for and consideration of others. Professional Behavior : The social work student must behave professionally by practicing within the scope of ones skills and knowledge, adhering to the profession's code of ethics, respecting others, being punctual and dependable, prioritizing responsibilities, and completing assignments on time.

The social work student must demonstrate a willingness to accept feedback and must not practice outside ones areas of competence without engaging in training, consultation and supervision.

The faculty and professional staff of the School of Social Work consider academic dishonesty a very serious matter. This includes how students utilize and quote or fail to quote documents found on the web.

Inadequate attribution is considered plagiarism, a type of academic dishonesty, and will result in sanction. Formal disciplinary and grievance procedures exist at both the College and University level for handling allegations of academic dishonesty or violation of other university policies.

The document, " Falk College Grievance Policies and Procedures ," issued by Falk College, explains where different types of allegations are heard. The University has offices and committees that are responsible for hearing complaints of both student and faculty violations of conduct and policy. Tables 1 and 2 in the College Grievance Committee Policies and Procedures document outline where in the University various issues are handled these tables are reprinted in Appendix D.

Should you have a complaint involving potential violation of university policy with regard to racial or sexual harassment, disability accommodation, or the Code of Student Conduct, consult these tables to learn where in the University you should direct your complaint. They will assist you in determining whether the problem can be handled informally or whether it should be directed to the appropriate University office. Matriculated graduate students wishing to audit a course no credit must have approval of the faculty advisor and the course instructor.

Auditing requires formal registration, and is not available to non-matriculated students. No tuition is charged for students registered full-time 9 or more credits or appointed as Graduate Assistants during a Fall or Spring semester. All students must submit acceptable documentation of previous degrees to the Graduate School by the end of their first semester of study. After completion of the first semester of graduate study, the Graduate School may withhold registration for any student who has not produced documentation of completion of the undergraduate degree for the date reported on the application by the student, or who has not been granted a written waiver by the Academic Unit and the Graduate School.

The hold on registration will only be released when the documentation has been provided. No graduate degree will be granted unless the student has complied with the items described in the preceding paragraph. See this document for more detail. Much of the internal communication of the School of Social Work is conducted via email. This includes general announcements to students. All graduate students are required to have a Syracuse University email account.

All students currently registered and matriculated at Syracuse University automatically have an email account with the University. All communication from the School of Social Work and the University will be sent to your Syracuse University e-mail address.

Information about accessing your S. Official grade reports will be available on MySlice from the University Registrar's Office after the end of the semester.

You can view your grades online using the MySlice system. Visit the Patient Portal. This may include illness, job conflict, or other exceptional circumstances that prevent them from fulfilling all course requirements on time. An Incomplete Grade Request must be approved by the instructor, with all requirements and provisions agreed upon beforehand.

An Incomplete is not available if the student has not completed enough work on which to base a grade. If the student takes a leave of absence or is withdrawn from the University, the student cannot receive Incompletes for courses in which the student was registered. To receive an incomplete, you must complete the Request for Incomplete Form and obtain appropriate signatures.