Orientation will be held June 4-5, 2027. First year students are required to attend events on June 4 and June 5. Second and third year students are required to attend returning student orientation on Saturday, June 5 and are encouraged to attend Convocation and the SSW (4C) Opening Ceremony which are scheduled for Saturday, June 5, 2027.
Please note: Orientation schedules below are tentative. Final schedules will be available by March 1, 2027.
Orientation Schedules | ||||
| Full Orientation Schedules | Daily Schedules | |||
| M.S.W. | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Ph.D. | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
Questions?
M.S.W. orientation: Contact the Office of the Dean
Ph.D. orientation: Contact the Ph.D. Program
Important Dates and Info for Students
M.S.W. Orientation Schedule
Friday, June 4, 2027 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9 a.m. - noon | M.S.W. Check-in Check in with the registrar, find out your on-campus housing assignment, grab your OneCard and your keys. | Campus Center |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon | Learn more about SSW Student Groups Council for Students of Color, Disability Affinity Group, Trans+forming Social Work (Trans and GNC Affinity Group), Men’s Group | Campus Center |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon | Smith Community Fair Meet representatives from the Accessibility Resource Center, Campus Safety, Equity and Inclusion, ITS/Computer Store, Library Services, OneCard, and the SSW Communications and Practicum Learning offices. | Campus Center |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon | Campus Tours Tours depart throughout the morning, with the final tour leaving at 11:00 a.m. An accessible tour for those with limited mobility will depart at 10:30 a.m. | Campus Center |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Grab and Go Lunch Visit Seelye Lawn to grab lunch and find a spot on campus to enjoy lunch with friends! | Campus Center |
| 2 - 2:40 p.m. | Welcome from the Dean
Required for entering M.S.W. and Ph.D. students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 2:45 - 4 p.m. | Introduction to Community Engagement and Student Support at SSW Required for entering M.S.W. and Ph.D. students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | What to Expect Summer 1 and Practicum 1 Required for entering M.S.W. students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 5:45 - 7 p.m. | Dinner Entering students with meal cards. | King/Scales Dining Hall |
Saturday, June 5, 2027 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9-11 a.m. | Returning Student Housing Check-in | Lilly Hall |
| 1-3 p.m. | Returning Student Orientation Required for returning students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Convocation Required for all incoming students. Strongly encouraged for returning students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 6:30 - 8 p.m. | SSW [4C] Opening Ceremony and Dinner Join the SSW community for a grounding opening ceremony and dinner. All members of the SSW community and their families are welcome to attend. | Chapin Lawn (Rain Location: Campus Center) |
Monday, June 7, 2027 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:45 a.m. - 5:50 p.m. | First Day of Classes | Varies |
Ph.D. Orientation Schedule
Friday, June 4, 2027 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Ph.D. Check-in Check in with the registrar, find our your on-campus housing assignment, grab your OneCard and your keys. | Campus Center |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon | Smith Community Fair Meet representatives from the Accessibility Resource Center, Campus Safety, Equity and Inclusion, ITS/Computer Store, Library Services, OneCard, and the SSW Communications and Practicum Learning offices. | Campus Center |
| 9:30 a.m. - noon | Learn more about SSW Student Groups Council for Students of Color, Disability Affinity Group, Trans+forming Social Work (Trans and GNC Affinity Group), Men’s Group | Campus Center |
| 10:15 a.m. | Campus Tour | Campus Center |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Grab and Go Lunch Visit Seelye Lawn to grab a lunch and find a spot on campus to enjoy lunch with friends! | Campus Center |
| 2 - 2:40 p.m. | Welcome from the Dean
Required for entering M.S.W. and Ph.D. students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 2:45 - 4 p.m. | Introduction to Community Engagement and Student Support at SSW Required for entering M.S.W. and Ph.D. students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 5:45 - 7 p.m. | Dinner Entering students with meal cards. | King/Scales Dining Hall |
Saturday, June 5, 2027 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9-11 a.m. | Returning Student Housing Check-in | Lilly Hall |
| 1-3 p.m. | Returning Student Orientation Required for returning students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 2-4 p.m. | Social Justice In Clinical Social Work Workshop Required for incoming students. | Lilly Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Convocation Required for all incoming students. Strongly encouraged for returning students. | Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall |
| 6:30 - 8 p.m. | SSW [4C] Opening Ceremony and Dinner Join the SSW community for a grounding opening ceremony and dinner. All members of the SSW community and their families are welcome to attend. | Chapin Lawn (Rain Location: Campus Center) |
Monday, June 7, 2027 | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:45 a.m. - 5:50 p.m. | First Day of Classes | Varies |
Parking is available for students in any green lined space on campus. Parking permits are required and may be purchased from the parking office. Please print a copy of your receipt and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle until you receive your decal.