The UMN St. Paul Campus
The UMN St. Paul Campus
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities School of Social Work is located on the University of Minnesota St Paul Campus. Peters Hall is at 1404 Gortner Ave.
Registration and Scheduling
Registration and Scheduling
The MSW Advising and Registration Guide provides and overview of which classes you will register for during your first semester in the program.
Students register through the Academic Tab in MyU. There is information in the Registration Guide as well as on the OneStop Website. Registration times can be found in MyU.
MSW Class Schedules
MSW Class Schedules
MSW courses are scheduled all day Thursday through Saturday. Some courses are also offered on Monday through Wednesday evenings. MSW students will not be able to take courses exclusively during weekday business hours, or exclusively during the evening and Saturday hours.
Often, students can create a course schedule that meets their needs. However, all students will have at least some evening courses, and most students will have Saturday courses, during their time as a graduate student.
Students completing practicum placements are generally expected to be in practicum on Mondays through Wednesdays. Some placements offer evening and weekend hours, but almost every placements will require some time in the agency during regular Monday through Friday business hours.
When do I start the Program?
When do I start the Program?
Full Program students start in the fall semester.
Some Advanced Standing students start in the summer and some start in the fall. When you start depends on your specialization and when you plan to complete your practicum.
Advanced Standing Clinical Mental Health Students -- Fall or Summer Start
Advanced Standing Clinical Mental Health Students -- Fall or Summer Start
Clinical Mental Health (CMH) students must complete SW 8451: Assessment & Engagement in Clinical Social Work before entering into their specialized practicum placement. CMH Advanced Standing students have two options.
The first is to start the program in the summer and complete this SW 8451 prior to entering into a fall-to-spring placement. A sample schedule for AS CMH summer starts is available below.
The second is to complete SW 8451 in the fall and begin a placement the following summer. A sample schedule for CMH fall starts is available below.
Advanced Standing Community Practice, Health, Disability, and Aging and Families and Children Students
Advanced Standing Community Practice, Health, Disability, and Aging and Families and Children Students
While Clinical Mental Health Students must complete required coursework prior to entering practicum placements, this is not true for students in other specializations. Students in other specializations should plan to begin the MSW program in the fall semester. They may choose to enter the practicum placements in the fall and complete fall-to-spring placements, or can wait and enter their practicum placements the following summer.
Sample Schedules
Sample Schedules
Clinical Mental Health Advanced Standing Summer 2023 Starts Sample Schedule
Clinical Mental Health Advanced Standing Summer 2023 Starts Sample Schedule
Clinical Mental Health Advanced Standing Fall 2023 Starts Sample Schedule
Clinical Mental Health Advanced Standing Fall 2023 Starts Sample Schedule
2023 AS Summer Starts (Fall-Spring Practicum) CMH Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxAS 2023 AS Fall Starts (Summer Practicum) CMH Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxAdvanced Standing Community Practice Summer Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Community Practice Summer Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Community Practice Fall to Spring Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Community Practice Fall to Spring Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Community Practice Summer Practicum Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxThis is a sample schedule for Advanced Standing Community Practice Students entering in Fall 2023 who will be completing a summer 2024 practicum placement.
Advanced Standing Community Practice Fall to Spring Practicum Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxThis is a sample schedule for Advanced Standing Community Practice Students entering in Fall 2023 who will be completing a fall to spring practicum placement.
Advanced Standing Health. Disability, and Aging Summer Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Health. Disability, and Aging Summer Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Health. Disability, and Aging Fall to Spring Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Health. Disability, and Aging Fall to Spring Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Health. Disability, and Aging Summer Practicum Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxThis is a sample schedule for Advanced Standing Health, Disability, and Aging students entering in Fall 2023 who will be completing a summer 2024 practicum placement.
2 Advanced Standing Health, Disability, and Aging Fall to Spring Practicum Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxThis is a sample schedule for Advanced Standing Health, Disability, and Aging students entering in Fall 2023 who will be completing a fall 2024 to spring 2024 practicum placement.
Advanced Standing Families & Children Summer Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Families & Children Summer Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Families & Children Fall to Spring Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Families & Children Fall to Spring Practicum Sample Schedule
Advanced Standing Families & Children Summer Practicum Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxThis is a sample schedule for Advanced Standing Families and Children students who are not Title IV E and who are entering the MSW program in the fall and plan to complete their practicum in summer 2024.
1 Advanced Standing Families & Children Fall to Spring Practicum Curriculum Outline 2023-2024.docxThis is a sample schedule for Advanced Standing Families and Children students who are not Title IV E and who are entering the MSW program in the fall and plan to complete their practicum in fall 2023 and spring 2024.
UMN MSW Electives 2023-2024 Academic Year.docxApproved MSW Electives
Approved MSW Electives
Here is a list of approved electives for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Financing and Funding
Financing and Funding
Paying for School
Paying for School
Many individuals considering going back to school are worried about how they will pay for their degree. There are several options for UMN MSW students.
The University of Minnesota and the School of Social Work offer scholarships and fellowships for MSW students. Each spring, the MSW program sends the SSW funding application to incoming and current students.
Another option is to take out student loans. Incoming MSW students can review the steps for applying for loans on the UMN OneStop website. After your graduate, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness. More information about student loan forgiveness options for social workers can be found on the studentaid.gov and National Association for Social Workers websites.
Some professional organizations also provide funding for students pursuing careers in social work, such as the Minnesota Social Service Association and the Minnesota School Social Workers Association.
MSW students can also apply for Graduate Research Assistant positions. To find out about GRA positions, check out the next section Graduate Research Assistant Positions.
The UMN Graduate School also has information about funding opportunities. To find out more about funding, as well as fellowship opportunities, visit the UMN Graduate School website.
Helpful Finacial Aid and Funding Resources
Helpful Finacial Aid and Funding Resources
Graduate students are able to apply for federal loans by completing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov.
College of Education and Human Development University financial aid
OneStop at the University of Minnesota Financial Aid Timeline, Tuition and Fee Information, Residency and Reciprocity
The University of Minnesota Graduate Assistant Employment Office
College of Education and Human Development Graduate Assistantships
Graduate research assistant positions
Graduate research assistant positions
Students who are registered for at least 6 credits each semester are generally eligible to apply for a GRA position.
These positions are competitive, and usually cover anywhere from 50-100% of tuition, pay an hourly wage, and in some situations pay for health insurance. More information about GRA positions can be found at the Graduate Assistant Employment Office. website.
How to Find a GRA Position
Students apply for these positions as they would a job. The MSW program does not hire GRAs directly, and we are unable to recommend students for these positions.
When the MSW program becomes aware of a position, we share these postings with students. However, the best way for students to find and secure a position is to search through the UMN HR page.
Additional information can also be found on the Office of Human Resoruces site.
Applying for SSW Funding Through March 15, 2023
Applying for SSW Funding Through March 15, 2023
Standards for Social Work Students and Practitioners
Standards for Social Work Students and Practitioners
Social Work students are expected to abide by the same ethical standards as professional social workers. The documents below contain information about expectations for UMN Twin Cities MSW students.
Helpful Information for Incoming Students
Helpful Information for Incoming Students
Computer internet access
Computer internet access
The School of Social Work requires that students use information technology to support practice and scholarship. You will receive an official University e-mail address from the Graduate School. All SSW graduate students must have access to the Internet. If you do not have personal computer access, you can use the computer labs on campus.
Immunization requirements
Immunization requirements
Minnesota law requires all students born after December 31, 1956, who enroll in a state college or university to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella. See the Academic Health Service page for important instructions on immunizations for U.S. and international students.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Undergraduate transcript inquiries: University of Minnesota Graduate School
UMN email troubleshooting: University of Minnesota Office of Information Technology
Tuition reciprocity inquiries: University of Minnesota Office of Admissions
UMN immunization requirement inquiries: University of Minnesota Boynton Health Services
Student disability resource inquiries: University of Minnesota Office for Equity and Diversity
General financial aid inquiries: University of Minnesota One Stop Student Services
Practicum Information
Practicum Information
Setting up your UMN Email Account
Setting up your UMN Email Account
Finding your Student ID
Finding your Student ID
To register for classes, you must have your student id and create your UMN email account.
If you have not yet set up your email account, please follow the steps below.
1. To find your student id, log into the admissions portal.
Your student id is included in the emails that were sent to you after you were accepted into the program.
Your student id is included in your acceptance letter.
Additionally, an email, sent approximately two days after you were accepted into the MSW program, with the subject line, Explore! MyU and GEAR1” includes your seven-digit id in the second paragraph.
Claiming your email account
Claiming your email account
2. Set up your email account at http://umn.edu/initiate.
There you will be asked to enter your social security number, your student id, and other information.
If you run into problems, contact Technology Help at https://it.umn.edu/how-get-technology-help.
MSW Fall Registration Info Sessions - Week of April 17, 2023
MSW Fall Registration Info Sessions - Week of April 17, 2023
UMN Twin Cities MSW Curriculum Overview and Registration Information Sessions
Fall 2023 class registration begins in mid-April. To help students prepare for registration and to make sure they are enrolled in the correct classes, we are holding information sessions for all incoming MSW students the week of April 17. These will be held online, and advanced registration is required.
Who should attend these sessions?
All full-time students, other than Title IV E Fellows who are Advanced Standing, should plan to attend one of the registration information sessions. Title IV E Fellows will be contacted in April to schedule individual meetings with their advisors.
If you plan to attend the MSW program part-time, please contact MSW Program Director, Suzanne Shatila at shati010@umn.edu to schedule a time to discuss your fall schedule.
Not sure which session to attend? Use the decision tree to find out.
Registration Info Session Sign Up
Registration Info Session Sign Up
Full Program
Full Program
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Fall Starts
Advanced Standing Clinical Mental Health Summer starts
Advanced Standing Clinical Mental Health Summer starts
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Advanced Standing Fall Starts
Advanced Standing Fall Starts
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