Welcome back for the Fall 2026 semester. Please review the orientation schedule below and attend the sessions that correspond to your program and campus.
General Program Orientations
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Baltimore Main
Aug. 17, 2026 · 9 a.m.
Location: SMC Campus Center, Baltimore Campus -
Online MSW (OMSW)
Aug. 18, 2026 · 6-8 p.m.
Location: Virtual -
Universities at Shady Grove (USG)
Aug. 18, 2026 · 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: In person, USG
Practicum Orientation and Learning Labs
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Foundation Students Practicum Education Orientation
Aug. 25, 2026 · 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual -
Advanced Standing Students Practicum Education Orientation
Aug. 27, 2026 · 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Virtual -
Practicum Learning Lab — D.C. Metro Area placements
Sept. 1, 2026 · 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: In person, USG -
Practicum Learning Lab — Baltimore Metro Area placements
Sept. 3, 2026 · 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: In person, Baltimore Campus
Child Welfare Fellowship (CWF)
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Session 1
Aug. 25, 2026 · 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: In person, Baltimore Campus -
Session 2 (additional spots as needed)
Aug. 27, 2026 · 11:15 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Center for Restorative Change (CRC)
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Friday, Aug. 15, 2026 · 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
For full details, including updates and additional information, visit the SSW Orientation webpage.