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
August 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Location: Student Campus Center (SMC), Baltimore Campus -
Online MSW (OMSW)
August 18, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Virtual -
Universities at Shady Grove (USG)
August 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: In person, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)
Practicum orientation and learning labs
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Foundation Students Practicum Education Orientation
August 25, 2026 · 8:45 AM–12:45 PM
Location: Virtual -
Advanced Standing Students Practicum Education Orientation
August 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Virtual -
Practicum Learning Lab – DC Metro Area placements
September 1, 2026 · 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Location: In person, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) -
Practicum Learning Lab – Baltimore Metro Area placements
September 3, 2026 · 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Location: In person, Baltimore Campus
Child Welfare Fellowship (CWF)
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Session 1
August 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: In person, Baltimore Campus -
Session 2 (additional spots as needed)
August 27, 2026 · 11:15 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Center for Restorative Change (CRC)
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Friday, August 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
For full details, including updates and additional information, visit the SSW Orientation webpage: https://www.ssw.umaryland.edu/accept/ssw-orientation/.