Advisor Updates

Welcome to Fall Semester 2022!

Hello MSW students! We hope that you are ready to get the Fall semester started – and are excited to dive in (or dive deeper in) to your programming!

We are going to be sending these Advisor Updates out regularly. Be sure to review everything carefully!

As a reminder, please reach out to your Advisor if you have questions, need information regarding classes, schedule, expectations, etc., and/or need supports. Contact information is below.

Jennifer Scholes, [email protected] East Lansing MSW Academic Advisor

Emily Halling*, [email protected] Statewide Blended MSW Academic Advisor

Raul Vargas, [email protected] Weekend MSW Academic Advisor

Kelly Fornwalt, MSW [email protected], Flint MSW Academic Advisor and MSW Program Assistant Director

*Note: Emily Halling will be the Statewide Blended Academic Advisor until 10/6. Kelly Fornwalt will be the advisor soon after until a candidate is chosen for that role.

Classes begin Wednesday 8/31!!

On this day, you will have your MONDAY class(es)! The remainder of the week is per the normal schedule.

Drop/add dates for Fall semester are as follows:

Last day to drop with a refund - 09/23/2022

Last day to drop with no grade reported - 10/18/2022

If you are in need of not continuing in your programming as planned, please connect with your Advisor to work out an alternate plan.

Fall Break Days!

Fall Break Days will be October 24 and 25!

You are not required to attend class on those days. Be sure to connect with your Instructor regarding assignments and deadlines.

Registration – make sure you are in the right classes!!! The easiest/best way to confirm that you are in the right classes/sections is to review the “current courses” list at:

https://socialwork.msu.edu/programs/MSW/current-courses.html

Remember: Registration for Spring will begin on 10/31. Your appointment date/time will be in your student record (soon)!

As a reminder, D2L help can be found at:

https://help.d2l.msu.edu/

The helpdesk can be reached 24/7 at Local: (517) 432-6200; Toll Free: (844) 678-6200

Join a Student Group

If you are interested in becoming more involved in the School of Social Work/University, check out the student groups available!

Student Groups Website

Volunteers Needed

Heart to Heart Hospice is looking for volunteers for the following activities

Visiting with patients in facilities or at their homes
Activities with patients include reading, puzzles, listening to music, etc.
Writing notes on patients
Working in the office building charts, filing, and helping organize supplies.

Contact: Chelsey Barnes, Volunteer Coordinator (517) 580-7530

[email protected]

Online Volunteer Form

The Graduate Certification in Community Engagement is a professional development program open to graduate and professional students in all 17 MSU colleges. Through workshops, a community project, and a portfolio, this flexible, no-cost program helps students learn new mindsets and skills for their community-engaged research, creative activities, teaching/learning, service, and practice activities. This program is for students who like to make a difference through their scholarship, enjoy working with community partners on projects, and like learning with interdisciplinary peers.

This year, workshops will be offered via zoom on Friday afternoons, with an asynchronous version available.

Michigan State University

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East Lansing, MI 48824

(517) 355-1855