Field Orientation is mandatory for Advanced Standing students and Foundation students entering field for the first time. Advanced Standing students are those students admitted with a BSW who will complete the program in one year, while Advanced students attended oriention during their Foundation year and do not need to attend this year.
The Student Field Orientation is comprised of two parts. Part 1 is a series of short videos, and Part 2 is a live Student Field Orientation, which you are required to attend on one of the dates provided below. Students must watch the pre-orientation videos prior to attending the orientation.
Part 1: Watch Pre-Orientation videos with video handouts.
Pre-Orientation Field Video Handouts 2022
Note: Please wait until AFTER the Live Zoom Field Orientation to upload the Certificate of Completion in the electronic field notebook.
Part 2: Attend LIVE ZOOM Student Field Orientation.
New students are expected to attend Orientation on one of the dates below. Please click on a date to register & receive the Zoom link.
- August 23, 2022, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- August 24, 2022, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- August 25, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Please mark your calendar. If you have any questions, email the Field Office at fieldeducation@ssw.umaryland.edu.