Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs, which includes the offices of Student Services, Academic Advising, and Career Development, promotes academic success by assisting students in meeting the many demands of their academic and personal lives and promoting a positive school experience. The office provides a variety of services, programs, supports, and opportunities for leadership and connection throughout students’ academic career. The goal of the Office is to ensure that all students possess the necessary resources to complete their MSW and become well-prepared and engaged social workers.
Programs hosted by Students Affairs
Student Licensing and Career Development
First-Generation Student Success Program (FGSP)
Disability Inclusion at UMSSW
The University of Maryland School of Social Work values the contribution of all students and seeks to create an accessible and inclusive environment that values our diversity. As such, UMSSW works closely with the Office of Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS) to ensure that students with disabilities can fully participate in the MSW program. Through this partnership, students with disabilities can receive individualized classroom and field accommodations. We also work closely with students, faculty and staff stake holders to forward our mission of disability inclusion across campus and to promote a culture of respect and pride.
If you have a question about accommodations or universal design, please reach out to me directly.
Additional resources:
Educational Support and Disabliity Services at UMB
DREAM Disability Justice Student Group
Dawn Shafer, LCSW-C: Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Phone: 410-706-7006
Room 2E126
dshafer@ssw.umaryland.edu
sswstudentaffairs@ssw.umaryland.edu