Social Work Calendar

Please check back regularly as dates, times and locations are subject to change.

Fall 2012

Thursday, July 12 “Introduction to Field Instruction” Training
8:30am – 4pm, University Union, Orchard Suite (2nd floor)
This one day training is required for all new field instructors.
Thursday, August 9
“Introduction to Field Instruction” Training
8:30 am – 4pm, University Union, Orchard Suite (2nd floor)
This one day training is required for all new field instructors. 
Thursday, August 16 MSW Convocation
2pm – 5pm, University Union, Ballroom III (1st floor)
For incoming MSW I students transitioning into graduate school.
Friday, August 17
“Advanced Field Instructor” Refresher
8:30 am – 12pm, University Union, California Suite (3rd floor)
This half day refresher is for the experienced field instructor. 
Monday, August 27 First Day of Instruction, Fall 2012
Friday, August 31
Field Orientation, Part B – Mandatory
9am – 12pm, University Union, Redwood Room (1st floor)
Mandatory attendence for all Undergraduate and MSW I students entering field.  Students must be enrolled in corresponding sections of SWRK 140B/195A or SWRK 204A/295A.
Monday, September 3
Labor Day 
Campus closed, no classes or field.
September 4 – 7
First Week of Field – Fall 2012
Students must deliver and discuss the Field Syllabus and Learning Agreement to their field instructor no later than Friday, September 21, 2012.
Monday, September 24
Census Date
Registration must be finalized by this date.
Monday, October 1
Learning Agreements & Safety Protocol Verification Due
To be completed and copies given to stuent’s faculty field liaison, the Field Box, your Field Instructor and Task Supervisor (if applicable).
Monday, October 1 Declaration/Change of SWRK Major Forms
Declaration/change of SWRK Major forms will start being processed on this day and end on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
Monday, October 1 Application for Graduation Due through the Registrar's Office
BASW students apply for graduation using their MySacState for Spring graduation.
Monday, October 1 Application for Graduation Form Due to Graduate Studies
MSW II students download this form for Fall graduation from the Graduate Studies website.
Monday, October 1
Field Placement Information Form Due
Beginning Monday, September 17th, submit your completed form electronically to sommer.hayes@csus.edu to verify your placement and field instructor.  All field forms are found on the FORMS page from the Field Education web link on the SW website.
Monday, October 8
Columbus Day 
Campus open, classes held. 
Friday, October 19
“Advanced Field Instructor” Refresher
8:30am – 12pm, University Union, California Suite (3rd floor) 
This is a half day refresher for the experienced field instructor. 
Thursday, November 1 Mid-Semester Field Placement Progress Reports Due
Field instructors should mail or email directly to faculty field liaison.  All field forms are found on the FORMS page from the Field Education web link on the SW website.
Monday, November 12 Veteran’s Day 
Campus closed, no classes or field.
Thursday, November 15
Deadline to submit Thesis/Project for final review to Professor Russell
MRP 4010
Thursday, November 15 Declaration/Change of Major Forms Due
Declaration/Change of SWRK Major forms will not be processed after this date.
November 22 – 25 Thanksgiving Recess 
Campus closed, no classes or field. 
Friday, November 30, 3:00pm Office of Graduate Studies Deadline to Submit Thesis
December 3 – 7
Last Week of Field 
Students return to field January 2, 2013.
Friday, December 7
Field Evaluations Due – Last Day of Field 
Signed, original Field Evaluation to be turned in to student’s field liaison.  DO NOT TURN IN TO SOCIAL WORK OFFICE OR FIELD BOX.  Failure to submit a complete Field Evaluation by this date may result in student receiving an “Incomplete” in SWRK 195A for the semester. 
December 8 – 14 Final Examinations – No Field
December 14 – 15 Winter Commencement Ceremonies (Social Work on Saturday)
8:30 am, Power Balance Pavilion.  To sign up visit: The Graduation Sign Up webpage through the College of Health and Human Services.  Click here for additional Graduation Information.
December 25 – Jan 1
Winter Break
Campus closed.   

Spring 2013

January 2 – 4
First Week of Field – Spring 2013
Students begin second semester of field on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013.
Tuesday, January 2
Fall Semester Grades Due – Last day of Fall 2012 Semester
Friday, January 11  “Advanced Field Instructor” Refresher
8:30am – 12pm, University Union, California Suite (3rd floor) 
This is a half day refresher for the experienced field instructor.
Wednesday, January 18 Master of Social Work Application Deadline
For consideration of entry into the MSW program, Fall 2013.
Friday, January 18 “Introduction to Field Instruction” Training
8:30am – 4pm, University Union, Summit Room (3rd floor)  
This one day training is required for all new field instructors.
Monday, January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Campus closed, no classes or field.
Monday, January 28 First Day of Instruction, Spring 2013
Thursday, January 31 MSW I Student Convocation – Mandatory Attendance
12:00pm – 4:00pm, University Union, Hinde Auditorium (1st floor).
This convocation is mandatory for all current first-year master students.
Friday, February 1
Advance to Candidacy Form Due to The Office of Graduate Studies
MSW I students download this form from the Graduate Studies website.
Friday, February 1 Application for Graduation Due through the Registrar's Office
BASW students apply for graduation using their MySacState for Fall graduation. 
Friday, February 1
Application for Graduation Form Due to The Office of Graduate Studies
MSW II students download this form from the Graduate Studies website.
Monday, February 11
Undergraduate Field Orientation, Part A – Mandatory Attendance
5:30pm - 7:30pm, University Union, Redwood Room (1st floor)
Students entering field in Fall 2013 must attend one of these orientations and be enrolled or already passed SWRK 140A.
Monday, February 11
Lincoln’s Birthday
Campus open, field and classes held.  Holiday observed 12/27/2013.
Thursday, February 14
Undergraduate Field Orientation, Part A – Mandatory Attendance
9am – 11am, University Union, Redwood Room (1st floor)
Students entering field in Fall 2013 must attend one of these orientations and be enrolled or already passed SWRK 140A.
Monday, March 4
Field Faire – Mandatory Attendance
9am – 12pm, University Union, Ballroom (1st floor)
Undergraduate and MSW I field placement opportunities available.  Business attire is preferred.
Thursday, March 7
MSW II Student Convocation
9am - 12pm, University Union, Redwood Room, (1st floor)
Thesis project formatting and deadlines for current MSW II students.
Monday, March 11
MSW II Field Applications Due
For entry into field Fall, 2013 – place in wooden “Field Box”, MRP 4010
Friday, March 15 Field Interview Prep-Workshop
1:30 – 3pm, University Union, California Suite (3rd floor)
To register, e-mail your name to sommer.hayes@csus.edu.
Monday, March 18 Undergraduate Field Applications Due
For entry into field Fall, 2013 – place in wooden “Field Box”, MRP 4010
March 25 – 31
Spring Recess 
No field or class.  Field resumes on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013.
Monday, April 1
Cesar Chavez Day
Campus closed, no field or class.
Friday, April 12
CalSWEC Student Day
Event for Title IVE students.
Friday, April 19
Deadline to submit Thesis/Project for final review to Prof. Russell
MRP 4010
 Saturday, April 20 NASW Lobby Days – Registration Check-In & Exhibits
Sponsored by NASW for Social Work students. To register visit: The NASW website
Monday, April 22
 NASW Lobby Days – Appointments With Legislators
Sponsored by NASW for Social Work students. Students will be excused from field this day if attending. To register visit: The NASW website
Tuesday, April 23  Deadline to submit abstract for particiaption in the Research Symposium to Prof. Russell (voluntary)
Submit hardcopy to Prof. Russell's mailbox in Mariposa Hall 4010 or send via email
Friday, May 10 by 3:00pm
Office of Graduate Studies Deadline to Submit Thesis
May 13 – 17 Last Week of Field Instruction
Tuesday, May 14
Annual Research Symposium
5:30pm - 7:00pm,Mariposa Hall 4th Floor Conference Room
Friday, May 17
Title IVE Graduate Symposium
11:30am - 1:30pm, University Union Redwood Room (1st floor)
Friday, May 17 Field Evaluations Due – Last Day of Field
Signed, original Field Evaluation to be turned in to student’s field liaison.  DO NOT TURN IN TO SOCIAL WORK OFFICE OR FIELD BOX.  Failure to submit a complete Field Evaluation by this date may result in student receiving an “Incomplete” in SWRK 195B for the semester.    
May 18 – 24
Final Examinations
May 24 & 25
Spring Commencement Ceremonies (Social Work on Saturday)
8:30 am, Power Balance Pavilion.  To sign up visit: The Graduation Sign Up webpage through the College of Health & Human Services.  Click here for additional Graduation Information.
Friday, May 24 "Introduction to Field Instruction" Training
8:30am – 4pm, University Union, Orchard Suite (2nd floor)
This one day training is required for all new field instructors.   
Monday, May 27 Memorial Day
Campus closed.
Thursday, May 30 Spring 2013 Semester Grades Due

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If you have questions please call the Social Work office at (916) 278-6943