Incoming and Newly Admitted MSSW Students
Congratulations on your admission to the master’s program at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. We are delighted to have you as part of the incoming class.
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Important dates
Summer 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 29th | Mandatory orientation |
| May 30th: Summer Classes | Registration for Post BSW Students only. For incoming Post-BSW students who were undergraduate students at UT Austin, please note that in order to register on June 4th for fall courses you must pay your summer tuition by 5 PM on June 3rd. If your tuition is not paid, the registration system will not allow you to register for fall classes |
| June 4th: Fall Courses | Registration for Post BSW students Only. |
| June 5th | First day of Class |
| June 10th | Tuition due by 5 p.m. CDT (except for Post-BSW students who were undergraduates at UT Austin, for whom tuition was due on June 3rd) |
Fall 2025
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| August 14th and 15th | Mandatory orientation |
| August 21st | Registration |
| August 21st and 22nd | Practicum Engagement Seminar |
| August 25th | First day of Class |
| August 28th | Tuition due by 5 p.m. CDT |
Checklists
Before orientation
- Submit current health and immunization records to the university.
- Submit final transcripts to be able to register for classes.
- Read the NASW Code of Ethics.
- Read the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners’s Code of Conduct.
- Read the Steve Hicks School’s Student Standards for Social Work Education.
- Read the MSSW student handbook.
- Register with Services for Students with Disabilities if you need accommodations for classes and exams.
- Join the Facebook group: Steve Hicks School of Social Work Incoming Class of 2025
Before school starts
- Obtain UT EID.
- Register for DUO multi-factor authentication to be able to access university online services.
- Sign up for a UTmail account.
- Download and install UT Zoom.
- Obtain UT ID card.
- Obtain IT prepaid account for printing privileges.
- Obtain a parking permit if you plan to park on campus.
- Visit the campus Computer Store for discounts on computers or software.
- Malpractice liability insurance: Students entering the 2-year program will receive a letter about this from the Office of Practicum Education before orientation.
- International students: Begin the new international student check-in with Texas Global.
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