Academic Policies & Procedures
MSW Policies & Procedures (2025-2026)
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Academic Honesty
Our school’s definitions of plagiarism and academic integrity, and practice skills like quoting, paraphrasing, and more.
BU Policies
Find the university’s academic policies, covering everything from registration and full-time enrollment to academic conduct, intra-University transfer, and more.
Conduct and Netiquette for Learning at BUSSW
Understand expectations for acting as a BUSSW student in person and online.
Cross Registration
Learn about options to cross register at BU schools and consortium schools.
State Authorization & Distance Education
Learn about the requirements for an online degree or certificate education programs available to students physically located in other states and territories, and our school’s authorization to provide degrees in accordance with each state’s laws and regulations.
Reporting & Resolving Issues
Find correct contacts for reporting and resolving issues across all campuses and by your specific campus.
Reseach Waiver Exam
Understand the requirements for taking and passing the SR 743 Introduction to Social Work Research I Waiver Exam.
Returning from Leave
Find deadlines and requirements for returning from leave and request the Return from Leave form.
Title IX Resources
Find resources for reporting sexual misconduct at BU, as well as additional resources for survivors of sex and gender-based discrimination.