{"id":32556,"date":"2017-06-28T15:19:03","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T19:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/?page_id=32556"},"modified":"2026-03-22T11:08:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T15:08:24","slug":"orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ssw\/resources\/incoming\/orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Orientation is your opportunity to learn all about your program and the resources available to you.<\/p>\n<p>MSW orientation requirements vary by program. Click on the dropdown below for information about your program&#8217;s orientation activities.<\/p>\n<h3>Orientation by Program<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">On-Campus (Boston-Charles River) Program<span><\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Orientation Date: TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Orientation will introduce you to our MSW program and the various resources available to you. <\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Details will be shared via email and posted here as they become available.<\/li>\n<li>Please keep an eye on your inbox for important information and updates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Please note this orientation is mandatory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact Student Services at <a href=\"mailto:sswoss@bu.edu\">sswoss@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-617-353-3750\">(617) 353-3750.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Worcester Hybrid MSW Program<span><\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Orientation: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:00 \u2013 8:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a mandatory event for all incoming Worcester Hybrid students where you will have the opportunity to learn about the expectations and structure of the programs, explore systems you will be working in during your tenure at BUSSW, and get to know the other members of your campus cohort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Please note this orientation is mandatory.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay tuned for further information and contact <a href=\"mailto:sswocp@bu.edu\">sswocp@bu.edu<\/a> if you have any questions.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Online MSW Program<\/span><span><\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Orientation Dates: TBA<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orientation for Online Program (OLP) students takes place prior to the start of each semester.<\/li>\n<li>OLP students are required to participate in both the live OLP Orientation webinar and the self-paced OLP New Student tutorial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page3R_mcid3\"><strong><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\">BUSSW Online MSW Program Orientation Webinar<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date TBA <span class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page3R_mcid9\"><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page3R_mcid4\"><strong><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\">Online Campus New Student Orientation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page3R_mcid4\"><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\">Self<\/span><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8211;<\/span><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\">paced tutorial (includes Live Classroom t<\/span><span role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\">raining) <span class=\"markedContent\" id=\"page3R_mcid15\">becomes available two weeks prior to the beginning of each semester. 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