We offer remote advising sessions throughout the week on Zoom. Students can also drop in to connect with the Student Services staff in-person in room 023 on the ground floor of the SSW building.
Current BASW and PhD students can also contact the following advisors for support:
Those who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree but have not yet been enrolled should consult our admissions specialists for guidance.
As social workers, writing is one of our most powerful advocacy tools. Developing our writing skills can help us work more effectively to solve the demanding social problems we face each day. The Social Work Writing Center provides both hands-on assistance and reference materials to improve your writing skills.
The incoming 2025-2026 writing tutors are excited to work with you soon!
Book a session with a writing tutor from the Social Work Writing Center.
Explore more pages about the social work writing center:
Questions? Please email sswwrite@uw.edu.
The School of Social Work’s Mental Health Specialist provides free services to enrolled students, including drop-in support, referrals, and skills workshops. To connect with the Mental Health Specialist, visit this Canvas page.
Free short-term counseling plus therapy and skills groups are available to registered BASW and all MSW students through the UW Counseling Center in Schmitz Hall 401.
Free drop-in virtual support from licensed counselors is available most days of the week and in many languages using a model called Let’s Talk. Check current Let’s Talk availability and register.
Students who are in crisis and need immediate support can contact MySSP to receive same day crisis services in multiple languages via telephone or app. This service is available to all UW students.
The Crisis Clinic – not affiliated with the UW – is available for phone calls 24 hours each day. They provide immediate, confidential assistance for people in emotional distress and in need of help.
Join us for an informal BASW application drop-in session where we’ll share last-minute tips, answer your questions, and help clarify requirements before the April 15 deadline. Register Here
The School of Social Work is committed to helping all students reach their personal, academic and career goals. We offer our students numerous services and opportunities for growth including advising, writing assistance, and career resources. We strongly believe in building community and hands-on learning to prepare students for challenging academic and professional work.
Tuition and fees are updated annually in summer/early fall (upon Board of Regents approval) for the following academic year; estimates are made based on the best information available at the time and some changes are outside of the control of the School.
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