Resources

Undergraduate Resources

Undergraduate Student Committee Opportunities

How To Get to McMaster

Financial Matters

School of Social Work Organizational Chart

Dates & Deadlines

Important dates and deadlines for course enrolment and other sessional dates.

Office of the Registrar

Housing & Conference Services

Libraries

Student Accessibility Services

Study Abroad

A study abroad experience will give you the opportunity to gain tangible skills in your program of study, challenge your personal limits, foster your global perspective, and give you an edge in your career field – all without missing a beat during your time at McMaster. In other words, a study abroad experience is the perfect complement to your McMaster degree!

Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

Committed to student services and success, Student Financial Aid and Scholarships helps in providing students access to a post secondary education. We deliver financial aid and scholarship programs with a professional and empathic approach thus developing our students, our university and our community.

The Student Wellness Centre

The Student Wellness Centre is the place on campus to address your wellness needs. By providing a wide range of Counselling Options, Medical Services and Wellness Education resources, we hope that we can enhance your academic success and your McMaster experience.

Academic & Writing Skills

From writing support and tutoring services to workshops and educational planning, we act as your central hub for academic support. We offer opportunities for you to meet individually with trained students and staff, to participate in workshops and gain access to tools for self-guided learning. For more information, please contact us at skills@mcmaster.ca.

Paying Your Fees

Student Accounts & Cashiers

Course Calendars

This is McMaster University’s official repository for degree, program, and course requirements.

MOSAIC

Your access point for McMaster University's administrative information systems.

Activate your MAC ID

The tool where Faculty, Staff and Students can activate their MACID.

Convocation Information

Details and dates for all graduating students.

Guidelines for Assessment and Grading of UG Course Work

Social Work Student Resources

Policy on Extensions and Incompletes in the BSW Program

Policy on Minimum Grade Requirements in the BSW Program

School of Social Work Essential learning requirements in the remote learning context

Field Placements

Sample Learning Plan

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

Top 10 Things ...

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

Community Connections Database Information

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

Updating Agency Information

Field Agencies and Instructors

Student Evaluation of Field Placement Setting

Student Handbook 'Puzzled About Placement'

Becoming a Field Placement

Field Agencies and Instructors

3D Pre-placement Worksheet

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

3D Placement Process

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

3D Placement Checklist

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

Learning Style Self-Assessment of Preferred Learning Style

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

Learning Plans - Why have a learning plan?

3D Placement Orientation Handouts

3D Evaluation Form

3D Placement Guidebook

4D Evaluation Form

4D Placement Guidebook

Field Placement Confidentiality Agreement Form

Field Placement Manual

Student Declaration Form

Letter to Employer

Safety Orientation Checklist

Undergraduate Admission Policies

Advanced Standing Policy

Policy for Admission of Indigenous Students

Undergraduate Field Policies

3D/4D Confidentiality Agreement

Guidelines for 3D06/3DD6 and 4D06/4DD6

Guidelines for the Distribution of Students Among Practice Course Sections

Securing and Terminating Field Placements

Policy Statement on Strikes or other Collective Action Taken at Field Placement Agencies

McMaster Student Field Practice Risks and Liability Insurance Coverage

Policy on Infectious Diseases, Immunizations, Police Checks

Out of Town Field Placements

Sexual Harassment/Anti-Discrimination in Field Placements: Policies & Procedures

Workplace Placements Policy

Confidentiality Policy: Use of Agency Material for Educational Purposes

CASW Code of Ethics (2005)

Graduate Resources

MSW and PhD Student Committee Opportunities

School of Social Work Organizational Chart

School of Graduate Studies

Paying Your Fees

Student Accounts & Cashiers

Course Calendars

This is McMaster University’s official repository for degree, program, and course requirements.

MOSAIC

Your access point for McMaster University's administrative information systems.

Convocation Information

Details and dates for all graduating students.

2022-2023 Graduate Timetable

MSW Critical Analysis Thesis Handbook

MSW/Graduate diploma work experience template

MSW CA Program Handbook

PhD Program Handbook

Graduate Diploma CERE Program Handbook

Graduate Diploma CL Program Handbook

MSW CL Program Handbook

MSW Field Practice Manual

General School Policies

Professional Suitability Policy

Social Media and Use of Electronic Technologies Policy

Position on Strikes on Campus Policy

University Policies and Resources

McMaster University policies concerned with students and academic studies can be found on the McMaster University Policy website. Here, we provide some links to key areas of rights and responsibilities and to related campus resources; we hope they will inform and support students in their pathways through the University:

McMaster University Policies

McMaster University policies concerned with students and academic studies can be found on the University website

Academic Integrity Policy

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities

Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment: Prevention and Response Policy

Student Appeal Procedures

Campus Resources

Student Accessibility Services

Student Wellness Services

Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

Indigenous Studies Program/ Indigenous Student Support

International Student Services

the Office of Human Rights & Equity Services

Student Organizations

The McMaster Students Union (MSU) provides a range of services and supports for undergraduate students, as does the Graduate Students Association (GSA) for master’s and doctoral students.

Social Work Student Collective (SWSC)

The Social Work Student Collective (formerly MUSSWSA) is an important part of the life of the School. With varied emphasis over time, the Collective identifies representatives to sit on School committees, is involved in student activity in the wider University (through MSU structures) and engages with the community through, for instance, speakers series, fund-raising and social action. The Director and the Undergraduate and Graduate Program chairs consult with the Association’s Collective’s steering committee/ officers and vice versa.

McMaster Students Union (MSU)

The McMaster Students Union (MSU), is the central undergraduate student government at McMaster University.

Graduate Students Association (GSA)

The GSA promotes the welfare and interests of the members through facilities and opportunities for social, athletic and intellectual activities, represents the members before the duly elected and appointed authorities of McMaster University, and promotes communication and participation in all matters of common interest between the members of the Association and the members of other student organizations, both at McMaster and in other educational institutions.

Agencies Connected to the School’s Goals

This list of links includes organizations whose work relates to the various dimensions of the School's objectives: education and research, advocacy and professional development. The list is a work in progress, reflecting emerging interests in the School community.

Anti-Oppressive Social Work Electronic Resource Centre

Education and Research

Caledon Institute of Social Policy

Education and Research

Canadian Association for Spirituality and Social Work

Education and Research

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Education and Research

Canadian Council on Social Development

Education and Research

Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Education and Research

Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women

Education and Research

Institute for Women’s Policy Research

Education and Research

Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton

Education and Research

Breast Cancer Prevention Coalition

Advocacy Organization

Canadian Health Coalition

Advocacy Organization

Canadian Pensioners Concerned

Advocacy Organization

Canadian Women’s Health Network

Advocacy Organization

Disabled Women’s Network of Ontario (DAWN)

Advocacy Organization

Canada Without Poverty

Advocacy Organization

National Youth in Care Network

Advocacy Organization

Older Women’s Network

Advocacy Organization

Canadian Association for Social Work Education

National Professional Social Work Association

Canadian Association of Social Workers

National Professional Social Work Association

Council on Social Work Education (U.S.)

National Professional Social Work Association

International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

National Professional Social Work Association

National Association of Social Workers (U.S.)

National Professional Social Work Association

Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Ontario Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

OASW: The Importance of Joining OASW

The Importance of Joining OASW by Joan MacKenzie Davies, OASW Executive Director

OASW: Why Students Should Join

Why Students Should Join by Shira Moalem, OASW Student Director

OASW and OCSWSSW: Differences Between OASW and OCSWSSW

The Differences Between OASW and OCSWSSW by Gillian McCloskey, OASW Associate Executive Director

Alberta College of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Associations

British Columbia Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Manitoba Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

New Brunswick Association of Social Workers

Provincial Profession Social Work Association

Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Ordre professional des travailleurs sociaux de Quebec

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Prince Edward Island Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers

Provincial Professional Social Work Association

Ontario Association of Social Workers - Hamilton Branch

Local Professional Social Work Association

Alumni

BSW Alumni Survey

We would appreciate you taking a minute today to fill out this on-line form to let us know about the kinds of work and professional/ academic opportunities you have pursued since completing your BSW. Based on the information you provide, we will generate a summary of our graduates’ work and studies (without, of course, any individual or identifying information).