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Your health and wellness is important! UCB students can browse for resources on the Supportal or submit a Public Care Report for themselves or on behalf of their peers. The campus can seem big, but many resources are available to support you during your time as a student.

The Student Services team understands that there is...

How to Propose a Special Studies Course in Social Welfare

All Social Welfare Special Studies Courses must be pre-approved by following these procedures:

Step 1: Obtain the appropriate application form/packet

SOC WEL 97/197 Field Studies Course Proposal [pdf]

SOC WEL 98/198 Group...

Enrollment Rules for Social Welfare Majors

The following enrollment rules are in effect for Social Welfare undergraduate majors and courses:

Students must be declared in the major in order to enroll in the core classes. Social Welfare majors should plan to begin taking the core classes the semester after they are declared. Social Welfare majors must begin the core series by taking Social Welfare 110. Students may take SOCWEL 112 and 114 classes concurrently if offered during the same semester seats in SOCWEL 112 and 114 are reserved for students who have completed SOCWEL 110. Currently, core classes are offered on the...

PhD Student Forms and Worksheets

Program planning sheets

These sheets contain general requirements for the degree. Please let the PhD Advisor know if you have any specific questions.

You may make a copy to your own drive and personalize the sheet for your degree tracking.

Resource

Details

Degree Planning:...

SURF Sessions

Introducing the MSW Student Update Report & Forum (SURF!)

Student Services brings you a new format for sharing MSW program updates and answering questions from students. Hosted by the MSW Advisor and Student Services Director, these monthly events will also offer a chance to get to know Social Welfare faculty and engage in discussions based on their research pursuits.

Have questions you'd like us to cover?

You’re welcome to submit them via the ...

Room Reservations

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) should review guidance, policies, and procedures on reserving space from Organization Advising & Student Involvement Services (OASIS).

Unregistered student groups can reserve space through...

Social Welfare Student Organizations

Undergraduate Student Organizations Social Welfare Association for the Greater Good (SWAGG)

The mission of SWAGG is:

To exemplify social work values such as service, social justice, integrity, and the importance of human relationships through volunteerism and advocacy throughout the community.

To enhance the experience of social welfare undergraduates by connecting students with each other, the campus, and the larger community.

To become a liaison between UC Berkeley...

Practicum Forms, Policies, and Calendars

Practicum Education Calendars Fall 2025

Event or Deadline

Date

UCB Instruction Begins

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 1, 2025

Fall Practicum Begins

Advanced Students: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Foundation Students: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Learning Agreements...

PPSC Preparation

UC Berkeley Social Welfare offers a fully accredited curriculum in school social work practice, leading to eligibility for a recommendation for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential ("PPSC") with a specialization in School Social Work ("PPS/SSW"), which is issued by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The PPS School Social Work credential is...