Denver Campus Advanced Standing Summer 2023 GSSW Journeys Orientation
Orientation is a combination of asynchronous work (work done on your own prior to orientation), live sessions (both in-person and on Zoom) and optional office hours. Participation in all sessions is mandatory unless otherwise stated.
Orientation has been designed intentionally across multiple formats to support effective learning and to maximize the success of your adjustment to graduate school.
- Async content: Async content is designed for you to digest and absorb the material at your own pace and will prepare you for virtual live zoom sessions.
- You’ll maintain access to Canvas and can refer to this content in the future.
- Much of what we cover is important for the duration of your program.
- Virtual Sessions: Virtual live zoom sessions are designed to maximize access (live transcripts) for all students.
- These sessions allow us to meet our learning goals effectively, provide equal access and promote universal learning design, while supporting students who are actively relocating to Denver.
- In-person sessions: The final day of orientation is designed to be in-person so students can explore campus, learn about resources and build community.
Orientation Agenda: July 5 through July 7
Virtual Speaker Sessions: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The Future of Social Work: 1:00–1:45 p.m. MDT
This session will include a welcome from orientation hosts, remarks from Interim Dean Lisa Reyes Mason, and Q&A time with Interim Dean Lisa Reyes Mason and Denver Campus MSW Program Director Kate Ross.
Orientation Hosts:
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Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad
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Denver Campus Director Kate Ross
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Denver Campus Assistant Director Courtney Weinstein
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Student Engagement Coordinator Hope Lowry
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Creating an Inclusive Learning Community: 2:00—3:00 p.m. MDT
This session will include Associate Dean for DEI and Associate Professor Michele Hanna sharing ways to create inclusive learning communities.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 2: GSSW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Canvas.
Welcome and Graduate Student Expectations: 3:15–3:45 p.m. MDT
This session will include GSSW leadership sharing about graduate student expectations and current campus access protocol
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 3: Graduate Student Expectations in Canvas.
Virtual Sessions: Thursday, July 6, 2023
Advising Overview: 9:00—10:30 a.m. MDT
This session will include an advising overview from Denver Campus Director Kate Ross and breakout room discussions with students and faculty.
Field Session: 10:45—11:30 a.m. MDT
This session will include a field overview from Assistant Dean for Field Education and Community Partnerships and Associate Professor of the Practice Aneesha Bharwani.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 6: GSSW Field in Canvas.
Lunch on Your Own: 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. MDT
Enjoy lunch on your own!
Aligning Your Career Workshop: 12:30 —1:30 p.m. MDT
This session will include a Career Services overview from Career Development Advisor Stacy Said. She’ll share actions you can take while in graduate school to prepare for your career and build your network.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 4c: GSSW Career Services in Canvas.
Student Panel: 1:45 — 2:30 p.m. MDT
This session will include GSSW students sharing their experiences and answering questions.
GSSW Closing: 2:30 — 2:45 p.m. MDT
OPTIONAL: Financial Aid Office Hours: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. MDT
Sign up for a 15-minute appointment with a member of the financial aid team.
In-Person Sessions: Friday, July 7, 2023
OPTIONAL: Campus Tour with Assistant Dean for Students: 10:00—11:00 a.m. MDT
Join us for a one-hour group tour of Craig Hall, home of the Graduate School of Social Work, and the surrounding University of Denver campus! Please RSVP for the campus tour by July 7, 2023.
Resource Fair (in-person, come and go): 11:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m. MDT
Join us in the Craig Hall Community Room and Patio for an in-person resource fair.
- Student Services
- Field Education
- Concentrations, Certificates and Stipends
- New Era Voter Registration
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 4: GSSW Student Services in Canvas.
Lunch provided by GSSW: 12:00 — 1:30 p.m. MDT
Enjoy lunch on us!