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Info for DSW Students
Discover resources and information for current Doctor of Social Work (DSW) students.
Weekend Residency Calendar
The coursework for the Rutgers DSW Program takes place during nine onsite residencies and two online residencies. The onsite residencies take place at the Rutgers New Brunswick campus and include lectures, seminars, writing workshops, case presentations, meetings with faculty and advisors, and participation in research interest groups. Each day of an onsite residency consists of two three-hour modules; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
2024/2025
- August: (22*-orientation), 23, 24, 25
- September: 13, 14, 15
- October: 18, 19, 20
- November: 15, 16, 17
- December: 13, 14, 15
- January: Online
- February: 7, 8, 9
- March: 7, 8, 9
- April: 4, 5, 6
- May: 16, 17, 18
*First-year students are required to attend orientation on 8/22/2024.
2023/2024
- August: (24*-orientation), 25, 26, 27
- September: 22, 23, 24
- October: 20, 21, 22
- November: 17, 18, 19
- December: 8, 9, 10
- January: Online
- February: 2, 3, 4
- March: 1, 2, 3
- April: 12, 13, 14
- May: 10, 11, 12
*First-year students are required to attend orientation on 8/24/2023.
2022/2023
- August: (25*-orientation), 26, 27, 28
- September: 16, 17, 18
- October: 14, 15, 16
- November: 18, 19, 20
- December: 9, 10, 11
- January: Online
- February: 10, 11, 12
- March: 24, 25, 26
- April: 21, 22, 23
- May: 12, 13, 14
*First-year students are required to attend orientation on 8/25/2022.
DSW Student Profiles
Explore the research interests and work of our current DSW Students
Alumni Multimedia Projects
As part of the DSW Curriculum, students are required to research and produce a multimedia project.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The DSW program remains committed to an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We align with the stated priorities of the School of Social Work's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Furthermore, students and faculty must always use inclusive language in the classroom and in assignments; racist, ethnic, homophobic, ableist and all other slurs against oppressed groups are prohibited and will not be tolerated. This is to ensure a conducive learning environment for all.
Canvas Learning Management System
The DSW Program utilizes the Canvas Learning Management System during the semester to house class material and assignments for the monthly weekend residencies.
University Academic Calendar
Rutgers University's academic calendar.
DSW Student Handbook
Program information, academic policies and procedures, and general Rutgers information can be found in the DSW Student Handbook.
University Libraries
Rutgers students have access to books, articles, indexes and databases through the University Libraries.
Purdue OWL
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses free writing resources and instructional material. Students may find helpful information to assist with writing projects.
RU Events Calendar
Find out what’s happening in and around Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
Graduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees by Semester
University Educational Benefits Policy
Please review Rutgers education policy for all regularly appointed faculty, staff, and retirees
RU Financial Aid
Contact for Rutgers Financial Aid
School of Social Work Convocation
Commencement & Convocation
University Commencement
University Commencements listed by campus location.
Graduation Application
Learn how to submit an application for graduation
The Daily Targum
Established in 1869, The Daily Targum is a student-written, student-managed, non-profit incorporated newspaper. It is the second oldest and among the largest college newspapers in the country.
Social Work Resources