Welcome
Effective advising promotes a partnership between the student and advisor. Advisors in the School of Social Work are committed to working with students to develop an individual plan for success based on academic, personal and professional goals while utilizing the appropriate university resources. Ultimately, students are expected to accept overall responsibility for their education. The School of Social Work shares the vision and mission of the University as a whole.
BSW Advising
Incoming BSW students will be assigned an advisor to work with as they move through our undergraduate degree program. Advising assignments are made approximately 2-3 weeks after the start of the fall and spring semesters. BSW students are required to meet with an advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Current BSW students can locate the name of their assigned advisor on their Degree Works worksheet.
Students who are transferring to the School of Social Work from another College at UA or from another university or community college may contact Mary Sella, coordinator for student services, to schedule an advising appointment.
Where to Go with General BSW Advising Questions
The BSW Advising Team is made up of faculty and staff who are dedicated to assisting students in developing a plan for achieving academic and professional goals.
BSW advisors can assist students with information about Social Work as a profession, registering for classes, and academic planning. Advisors also have information about on- and off-campus resources to help guide students throughout their academic journey with us.
Reinstatement from Academic Suspension (BSW Students Only)
As with the University, the School of Social Work expects all enrolled undergraduate students to make satisfactory progress toward the completion of their degree. Students must meet the University’s minimum required cumulative grade point average (GPA) as outlined in the Scholastic Progress Standard (SPS) of the UA Undergraduate Catalog. Students who are at risk of not earning a credit or who are seeking readmission from academic suspension should contact the BSW Program Director or the BSW Coordinator for Student Services.
MSW ADVISING
The MSW Program places a high value on the advising process to ensure the success of MSW students.
Students are notified of their assigned advisor in an email sent to their Crimson email account once admitted into the program. This information can also be found in DegreeWorks on MyBama.
Current MSW students will be advised by the Coordinator of Student Services, Aubree Cuip. She can be contacted at (205) 348-4547 or ajcuip@ua.edu.
PhD Advising
All entering PhD students are assigned to the PhD Program Director for advising. Through the first year, students get to know faculty members and choose a permanent advisor.
DSW Advising
All entering DSW students are assigned to the DSW Program Director for advising. Through the first year, students get to know faculty members and choose a permanent advisor.