GSS Field Education Resources

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The Field Instruction Department has developed a number of resources to provide our students and field instructors with the tools to navigate the fieldwork experience in an organized and informed manner.

If you would like information about how to become a field instructor or how to host an intern at your agency, please contact at [email protected].

GSS Field Education Forms and Policies

Field Department Contacts

Field Education Calendars

On-Campus Program Field Calendars

  • ON CAMPUS MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2024-SPRING 2025 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR

    September 5, 2024 First Day of Fieldwork - NY City Public Schools DOE
    September 9, 2024

    Fieldwork Begins - all other placements
    September 18, 21 & 23, 2024 Field Advisement Session 1 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    September 27, 2024 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    October 14, 2024 Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    October 23, 26 & 28, 2024 Field Advisement Session 2 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    October 25, 2024 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    November 1, 2024 Virtual Site Visits are due
    November 5, 2024 Election Day - no fieldwork. University closed. 
    November 13, 16 & 18, 2024 Field Advisement Session 3 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    November 27 - Dec. 1, 2024 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    December 6, 2024 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    December 11, 14 & 16, 2024 Field Advisement Session 4 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    December 22, 2024 Last Day of Fall 2024 Term
    December 22 - January 1, 2025 Christmas Break/Semester Break - No fieldwork.
    January 6, 2025 Spring 2025 Term - Fieldwork Continues
    January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 22, 25 & 27, 2025 Field Advisement Session 5 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    February 17, 2025 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed. 
    March 10, 12 & 15, 2025 Field Advisement Session 6 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    March 17 - 23, 2025  Spring Break - No fieldwork.
    April 11, 2025  Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    April 17 - 21, 2025  Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    April 23, 26 & 28, 2025 Field Advisement Session 7 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    May 11, 2025  Last Day of Fieldwork
    June 19, 2025 Juneteenth Day observed - no fieldwork. University closed.
    June 26, 2025  Last Day of Fieldwork - NY City Public Schools DOE

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves, or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the field instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only time actually worked in the field can be counted. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly.

Online Program Field Calendars

  • ONLINE MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2024-SPRING 2025 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR

    August 26, 2024 

    Fieldwork Begins
    September 3, 2024 Last Day of ADD/DROP / Labor Day No Field
    September 11 & 14, 2024 Field Advisement Session 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    September 23, 2024 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    October 4, 2024 Six Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    October 11, 2024 Virtual Site Visits are due
    October 14, 2024  Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    October 16 & 19, 2024 Field Advisement Session 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    November 5, 2024 Election Day - no fieldwork. University closed.
    November 13 & 16, 2024 Field Advisement Session 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    November 22, 2024 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    November 27 - December 1, 2024 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    December 4 & 7, 2024 Field Advisement Session 4 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    December 15, 2024 Last Day of Fall 2024 Term
    December 23 - January 5, 2025 Christmas Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 6, 2025 Spring 2025 Term Begins - Fieldwork Continues
    January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed. 
    January 22 & 25, 2025 Field Advisement Session 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    February 17, 2025  Presidents' Day- No fieldwork. University closed.
    February 19 & 22, 2025  Field Advisement Session 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    March 19 & 22, 2025  Field Advisement Session 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    April 4, 2025  Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    April 17 - April 20, 2025 Easter Recess- No fieldwork. University closed.
    April 27, 2025 Last Day of Fieldwork

    IMPORTANT NOTES

    1. Students are expected to complete all field hours and commit to the entire length of their field placement which will be stipulated in their educational agreement. Students may not end their placement before the last days of field listed on this calendar.

    2. This calendar should be adjusted accordingly for students who begin their placement late or have a disruption in their placement.

    3. The only official days off from field are outlined above. Please note that these days may conflict with agency hours so please connect with your agency and Field Advisor to discuss any discrepancies. Students are expected to be in their field placements at all other times during the academic year. Students who miss scheduled time due to religious observances, personal leaves or agency closures are expected to make up the time on an alternative date that is approved by the field instructor/supervisor. All absences from fieldwork must be made up. Only hours actually worked in field will be counted for total accumulation. Students may begin field later and deadlines should be adjusted accordingly and in collaboration with your Field Advisor.