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 [email protected] or 212-636-6620.

GSS Field Education Forms and Policies

Field Department Contacts

Field Education Calendars

On-Campus Program Field Calendars

  • ON CAMPUS MSW PROGRAM
    FALL 2026-SPRING 2027 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR

    September 8, 2026 First Day of Fieldwork - NY City Public Schools DOE
    September 8, 2026

    Fieldwork Begins - all other placements
    September 14, 16 & 19, 2026 Field Advisement Session 1 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    September 18, 2026 Last day of ADD/DROP for Field
    September 25, 2026 Educational Agreement Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    October 12, 2026 Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    October 16, 2026 Six-Week Progress Report Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    October 16, 2026 Virtual Site Visits are due
    October 19, 21 & 24, 2026 Field Advisement Session 2 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    November 16, 18 & 21, 2026 Field Advisement Session 3 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    November 25 - 29, 2026 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    December 4, 2026 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    December 7, 9 & 12, 2026 Field Advisement Session 4 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    December 20, 2026 Last Day of Fall 2026 Term
    December 24 - January 3, 2027 Christmas Break/Semester Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 11, 2027 Spring 2027 Term - Fieldwork Continues
    January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 25, 27 & 30, 2027 Field Advisement Session 5 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    February 15, 2027 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed. 
    March 1, 3 & 6, 2027 Field Advisement Session 6 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    March 18 - 24, 2027 Spring Break - No fieldwork.
    March 25 - 29, 2027 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    April 16, 2027  Final Field Evaluation Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    April 12, 14 & 17, 2027 Field Advisement Session 7 (held Mon, Wed, Sat)
    May 9, 2027 Last Day of Fieldwork
    June 18, 2027 Juneteenth Day observed - no fieldwork. University closed.
    June 28, 2027 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 2026-SPRING 2027 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR

    August 31, 2026

    Fieldwork Begins
    September 7, 2026 Labor Day - No Fieldwork. University closed.
    September 10, 2027 Last day of ADD/DROP
    September 16 & 19, 2026 Field Advisement Session 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    September 18, 2026 Educational Agreement Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    October 12, 2026 Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    October 7 & 10, 2026 Field Advisement Session 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    October 16, 2026 Six-Week Progress Report Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    October 16, 2026 Virtual Site Visits are due
    November 18 & 21, 2026 Field Advisement Session 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    November 25 - 29, 2026 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    December 4, 2026 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    December 9 & 12, 2026 Field Advisement Session 4 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    December 20, 2026 Last Day of Fall 2026 Term
    December 21 - January 3, 2027 Christmas Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 4, 2027 Spring 2027 Term Begins - Fieldwork Continues
    January 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 20 & 23, 2027 Field Advisement Session 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    February 15, 2027 Presidents' Day- No fieldwork. University closed.
    February 24 & 27, 2027 Field Advisement Session 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    March 25 - 28, 2027 Easter Recess- No fieldwork. University closed.
    April 9, 2027 Final Field Evaluation Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    April 14 & 17, 2027 Field Advisement Session 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    April 25, 2027 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.