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 gssfieldinstruction@fordham.edu 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 2025-SPRING 2026 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR

    September 8, 2025 First Day of Fieldwork - NY City Public Schools DOE
    September 8, 2025

    Fieldwork Begins - all other placements
    September 8, 10 & 13, 2025 Field Advisement Session 1 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    September 26, 2025 Educational Agreement Due in Tevera
    October 13, 2025 Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    October 17, 2025 Six-Week Progress Report Due in Tevera
    October 17, 2025 Virtual Site Visits are due
    October 20, 22 & 25, 2025 Field Advisement Session 2 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    November 10, 12 & 15, 2025 Field Advisement Session 3 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    November 26 - 30, 2025 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    November 28, 2025 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in Tevera
    December 8, 10 & 13, 2025 Field Advisement Session 4 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    December 21, 2025 Last Day of Fall 2025 Term
    December 22 - January 1, 2026 Christmas Break/Semester Break - No fieldwork.
    January 5, 2025 Spring 2026 Term - Fieldwork Continues
    January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 26, 28 & 31, 2026 Field Advisement Session 5 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    February 16, 2026 Presidents' Day - No fieldwork. University closed. 
    March 2, 4 & 7, 2026 Field Advisement Session 6 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    March 9 - 15, 2026  Spring Break - No fieldwork.
    April 2 - 6, 2026 Easter Recess - No fieldwork. University closed.
    April 10, 2026  Final Field Evaluation Due in Tevera
    April 13, 15 & 18, 2026 Field Advisement Session 7 (held Mon, Wed, or Sat)
    May 10, 2026 Last Day of Fieldwork
    June 19, 2026 Juneteenth Day observed - no fieldwork. University closed.
    June 26, 2026 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 2025-SPRING 2026 FIELD EDUCATION CALENDAR

    September 2, 2025 

    Fieldwork Begins
    September 10, 2025 Last Day of ADD/DROP / Labor Day No Field
    September 10 & 13, 2025 Field Advisement Session 1 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    September 19, 2025 Educational Agreement Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    October 13, 2025 Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day - No fieldwork. University closed.
    October 15 & 18, 2025 Field Advisement Session 2 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    October 17, 2025 Six-Week Progress Report Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    October 17, 2025 Virtual Site Visits are due
    November 12 & 15, 2025 Field Advisement Session 3 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    November 26 - 30, 2025 Thanksgiving - No fieldwork. University closed.
    November 28, 2025 Mid-Year Evaluation Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    December 3 & 6, 2025 Field Advisement Session 4 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    December 21, 2025 Last Day of Fall 2025 Term
    December 22 - January 4, 2026 Christmas Break - No fieldwork. University closed.
    January 5, 2026 Spring 2025 Term Begins - Fieldwork Continues
    January 14 & 17, 2026 Field Advisement Session 5 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No fieldwork. University closed. 
    February 16, 2026 Presidents' Day- No fieldwork. University closed.
    February 25 & 28, 2026  Field Advisement Session 6 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    April 2 - 5, 2026 Easter Recess- No fieldwork. University closed.
    April 10, 2026 Final Field Evaluation Due in ELC (Experiential Learning Cloud)
    April 15 & 28, 2026  Field Advisement Session 7 (synchronous held Wed or Sat)
    April 26, 2026 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.