Licensure Resources
Be sure to visit the Licensure Resources | School of Social Work website for general licensing information and exam preparation tools. In addition, below is a link to a recording of the Licensing Workshop that was held in January:
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/uconnvtc/ldr.php?RCID=3d4590b025eebdc07c91a8630322e674.
Career Resources
Students are encouraged to utilize the Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills, where they can set up a time to meet with a career coach, view career readiness modules on cover letters, networking, and more.
Diplomas
Diplomas are mailed approximately 8 to 12 weeks after your graduation date. Certified electronic diplomas will be available for purchase and download around the same time. For information about paper diplomas, certified electronic credentials (CeDiploma or CeCertificate), or replacement paper diplomas, please visit Diplomas and Certificates.
Transcripts
The school does not automatically send transcripts. Instructions on how to obtain unofficial transcripts and request official transcripts to be sent can be found on the Registrar website.
Focused Areas of Study Process
Students who wish to petition for a Focused Areas of Study should first review the requirements within the Focused Area of Study Manual to determine if they met all criteria. If all criteria are met, students should then fill out the Focused Areas of Study 2025-2026 Form (below) by Friday, April 10, 2026. If you are petitioning for multiple Focused Areas of Study, please submit a separate form for each.
Requirements for the Focused Areas of Study will not be reviewed until all grades have been posted. Those that have fulfilled the requirements will receive a letter via mail early summer. The Focused Areas of Study will not appear on your degree, it is verified through the letter sent.
Focused Areas of Study Form
Focused Area of Study for Spring & Summer 2026 MSW Graduates
This is the form where MSW students graduating May or August 2026 petition for a Focused Area of Study.