The Student Association of the School of Social Welfare includes both undergraduate and graduate students. It coordinates activities such as workshops, legislative lobbying, support groups, and student representation on School governance committees. It sponsors activities for students of color and programs for all students on issues of cultural diversity. Graduate student representatives sit on most School of Social Welfare governance committees, such as the Curriculum Committee, the Field Committee, and the Ph.D. Committee. The University Counseling Center provides a number of services to assist students.
Career counseling is offered through testing and counseling procedures.
The School of Social Welfare conducts an annual spring Career Fair for its students and alumni. In addition, the School maintains a bulletin board with national and international academic positions. Students admitted in fall or spring semesters. Students admitted in fall or spring semesters. Applicants not already enrolled in the School's M.S.W. program must be admitted to both programs concurrently, which would require fall semester application.