School of Social Welfare
Academic Programs
MSW Non-Degree Advising Form
(email completed form to: sswnondegree@albany.edu)
Welcome to the new academic advisement process for MSW non-degree students! This form is
completed by you to track your coursework and plan future semesters. Once you have
completed the form you will send it to the email address listed above. The form will then be
reviewed by a member of the Associate Dean’s Office for approval, advisement, and to provide
you with your AVN so you can register for class(es). Permission numbers are no longer given
for class registration.
Name:
Date:
E-mail:
Phone:
Albany ID:
Date started MSW Non-degree study:
Eligible Foundation Courses & Typical Semester offered
Please mark the classes you have taken
Semester/Year Taken
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RSSW 600 – Social Welfare Policy and Services – Fall
RSSW 610 – Human Behavior & Social Environment I – Fall
RSSW 611 – Human Behavior & Social Environment II – Spring
RSSW 630 – Macro Practice in Social Work I – Fall
RSSW 631 – Macro Practice in Social Work II – Spring
RSSW 660 – Introductory Research Methodology – Spring
No courses taken. I am new to non-degree study in SSW.
Academic Plan For:
☐ Fall
☐ Spring
☐ Summer
Helpful Advisement Tips:
 If you plan to apply for admission, you may want to consider taking one or both of the
required course sequences (610 & 611 and/or 630 & 631)
 If your interest is exploratory, you may want to consider taking 600 or 660
 If you have a BA or BS in Social Work or are trying to transfer credits contact the Help
Desk for advising: 518-442-5320
Social Work Course(s) you would like to take for the identified semester:
☐ RSSW 600 – Social Welfare Policy and Services
☐ RSSW 610 – Human Behavior & Social Environment I
☐ RSSW 611 – Human Behavior & Social Environment II
☐ RSSW 630 – Macro Practice in Social Work I
☐ RSSW 631 – Macro Practice in Social Work II
☐ RSSW 660 – Introductory Research Methodology
☐ Other (please name):
10/29/2013
Richardson 119
135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
PH: 518-442-5322 FX: 518-442-5380
www.albany.edu
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School of Social Welfare
Academic Programs
MSW Non-Degree Advising Form
NOTES
 Maximum enrollment is two (2) classes per semester
 A maximum of 12 credits of graduate work taken at UAlbany as a non-matriculated student
will automatically count toward the MSW degree if the credits fulfill MSW requirements at
the time you matriculate and the courses were taken within three (3) years of matriculation
 Taking classes as non-degree student does not guarantee admission into MSW program
 Non-degree students who receive a grade below “B” are not allowed to continue in the
School of Social Welfare as a non-degree student.
Reviewed By:
Plan Approved:
Date:
☐ Yes
☐ No
SSW AVN:
Suggestions:
This approval is only valid for classes with open seats.
Instructors are not able to provide permission for non-degree students to enroll in their class if it
is full.
Richardson 119
135 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12222
PH: 518-442-5322 FX: 518-442-5380
www.albany.edu
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