Welcome Message from Michele Thornton - BSW Coordinator/Pending Student Advisor

Welcome to the School of Social Work and congratulations on your admission as a pending social work major.  You have completed the first step in becoming an undergraduate social work major.

The School of Social Work does not offer direct admission.  All students are admitted to the school as pending social work majors and must complete the admissions process also known as the pending process.  While pending majors, students complete the required classes and application necessary to become a full social work major.

As a pending major, Michele Thornton is your assigned academic advisor.  You can also receive academic advising from the College Advisor, Francesca Jirsa.  The academic advisors are here to answer your questions and help guide you through the admissions process.  Best wishes for your future academic pursuits.

Michele Thornton
BSW Coordinator/Pending Student Advisor
School of Social Work
Office:  Polsky 411D
Phone:  330-972-8195
E-mail: mdt@uakron.edu
E-mail:  pendingsocialwork@uakron.edu

Francesca Jirsa
College Advisor
Student Success Center
College of Health Professions
Two (2) Locations:

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Office:  Schrank Hall South (SHS) 215
Phone:  330-972-6163
E-mail:  aff3@uakron.edu

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Office: Mary Gladwin Hall (MGH) 313
Phone:  330-972-5875  E-mail:  aff3@uakron.edu

Announcements:

Effective August 27, 2012 two changes go into effect that impact pending social work majors.

1.  All students newly admitted into the School of Social Work must earn and maintain a minimum
     cumulative GPA of 2.75 for pending and full major admission.

2.  All application essays/autobiographical statements, recommendations, and Request for
     Application Review forms must be submitted to Admissions via pendingsocialwork@uakron.edu

Pending Process Information and Forms

• Advising Handbook for Pending Students
• Pending Checklist
• Pending Social Work Major Recommendation Form
• Request for Application Review
  
  
  Did you know?
  The School of Social Work has an email address dedicated to the needs of pending social work majors.  Questions about entering the school, admissions criteria, application material submission, or any other pending related questions can be submitted to a dedicated email address:  pendingsocialwork@uakron.edu
  
  Did you know?
  Many questions students have about the pending process can be found in the Pending Checklist and Advising Handbook for Pending Majors.  Please review the Pending Checklist after receipt of your pending admission email.  Pending documents are located on the school's website.
  
  Did you know?
  We have a tool to assist you in effectively preparing for your first scheduled Pending Advising Appointment.  It is a document with the same name- How to prepare for Your Pending Advising Appointment.