MSW Student Guide

University of Michigan School of Social Work · 2025–2026

Volume 1: Academic and Professional Policies

1.15 - Student Grievances

§1.15.00 · Jurisdiction and Timing for Student Grievances

activeschool policy

Academic Year 2025-2026 · Maintained by Office of Student Services

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Section1.15.00
Volume1: Academic and Professional Policies
Effective2025-09-01
Last reviewed2025-09-01
Review cycleannual
Responsible bodyOffice of Student Services
Contactssw-adedpgm@umich.edu
SourceOfficial guide
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Summary: The procedures herein prescribed shall be available to current and former students in the School of Social Work. Grievances shall be filed in a timely manner - generally within one month (and no longer than 1 year) from the matter prompting the grievance. When longer periods have passed, the grievant may be asked to sufficiently explain the latency of the complaint.

The procedures herein prescribed shall be available to current and former students in the School of Social Work. Grievances shall be filed in a timely manner - generally within one month (and no longer than 1 year) from the matter prompting the grievance. When longer periods have passed, the grievant may be asked to sufficiently explain the latency of the complaint. These procedures shall be available with respect to grievances complaints including, but not limited to, those that allege (a) a violation of rules and regulations of the School of Social Work; (b) unfair, unreasonable, or otherwise improperly applied rules or regulations of the School of Social Work; (c) discriminatory or capricious grading practices or field education evaluations.

Any grievances related to discrimination and harassment will be referred to the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX (ECRT) Office. ECRT is charged with overseeing, facilitating and supporting UM’s efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all person, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.