Academic Advising for Social Work
Navigating higher education can often feel stressful and confusing for students, and even overwhelming at times. Advisors help students by giving them the right tools to succeed, and by teaching them how to gather information, and make academic decisions and informed choices. Our academic advisors offer one-on-one advising to prospective, transfer, and pre-social work students, as well as students who have been formally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs.
When should I meet with my academic advisor?
Students typically meet with their academic advisor at least once a semester to ensure they are enrolling in the correct courses, and meeting the requirements of their degree program. Although, students can meet with their advisor at any time during the academic year for support and guidance. Students can find their enrollment window in their MavLINK account, and should take that window into consideration when scheduling their advising appointment. Academic advising appointments are scheduled first come, first served. Additional enrollment information can also be found here: Office of the University Registrar.
What is MavCONNECT?
MavCONNECT is UNO’s student success system that allows students to make appointments with their academic advisors, learning community specialists, and financial aid counselors online, 24/7.
What username and password do I use?
Students can log into MavCONNECT using their UNO NetID (ex: jsmith) and password. This is the same username and password students use to log into Canvas. Prospective students and transfer students who experience trouble with MavCONNECT or do not have access to MavCONNECT, should contact socialworkadvising@unomaha.edu to schedule an appointment.