Preparing to Apply

Field Experience Application Steps

Step 1: Identify your Field Experience start date by contacting Student Success Advising. It is important to know when you are scheduled to begin your field education courses. You'll be asked to choose a term start on your field application.

Step 2: Apply for Field in Meditrek.

MSW Students - Meditrek login credentials were sent the first quarter of your enrollment with the subject line, “Walden University School of Social Work and Human Services: Your Meditrek account information.” If you did not receive your login credentials, please contact us at MSWfield@mail.waldenu.edu.

BSW Students - Meditrek login credentials were sent from BSWfield@mail.waldenu.edu the first quarter of your enrollment with the subject line, “Walden University School of Social Work and Human Services: Your Meditrek account information.” If you did not receive your login credentials, please contact us at BSWfield@mail.waldenu.edu.

Important Field Process Dates and Deadlines*

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General Instructions for MSW and BSW students

• To submit your application packet, you must submit: application, resume, certificate of insurance, and Home Visit Waiver Form. All parts must be complete before your application can be reviewed.

• It is recommended to upload and assign your documents first, then complete your application form. ​

Step 3: If all parts of the packet are correct, your packet will be accepted. Watch for your application approval email and will be assigned a Field Experience Coordinator to assist with your placement process. 

Applications may be returned for the following reasons:

Academic Readiness - If we can't confirm you have met all of the academic requirements to be ready to begin your field placement, we will return your application with a status of "pending readiness" and re-review it once we can confirm your readiness.

Missing Resume - You are missing a required document for your application, we will return your application to you.  You will have 3 days from the application deadline or the date of your returned application (whichever is later) to submit your documents. Once you have resubmitted them, we will review the application within 3 days.

Proof of Insurance Coverage - If you do not provide the proper proof of insurance, we will return your application.  You will have 3 days from the application due date or the date of your returned application (whichever is later) to submit your proof of insurance.  Once you have resubmitted the proof, we'll re-review the application within 3 days. 

Your application packet is NOT complete if you do not click the "submit" button. 

*A Note About Deadlines:

• Application Deadline: This is the date your four-part application packet is due in Meditrek. You can submit your packet earlier than this date; however, the review may be delayed if you’re submitting your application early.
  • We usually begin processing next quarter packets at the previous quarters Lead Agency Form deadline.
  • You’ll be assigned a Field Experience Coordinator after your application packet is accepted.
• Lead Agency Form Deadline: This is the date a prospective agency should be submitted in Meditrek by. The internship doesn’t need to be secured by then, but you should contact the agency prior to submitting their information.
• Field Placement Deadline: This is the final deadline to have an approved internship. Your Field Experience Coordinator partners with you to ensure sites can provide an appropriate Field Experience as outlined by the CSWE guidelines. Site paperwork and task conversations must be completed prior to this date.