The Annual Program Meeting (APM) is the preeminent annual meeting for social work educators, students, deans, and directors worldwide. Each year the APM brings together more than 2,500 individual members as well as the largest gathering of graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education.
We are planning to hold the 2022 Annual Program Meeting November 10–13, in Anaheim, CA.
Please continue to visit the APM website and follow CSWE on social media for updates on health and safety information, speakers, education sessions, and more.
Registration is open for the 2022 APM. Beware of registration pirates who pretend to represent CSWE. Start the registration process.
Registration rates for the 2022 APM vary by registration category. Please see the registration categories below.
aStudent rates require documentation. Post-docs are eligible for the doctoral student registration rate. See Registration Categories.
bSome rates do not change for Full Conference vs. One-Day Registration.
cSee Country List for this rate.
Registration materials will be distributed on site at the Registration Desk. Please bring your registration confirmation to receive your registration materials. Print or electronic confirmations will be accepted on site, or you may enter your name into a registration terminal to pull up your registration details. The Registration Desk will be located on the second floor (Ballroom Level) of the Hilton Anaheim. Please note that registration materials will not be mailed to attendees in advance.
After you register, you can view and print your confirmation, log in to your registration portal to make changes, print receipts and/or confirmations, and create your itinerary. You will not receive a receipt on site.
The student registration categories are as follows:
Students must submit verification (see sample letters for one student or multiple students) from their program directors to [email protected] and [email protected] with documentation of their enrollment status (degree level) and projected graduation date for that degree level; and confirmation that the student does not hold a full-time professional position, including any academic appointment.
Yes. All presenters are required to register to present their abstracts and research.
Registrants must submit registration cancellations via e-mail by October 27, 2022. No requests for refunds will be honored if they are e-mailed after this date. Registrants who do not cancel by October 27, 2022, and fail to attend the APM will be charged the full registration fee. Please note that November 10 and 13 Institute session fees are nonrefundable. Refunds will be less a $75 administrative fee and must specify the payee. They will be based on the original form of payment and processed within 30 days after the completion of the meeting. Refunds will not be processed after December 1, 2022.
Please cancel housing reservations directly with your hotel. CSWE is not liable for cancellation fees charged by hotels, airlines, or other means of transportation.
By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
If you would like to request an invitation letter from CSWE for a visa application, you must first register and pay in full for the meeting. To obtain a visa invitation letter, provide your registration confirmation number and e-mail us the request. International travelers are encouraged to apply for their visas as early as possible. The International Visitors Office (IVO) of The National Academies recommends applying at least three to four months before the meeting, as consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Applicants should first consult the U.S. Department of State’s visa appointment and processing wait times website. Further information on business visas can be found at the U.S. Department of State Business Visa Center website and the IVO website.
All education sessions, plenaries, and events will be held at the Hilton Anaheim from Thursday, November 10, through Sunday, November 13, 2022.
View the schedule for a list of sessions and event times. Additional programming information will be available in the 2022 APM Final Program and the mobile app beginning in October 2022.
Locations for programming will be published in the 2022 APM Final Program and mobile app in October 2022.
The 2022 APM will provide a multitude of educational offerings. APM presentations are organized by tracks, allowing meeting participants to quickly locate and gauge their interest in specific sessions. You can find a list of the 2022 APM tracks here.
Proposals are assigned to tracks by their submitters. Each track is led by two volunteer chairs, who review scores and comments submitted by proposal reviewers and provide recommendations regarding acceptance to the Council on Conferences and Faculty Development. Track chairs and co-chairs may help answer questions related to the tracks' subject areas.
CSWE will provide support services on request. Please request accessibility services or accommodations for people who experience disabilities at the time of registration and/or 4 weeks in advance to maximize our efforts. Contact information for accessibility services is forthcoming.
Please inquire about childcare services with the concierge at your selected hotel. Be certain to make arrangements prior to your arrival in Anaheim.
The Hilton Anaheim will have designated areas for privacy. Please check back for specific locations and information.
Details for scooter rental at the Hilton Anaheim will be available in late fall 2022.
There will be seating marked “Reserved for Accessible Seating” at all plenaries. All events and receptions will have seating available for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time.
All plenary events will have interpreting services and will have front-row seating reserved for those with mobility, visual, or interpreting needs.
The Hilton Anaheim is the host hotel for the educational sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities. The Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort is a 7 minute walk to the Hilton Anaheim. No shuttles will be provided. Attendees may walk, take public transportation, or taxi/Uber throughout the city. View our city guide for information on transportation options.
Public Transportation
Four major airports, Amtrak, Metrolink, public transportation, shuttle services and taxi, limousine and rideshare companies can get you to Anaheim. View our city guide for information on transportation options.
No meals are included with conference registration. However, food and beverage served at the networking, opening, and closing receptions are complimentary with conference registration.
Restrooms and telephones are located on all levels of the Hilton Anaheim.
Please visit the 2022 APM Web page for general meeting information. Program information is available on the Schedule found on the APM website. While attending the APM, attendees may speak with volunteers at the Information and Hospitality desks at the Hilton Anaheim for specific information.
Check with volunteers at the Meeting Information and Hospitality Center or hotel concierge located on the ground level of the Hilton Anaheim.
Download a walking map of the area, view local restaurants, and explore things to do in Anaheim.
General Information
Can CSWE help me promote my session and research or exhibit booth?
What is the status of the CSWE 2022 APM?
We are planning to hold the 2022 Annual Program Meeting November 10–13, in Anaheim, CA. Please continue to visit the APM website and follow CSWE on social media for updates on health and safety information, speakers, education sessions, and more.
When will registration for the 2022 APM open?
Registration is open for the 2022 APM. Beware of registration pirates who pretend to represent CSWE. Start the registration process. What are the registration categories for the 2022 APM?
Registration rates for the 2022 APM vary by registration category. Please see the registration categories below.
| CSWE Accredited Program Registration Categories Dues must be current through July 1, 2022 |
Early Bird (to October 27) |
After October 27 |
| Full Member: Faculty, Administrators, and Individuals | Full Conf: $445 or One Day: $350 |
Full Conf: $495 or One Day: $400 |
| Associate Member: Emeritus | Full Conf: $300 or One Day: $280 |
Full Conf: $350 or One Day: $330 |
| Associate Member: Undergraduate/Graduate Studenta | Full Conf: $115 or One Day: $65 |
Full Conf: $165 or One Day: $115 |
| Associate Member: Doctoral Studenta | Full Conf: $115 or One Day: $65 |
Full Conf: $165 or One Day: $115 |
| Nonmember Registration Categories | ||
| Student Nonmember: Undergraduate/Graduatea,b | $125 | $175 |
| Student Nonmember: Doctorala,b | $165 | $215 |
| Nonmember | Full Conf: $670 or One Day: $565 |
Full Conf: $720 or One Day: $615 |
| Practitioner or Academician in Non–Social Work Field | Full Conf: $325 or One Day: $220 |
Full Conf: $375 or One Day: $270 |
| Social Work Practitioner | Full Conf: $325 | Full Conf: $375 |
| Higher Education Librarian | Full Conf: $325 or One Day: $220 |
Full Conf: $375 or One Day: $270 |
| Additional Registration Categories | ||
| Individual from Economically Less-Developed Countryb,c | $80 | $130 |
| Child (16 and Younger): bMust accompany attendee with paid registration. Not eligible for drawings. Children must be supervised at all times. | $20 | $20 |
| Guest (17 and Older): bMust accompany attendee with full registration. Not eligible for drawings. | $45 | $60 |
bSome rates do not change for Full Conference vs. One-Day Registration.
cSee Country List for this rate.
When will I receive registration materials?
Registration materials will be distributed on site at the Registration Desk. Please bring your registration confirmation to receive your registration materials. Print or electronic confirmations will be accepted on site, or you may enter your name into a registration terminal to pull up your registration details. The Registration Desk will be located on the second floor (Ballroom Level) of the Hilton Anaheim. Please note that registration materials will not be mailed to attendees in advance. How do I get a receipt for my registration?
After you register, you can view and print your confirmation, log in to your registration portal to make changes, print receipts and/or confirmations, and create your itinerary. You will not receive a receipt on site. What are the student registration categories (member, nonmember, and volunteer)?
The student registration categories are as follows:
- Associate member, student (undergraduate/graduate, or doctoral): Full-time or part-time students who are not CSWE full members (Category 1 under individual members).
- Nonmember, student (undergraduate/graduate, or doctoral): Full-time or part-time students who are not CSWE members.
- Student volunteer: Students can volunteer for 4-hour consecutive shifts, Thursday through Sunday, November 10–13, 2022, during daytime hours. There are no evening volunteer hours. Student volunteers pay only $40 for a full conference registration. Students must provide their arrival and departure dates/times.
Students must submit verification (see sample letters for one student or multiple students) from their program directors to [email protected] and [email protected] with documentation of their enrollment status (degree level) and projected graduation date for that degree level; and confirmation that the student does not hold a full-time professional position, including any academic appointment.
If I am presenting, do I have to register for the meeting?
Yes. All presenters are required to register to present their abstracts and research. What is the 2022 APM Cancellation and Refund Policy?
Registrants must submit registration cancellations via e-mail by October 27, 2022. No requests for refunds will be honored if they are e-mailed after this date. Registrants who do not cancel by October 27, 2022, and fail to attend the APM will be charged the full registration fee. Please note that November 10 and 13 Institute session fees are nonrefundable. Refunds will be less a $75 administrative fee and must specify the payee. They will be based on the original form of payment and processed within 30 days after the completion of the meeting. Refunds will not be processed after December 1, 2022.Please cancel housing reservations directly with your hotel. CSWE is not liable for cancellation fees charged by hotels, airlines, or other means of transportation.
By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
What is the visa application process for international travelers?
If you would like to request an invitation letter from CSWE for a visa application, you must first register and pay in full for the meeting. To obtain a visa invitation letter, provide your registration confirmation number and e-mail us the request. International travelers are encouraged to apply for their visas as early as possible. The International Visitors Office (IVO) of The National Academies recommends applying at least three to four months before the meeting, as consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews. Applicants should first consult the U.S. Department of State’s visa appointment and processing wait times website. Further information on business visas can be found at the U.S. Department of State Business Visa Center website and the IVO website. Sessions
Where are the APM sessions being held?
All education sessions, plenaries, and events will be held at the Hilton Anaheim from Thursday, November 10, through Sunday, November 13, 2022. Will there be workshops or professional development opportunities at the 2022 APM?
Where can I find a list of sessions and event times?
View the schedule for a list of sessions and event times. Additional programming information will be available in the 2022 APM Final Program and the mobile app beginning in October 2022. Where can I find a list of session and event locations?
Locations for programming will be published in the 2022 APM Final Program and mobile app in October 2022. What types of sessions are being offered?
The 2022 APM will provide a multitude of educational offerings. APM presentations are organized by tracks, allowing meeting participants to quickly locate and gauge their interest in specific sessions. You can find a list of the 2022 APM tracks here.Proposals are assigned to tracks by their submitters. Each track is led by two volunteer chairs, who review scores and comments submitted by proposal reviewers and provide recommendations regarding acceptance to the Council on Conferences and Faculty Development. Track chairs and co-chairs may help answer questions related to the tracks' subject areas.
Support Services
What kind of accessibility arrangements are available?
CSWE will provide support services on request. Please request accessibility services or accommodations for people who experience disabilities at the time of registration and/or 4 weeks in advance to maximize our efforts. Contact information for accessibility services is forthcoming. What kind of childcare services are available?
Please inquire about childcare services with the concierge at your selected hotel. Be certain to make arrangements prior to your arrival in Anaheim. Will there be areas for privacy at the meeting venue (e.g., lactation, prayer, quiet)?
The Hilton Anaheim will have designated areas for privacy. Please check back for specific locations and information. Will there be wheelchairs or scooters available to rent?
Details for scooter rental at the Hilton Anaheim will be available in late fall 2022. What kind of seating will be available at events for those with mobility needs or who are unable to stand for long periods of time?
There will be seating marked “Reserved for Accessible Seating” at all plenaries. All events and receptions will have seating available for those who are unable to stand for long periods of time. What accessibility services will be available during the plenaries?
All plenary events will have interpreting services and will have front-row seating reserved for those with mobility, visual, or interpreting needs. What shuttle services and transportation are available?
The Hilton Anaheim is the host hotel for the educational sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities. The Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort is a 7 minute walk to the Hilton Anaheim. No shuttles will be provided. Attendees may walk, take public transportation, or taxi/Uber throughout the city. View our city guide for information on transportation options. Public Transportation
Miscellaneous
How should I travel to Anaheim? Which airport should I fly into?
Four major airports, Amtrak, Metrolink, public transportation, shuttle services and taxi, limousine and rideshare companies can get you to Anaheim. View our city guide for information on transportation options. Are meals included with conference registration?
No meals are included with conference registration. However, food and beverage served at the networking, opening, and closing receptions are complimentary with conference registration. Where are the restrooms and telephones located in the Hilton Anaheim?
Restrooms and telephones are located on all levels of the Hilton Anaheim. Where can I find out about general meeting and program information?
Please visit the 2022 APM Web page for general meeting information. Program information is available on the Schedule found on the APM website. While attending the APM, attendees may speak with volunteers at the Information and Hospitality desks at the Hilton Anaheim for specific information. Where is the Lost and Found office?
Check with volunteers at the Meeting Information and Hospitality Center or hotel concierge located on the ground level of the Hilton Anaheim. What if I have a question that hasn't been answered yet?
Need information on things to do in Anaheim?
Download a walking map of the area, view local restaurants, and explore things to do in Anaheim.