The Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM) is the place where social work education influencers collaborate, learn, teach, and grow. The 69th APM will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia, October 26–29, 2023.
The 2023 APM begins the "Defining and Reckoning with Anti-Racist Social Work Education" theme.
Register to attend APM today!
Reserve your room!
There is currently a housing waitlist. Please contact CSWE 2023 APM Housing Contractor: Convention Management Resources
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Pacific Time)
800.716.7732 (Toll-Free U.S. & Canada)
+1.415.979.2284 (Outside U.S. & Canada)
CSWE Housing Support Center
Note: There are companies that are claiming to offer registration and housing services for CSWE’s 2023 APM, which are not affiliated with CSWE and do not offer any services on our participants behalf. The term housing pirates is used as they fraudulently gain access to credit card information and defraud unsuspecting victims. Participants may receive emails or phone calls from these companies urging you to book hotel rooms or register. Registration and housing should only be accessed through links accessed from Registration and Housing | CSWE and reserved through CSWE’s official housing provider: Convention Management Resources (CMR).
CSWE is also taking many steps to focus on the health and safety of APM attendees. Please read the Health and Safety page for more information.
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.
Rates & Policies
- Payment Date Rates
- Registration Fee Options
- Registration Categories
- Summits and Institutes
- On-Site Registration
- Method of Payment
- Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Substitution Policy
- Housing Information
Payment Date Rates
Early Bird registration is available through September 7, 2023. Full payment must accompany the registration form for a person to be considered as a registrant. Effective September 8, 2023, persons registering will be charged regular rates.
Registration Categories
| CSWE Accredited Program Registration Categories Dues must be current through July 1, 2023 |
Early Bird (to September 7) |
September 8 or after |
| Members: Faculty, Administrators, and Individuals | Full Conf: $600 or One Day: $450 |
Full Conf: $650 or One Day: $500 |
| Associate Member: Emeritus | Full Conf: $300 |
Full Conf: $300 |
| Member: Undergraduate/Graduate Studenta | Full Conf: $150 or One Day: $65 |
Full Conf: $200 or One Day: $100 |
| Member: Doctoral Studenta | Full Conf: $150 or One Day: $100 |
Full Conf: $165 or One Day: $150 |
| Nonmember Registration Categories | ||
| Student Nonmember: Undergraduate/Graduatea | $200 | $250 |
| Student Nonmember: Doctorala | $200 | $250 |
| Nonmember | Full Conf: $850 or One Day: $700 |
Full Conf: $900 or One Day: $750 |
| Practitioner or Academician in Non–Social Work Field | Full Conf: $350 or One Day: $250 |
Full Conf: $400 or One Day: $300 |
| Social Work Practitioner | Full Conf: $350 | Full Conf: $400 |
| Higher Education Librarian | Full Conf: $350 or One Day: $250 |
Full Conf: $400 or One Day: $300 |
| Additional Registration Categories | ||
| Individual from Economically Less-Developed Countryb | $120 | $150 |
| Child (16 and Younger): Must accompany attendee with paid registration. Not eligible for drawings. Children must be supervised at all times. | $25 | $25 |
| Guest (17 and Older): Must accompany attendee with full registration. Not eligible for drawings. | $40 | $40 |
aStudent rates require documentation. Post-docs are eligible for the doctoral student registration rate. See Registration Categories.
bSee Country List for this rate.
Summits and Institutes
More information coming soon!
| Early Bird (to September 7) | September 8 or after | ||
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | Progressive Atlanta Civil Rights Tour | $250 | $300 |
| Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Field Education Institute | $250 | $300 |
| Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Leadership Development Institute | $250 | $300 |
| Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Teaching Institute for Faculty | $250 | $300 |
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Assessment Institute | $250 | $300 |
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Student Summit | $25 | $35 |
On-Site Registration
The preregistration deadline is October 2, 2023. On-site registration will be available to those who do not preregister. Those who wish to register but cannot send in their fees by the preregistration date should register on site. Those registering on site will be required to pay the regular registration fee and will be eligible for enrollment in the Summits and Institutes only if space remains. Students registering on site must show documentation of their student status. See Registration Categories.
Method of Payment
Cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard, VISA, or American Express will be accepted for conference and membership fees. Please make all checks or money orders payable to the Council on Social Work Education. Cash, checks, and money orders are payable in U.S. currency only and must be drawn on a U.S. bank. A $30 processing fee will be charged on all returned checks. This additional charge applies to checks written at any time for the APM or publications.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Submit registration cancellations via e-mail by October 2, 2023. No requests for refunds will be honored if they are e-mailed after this date. Registrants who do not cancel by October 2, 2023, and fail to attend the APM will be charged the full registration fee.
- Note: October 26 and October 29 Institute session fees are nonrefundable.
Refunds will be less a $75 administrative fee and must specify the payee. Refunds 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, 2023. 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.
Substitution Policy
Substitution of registrations is permitted prior to the APM and on site. Submit substitutions via e-mail by October 2, 2023. After this date, please make any substitutions at the APM Registration Desk on site.
Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution as well as updating any contact information.
Housing Information
The Council on Social Work Education negotiates reduced rate rooms at Atlanta hotels and uses a reservation booking site powered by CMR USE Housing. We encourage you to book early to ensure you get your first choice hotel and access. Registration for the CSWE 69th Annual Program Meeting is required for securing housing. The Registrant ID is listed at the bottom of the confirmation email under payment information. Staying in the official hotel block offers convenience, amenities, and close proximity to the conference. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Housing Rates
Atlanta Marriott Marquis (Conference Location)
- Rates: Single/Double $245.00 (not including tax and fees)
Beware of Unauthorized Agencies!
CMR (Convention Management Resources) is the official hotel management company for the Annual Program Meeting. No other hotel management company or travel agency is authorized to place reservations on behalf of CSWE. These companies have not entered into agreements with the Atlanta hotel and are not able to guarantee rates and accommodations during the dates of the conference. Should you be contacted by any other agency other than CMR, send us a message through the CSWE Housing Support Center.
If you need assistance with booking your hotel, please reach out to CMR:
CSWE Housing Support Center
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Pacific Time)
800.716.7732 (Toll-Free U.S. & Canada)
+1.415.979.2284 (Outside U.S. & Canada)
CSWE Housing Support Center
Please see the Hotel Map: Map (cmrus.com)
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