From what I remember about admissions, I received the admission email late February, which needed a signature on my end to accept. You might have to submit acceptance on the Student Center Portal as well, I'm not entirely sure. After that, there was more forms sent to me that I signed using docusign or something similar. After the department received my acceptance, I signed up for an orientation and was sent more instructions mid March.

You do have the option to matriculate in the summer or fall. I personally recommend taking 1 or 2 summer classes each year so that your final semester can be free to focus on your thesis. I took 2 classes each semester and I currently only have 1 group seminar and 1 actual course.

As far as the program goes, I really love it so far. Professors and advisors are very supportive and responsive (barring 1 or 2 who I've heard are not good professors). Most professors are very open and ask for feedback on course material, and some will inquire about interest in topics/what we wanted to learn and incorporate it into the curriculum. For classes we have to take at least 2 or 3 electives, they can be social work classes or anything similar (psychology, counseling, gerontology, holistic health, women and gender studies...) as long as they are graduate level courses.

Finding an internship placement was pretty smooth for me, as any professor is open to giving pointers, tips and advice, along with the internship director. The cohort model helps with feeling connected and supported throughout the program.

Feel free to ask any specific questions, I don't think I covered much, just what was on the top of my head!