A cohort admissions process is used for the MSW with applications and credentials submitted to The Graduate School.  For the two- and three- year programs, cohorts will only be admitted for the fall semester.  Advanced standing cohorts will only be admitted for the summer semester.  Exceptions to the admissions requirements will be reviewed by the admissions committee and an interview may be required.

   Applications for Graduate Admission can be obtained from either The Graduate School Office or the Social Work Department Office.  Admission is competitive and only applicants with complete application packets will be reviewed. Review of applications begins on February 1 and continues until all openings are filled.  For admission into the MSW degree program, the applicant must:

1.  Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university for all three options.  For the One year Advanced Standing Program, the BSW degree must be completed within the last five years from a regionally accredited college or university with a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

2.  Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

3.  For all three options, official transcripts must reflect a background in liberal arts content.

4.  Have an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the Advanced Standing Program.  For the two and three year programs, a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required on the last 60 hours.

5.  Submit an official score of 800 or above on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (verbal and quantitative portions combined) or an official MAT score of 400 or above.

6.  Submit three letters of recommendation from professionals in the social work field using the departmental form.

7.  Submit the Evidence of Experience Form. Students in the three year program must be currently working in the social work field.