Admissions

How recent do your undergraduate credits have to be (within last 5 years, 10 years, etc.)?

There is no time limit or expiration window for your undergraduate degree conferral to be considered eligible for admission to graduate study.

What is considered “sufficient undergraduate preparation and training for graduate study in social work?”

We seek students for the Social Welfare MSW program who have acquired a broad education with significant academic preparation in the liberal arts, humanities, and behavioral, social, or natural sciences. There is no minimum preparation requirement in any specific major or area of study (such as number of courses or units).

Can I transfer into your MSW Program from an MSW Program at another school?

No, we do not accept transfer students into any of our graduate programs.

Do you offer admission deferrals?

No. Offers of admission are valid only for the year they are made. Successful applicants who accept an offer of admission and then must later decline or withdraw must reapply in a future admissions cycle.

Can I skip some social welfare elective courses and choose electives from other departments?

It is possible to take elective courses outside the School of Social Welfare; however, you also still must satisfy the elective requirements for the MSW degree. Some departments may also have enrollment restrictions that could affect course availability for students from other departments. For details on the elective degree requirement, including lists of approved courses in other departments, please see the MSW Student Handbook > MSW Degree Requirements.