Is the GRE required for application to the MSW Program?
No. GRE scores are neither required nor reviewed.
Is the TOEFL required for International applicants? Do you accept IELTS or MELAB scores?
TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, or ECPE scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English regardless of their status when applying. Applicants are exempt from submitting a TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, or ECPE score if they have either 1) earned a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is exclusively English, regardless of country, within two years of applying to the MSW or MA in Social Impact Leadership (MSIL) or 2) studied in the US for two years or more within two years of applying to the MSW or MA in Social Impact Leadership (MSIL).
Should the Supplementary Statement address each topic separately or incorporate them into one cohesive statement?
Please provide one statement which covers all three topics.
What are the basic requirements for admission into the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW degree program?
- Applicants must have completed a U.S.
What criteria does the admissions committee utilize in making admission decisions?
Admissions decisions are based primarily on a review of the following:
What is the average GPA for admitted students?
The average incoming student GPA is 3.5. However, we accept a wide range of GPAs, as each application is reviewed individually and evaluated based on a number of factors including:
What is the MSW application fee?
The application fee is $75 if you submit the online web application and $150 if you submit a paper application. If you cannot afford the application fee, please contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management (734-936-0961) or email [email protected] for information on obtaining a fee waiver.
What materials must be submitted in order for my MSW application to be considered complete?
Applicants must submit the following*:
What types of recommendations are best to submit for my application to the MSW program?
Applicants must submit three recommendation forms and/or letters of recommendation in order for their MSW application to be considered complete. When possible, applicants should try to submit one recommendation from a professional source (ex. from someone who supervised you in a paid, volunteer or internship position that was human services-related and can speak about your readiness for professional social work practice) and one recommendation from an academic source (ex.
When is the On Campus MSW application deadline?
There are two On Campus MSW application deadlines: December 1st and March 1st.