MSW Program Transfer Applicants

Students currently or previously enrolled in another accredited master's-level social work degree program may be eligible to transfer into the On-Campus or Online Master of Social Work (MSW) programs at the University Of Michigan School Of Social Work. View the Student Guide: Policy for Accepting Graduate Transfer Credit for more information. Please note that we do not grant social work course credit for life experience or previous work experience. Credits that were used for another degree are not eligible for transfer in our MSW program.

Online MSW Program Transfer

Students in the Online MSW program can transfer courses taken at another accredited master's-level social work degree in accordance with School’s transfer policy. Additionally, in the Online Program, a student must enter as an advanced learner who has covered courses and credits equivalent to the following:

• SW506 (4 credits)
• SW507 (1 credit)
• SW508 (3 credits)
• SW509 (3 credits)

If any of these courses are missing a student may choose to enroll in them at their home institution, or they may choose to pursue the complete MasterTrack Certificate to meet this requirement. Please note: it is not possible to enroll in individual MasterTrack courses. All courses offered through the certificate would need to be completed. All required courses must be completed prior to the first semester of enrollment.

Review My Courses

Complete this form in order to have your courses reviewed for possible transfer into our MSW program.

On-Campus MSW Program Transfer

Students in the On-Campus MSW program can transfer courses taken at another accredited master's-level social work degree in accordance with School’s transfer policy.

Review My Courses

Complete this form in order to have your courses reviewed for possible transfer into our MSW program.

Applying to the MSW Program

Students currently or previously enrolled in another accredited master's-level social work degree program who are seeking admission as a transfer student to the Online or On-Campus MSW program must apply through the MSW Application. They are also required to submit the following additional materials:

1. A brief written statement describing the reasons why they are requesting a transfer
2. A copy of their practicum/field work evaluation(s), if applicable
3. A recommendation from the applicant's current/former MSW program faculty advisor addressing their academic standing

Admissions counselors are available to talk with applicants about the transfer process. Please contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management with to schedule a phone, zoom, or in-person appointment: ssw.msw.info@umich.edu or 734-936-0961.