Online MSW FAQ

Yes. The student must reside within the U.S. and meet criteria for one of the following paths:

• Advanced Standing (you earned a BSW degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher)
• MasterTrack 
• U-M Sociology and Social Work
• UM-Dearborn Human Services and Social Work

Dual degree students are not eligible to participate in the Online MSW program.

It may be possible to transfer credits. Please contact the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management at ssw.msw.info@umich.edu with any inquiry.

No. It is not possible to complete the entire Online MSW program while living outside of the United States. Students who are U.S. Citizens or who have Permanent Residency status in the U.S. may take courses while outside of the United States, however their field placement hours (credits) must be completed in the United States, not including U.S. territories. Please review the Distance Education Disclosure form for more information.

No. Students are not required to live near Michigan for the Online MSW Program, but students are required to complete field placement hours in the United States.

You may apply for the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) program before, during, or after starting or completing the MasterTrack Certificate program. Some students may want to have confirmation that they are fully admitted to the MSW program before purchasing the MasterTrack courses. Review the posted deadlines for the Online MSW Program and apply as early as possible.