The School of Social Work interviews many applicants to the MSW program each year who either request an interview themselves or are requested to interview by the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management. Not all applicants will have an interview as part of their admission process.
For more information, visit the MSW Admission Interview Information page.
Yes, you may request a change to your pathway of interest. Please complete and submit the pathway change request form.
Yes. Each year up to ten students can be admitted through our Non-Baccalaureate Admissions status. The goal of this provision is to provide an opportunity for individuals with extensive, successful experience in social work to obtain the MSW degree without first obtaining a bachelor's degree.
Yes, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted.
No, a BSW is not required for admission to the MSW program. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. The majority of our students hold a bachelor’s degree in a liberal arts discipline (psychology, sociology, etc.), but we also have students with backgrounds in business, engineering, law, etc.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106