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  1. 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. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to enrollment in September unless they have been admitted through our non-BA program.
    • Applicants must have completed 20 semester hours of social science/liberal arts/language coursework
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  2. What criteria does the admissions committee utilize in making admission decisions?

    Admissions decisions are based primarily on a review of the following:

  3. 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:

  4. 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 ssw.msw.info@umich.edu for information on obtaining a fee waiver.

  5. What materials must be submitted in order for my MSW application to be considered complete?

    Applicants must submit the following*:

    • School of Social Work MSW application
    • Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including transfer and study abroad
    • Supplementary Statement (maximum 3 pages double-spaced)
    • Three recommendation forms and/or letters
    • Current resume
    • Application fee

    *Non-native speakers of English, non-BA, transfer, and International applicants must submit additional materials.

  6. 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 Press enter to read full text...

  7. When is the MSW application deadline?

    There are two MSW application deadlines: December 1st and March 1st.

    December 1-Early Application Deadline:
    The early application deadline is December 1. Students are strongly encouraged to meet this deadline. Applicants complete with their application and supporting Press enter to read full text...

  8. When will I know if I have been accepted?

    If you apply by: You will hear from us by:
    December 1 March 1
    March 1 May 1
    August 1 Start of Fall Term

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