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*:
- 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.
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 | At the earliest date possible |
| August 1 | Start of Fall Term |
How early can I apply?
You can apply as soon as the application is available online, which is usually in September for admission for the following fall semester.
When is the On Campus MSW application deadline?
There are two On Campus 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 documents by December 1 receive notification of their status through the initial review by March 1. For most applicants this will be a final determination. For some applicants, the School will inform them by March 1 that a re-review of their application will be completed in May. Some applicants who have their applications
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 (for example: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, relevant languages etc.) The relevant coursework must be in three or more of the social science areas.
To learn more about admission requirements please visit the MSW application page.