PhD in Social Work and Social Welfare

Admitted students are assigned a faculty advisor. Faculty advisor assignments are determined based on availability, research fit, and the student’s preference as indicated on the application.

No. You must be registered as a full-time student studying on campus to receive our funding package. Students are expected to devote full time to their studies and are supported financially to enable them to do that.

No. While you can submit GRE scores, they are no longer required to apply or to be accepted into the program.

You can submit unofficial transcripts from degree granting institutions as part of your application. However, official transcripts will be required if an offer of admission is made. Admission is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts. Failure to submit could result in revocation of admission offer.

The purpose of this document is to provide the applicant to the University of Michigan’s Social Work and Social Welfare tips for writing a strong application. This document also provides some insight into the priorities of the program: a commitment to training social work scholars who have a deep knowledge of social justice issues and the social work profession, and who are committed to serving vulnerable populations with a passion for improving/changing conditions through intervention research.

Yes. However, you will need to prepare separate applications and apply separately to each program. If you apply to both, as part of the application process you will be asked to select your preference if accepted into both. Your selection will be used to inform admissions decisions.