Admissions for the School of Social Work Degree Programs

Each Social Work Degree Program has its own admissions requirements and process. Applications are due no later than February 1. (If February 1st falls on a weekend, applications are due the next working day).

Application Materials:

• Undergraduate (BASW) Admissions Process and Materials
  Applications due February 5.

• Master's of Social Work (MSW) Admissions Process and Materials
  The application deadline is February 1 for the Two-Year Program in Flint and East Lansing and the Advanced Standing Program in East Lansing, January 10 for the Statewide Blended. However, early submission of applications is encouraged since review for admissions will begin in mid-December.

• Ph.D in Social Work Admissions Process and Materials
  Applications due January 10.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid applications and decisions are made by the Office of Financial Aid. Apply for Graduate Assistantships at MSU through Residential Life or Student Affairs and Services.

A limited number of Graduate Assistantships and scholarships are available through the School of Social Work. Decisions regarding these are made after the admissions process is complete in the Spring.

Some financial aid web sites are listed on page 23 of the MSW Bulletin.

The Michigan State University School of Social Work
does not offer online degrees.