School of Social Work

Master of Social Work

 

Admissions Information

The application deadline is February 15 for all students (full or part‑time) seeking admission for the Fall semester.  A second priority deadline of April 15 may be used to fill any remaining slots. Applicants that hold a BSW degree and qualify for advanced standing may also be considered for the Spring deadline, November 15th.  All application materials, including transcripts and recommendations must be received in the School of Social Work by the deadline.  Please refer to the MSW Student Handbook for a full presentation on the MSW admissions process.


Admissions Requirements

The GRE is not required

International students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL] examination and score 550 or above. For more information contact the International Student and Scholar Services office. 

The MSW Application Process

The first step is to complete the online Graduate School Application form and submit the $35.00 one-time application fee.  Once your application has been processed the Graduate School will send a confirmation email that includes your student ID number.   

Request that official Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended be sent to the UMSL Graduate Admissions Office.  Transcripts must be received by the applicable deadline. Hand‑carried credentials are not accepted. For more information contact the Graduate School Admissions Office.

All of the MSW Application materials are Acrobat pdf fill forms that can completed from your desktop and submitted electronically.  A PC is required for the forms to work properly.  We will accept an electronic (typed in) signature for all documents. We prefer that you submit the application documents via email to socialwork@umsl.edu.  Applications will also be accepted by mail or hand delivery to: The School of Social Work, MSW Program Office, University of Missouri- St. Louis, 121 Bellerive Hall (MC 93), One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121-4400.

Information on securing and submitting recommendation forms is listed towards the bottom of the page. 

Complete the MSW Application and Supplemental Materials:

 MSW Application

MSW Program Application Essays 

Essential Abilities for Social Workers

The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics

Mental Health and Past Criminal Activity Statement  

Three MSW Recommendation Forms are to be completed and submitted as detailed in the MSW Applicant Recommendation Form Instructions sheet.  Note*It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the completed recommendation forms are received by the School of Social Work, MSW Program office prior to the application deadline. 

Thank you for your interest in the MSW Program.  For further information or questions, please contact the MSW Program Office at 314.516.7665 or socialwork@umsl.edu