Admissions
Admissions Process
Our MSW admissions process is designed to give applicants ample time to prepare and submit materials while allowing our staff sufficient time for thorough review and placement, especially for advanced standing students. Please carefully review the following key deadlines and requirements:
- Application Open: Applications are accepted for the Fall semester only and open each year in mid-December.
- Priority Deadline: February 15 is the priority deadline. Submitting by this date offers the best chance for program consideration, as applications submitted by then will receive early review.
- Final Deadline: June 30 is the final deadline for Fall semester applications. All application materials must be submitted by this date for consideration.
- International Applicants: International applications have an earlier deadline due to additional processing requirements. For Fall admissions, the preferred deadline is April 1, with a final deadline of June 1. Be sure to submit materials in advance to allow time for visa and documentation processing. Please visit TWU International Admissions for the most up-to-date information on these deadlines.
Applicants are encouraged to check all specific requirements and submit materials as early as possible to avoid delays. Please click on the plus sign below to review specific admissions requirements. If you have any questions regarding the application or deadlines, please contact Dr. Li at yli11@twu.edu or 940-898-2079.
Admission criteria to the Master of Social Work
Program Contact
Nathan Li, PhD, MSW
MSW Program Coordinator
940-898-2079
yli11@twu.edu
Application Deadline
Application opens mid-December of each year
Priority Date: Feb. 15 annually
Final deadline: June 30
Admits for Fall only
Program Options
- Apply for the Generalist Program if you have a bachelor's degree in a major other than Social Work
- Apply to the Advanced Program if you have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited BSW program within the last seven years. If your BSW degree was earned more than seven years ago, please apply to the Generalist program.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework
- Upload the following documents into your TargetX application
- Curriculum vitae/resume highlighting relevant education, experience and employment.
- Master of Social Work program application form at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yX9JascFA7VgT3C4XglftbxVYhQtV1Wd/view?usp=sharing
- Two recommendation letters: please provide the names, email addresses and phone numbers for two individuals familiar enough with you to assess your suitability for graduate-level study in social work.
- The MSW admissions committee recommends including letters from recent employers in social services, volunteer supervisors at social service agencies, supervisors from your field placements and/or current or former faculty members.
- Advanced standing applicants are advised to have at least one reference from individuals in their BSW program, such as the program director, a faculty member or a practicum instructor, who can speak to your performance.
Info session
Join us for the TWU MSW info session to learn about the program and how it can help you make an impact. Whether you attend in person or virtually, we’ve got you covered.
The MSW program will hold an information session on November 22, 2024, 3-4 p.m., in person in Old Main Building room 410C or via Zoom.
The next session will be January 17, 2025, 3-4 p.m., in person in Old Main Building room 410C or via Zoom.
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