Apply to MSW
Our top-ranked Master of Social Work program at the Seattle campus prepares students for advanced social work practice in a variety of professional settings, from health and mental health to non-profits and government agencies. Learn about social work history and practice, establish your professional identity, and gain a lifelong foundation for a career dedicated to social justice.
MSW PROGRAM
Our three distinct program options – Advanced Standing (part-time and full-time), Day, and Extended Degree (evening and hybrid) – accommodate the personal and professional interests of our students and their educational backgrounds and work-life commitments.
MSW APPLICATION
The UW School of Social Work attracts well-qualified students with diverse backgrounds who are committed to racial justice and anti-oppressive practice, and have significant experience in diverse and marginalized communities.
2025 MSW Application Deadlines
- MSW Day, Advanced Standing, and Extended Degree Program applications for the 2025-2026 academic year opened in September 2024.
- Applications for the Day and Advanced Standing Programs are due January 15th, 2025 by 11:59pm PST.
- The Extended Degree Program priority deadline is January 15th, 2025 by 11:59pm PST but will remain open on a space-available basis until February 15th, 2025 by 11:59pm PST.