Application Timeline

September 2024: All MSW applications open for the 2025-2026 academic year.
January 15th, 2025 by 11:59pm PST: Applications for the Day and Advanced Standing Programs are due. This is also the Extended Degree Program priority deadline. The Extended Degree Program application will remain open on a space-available basis until February 15th, 2025 by 11:59pm PST.
Early March: Applicants will be notified of an admission decision by email. Please monitor your spam and other inbox folders if you feel you have missed any communication from us.
July 2025: MSW Advanced Standing Programs (part-time and full-time) begin. Please note that both the full-time and part-time Advanced Standing Programs begin in mid-summer (Summer Session B) with a required full-time summer bridge program.
September 2025: MSW Extended Degree & Day Programs begin.

Eligibility Citeria & Special Applicant Groups

Please review the eligibility requirements. Admission is competitive, and applicants are evaluated holistically. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for the MSW program.

Application Tips

The Admissions Committee strives to give all applications the most prompt and holistic consideration possible. To make this process smooth and efficient, please consider the following:

Ensure your email address is accurate – use one personal email address for all of your application materials (application, funding consideration, scholarships, etc). You may want to add our email to your contact list to avoid these messages going to spam folders. Please check your email regularly as this is the main form of communication we use. Be cautious of using a school-issued email address that may expire.
Submit all completed application materials early. Applications will not be processed until all materials are received (including references); in the event that your application materials are incomplete we will attempt to contact you by email.
Select references early and ask references to respond promptly; references must be completed via a unique link sent via email. Emailed letters or physical materials are not accepted.
Notify the School of Social Work via email of any changes (e.g. address, name change) or decision to withdraw from consideration.
Review all application materials for completeness and accuracy before submitting them. Keep copies of your essay and other materials submitted.

Required Application Items

Download the application checklist here!

Applicants are expected to create and submit accurate and original application materials by the deadlines without the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) content generators, such as ChatGPT. Issues of dishonesty may result in denial of admission, rescinding an offer of admission, and/or revoking funding/scholarship.

Access the Online Portal

Be sure to select the correct program, quarter and year. Selecting the wrong program, quarter, or year may require you to begin a new application, repay the application fee, and submit requests for recommendations again.
Please only submit one application. If you are interested in applying to multiple programs, choose only your top choice. Applicants have the opportunity to list second and third choice program options in the application.
Current BASW UW-Seattle Seniors: Please click here to follow specific instructions for the streamlined process.

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