Graduate College

The Graduate College
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5242 USA
(269) 387-8212

Social Work (M.S.W.)

Social Work (M.S.W.)

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  Application deadlines

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Applicants with a BSW requesting admission to the Advanced Standing Program beginning in Summer II semester must apply by January 15. The application portal will open for the Advanced Standing program on December 1.

For applicants seeking admission to the Standard Program 60 credit hour MSW program beginning in the Fall semester, the deadline is February 15*. The application portal for the MSW will open on January 1. 

*International applicants must submit application by January 15 to allow time to process travel documents. 

 

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  Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)

A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.

 

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  Graduate test

This program does not require a graduate test.

Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.

 

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  Recommendations

This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.

 

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  Written statement

The application will include a series of essay questions on social work topics.

 

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  Previous written work

This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.

 

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  Other program materials

This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.

 

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  Transcript requirement

An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.

Official Transcripts should be e-mailed to graduate-transcripts@wmich.edu or postal mailed to: Western Michigan University, Office of Admissions, 1903 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5211 USA.

 

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  Additional information

Please review the School of Social Work's website for additional application information regarding program locations, admission criteria, advanced standing programs, liberal arts requirements, information if transferring from another graduate programs, applicants with criminal history, and admission decisions.

If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.

School of Social Work — College of Health and Human Services

 

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