MSW: How to Apply

Applying for admission to the Master of Social Work program is a two-part process requiring application to the University of Washington Graduate School and submission of required supplemental materials to the Master of Social Work Program.

Plan Ahead

Make note of the application date for the program(s) in which you wish to apply. Visit UW Tacoma's Application Dates page for details on all graduate programs offered at the Tacoma campus. Remember, several items are required to complete your application, and items such as transcripts and letters of reference often take several weeks to arrive. NOTE: Your application will not be reviewed for admission until all materials have been received.

Apply to the UW Graduate School

Applying to the UW Graduate School is a part of the MSW application process. All applicants must complete the UW Graduate School application online for our MSW program options.The UW Graduate School application fee is $65.00. A copy must be submitted with your application to the UW Tacoma MSW Program. If you are planning to apply to the 3-yr, MSW program as well as the Advanced Standing MSW program you must submit two separate applications and corresponding fees to the UW Graduate School.

Mail Your UW Tacoma MSW Application Packet

Your completed application packet must contain the materials listed below. All of the necessary forms and instructions and included in the MSW Application Packet .

1. Printout of online UW Graduate School Application(s)
2. Application for Admission to UW Tacoma Master of Social Work Program form
3. Admission Essay
4. One official transcript from every college or university attended
5. Grade-Point Average Worksheet form
6. Current Résumé
7. Social Service Experience form
8. Three letters of reference
9. Conviction/Criminal History Information form
10. Authorization for Repeat Background checks and Dissemination of Results form

Mail or deliver complete application packets to the UW Tacoma Social Work Program office. Please contact us if you need further information.

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