Social Work MSW

On Campus
TermDeadlinePriority DeadlineApply Now
Summer 2027Feb 15Nov 01
About the priority deadline
For more Priority Deadline details, please visit the departmental website at https://socialwork.ua.edu/academics/msw-program/
Fall 2027Apr 15Dec 01
About the priority deadline
For more Priority Deadline details, please visit the departmental website at https://socialwork.ua.edu/academics/msw-program/
Distance (Online/Blended)
TermDeadlinePriority DeadlineApply Now
Summer 2027Feb 15Nov 01
About the priority deadline
For more Priority Deadline details, please visit the departmental website at https://socialwork.ua.edu/academics/msw-program/
Fall 2027Apr 15Dec 01
About the priority deadline
For more Priority Deadline details, please visit the departmental website at https://socialwork.ua.edu/academics/msw-program/
Application Requirements
Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three letters of recommendation, see program website for details.

Resume (Required)

Statement of Purpose (Required)
5-6 pages "Statement of Purpose"
See program website for details.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.
FAQs
What if my GPA is less than 3.0?
Prospective students with a GPA less than 3.0 but greater than 2.5 will be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue for part-time enrollment.
Contact
Program Director
Dalila John
djohn2@ua.edu
Application Contact
Dalila John
djohn2@ua.edu
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