BASW Eligibility
What is the name of the scholarship available to incoming BASW students?
The Changemakers Scholarship
What is the deadline to apply for the BASW program?
April 15th
What are the MSW program options?
Advanced Standing (11 months), Full-Time (2 Year), Part-Time (3 years, Evening & Online option)
MSW applicants are required to designate 3 references in the application. When are the references due?
References are due on the application deadline
What is the email address for the UW School of Social Work Admissions?
uwsocialwork@uw.edu
1.Completion of one introductory course in Psychology and one introductory course in Sociology
2. A 2.0 cumulative minimum GPA or higher
3. A minimum of 65 college level credits (equivalent to 44 semester credits) by start of program
The streamlined MSW application!
What fee waivers are available to MSW applicants?
1. Graduate School fee waiver
2. Departmental fee waiver
Information sessions, panels with students/alumni/campus partners, featured faculty, Ask Me Anything, Admitted Student Preview Days
What is the application timeline to apply for the BASW program?
Application opens...
Application closes...
Decisions are released...
Application opens in January
Application closes on April 15th
Decisions are released late May-June
Name one of the traineeship programs available to MSW students
1. Child Welfare Training & Advancement Program (CWTAP)
2. Washington State Behavioral Health Conditional Scholarship
3. Latinx traineeship
How can applicants apply for departmental funding?
The Funding Consideration Form will appear in the application checklist as 'Post-Application Questions'. Applicants who complete this will be considered for departmental funding.
What do the acronyms FAFSA and WASFA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Washington Application for State Financial Aid
What are the estimated costs of each MSW program?
1. Full-Time 53k/87k
2. Advanced Standing
3. Part-Time 82k
How can applicants strengthen their candidacy if they have a GPA below 3.0?
Aside from the Student Information Specialist position, what other student assistantship positions are offered at the UW School of Social Work?
Social Work Writing Tutor
Student Computer Consultant
Clinical Social Work, Community-Centered Integrative Practice, Administration & Policy Practice available to Full-Time and Advanced Standing
Clinical Social Work available for Part-Time
Name all of the required application materials
1. Academic history (unofficial transcripts)
2. Social work experience
3. Short-answer Critical Reflection Questions
4. Personal Statement
5. Resume
6. References
+Additional questions for MSW Part-Time Online program
What is the UW School of Social Work mission?
As members of the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all.