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    Social Work - Seattle (MSW - Advanced Standing Program)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
    CIP Code: 44.0701
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Applications and fee payment must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. PST on the date of the deadline. The MSW Advanced Standing program is a Summer start only.

    Contact Information
    School of Social Work Admissions Office
    Program Website
    +1 206-543-5676
    uwsocialwork@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    Advanced Standing applicants must meet the Graduate School's minimum  requirements AND have graduated from a U.S. baccalaureate program in social work/social welfare accredited by CSWE, or a Canadian program accredited by CASWE. Please see Application Information page for more details.
    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    Follow the MSW application instructions. Use this application to be considered for the MSW Advanced Standing Program ONLY. Applicants interested in the regular Full-Time or Part-Time MSW Programs should STOP NOW and select a different program on the Program Selection page. [IF you are currently a senior in the BASW Seattle Program and eligible to apply for the new streamlined application for Advanced Standing STOP NOW and select the correct application.]

    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    Program requirement: Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by meeting the RECOMMENDED SCORES to satisfy the Graduate School’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement. We will accept the TOEFLI or TOEFLB scores of 92 or higher, Duolingo scores of 125 or higher, and IELTS scores of 7.0 or higher; check the website for additional ways to demonstrate English proficiency.
    International Student Information
    If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    Limited departmental funding available. Please visit the School of Social Work website for details. All applicants are encouraged to complete the Funding Consideration Form. 

    International students requiring a student visa should only list full-time program options; generally international applicants are only eligible for a visa if enrolled full-time.

    Program Deadlines


    Summer 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2026

    Summer 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 01/15/2026

    Application Materials


    Personal Statement
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