Applying to the Master of Social Work Program

Application to the MSW program requires application to the WSU Graduate School and uploading transcripts, Personal Statement, and MSW Program Application. You will also need to enter names and emails for three (3) references.

The GRE is not required.


WSU School of Social Work accepts students once a year

Students applying to attend the Master of Social Work will begin with their cohort in:

  • Advanced Standing Students begin in the Summer of their respective admitting year
  • Foundation Students begin in the Fall of their respective admitting year

Priority Application deadline(Summer and Fall) is the 2nd Friday in January

Make sure to save the MSW Application Form as a PDF after completing it before uploading it to the Graduate School application.


General Application Deadline (Summer and Fall) is April 1st


Apply to Graduate School by submitting the following to the Graduate School:


MSW Fellowship Application