Master of Social Work Admissions
We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Health Sciences are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.
Application Timeline
- June 6, 2022 - Application deadline for full-time study for Fall 2022
- July 22, 2022 - Application deadline for part-time study for Fall 2022
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants must have:
- earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association
- earned a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
- completed at least 20 semester credits in liberal arts
Admission is selective and not guaranteed.
Required Documents
- A completed application
- A resume
- An autobiographical statement indicating reasons for choosing the Traditional MSW degree
- Transcripts of all college study
- Two letters of recommendation
Standardized tests scores are not required.
The Traditional MSW program at Quinnipiac University does not give credit for life or work experience.
Applications are reviewed once all of the required materials have been received. It is your responsibility to ensure that missing documents are received prior to the stated admissions deadline.
Connecticut Health Horizons Grant
Tuition Assistance for Aspiring Social Workers
The CT Health Horizon’s grant will allow Quinnipiac to provide $10,000 per student per year in tuition assistance for qualifying master of social work (MSW) and advanced standing master of social work candidates with the goal of increasing the number and diversity of students in these programs.
Learn more about the MSW program
Learn more about the Advanced Standing MSW program
Email graduate@qu.edu to learn more about applying for tuition assistance
Additional Resources
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