Quinnipiac University

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

  • November 1, 2024 - Application deadline for online study in Spring 2025

  • May 24, 2025 - Application deadline for full-time study in Fall 2025

  • June 30, 2025 - Application deadline for online study in Fall 2025

  • July 1, 2025 - Application for part-time study in Fall 2025

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 academic or professional letters of recommendation

Standardized test 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. 

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Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.