Admissions

Online MSW Admissions

Program deadline is June 1, 2024 for Fall 2024 start.

Program deadline is October 15, 2024 for January 2025 start.

If you wish to apply for admission to our program, please follow the guidelines outlined below. You will note that all materials should be uploaded to the . Early submission of all application materials is strongly recommended.

Gaining admission to the Online MSW program is a competitive process. Applicants who meet the minimum criteria will not necessarily be accepted into the program due to space limitations. Each applicant to a graduate program at the University of South Florida is required to meet the following minimum requirements.

An applicant must have one of the following.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

The USF MSW Program is highly competitive. Each applicant must meet the following requirements. 

  1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with "B" average or better in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student working for a degree. NOTE: "B" average is equivalent to a 3.0 GPA.
  2. A graduate degree with a "B" average or better from a regionally accredited institution.
  3. The equivalent bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution.

While these are the minimum requirements, we also consider prior professional experience when evaluating applications. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to the field of social work and possess the skills and dedication needed to excel in this program.

No GRE is required.

All Admission materials must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office by the specified deadlines of the year for which admission is being sought.

HOW TO APPLY

Applying to the program is easy. All materials must be uploaded to the Graduate School Application. All admission materials must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office by the specified deadlines of the year for which admission is being sought and early submission is strongly encouraged.  Applicants are required to complete an

1. Submit completed Graduate Admissions Application to USF Graduate with a non-refundable $30 application fee.

2. Upload the following documents as part of the online application. All forms for the supporting documents listed below can be found as part of the USF Graduate School Application. 

  • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
  • Two Essays
    • Essay 1: Professional Statement (500 words maximum)
    • Essay 2: Personal Statement (500 words maximum)
  • Three references: Select a cross-section of references, including employers, faculty or other individuals who have evaluated your work and can speak to your academic abilities and/or related paid social work or volunteer experience. 
  • Official transcripts mailed from each university you have attended (mail an official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate coursework attempted and/or completed to the USF Office of Graduate Admissions, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. SVC 1036, Tampa, FL 33620-2910. NOTE: USF graduates may submit unofficial transcripts. All others must submit official transcripts.

Please note: A personal interview with members of the faculty may be part of the admissions process. This interview will cover all matters relevant to the candidate's qualifications. Arrangements may be made for the interview to be held elsewhere when traveling distance poses a hardship for the applicant.

Early submission is strongly recommended. All credentials must be received prior to the deadline.

For admissions information on the online MSW program, click .

To request more information on the Online MSW Program click or contact Tiffany Young at 813-974-7899 or via e-mail tyoung6@usf.edu   

For inquires about our in-person MSW program, please email Valentina "V" Arcila at varcila@usf.edu.