IMPORTANT: We recommend that you print this page for reference.
The following six components are required for an MSW application to be considered complete:
The GRE is not required to apply to the MSW program. |
We have two application deadlines for the 2010-2011 academic year. Please refer to the Timeline page.
1. USC GRADUATE ADMISSION APPLICATION
The USC Graduate Admission Office has developed an online application system that allows you to login anytime to continue your application and track your application status. For the MSW program, you must upload the Statement of Purpose and a resumé to the online application (see below for more instructions). Read more about the application process, requirements and FAQs on the USC Graduate Admission Office website.
Graduate Admission Application
2. SUPPLEMENTAL FORM: SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
A required part of the online Graduate Admission Application is the Supplemental Form: Social Work. These additional questions provide the School of Social Work with information specific to the MSW program.
Graduate Admission Application
3. RESUMÉ
You must upload a resumé to the Employment Information section of the online Graduate Admission Application. The School of Social Work requires a resumé that specifically highlights your social work-related experience. Please print out the "MSW Resumé Instructions" for content requirements.
MSW Resumé Instructions
4.STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
You must upload a Statement of Purpose to the Supporting Documents section of the online Graduate Admission Application. The School of Social Work requires a Statement of Purpose that specifically addresses your motivation in seeking an MSW. Please print out the "MSW Statement of Purpose Instructions" for a list of guiding questions.
MSW Statement of Purpose Instructions
5.RECOMMENDATIONS
You are required to submit a minimum of two recommendations; a third recommendation is optional. Preferred recommendations are those that come from academic instructors or professionals who have supervised you in a social work-related position (paid, volunteer or internship). Personal recommendations are not acceptable.
Recommendations must be submitted online through the online Graduate Admission Application. Each recommender must have a valid email address and internet access in order to use the online recommendation system. If your recommender strongly prefers to submit a paper form or letter, please contact the USC School of Social Work Office of Admission for instructions.
Graduate Admission Application
6.TRANSCRIPTS
The USC Graduate Admission Office requires an official academic record from each post-secondary school you have attended. We recommend that you use the cover page below to ensure your transcript is correctly identified. Please mail these documents to the USC Graduate Admission Office (address is on form).
College/University Transcript Cover Page
If you have any questions about applying to the MSW program, please contact us at the USC School of Social Work Office of Admission.
Other Applicants
Applicants who fit any of the following descriptions should review the additional application requirements for:
• International
applicants
• Transfer
applicants
• Dual
degree applicants
