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How to Apply

MSW Applications and Deadlines

The MSW application is available online and as a PDF document. PDF (Portable Document Format) documents can be viewed with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in.

application

The application for all MSW degree programs consists of:

  • The completed application form
  • A personal statement
  • Official transcripts of all college and university records
  • Three letters of reference
  • A resume

Please note that the application requirements for some degree programs may require additional items. A $50.00 nonrefundable application fee must accompany the completed application and is not credited toward tuition.

The reference letter and practicum evaluation, also included in the application above, are available separately to send to recommenders:

Applications should be mailed to or dropped off at:
New York University
Silver School of Social Work
Office of Admissions
1 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10003-6654

deadlines

MSW Program SSSW Deadline Admission Into
Two-Year Program
(the traditional path to the MSW)
Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
16-Month Accelerated Nov. 2, 2009 Spring 2010
Advanced Standing Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
Extended One-Year Residence Program Nov. 2, 2009
Apr. 12, 2010
Jun. 7, 2010
Spring 2010
Summer 2010¹
Fall 2010
Extended MSW Program Nov. 2, 2009
Apr. 12, 2010
Jun. 7, 2010
Spring 2010
Summer 2010¹
Fall 2010
32 Month Program Option Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
Dual Degree Programs²
MPH in Global Public Health Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
Executive MPA at Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
MA in Child Development at Sarah Lawrence College Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
JD at NYU School of Law Feb. 8, 2010 Fall 2010
Non-Matriculated Students Dec. 7, 2009
Apr. 12, 2010
Aug. 9, 2010
Spring 2010
Summer 2010¹
Fall 2010

¹ Summer admission is for the Rockland, Staten Island and Westchester Campuses.
² Deadline dates are for the Silver School of Social Work. Please refer to other schools for their application deadlines: