MSW Degree: Admission Requirements
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| Degree | Traditional MSW: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Advanced Standing: Applicants must have earned a BSW from a CSWE Accredited program within the past 7 years |
| Minimum GPA | A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher |
| Transcripts | Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts |
| Additional Requirements |
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“I had a personal admissions team member to answer any of my questions through texts, calls, and emails. I actually ended up enrolling a semester sooner than I expected because it was so quick and easy. I am so grateful for that jump start on my degree.”– Online MSW Student
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International Students
International students must also meet the following requirements:
| English Language Proficiency* | SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS scores to verify English proficiency |
| Official Transcript Evaluation | Official evaluation by a current member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) You can find the list of current members at naces.org. Please request that the evaluation company send the official evaluation report directly to Carlow University. |
| Passport | Copy of passport can be emailed to admissions@carlow.edu. |
| Notarized Affidavit of Support Form | All affidavits of support must be accompanied by an official/notarized bank or employer’s statement and must show evidence that the amount pledged is available. If a student has more than one sponsor, each sponsor must submit a Carlow notarized affidavit with an accompanying statement. Bank statements should be no older than six months. |
*If you have earned at least 24 or more credits with a C or better from an accredited U.S. college or university (excluding ESL courses), you may be exempt from submitting test scores.
Transfer Credit
Students who are accepted for advanced standing will receive up to 15 credits from their BSW degree towards the 60 required credits. The MSW program accepts up to 12 credits as transfer credits for other students, reviewed on an individual basis. Find out more about transferring credits by requesting information.
When to Apply
We offer three start dates a year, so it’s always a good time to submit your application. If you’re ready to take the next step on your journey with Carlow, apply today.