Application open for our Master of Social Work (MSW) programs
The application is open now for the following programs:
- Worcester Hybrid MSW Program (part-time) Fall 2025
Find important information and deadlines below and on our MSW Admissions and PhD in Social Work webpages.
Important Notes: Read Before Applying
- Applicants are encouraged to use a Gmail account when creating an application to ensure that you receive all emails regarding application status updates, admission decisions, and other important communications.
- Once you are enrolled in a program, you cannot switch tracks (ex. Traditional Track to Human Service Experience Track). If you would like to switch tracks, this must be done during the application phase and prior to the application deadline. Additionally, you cannot transfer to another campus or program (ex. Charles River Campus to Online Program) to switch tracks once enrolled in a program.
- Applicants may apply for only one campus per application cycle.
- If you have applied and were not accepted, you must wait one year to reapply to any of our campuses or programs, including the Online MSW Program.
- Advanced Standing applicants: Applicants who are currently in their senior year of a Bachelor of Social Work program and completing their field internship must submit a mid-year field evaluation with their application or as soon as it becomes available. Your acceptance is conditional upon receiving your final field evaluation. If you are doing a block placement and do not have a mid-year evaluation yet, please email busswad@bu.edu for instructions on what to submit with your advanced standing application.
Contact us at busswad@bu.edu or 1-833-255-8970 for assistance or questions.
MSW Application Deadlines
On-Campus Program – Charles River (Boston) Campus
Learn More: On-Campus MSW Program ∗ Application Portal
Online Program
The application period for Fall 2025 entry to the Online MSW program has now closed. Our application for Spring 2026 entry will open in mid-August 2025.
Applicants to our Online MSW Program are eligible for a $95 application fee waiver. To request a fee waiver, please email busswad@bu.edu before submitting your application. The Online MSW Program accepts students three times a year. Students can apply to begin the online program in the spring (January), summer (May), or fall (September) semester.
Learn More: Online MSW Program ∗ Application Portal
Worcester Hybrid Program
- Final Deadline – August 1, 2025
Applicants to our Worcester Hybrid MSW Program are eligible for a $95 application fee waiver. To request a fee waiver, please email busswad@bu.edu before submitting your application.