The 2021 application is open for all Off-Campus, Online & Hybrid MSW programs
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
The fall 2021 application portal is now closed. The fall 2022 application portal will open in August 12, 2021.
Online Program
- Priority Deadline: June 2, 2021
- All applicants who apply by the Priority Deadline are eligible for a 100% application fee waiver by emailing busswad@bu.edu at least one week prior to the deadline (no later than May 26th) and including your application ID in your email request. You must have an application in-progress before requesting a fee waiver in order to obtain your application ID (located in top right corner of your application portal). Please do not submit your application until you receive an e-mail notifying you whether your waiver request has been approved or denied. If you submit your application before your waiver has been approved, your waiver will be nullified, and we will be unable to refund your application fee.
- All applicants who apply by the Priority Deadline are eligible for a 100% application fee waiver by emailing busswad@bu.edu at least one week prior to the deadline (no later than May 26th) and including your application ID in your email request. You must have an application in-progress before requesting a fee waiver in order to obtain your application ID (located in top right corner of your application portal). Please do not submit your application until you receive an e-mail notifying you whether your waiver request has been approved or denied. If you submit your application before your waiver has been approved, your waiver will be nullified, and we will be unable to refund your application fee.
- Final Deadline: July 1, 2021
Please note, the application portal for summer 2021 entry is now closed. Additionally, we do not offer rolling admissions. All applications will be reviewed after your respective deadline.
The online 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. The application portal is only open for one semester at a time, whichever is the next upcoming entry term. If interested in future entry terms, please email busswad@bu.edu to inquire about the deadlines.
ONLINE MSW PROGRAM INFORMATION | APPLICATION PORTAL
Off-Campus Programs – Cape Cod & Fall River
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2020
Standard Deadline: March 8, 2021
Final Deadline: June 2, 2021
- All applicants who apply by the Final Deadline are eligible for a 100% application fee waiver by emailing busswad@bu.edu at least one week prior to the deadline (no later than May 26th) and including your application ID in your email request. You must have an application in-progress before requesting a fee waiver in order to obtain your application ID (located in top right corner of your application portal). Please do not submit your application until you receive an e-mail notifying you whether your waiver request has been approved or denied. If you submit your application before your waiver has been approved, your waiver will be nullified, and we will be unable to refund your application fee.
OFF-CAMPUS MSW PROGRAM INFORMATION | APPLICATION PORTAL
Worcester Hybrid Program
Priority Deadline: December 1, 2020
Standard Deadline: March 8, 2021
Final Deadline: June 2, 2021
- All applicants who apply by the Final Deadline are eligible for a 100% application fee waiver by emailing busswad@bu.edu at least one week prior to the deadline (no later than May 26th) and including your application ID in your email request. You must have an application in-progress before requesting a fee waiver in order to obtain your application ID (located in top right corner of your application portal). Please do not submit your application until you receive an e-mail notifying you whether your waiver request has been approved or denied. If you submit your application before your waiver has been approved, your waiver will be nullified, and we will be unable to refund your application fee.
WORCESTER HYBRID MSW PROGRAM | APPLICATION PORTAL
PhD Application Deadlines
PhD in Social Work
The application deadline has passed for Fall 2021 entry to the PhD in Social Work program. The application for Fall 2022 opens August 2021.
If you have any questions about applying to the PhD Program, please contact sswphd@bu.edu.