Important Dates for MSW Applicants

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Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

September 1: Revised Application available on web site to view or print.
October 1: On-line MSW Application process opens and MSW Admissions Office begins accepting applications each year
December 1: Application fee will be waived IF a totally complete application packet is submitted. NOTE: this is not possible for current students as your transcripts must show your fall semester grades.
January 1: Begin submitting FAFSA applications.
January 15: Deadline for “Advanced Standing MSW” and/or “Both” applications
February 15: Deadline for “Regular MSW” (full-time and part-time) applications
NOTE: If application deadline falls on a Sunday or an official federal holiday, applications will be accepted on the next regular business day.
February 15: All FAFSA applications should be submitted by now.
March 4: All Advanced Standing decision letters should be mailed by now.
March 13, 2008: Acceptance of Advanced Standing offer of admission should be submitted.
April 4, 2008: Advanced Standing MSW New Student Orientation will be held.
April 15: Deadline for School of Social Welfare scholarship applications (these application forms are available when students are offered admission to our program).
April 15: Deadline for SSW need based aid application.
April 30: All Regular MSW decision letters should be mailed.
May 2, 2008: Acceptance of Regular MSW offer of admission should be submitted.
June: Regular MSW NEW Student Orientation held.
June 13, 2008 Edwards campus, Regnier Hall Auditorium,
June 20, 2008 Lawrence campus, Courtside Room, Burge Union

2007 - 2008 Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2007

August 13 Monday. Orientation.
August 16 Thursday. Classes begin.
September 3 Monday. Labor Day holiday. No classes.
October 11 Thursday. Fall recess begins.
October 15 Monday. Classes resume.
November 21 Wednesday. Thanksgiving recess begins.
November 26 Monday. Classes resume.
November 30 Friday. Last day of classes at the School of Law.
December 1 Saturday. Reading day.
December 3 Monday. Semester examinations begin.
December 14 Friday. Semester examinations end.
December 15 Saturday. Recess begins.

Spring Semester 2008 (Dates tentative)

January 17 Thursday. Classes begin.
January 21 Monday. Martin Luther King Day. No classes.
March 15 Saturday. Spring recess begins.
March 24 Monday. Classes resume.
May 1 Thursday. Last day of classes at the School of Law.
May 2 Friday. Reading day.
May 3 Saturday. First day of final exams.
May 16 Friday. Last day of final exams.
May 18 Sunday. Commencement.