Academics MSW - KU School of Social Welfare

Application Procedures

Thank you for considering the highly ranked Master of Social Work program at KU. While completing the application, you might find the links listed under Additional Information helpful. We look forward to receiving your application materials.

January 1, 2013: Begin submitting FAFSA applications.

January 15, 2013: Applications for Advanced Standing and/or Both are due

February 15, 2013: Applications for Regular MSW are due.

March 1, 2013: All FAFSA applications are due.

Additional Dates and Deadlines: March 1, 2013: Advanced Standing electronic decision letters should be available for viewing.

March 8, 2013: Deadline to accept/decline Advanced Standing offer of admission.

April 5, 2013: Advanced Standing MSW New Student Orientation will be held.

April 15, 2013: Deadline for School of Social Welfare scholarship applications and SSW need based aid application.

April 30, 2013: All Regular MSW electronic decision letters should be available for viewing.

May 3, 2013: Deadline to accept/decline Regular MSW offer of admission.

July 12, 2013: Regular MSW New Student Orientation

How to Apply

Application Period is now closed till October 1st.

Please read or print out these Instructions and Information pages: Instructions and Information [PDF]

Request Information - If you would like to receive more information.

The Related Links and the Additional Information tab will provide helpful information as you complete your application.

Additional Information

Residency: Students are classified as resident or nonresident based on information provided on the application for admission. The determination of residency status is made by the Office of the University Registrar in accordance with Kansas regulations. This classification makes a difference in the cost of attending the School of Social Welfare. If you have questions about your residency status, contact the Office of the University Registrar at (785) 864-4472 or visit their web site.

Starting in 2012, students on the Edwards Campus who are documented residents of Bates, Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri are eligible for resident tuition. As with all students the determination of residency status is made by the Office of the University Registrar.

International Student Information

Application information is also available at:

108 Twente Hall - Lawrence Campus

For more information, please contact:

E-mail: admissionsmsw@ku.edu Phone: 785-864-8956

Mailing Address:

The University of Kansas
School of Social Welfare
MSW Admissions
1545 Lilac Lane
Lawrence, KS 66045-3129