FAQs

There are no required pre-requisite courses that applicants need to complete prior to the start of the program. We advise applicants to know something about the practice of social work before they apply to a rigorous graduate program, but we do accept applicants with diverse educational backgrounds. The School of Social Work does consider the […]

See the Graduate School’s website at http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/.

Students interested in graduate certificates should contact the program of interest for details. Students should keep in mind that they may or not be able to complete the certificate before graduating with the MSW as it depends on the timing of course offerings and each student’s schedule while in the MSW Program. Some of the […]

Post-baccalaureate students may enroll in up to two courses, but availability is limited. If offered admission to the MSW Program, students can transfer up to 6 credits for courses taken as a post-baccalaureate student. Please contact sswadmissions@uncc.edu for more information. For more information on taking Post-Baccalaureate classes

The UNC Charlotte Office of Graduate Admissions will receive your online application and hold it until all of the components are in. If you are wondering if a transcript, for instance, has been received track your application status in the application portal. If you have questions after checking the application system, please contact the Graduate […]

UNC Charlotte has had tremendous response to the MSW program and each year is typically very competitive. Our suggestion is to apply by the listed priority deadline. If you are not accepted, you will need to submit a new application and processing fee to the Office of Graduate Admissions, which will put your application in […]

Applicants are encouraged to complete FASFA forms because many scholarships are need-based and you cannot be considered if you have not completed a FASFA. Financial Aid information here: https://ninercentral.charlotte.edu/financial-aid-loans/four-steps-financial-aid General Scholarships: There are some scholarships available through the University, College of Health and Human Services, and School of Social Work. For more information, visit the […]

Please visit the Financial Services website – http://finance.uncc.edu/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees – for up-to-date tuition and fee information. Students in our traditional on campus prorgrams (1-Year Advanced Standing and 2-Year) are charged at the general graduate rate. Students in our Distance Education programs (2-year Advanced Standing and 3-year) are charged at the Distance Education rate. Please see the […]

We advise applicants to know something about the practice of social work before they apply to a rigorous graduate program, but we do accept applicants with diverse educational backgrounds. It is looked upon favorably if the applicant has been exposed to the human service field, such as through volunteer work, because it may mean the […]

Applicants to our 2-Year traditional and 3-Year Distance Education plans of study do not need to have an undergraduate social work degree to apply, but should have a degree in a liberal arts field (i.e. – psychology, sociology, business, criminal justice, political science, human services, etc.). Applicants must have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) […]