FAQs
How early should I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the Graduate School portal by the School of Social Work priority deadline of January 15th for full consideration. Applications submitted after January 15th will be reviewed by the School of Social Work on a space-available basis. Applicants are encouraged to their submit their documents (i.e. – application, resume, transcripts, etc.) […]
Do I need to take the GRE?
No, the standardized test scores are not required for MSW applicants. Applicants can still opt to submit standardized test scores, but this is not required.
I earned a “D” in a social work prerequisite (i.e. – BIO/BIOL, STATS, POLS, etc). Should I take the class again?
A “C” or better is required in all prerequisites for the social work major. These prerequisites include BIOL 1110, BIOL 1110L, POLS 1110, PSYC 1101, STAT 1222, SOCY 1101, SOWK 1101, SOWK 2182 and SOWK 2183.
How to I apply for the Undergraduate Social Work Honors Program (USWH) and when am I eligible to apply?
Students interested in applying for the USWH program will be able to apply in the first (fall) semester of Upper Division. The application includes an additional essay. Students will be given notice from the BSW Honors Committee of when the application opens.
I’m a summer transfer student. Will all of the seats be filled before I have a chance to apply?
The School of Social Work recognizes that many of the student interested in applying for fall admission to the BSW Program are summer transfer students. The School of Social Work manages enrollment and admission offers with this in mind.
What do I do if I want to become a social worker, but I am not offered admission?
Students can apply the following year to the BSW Program and some do. However, more often than not, students who are not admitted to the BSW Program begin forging a path toward an MSW. Students might select a related major and then put their energy into developing a competitive application to our MSW Program by […]
How do I know if my application is competitive enough for me to be admitted to Upper Division?
One idea is to compare yourself to the profile of applicants who are typically admitted to the program. For the past two years, the average GPA of admitted applicants ranged from 3.2-3.4. Admitted applicants typically have demonstrated their passion for social work through a moderate to high degree of paid or volunteer experience. Admitted applicants […]
Who do I contact for more information?
Admissions Team sswadmissions@uncc.edu
If I finish the certificate program and later decide I want to earn a graduate degree program at UNC Charlotte, can I transfer in the courses I took in the certificate program toward the degree?
You can usually apply 6 credit hours (two courses) toward a graduate degree. Talk to Dr. Diana Rowan if you are considering this option.
Can I double-count the courses I take toward both a graduate degree and the ECMH certificate?
That depends. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program, you can double-count courses toward the degree and the certificate program but you must complete both before you can graduate from UNC Charlotte. Currently, once you earn your graduate degree, you cannot come back to UNC Charlotte and “finish up” the certificate.