FAQs
I would like to apply to Advanced Standing, but I earned my BSW more than 7 years ago. Am I still eligible?
Applicants who have earned a BSW more than seven years ago may submit a written request for consideration. Submit a one-page detailed statement of your social work experience and continuing education activities along with a standard resume to the MSW Director, Dr. Travis Hales (thales@uncc.edu). Dr. Hales will review your request and pending approval, you […]
Can I transfer credits into the MSW Program?
An applicant can request to transfer a maximum of 12 credits into the MSW Program, if the applicant did not already apply the credits toward an earned degree. The applicant should contact mswprogram@charlotte.edu for additional information and assistance with this process. Transfer credits are evaluated for consistency with the UNC Charlotte MSW curriculum. Practicum hours […]
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