Prospective MSW Student FAQs
When will I hear back with a decision?
Applicants who meet the January 15th annual deadline are notified of the decision of admission, denial, or waitlist via a letter in the Graduate School portal sometime between mid February through May 1st. The waiting list is rank-ordered by the committee and offers of admission are made on a space-available basis. Applicants for summer admission […]
Can I live outside North Carolina while in the online MSW program?
The Distance Education (online) MSW program is generally targeted toward those who live in the North Carolina region, but UNC Charlotte is authorized to offer online programs and courses in all US states and territories (Practicum Education availability may be impacted based on individual state, contact the School of Social Work Practicum Office for more […]
What are some tips for applying?
Application Tips for Recommendations Three electronic recommendation forms must be submitted. Applicants are encouraged to select recommenders who can attest to your potential for success as a graduate student and as a master level social worker. This might include faculty members, social workers, internship/volunteer supervisors and other human service professionals. Applicants are discouraged from asking […]
I am an international applicant, am I eligible to apply?
Campus MSW Program Options: 1-Year Advanced Standing and 2-Year International applicants can apply to on-campus programs at UNC Charlotte. The UNC Charlotte Graduate School requires additional materials be submitted by international applicants such as TOEFL or IELTS scores. Please read more about these requirements at: https://gradadmissions.charlotte.edu/admissions/international-applicants. International Student and Scholar Office: https://isso.charlotte.edu/ Online MSW Program […]
Can I apply to more than one program option at the same time?
If an applicant wishes to be considered for multiple MSW program options (e.g. 2 Year Traditional MSW and the 3-Year Online MSW), multiple applications need to be submitted. One (1) application will not be considered for all program options. There is limited seating in each cohort within each program option, so applicants must submit one […]
Can I take face-to-face classes while in the MSW Online program?
Charlotte Online/distance education students may take a limited number of on-campus courses (face-to-face or hybrid). Learn More.
Where do your graduates find employment?
The School of Social Work has a positive reputation in the Charlotte community. Alumni can be found all over the region engaging in direct practice and in supervisory roles. Our graduates have gone to be social workers in schools, hospitals/MD offices, Department of Social Services, hospice and home health care agencies, health departments, trauma centers, […]
Do I need to complete any pre-requisite courses before applying to the program?
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 […]
I would like more information related to graduate programs at UNC Charlotte. Where do I find it?
See the Graduate School’s website at http://graduateschool.charlotte.edu/.
I would like to supplement my MSW by also earning a graduate certificate. How do I do that?
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 […]