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  • We began accepting applications on October 1st, 2009 for 2010. Admissions is on a rolling basis until the deadline of February 15th.
  • Completed applications include the Graduate School Online Application and all supplemental information needed by the School of Social Work. What exactly do I need to complete my application?

For more information

Master of Social Work applicants must complete the Illinois State University Graduate School online application, which includes the School of Social Work supplemental information. Your acceptance to the MSW program is contingent on admission to the Illinois State University Graduate School.

Follow these steps (in this order):

  1. Choose whether you will be pursuing the Child and Family Practice concentration or the School Social Work concentration. If you are applying to the School Social Work concentration, you must take the Basic Skills Test. These test scores are required to complete your application for the School Social Work concentration.
  2. Apply with the Graduate School by completing the online application.
    • You will need to create a Welsome2ISU account to begin the on-line application process. Once you’ve created a Welcome2ISU account you can check the status of your online application, learn more about financial aid, pay your enrollment confirmation and deposit, complete your residence hall application-contract and meal plan contract and make a Preview reservation.
    • You will need to select either Summer (advanced standing applicants only) or Fall (full program applicants only) term to begin the graduate program. The application deadline for both terms is February 15, 2010.
    • At the time of completing your application, you will be able to upload your resume and personal statement.
    • The electronic recommendation form will need to be emailed to our department separately by your recommenders (see form for details).

What materials do I need to apply to the MSW program?

General admission requirements to the program are listed in the social work section of the Illinois State University Graduate Catalog (you may need to scroll down to view the start of the Social Work section).