School of Social Work
Admissions and Financial Aid
Apply to the School of Social Work
Browse the information below to find information about applying to undergraduate, master's, doctorate and non-degree social work programs.
Visit our international admissions page for program-specific information about applying as an international student.
Questions?
Contact the School of Social Work at socialwork@stthomas.edu or 651-962-5800.
Admissions Information by Program
Non-Degree and Continuing Education Admissions Information
Pre-acceptance to the MSW program
You can take courses in the MSW program before being admitted by registering as a non-degree student. Non-degree students can take up to 6 credits (2 courses) before they are accepted. The courses taken as a non-degree student will apply to your degree if admitted.
Non-degree registration is available for GRSW 500, 540 and any 500-level elective course on a space-available basis after degree-seeking students have registered.
Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid and are not guaranteed admission to the MSW program.
Post-MSW coursework for LICSW licensure
If you already have an MSW degree and are looking to complete clock hours in specific clinical knowledge areas for LICSW licensure that you did not fulfill in your MSW program, you may be eligible to register for post-MSW coursework.
Email the MSW program manager for further information regarding the non-degree application and registration process.
Pre-acceptance to the MSW program
You can take courses in the MSW program before being admitted by registering as a non-degree student. Non-degree students can take up to 6 credits (2 courses) before they are accepted. The courses taken as a non-degree student will apply to your degree if admitted.
Non-degree registration is available for GRSW 500, 540 and any 500-level elective course on a space-available basis after degree-seeking students have registered.
Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid and are not guaranteed admission to the MSW program.
Post-MSW coursework for LICSW licensure
If you already have an MSW degree and are looking to complete clock hours in specific clinical knowledge areas for LICSW licensure that you did not fulfill in your MSW program, you may be eligible to register for post-MSW coursework.
Email the MSW program manager for further information regarding the non-degree application and registration process.
Application Deadlines
Bachelor of Social Work
- Meet with advisor: February or March of Junior year
- Acceptance into major: Spring semester of Junior year
Master of Social Work
- Application open: October 1
- Priority application deadline: January 10
Doctor of Social Work
- Application open: October 1
- Application deadline: January 15
Bachelor of Social Work
- Meet with advisor: February or March of Junior year
- Acceptance into major: Spring semester of Junior year
Master of Social Work
- Application open: October 1
- Priority application deadline: January 10
Doctor of Social Work
- Application open: October 1
- Application deadline: January 15
Scholarships, Grants and Financial Aid
Each year the School of Social Work provides well over $250,000 in scholarships and grant awards to incoming graduate students. In addition, many students receive outside scholarships and grants. Students are encouraged to seek additional external scholarships and to explore St. Thomas Graduate Financial Aid for opportunities.
Attend an Information Session
Do you have questions about admissions or the application process? Attend an upcoming information session or drop by during a coffee hour to get your questions answered.