Admissions FAQs
General
How much is tuition for the online Master of Social Work (MSW)?
Can I apply if I do not have a bachelor's in social work?
I do not have the required minimum GPA. Can I still apply?
I have a bachelor's in social work and significant relevant experience. Will I still have to complete the year-one foundational courses?
Is there a part-time option available for the online MSW?
Can I alternate between full- and part-time course loads throughout my time in the program?
Is financial aid available?
Are there scholarships available?
For more information, contact an Admissions Outreach Advisor or visit our tuition page.
Is an interview required for admission? If so, how is that conducted?
What types of students and/or professionals typically apply for this program?
How do graduation proceedings work? Can I attend the on-campus commencement?
Can I transfer credits from another university?
*Degree Completion Scholarship offer available only to qualified new (first-time) enrollees for the Online Master of Social Work programs, not current or returning students to the program. Scholarship funds not payable directly to recipient, funds will be credited exclusively toward tuition in the student's final academic term of the program. If student receives other forms of financial assistance, the student's financial assistance may require modification to account for the scholarship by preventing any 'over-award,' such that the total financial assistance received does not exceed the cost of attendance, as defined and determined by the Office of Financial Aid of Yeshiva University. Recipients of the scholarship must remain continuously enrolled in the program through completion. Exceptions may be granted for students who obtain a university-approved leave of absence. Students receiving the scholarship must maintain satisfactory academic progress at all times for scholarship to remain in effect. This scholarship offer may be revised, rescinded or terminated at any time. All admissions and scholarship decisions of Wurzweiler School of Social Work are final.