Your completed application must include the following. See guidance and instructions in the respective dropdown sections below.

• UVM Graduate College Electronic Application
• Statement of Purpose
• Email addresses for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation, including at least one academic source
• A professional resume
• One transcript from each institution (undergraduate or graduate) you have attended
• For advanced standing applicants (see Advanced Standing Option" section), a field practicum evaluation or a letter of support from the Director of Field Education is also required

Please be aware there is a $65 application fee.

Application Deadlines:

• Advanced standing applications are due January 15, 2024 to be considered for enrollment in Summer 2024. 
• The priority deadline for regular-track applications is February 1, 2024.  Review of applications will begin January 2024 and continue until the application deadline on March 15, 2024.

*Please be aware of UVM's Residency Policy before you apply.

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• Within the application you will provide email addresses for three recommenders. UVM will contact each directly by email and provide instructions on how to submit letters of recommendation directly through the UVM Graduate College application portal.
• At least one recommender should be academic source, such as a current or former professor or academic advisor.
• If an academic source is unavailable, due to length of time since graduation, a recommendation may come from a professional who has supervised your paid employment, volunteer work, or an internship in a human services agency or organization. This individual is encouraged to speak to your ability to do graduate-level coursework.
• Tips for managing letters of recommendation: You do NOT have to waive your right to see your recommendation letters. It will not impact the strength of your application. We sometimes receive letters that are much too brief (perhaps a function of the online process). It helps to ask your recommender for a copy of the letter, and to follow up to ensure it was submitted online.

Please be aware that this part of the application can be the longest to assemble since you are dependent upon others.

• Completion of bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association.
• No minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) is set for admission, however GPA is considered as an indicator of preparation for master's level work.
• Evidence of a strong liberal arts background, including 18 credit hours of coursework in social sciences, behavior and life sciences, humanities, and psychology withan emphasis on human/social issues. In general, the applicant’s educational background and coursework should show adequate preparation to pursue graduatestudy in social work. Grades below a B- do not count in this evaluation.
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional. However, the GRE is useful if you feel that other parts of your application may be weak and the GREs would strengthen your application and be an additional indicator of your ability to successfully complete a graduate program.
• Prior work or volunteer experience in human services is preferred. Faculty view life experience and previous work experience as valuable and helpful to prospective students. Nevertheless, the MSW program does not waive its academic requirements, including field requirements, for these experiences.
• For questions regarding international applications please email International Student Services or review the International Student Admissions webpage.