Admissions Overview

The admissions process is intended to identify and select the most highly qualified applicants to the School of Social Work. The Admissions Committee oversees the selection process and recommends admissions policies to the School. A complete admissions application contains the following materials:

  • A transcript indicating completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
     
  • Indication that the applicant has taken a distribution of liberal arts courses and a course in human biology.
     
  • Two letters of reference.
     
  • A personal statement that describes the applicant's interest in social work, assesses her/his personal strengths and areas in need of development in relation to becoming a social worker; and responds to the following question: "What do you see as the most pressing issues facing our society today? In what ways should we as social workers respond to these issues? If applicable, discuss your personal involvement in working on these issues.
     
  • Evidence of relevant employment, volunteer, and/or client experiences in service systems or social programs and other learning experiences in addition to formal education are considered in the admissions evaluation process. Faculty members in the School of Social Work review all complete applications. Academic credit may not be awarded for life or work experience.
     
  • Applicants for Advanced Standing should also include a reference from academic advisor or field instructor, including that person's educational qualifications, field placement evaluations and verification of the number of hours in field. Syllabi may also be requested for foundation year course waivers.

Personal statements and grade point averages are weighted most heavily in reviewing applications. In general, a GPA of 3.0 is considered appropriate for graduate level study. Standardized tests are not required. Applicants who believe their formal academic or work/volunteer experiences do not clearly or adequately represent their qualifications for admission are encouraged to address these issues in their personal statement and to ask their reference writers to do the same.

Tuition and Fees

The current tuition and fee schedule is included in the application packet forwarded to all prospective students. If it is missing, call the School to request one at 1-207-797-7688 extension 4513.

Orientation

The School of Social Work has an annual orientation day prior to the beginning of the fall semester to welcome all incoming students. The day includes discussion about entering the profession of social work and presentations by some or all of the following: students, clients, alumni, and faculty addressing issues of concern to the social work profession. Students also have the opportunity to meet with faculty advisors and representatives of student government.

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