We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about you.
Applying to the Mandel School is free. No application fees or GRE scores are required. We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds. Our holistic review process values your work and lived and leadership potential. Our minimum GPA for general admission is 2.7 or higher.
All applications are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants can expect an enrollment decision by email within three to four weeks after submitting their completed application.
Admitted students are expected to confirm their enrollment to the Mandel School by submitting a nonrefundable $200 deposit on or before the date noted in their letter of admission.
Social Work: On-Campus, including all Dual Degrees
All on-campus MSW and dual degree students begin the program in the fall semester.
Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
- Priority admission and scholarship deadline: Dec. 1
- Admission and full-tuition scholarship consideration deadline: January 15th
- General admission deadline: March 15th
Social Work: Weekend Program
All weekend MSW students begin the program in the fall semester.
Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
- Priority admission deadline: Dec. 1
- Admission and scholarship deadline: January 15th
- General admission deadline: March 15th
Social Work: Online
Online MSW students may begin the program in the fall, spring or summer semester.
Cohort: January 2025
- Early decision application deadline: September 20, 2024
- Priority deadline: October 18, 2024
- Final application deadline: November 27, 2024
Master of Nonprofit Organizations
MNO students may begin the program in the fall, spring or summer semester.
- Spring deadline: December 1, 2024
- Summer deadline: April 1, 2025
- Fall deadline: July 1, 2025
PhD in Social Welfare
PhD students begin the program in the fall semester.
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Deadline: December 1st, 2024
Certificate and Non-Degree Programs
Non-degree and post-master certificate students may begin the program in the fall, spring or summer semester.
- Spring deadline: December 1st
- Summer deadline: April 15th
- Fall deadline: July 20th