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: Weekly, including all Dual Degrees
All weekly MSW and dual degree students begin the program in the fall semester.
Fall 2026 Application Deadlines
- Early Decision: Monday, December 1, 2025
Social Work: Weekend Program
All weekend MSW students begin the program in the fall semester.
Fall 2026 Application Deadlines
- Priority: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Social Work: Online
Online MSW students may begin the program in the spring semester.
Spring 2026 Online Application Deadlines
- Priority: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Master of Nonprofit Organizations
MNO students may begin the program in the fall, spring or summer semester.
Spring 2026 Deadline
- Priority: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
PhD in Social Welfare
PhD students begin the program in the fall semester.
Applications are open for admission Fall 2027. We will not admit a class for Fall 2026.
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Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2026
Certificate and Non-Degree Programs
Non-degree and post-master certificate students may begin the program in the fall, spring or summer semester.
- Spring 2026 Regular deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025
- Summer 2026 Regular deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Fall 2026 Regular deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026