A FAQ for prospective MSW students 

What  items do I have to complete to apply for the MSW program?

• A completed University application (online)
• Residency form (online)
• $30 application fee
• Student Immunization form (if you are not a FAU graduate)
• School of Social Work application
• Personal statement
• Three School of Social Work reference forms
• Two official transcripts.

Where do I send everything?

These are completed online at http://wise.fau.edu/graduate

• University Application
• Residency Form
• Application Fee (If using credit card)

Send to the Graduate College:

• One Transcript (per directions in online application)
• Application fee (if not paying online)
  
  Florida Atlantic University
  Graduate College, SU-80, Room 101,
  777 Glades Road, P.O. Box 3091,
  Boca Raton, Florida 33431
  

Student Health Services

• Student Immunation Form (address and Fax number on the form)

School of Social Work (address listed below)

• School of Social Work application
• Personal Statement
• Reference Forms
• One Transcript
  
  Florida Atlantic University
  School of Social Work SO284
  Attn: MSW Committee
  777 Glades Road
  Boca Raton, FL 33484
  

When do I need to have everything in?

The deadline is May 1.  The University application must be in by that date.  The supplemental material can come in later, however review by the School of Social Work for admission can not be guaranteed.

Who needs to complete the reference forms?

The references need to be completed by either academic or professional sources.  We do not accept personal references.  Professional references include supervisors/managers, volunteer coordinators, or co-workers.  Academic sources include professors (at the college level) or advisors.

Can I use the university reference forms?

No, we must have the School of Social Work reference so that all students are evaluated equally.  Also, many questions asked on the School of Social Work form are specific and are not addressed on the university reference form.  Your references are encouraged to write a letter to supplement the form, but it is not required.

What should be in the personal statement and h long should it be?

Directions for the personal statement are in the School of Social Work application.  There are specific questions you will need to address. Your
personal statement needs to be 3-4 pages.

When can I start the program?

Regular program students start courses in the fall only.  Advanced standing students take a course (the Transition Course) over the summer and might be able to take electives over the summer also, once they have successfully completed the Transition course. 

For any questions regarding the Master of Social Work degree program, please contact Dr. Elwood Hamlin (Program Coordinator) at 561-297-2864. You may also request more information by filling out the form found here. Someone will contact you within 48 hours.