Admissions

Thank you for your interest in the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, which is ranked #17 by U.S. News and World Report in its 2019 rankings of graduate schools of social work. Here, you will learn the skills, knowledge and values to become an outstanding social work practitioner, educator or researcher.

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Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BASW) Admissions

Our undergraduate program has a rolling admissions policy—there is no specific deadline for applying. For qualified applicants, we offer guaranteed admission.
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Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) Admissions

All full-time, first-time, MSW applicants who have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.4 and complete the MSW application before our priority admissions deadline of December 31 will be guaranteed acceptance to the school as well as merit scholarship assistance. The school’s regular admissions deadline is May 31.
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Doctoral Degree in Social Work (PhD) Admissions

Our full time program is highly competitive, students are fully funded for four years, and we accept 6-8 students each year.
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Financial Aid

The School of Social Work offers generous financial aid for students in need.
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International Students Admissions

Learn about the admissions process for international students.
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Meet our Alumni

Meet some of our alumni and hear about their work.