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Application & Deadlines

The application for all MSW degree programs consists of:

The completed online application
A statement of purpose
Official transcripts of all college and universities attended
Three letters of reference
Resume

Please note that the application requirements for some degree programs may require additional items. A $60 nonrefundable application fee must accompany the completed application and is not credited toward tuition.

All official transcripts may be mailed or dropped off at:

New York University
Silver School of Social Work
Admissions and Enrollment Services Office
1 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10003-6654

MSW Program	SSSW Deadline	Admission Into
Two-Year	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
16-Month Accelerated	Friday, October 3, 2014	Spring 2015
Advanced Standing	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
Transfer	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
Extended One-Year Residence Program	Monday, June 2, 2014 Friday, October 3, 2014 Monday, March 30, 2015 Monday, June 1, 2015	Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Summer 2015* Fall 2015
Extended MSW Program	Monday, June 2, 2014 Friday, October 3, 2014 Monday, March 30, 2015 Monday, June 1, 2015	Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Summer 2015* Fall 2015
32-Month Program for Working Professionals	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
Dual Degree Programs^	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
MPH at NYU Master Program in Public Health	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
Executive MPA at Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
MA in Child Development at Sarah Lawrence College	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
JD at NYU School of Law	Friday, January 9, 2015	Fall 2015
Non-Matriculated Students	Friday, August 8, 2014 Friday, December 12, 2014 Friday, April 17, 2015 Friday, August 7, 2015	Fall 2014 Spring 2015 Summer 2015* Fall 2015

*Summer admission is for the Rockland and Westchester County Campuses only.
^Deadline dates are for the Silver School of Social Work only. Please refer to other schools for their application deadlines.

Apply Now - Fall

The Fall 2014 application deadlines have passed; however, late applications are currently being considered on a space-available basis (contact the Admissions & Enrollment Services Office at ssw.admissions@nyu.edu or (212) 998-5910 for more information).

Non-Matriculating Student Option:

An exploratory option for people interested in the field of social work but who have not been admitted to the MSW degree program; people who are returning to school after an extended absence; people trying out classes at NYU Silver; and people looking to hone their skills. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate school.

The application for the non-matriculating student option consists of:

The completed online application
Official transcript confirming receipt of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
One letter of reference
Resume

A $60 nonrefundable application fee must accompany the completed application and is not credited toward tuition. Non-matriculating applicants are not eligible for University, state, or federal financial aid and limited scholarship.

Official transcripts and reference letter may be mailed or dropped off at:

New York University
Silver School of Social Work
Admissions and Enrollment Services Office
1 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10003-6654

SSSW Deadline	Admission Into
August 8, 2014	Fall 2014
December 12, 2014	Spring 2015
April 17, 2015	*Summer 2015
August 7, 2015	Fall 2015

¹Summer admission is for the Rockland and Westchester County campuses.

Application Deadlines for Other Schools

• MPH in Global Public Health
• EMPA at Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service
• MA at Sarah Lawrence College
• JD at NYU School of Law