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Application & Deadlines

The application for all MSW degree programs consists of:

The completed online application
A statement of purpose
Transcripts from 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. Please see our policy regarding application fee waivers on our FAQ page.

We encourage you to upload your transcripts with your application; but, if you can't, 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 13, 2017	Fall 2017
16-Month Accelerated	Friday, October 7, 2016	Spring 2017
Advanced Standing	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
Transfer	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
Extended One-Year Residence Program	Friday, October 7, 2016 Friday, March 24, 2017 Friday, June 2, 2017	Spring 2017 Summer 2017* Fall 2017
Extended MSW Program	Friday, October 7, 2016 Monday, March 24, 2017 Friday, June 2, 2017	Spring 2017 Summer 2017* Fall 2017
32-Month Program for Working Professionals	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
Dual Degree Programs^	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
MPH at NYU Master Program in Public Health	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
Executive MPA at Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
MA in Child Development at Sarah Lawrence College	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
JD at NYU School of Law	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
MA in Health Advocacy at Sarah Lawrence College	Friday, January 13, 2017	Fall 2017
Non-Matriculated Students	Friday, August 5, 2016 Friday, December 9, 2016 Friday, April 21, 2017	Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Summer 2017*

*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.

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NOW ACCEPTING SPRING AND FALL 2017 APPLICATIONS

See our application deadlines in the tables below

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.

We encourage you to upload your transcripts with your application; but, if you can't, 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

SSSW Non-Matriculated Deadline	Admission Into
August 5, 2016	Fall 2016
December 9, 2016	Spring 2017
April 21, 2017	*Summer 2017
August 4, 2017	Fall 2017

^*Summer admission is for the Rockland and Westchester County campuses.

Application Deadlines for Other Schools

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