APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS VIA PODCAST APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Welcome! We are excited to learn of your interest in the University of Maryland School of Social Work. You are strongly encouraged to apply online. You will find our online application process both easy and convenient.If you have not already done so, please review our admissions catalog for more complete information on the School of Social Work and complete, detailed instructions on the application process, deadlines, etc. For admission requirements, click here. Please read all instructions below before beginning your online application. We suggest that you reserve at least 30 minutes to complete the online application.
INSTRUCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS BY APPLICATION CATEGORIES University of Maryland All Online Applicants Must Provide: $55 (U.S. currency), non-refundable application fee for applicants made payable to the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Applications will not be reviewed until the application fee is received. You will be able to pay this fee online once you submit your online application or you may send a check or money order to the School of Social Work to the address listed above. An official transcript from each college, university or professional school you have attended, whether or not credit was earned. An official transcript must be submitted to the School of Social Work Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope as prepared by the sending institution. Personal Statement. You will be asked to complete a personal statement that answers three social work related questions. We recommend that you compose your statement on a word processor, such as Microsoft Word, prior to entering it online. Copy and paste your Statement from your word processor into the online application. Three Reference Forms. All applicants are required to submit via postal mail three referene forms, usually including professors, employers, supervisors, professional colleagues, and community associates. They will be asked to comment on your academic aptitude, ability to work with others, capacity for self-development, and dependability. These references must be sealed by the writer and signed across the seal. As with official transcripts, you will send the unopened envelopes to us at the address listed above. This form is available once you click to apply. Letter of Recommendation for Applicants Applying for Advanced Standing. This form is to be completed and signed by the undergraduate social work department chairperson and sent to us at the address listed above. This form is available once you click to apply. Application for In-State Status Classification (if applicable). Applicants who wish to claim in-state (Maryland) residency status MUST complete the status classification form. Deleware residents also qualify for in-state status. Print and complete the form and submit it by mail to the address above. This form is available once you click to apply. International Applicants: NOTES AND REMINDERS Please clearly identify yourself through use of your complete name and social security number where appropriate when submitting application material by mail. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, we invite you to email info@ssw.umaryland.edu. Comments and suggestions are carefully reviewed. The University of Maryland School of Social Work offers a complete doctoral program. Applications to the Graduate PhD (Social Work) program are submitted through the University of Maryland, Baltimore Graduate School. Questions regarding our doctoral program may be addressed to the School of Social Work Office of Admissions and information is available through www.ssw.umaryland.edu/phd. The deadline for SPRING 2008 Applications is [Part-Time Only]: The deadline for Early Decision is [Fall 08 applicants only who have already graduated college]: The deadline for Advanced Standing Applications - Begining Summer [Part-Time only or Full-Time if planning on being Full-Time in Fall 2008] or Fall 2008 [Full & Part Time] is: The deadline for FALL 2008 Applications for Foundation [Full & Part Time] is: Go to the online application! [Preferred Method--You Will Need Access To A Printer] Check the Status of Your Submitted Application Here Go download the forms needed to submit the application manually - DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS NOW PASSED | ||
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