Online MSW: Admissions Requirements
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Application Deadline Date | Spring Semester: Priority Deadline: October 15 Application Deadline: December 1 (or when the cohort is full) Fall Semester: Priority Deadline: May 15 Application Deadline: July 1 (or when the cohort is full) |
Advanced Standing Application Deadline Date | Spring Semester: Priority Deadline: September 1 Students will be notified by October 30 Fall Semester: Priority Deadline: March 1 Applicants will be notified by April 30 |
Degree | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. |
Minimum GPA | A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. GPAs lower than 3.0 may still be considered based on prior work experience and strong references. |
Transcripts | Official copies of all college transcripts. |
Additional Requirements |
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Additional Requirements for Advanced Standing Applicants* |
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Personal Essay/Narrative | Applicants are required to address five essay prompts, which constitute a substantial component of the application for the online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The Faculty Admissions Committee uses these essays to evaluate both your writing proficiency and academic preparedness, as well as to gain a deeper understanding of your unique qualifications. We encourage applicants to refrain from submitting overly concise or underdeveloped responses. Instead, we seek well-elaborated and comprehensive narrative essays for each question, demonstrating your best professional writing skills and allowing you to effectively communicate your thoughts and experiences.
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*If you are not admitted to the advanced standing program, you will be considered for the two-year (Full-time) or three-year (part-time) online program.
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Transfer Credit
At New Mexico Highlands, we accept up to thirty one hours of graduate transfer credits for the online MSW program.
When to Apply
We offer two start dates per year, in August and January. You can submit your application at any time. If you’re ready to take the next step, submit your online application today. Call 855-985-0689 if you have any questions.
Application Filing Period
Term | Priority Date | Final Deadline |
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Spring semester | By October 15 | By December 1 |
Fall semester | By May 15 | By July 1 |