Applicants can apply online, download and print an application, or call the SSW admission office at 617-521-3939 to request an application. In recent years, the number of qualified applicants has greatly exceeded available openings. Therefore, we strongly encourage early application submission.
M.S.W. Application Process
Please submit a completed application file that includes the following:
- completed application form
- nonrefundable application fee of $45
- 3-5 page personal statement of career goals and how the program supports them
- official college transcripts, indicating graduation date
- three letters of professional or academic recommendation
- Resume
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the first language
- source of income statement (for international students)
Filing Dates
We are now accepting applications for the fall of 2012 and spring of 2013.
Fall 2012 (September start date)
- Advanced Standing: February 15th, 2012
- Full-time Program: Rolling admissions until May 30th, 2012
- Extended Program (3-4 years): Rolling admissions until July 30th, 2012
- Transfer Students: February 15th, 2012
- For DCF and Mass Council applicants: January 3rd, 2012
Spring 2013 (January start date only for the extended program)
- General admission deadline: Rolling admission until October 30th, 2012
It is the applicant’s responsibility for mailing the application packet as a complete unit. Incomplete applications packets will not be reviewed for admission until all materials are received.
Please mail your completed application to:
Admission Office
Simmons School of Social Work
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Ph.D. Application Process
Please submit a completed application file that includes the following:
- completed application form
- nonrefundable application fee
- official transcripts of all past or current academic work
- current resume
- written case presentation
- three letters of professional or academic recommendation
- personal statement of career goals and how the program supports them
- TOEFL scores, if English is not the first language
- Miller Analogies Test scores within the past five years
- interview with a member of the Doctoral Committee after favorable review of admission materials
Filing Date
February 1, 2012
It is the applicant's responsibility for mailing the application packet as a complete unit. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed for admission until all materials are received.
Please mail your completed application to:
Admission Office
Simmons School of Social Work
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
