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 Downloadable MSW Fact Sheet (PDF)

How to Apply

Hello, and thank you for your interest in the MSW Program in the College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University. We offer outstanding programs for current and future health professionals, and we're looking forward to hearing from you.

Currently the admission period for the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree programs is closed.    

Application Process

First, we ask all prospective students to please read the MSW Application Instructions .

The following documents are the contents of the MSW application packet:

•  Welcome from the Social Work Department Chair  (PDF)
•  Read the MSW Application Instructions  (PDF)
•  MSW Application  (Fillable PDF)***Please open in Internet Explorer or Firefox (Avoid Google Chrome) 
•  Prerequisite Evaluation Form  (Fillable PDF)
•  Letter of Recommendation Form  (PDF)
•  MSW 2-year Study Plan  (PDF)
•  MSW 3-year Study Plan   (PDF)
•  MSW Part-time 4-year Study Plan (PDF)
•  Advanced Standing Option, Full and Part-Time   (PDF) 

Financial Aid and Transfer Information

• Financial Aid 
• Transfer Information