ADMISSION PROCEDURES
There are two admissions processes. All applicants must be admitted to the Graduate College at Boise State University AND to the Master of Social Work Program in the School of Social Work. Acceptance by the Graduate College does not constitute admission to the MSW program. Admission to our MSW programs is decided by the MSW Admissions Committee of the School of Social Work.
Step 1. APPLYING TO THE GRADUATE COLLEGE
The following steps are necessary to complete your application to the
Graduate College:
1. Fill out and submit a Graduate College application.
Graduate
admissions information and applications are available online and may
be submitted on line. Send your application together with your $55 nonrefundable
application processing fee to the Graduate Admissions office web-site.
2. Have the registrar of each college or university you have previously
attended send an official transcript directly to the Graduate Admissions
Office:
Graduate Admissions Office
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
(208) 426-3903
When these items are received by the Graduate Admissions Office, they will be reviewed and a recommendation will be sent to the School of Social Work.
Step 2. APPLYING TO THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Boise State MSW programs are small. We admit 15-18 students for
our Two-Year MSW Program in Boise and 15-20 students each for the Advanced
Standing Programs in Boise, Lewiston and Coeur d’Alene. The admission
process is competitive. Your application materials should reflect your
best professional thinking and writing. We use a rolling admissions process
with review of applications beginning in late January. For full consideration
it is to your advantage to submit your complete application to the School
before January 22, 2007.
1. Download a copy of the MSW Application Form.
2. Fill out SECTION I: Personal data, SECTION IV: Language and cultural competence, and SECTION V: Criminal record and print a copy for inclusion in your application packet.
3. Write your Personal Statement following the instructions in SECTION II of the MSW Application Form.
4. If you are applying for an Advanced Standing Program, answer the questions in SECTION III of the MSW Application Form.
5. Prepare a professional resume following the guidelines in SECTION VI of the MSW Application Form.
6. Download, fill in your identifying information, and print out three copies of the MSW Letter of Recommendation Form. Distribute these to the persons who are providing your references.
7. Make copies of transcripts for all previous college or university study for inclusion in your application packet.
When your complete application is received by the School of Social Work, it will be combined with the Graduate College recommendation form in your file for review by the MSW Admissions Committee.
The MSW Admissions Committee is composed of the Coordinator
of the MSW Program, two Social Work faculty members, the Social Work Practicum
Director, and two professional social work practitioners. Following review
and evaluation of your application file, you will be notified regarding
your status.
For information, contact:
MSW Program
School of Social Work E-716
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1940
(208) 426-1568
willrainford@boisestate.edu
The Graduate Record Examination
The Graduate Record Exam is not required for admission to Boise
State University Work Master of Social Work programs. However, applicants
may choose to submit GRE scores if their undergraduate Grade Point Averages
do not reflect their academic ability.
Application and Admission timetable
Applications for admission to our 2008-2009
MSW Programs should be received by the School of Social Work by January
25, 2008. All applications must be complete in order to be reviewed. The
admissions committee will review both Graduate College and School of Social
Work materials beginning in late January. Applicants will be informed
about their status immediately following review of applications.