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MSW Readmission Policy

Policy Purpose

The MSW Program Readmission Policy describes the processes and establishes priorities for re-entry to the MSW programs. Re-entry into the program will be determined on an individual basis and is contingent on space available. 

Re-entry into the program will be determined on an individual basis and is contingent on space available. All requirements for a graduate degree (including courses completed at another college or university) must be started and completed within no more than seven years. Students are held to Graduate College standards for completing the program in the specified length of time. 

Readmission Process 

To be eligible for re-entry the student will: 

  1. Be in good academic standing in accordance with Boise State University Graduate College and School of Social Work. 
  2. Have completed the most recent graduate required MSW course(s) within 3 years of the anticipated date to restart coursework. All required courses must have been successfully completed with a grade of “C” and 3.0 or better. 
  3. Schedule an appointment with the Program Coordinator, or designee, to discuss the student’s plan for academic success and program completion, and readiness to return to the graduate program. 
  4. Submit a letter to the Program Coordinator requesting readmission to the program. The letter of request must contain the following information:
    1. Steps taken to resolve factors that necessitated leaving the program or what circumstances have changed since leaving the program. 
    2. A detailed plan and timeline for successful completion of the program.
    3. The semester for which readmission is being requested. 
  5. Complete a new background check if required by the School.

The SOSW Executive Committee will: 

  1. Review all readmission requests and supporting documents including all pertinent academic records. 
  2.  Determine the semester into which the student could be readmitted if his/her request for readmission was approved. 

The Program Coordinator will:

  1. Notify the student of the committee’s decision of acceptance or denial for readmission into the MSW program. 

The student will then:

  1. Reapply to the Graduate College.

Approved by faculty vote April, 2024