{"id":15331,"date":"2026-08-04T15:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=15331"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:08:41","slug":"master-of-social-work-program-admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/nursing-health-sciences\/department-graduate-social-work\/master-of-social-work-program-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Social Work Program Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll complete one application to apply to Winona State Graduate Studies and the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you were previously enrolled in graduate courses at WSU, you may be able to use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/records-registration\/enroll\/\">re-enrollment process<\/a>&nbsp;to continue your degree program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan ahead for MSW program costs by viewing the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/financial-aid\/cost\/graduate-tuition\/\">graduate tuition and fees<\/a> breakdown. The Advanced Standing pathway costs approximately $32,000, whereas the Regular Standing pathway costs approximately $46,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time they begin this program, MSW applicants must have completed a bachelor\u2019s degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must also have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>personal values that align with professional social work values and ethics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>personal qualities needed to agency-based clinical social work practice with disadvantaged populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a demonstrated and\/or well-reasoned commitment to the field of social work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their undergraduate education. If you are applying for Advanced Standing status, you must:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>have a Bachelor\u2019s degree with a Social Work major from a CSWE-accredited program in 2013 or later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have at least a 3.4 GPA from social work courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants with a lower GPA or who earned their degree prior to 2013 may be admitted on a provisional basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Advanced Standing<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Regular Standing<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Advanced Standing<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Advanced standing admission is for students with an undergraduate social work degree from a CSWE accredited program.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced standing students can complete the 42 credits and 600 hours of field practicum in as little as 1 year.<\/p>\n<p>The Advanced Standing Program begins in May.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Regular Standing<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Regular standing admission is for students with a non-social work undergraduate degree. Regular standing students can complete the 60 credits and 1,000 hours of field practicum in as little as 2 years.<\/p>\n<p>Regular and advanced standing students can also choose to complete the program at a more modest pace.<\/p>\n<p>The Regular Standing Program begins in August.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 id=\"application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to the MSW Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications for the Master of Social Work program open on Oct. 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSW applicants should complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/gradcas2026.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">general GradCAS application<\/a>. We require different information for Advanced Standing and Regular Standing, so make sure you select the best option based on your background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions? Contact the Department of Graduate Social Work by emailing <a href=\"mailto:msw@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">msw@winona.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit your application as soon as possible since cohort spaces fill quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any application completed by Jan. 15 will be considered for admission. After that, applications only will be accepted and reviewed if space remains available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Decision Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Department faculty will review your application and make an admission decision within 30 days of your application completion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will contact you via email with a decision of acceptance, pending, or rejection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact the Department of Graduate Social Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--33\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Patti Gangl\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office &amp; Administrative Assistant\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62271252 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62271252 BCX0\">WSU-Rochester on Broadway<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62271252 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62271252 BCX0\">507.535.2584<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW62271252 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW62271252 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:patti.gangl@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email Patti Gangl\">Email Patti Gangl<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Jessica Tye\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248696636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248696636 BCX0\">WSU-Rochester on Broadway<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>507.535.2536<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:jtye@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email Jessica Tye\">Email Jessica Tye<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Kimberly Zammitt\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           MSW Program Director\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248696636 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248696636 BCX0\">WSU-Rochester on Broadway<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>507.535.2543<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:kim.zammitt@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Email Kim Zammitt\">Email Kim Zammitt<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ll complete one application to apply to Winona State Graduate Studies and the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the same time. 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