Apply to the WSU MSW Program

Welcome to the Master of Social Work Program at Winona State University. Thank you for your interest in applying to our program.

Applications to enroll in the Master of Social Work program will open Oct. 1.

Advanced Standing students will begin the following May and Regular Standing students will begin the following August.

We encourage all applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.
Admission decisions are made within 30 days of your application completion.
Available spaces are likely to fill quickly, so apply early.
Any application completed by Jan. 15, 2024 will be considered for admission. After that, applications only will be accepted and reviewed if space remains available.

Application Quick Links

Learn more about the MSW Online Program
Apply to the MSW Online Program (application opens Oct. 1)
Apply to WSU Graduate Studies

How to Apply

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Gain Admission to Winona State University Graduate Studies

Each applicant must first apply to WSU School of Graduate Studies.

Admission to the WSU School of Graduate Studies is necessary to be admitted to the WSU MSW Program, but it does not guarantee admission to the WSU MSW Program.

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Meet WSU MSW Program Requirements for Admission

All applicants should have an overall GPA ≥ 3.0 in their undergraduate education that resulted (or will result) in a bachelor’s degree.

Applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted on a provisional basis.

If you are applying for “Advanced Standing” status, you must have a Bachelor’s degree with a Social Work major from a CSWE-accredited, and your GPA from Social Work courses must be 3.4 or greater.

Applicants with a lower GPA may be admitted on a provisional basis.

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