Admission Decision FAQ
You've completed your application to be considered for the Master of Social Work program at the Garland School of Social Work. Wondering what's next?
Read below for information about admission decision timelines, details about different types of financial aid, and what you can expect after you receive an admission decision.
Admission Decision Timeline
The application for the Fall 2025 academic year for the residential campus is Waco, TX will open September 1, 2024.
The Garland School of Social Work releases admissions decisions five times between mid-November and mid-May with various financial aid award opportunities within each deadline. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.
Application Deadlines for Fall 2025
| Deadline | Financial Aid Award | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| November 1st | $2,500 * Eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantship | Mid-November |
| February 1st International Application Deadline | $2,500 * Eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantship | Mid-February |
| March 1st | $2,500 * Eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantship | Mid-March |
| April 1st | $1,500 * Graduate Assistantship Application based on availability | Mid-April |
| May 1st Final Application Deadline | $1,000 * Graduate Assistantship Application based on availability | Mid-May |
*This amount represents the minimum financial aid award admitted students should expect to receive through scholarships and tuition remission.
Receiving An Admission Decision
Students considered for admission will receive notification of their decision via email. You will receive an email informing you that a decision has been made on your application. Students will be able to view their admission letter on their Status Portal. As a reminder, admitted students will receive both their admission and financial aid letter at the same time.
Students who are admitted into the MSW program will be required to submit a $250 enrollment deposit to secure their offer of admission and financial aid. The date by which students are required to submit the enrollment deposit is listed on the Status Portal, students may also find the deposit deadline dates in the table above.
Post-Enrollment Deposit Process
Once students submit the enrollment deposit, it's time to prepare for the first day of class! Students will be contacted by the MSW Program Manager, Doriann Beverly, with information about activating their student email, obtaining their student ID, and enrolling in classes. Additionally, students will be contacted by the Practicum Education Team to begin securing internship placements for the upcoming school year. The internship process does not start until a student submits their enrollment deposit. We encourage students to submit the deposit as soon as possible to have first pick of internship locations!
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