School of Social Work at UT Arlington
MSSW Admissions
To be admitted to the MSSW program, please complete the following steps. Contact the School of Social Work admissions staff if you have any questions about the process.
Additionally, the UT Arlington Graduate School can answer any general questions about graduate study.
Steps for Admission to the MSSW Program
- Attend Graduate School forum.
Graduate Forum for School of Social Work – Schedule & Reservations - Request an application packet.
To request an application packet, send an email to
spickett@uta.edu. Please include “MSSW Admissions Packet Request” in the subject line; and include your name, address, daytime phone number, cell phone number, and email address. - Complete and return the materials in the application packet.
Download the MSSW Application Checklist (DOC)
Download the Criminal Background Form (DOC)
Download the Request for Recommendation Form (PDF) - Be aware of Graduate School admissions deadlines.
Graduate School admissions deadlines
School of Social Work Admissions Staff


