Our School offers a 10-month Advanced Standing Program for graduates of baccalaureate programs in social work or social welfare. This program begins in summer quarter, usually mid-July. It allows eligible students to complete an MSW in one instead of two years.

To be eligible to apply for the Advanced Standing Program, applicants must be from a U.S. program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have graduated within five years of entry to the MSW program. Advanced Standing candidates must have a grade of at least 3.0 in each required BSW / BASW course OR a 3.5 gpa or higher in the major to be eligible. Students attend classes up to five days each week during the summer and two or three days per week during the academic year. Most classes are held during daytime hours. Students are usually at their practicum site three full days per week during the academic year. Advanced Standing students have the same advanced curricular options available to MSW Day Program students.

Students who have BSW or BASW degree from a foreign social work programs or students whose BSW / BASW degree is more than five years prior to entry to the MSW program will have their undergraduate curriculum evaluated upon admission, and may receive some course exemptions for foundation year requirements.

A full range of campus and School resources is available to students during regular business hours. The tuition structure for the Day Program is explained in the “Residency, Tuition, and Fees” section.