Application Instructions for M.S.S. and Advanced Standing Program

Application Instructions for Master of Social Service (M.S.S.) Program

Application Deadlines

• Early Action: Dec. 15
• International Applications: Jan. 1
• Regular Decision: The GSSWSR has extended the application deadline for the M.S.S. program and will continue to accept applications for Fall 2025 until July 1, 2025. 

Application Requirements

• Submit an online application.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (Note: Undergraduates completing their senior year of college may also apply. Accepted students must provide a final degree transcript before classes begin).
• Personal statement: Please see online application for essay prompt. The average length of the statement is two pages, double-spaced.
• Three Letters of Recommendation (Note: If you have been out of school for 5 years or less, two letters must come from academic references. Applicants who have been out of school for more than 5 years may submit professional recommendations.)
• Official transcripts (from all colleges and universities attended). Please email official transcripts to gradadmissions@brynmawr.edu.
• Admissions interview: Once your written application is submitted, you will be contacted by the Office of Graduate Admissions to schedule your interview.

Additional Information

• The MSS program does not require standardized test scores for admission.
• The MSS program does not offer social work course or field credit for life experience or previous work experience.

Application Instructions for Master of Social Service (M.S.S.) Advanced Standing Program

Application Deadline

• Feb. 28 (including first semester grades)

Application Requirements

• Submit an online application.
• Bachelor in Social Work (B.S.W.) degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program within 5 years of application
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Personal statements: Please see online application for essay prompts.
• Three Letters of Recommendation, one from each of the following:
  • B.S.W. Program Director
  • A field instructor
  • A faculty member
• Official transcripts (from all colleges and universities attended). Please email official transcripts to gradadmissions@brynmawr.edu.
• Admissions interview: Once your written application is submitted, you will be contacted by the Office of Graduate Admissions to schedule your interview.

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