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Application Deadlines

PhD Program

February 1

PreDoc Option

Application deadline is November 1 for Spring admission and May 1 for Fall Admission.

Admission to the Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) is competitive.

To apply to the PhD program, review the IUSSW PhD website and admission instructions. Then complete two online application forms:

First, apply to the IU Graduate Office

Only provide information in the required fields. Additionally, there is a $60 non-refundable application fee.

Second, apply to the IU School of Social Work

This form asks for information that will help the School decide your admittance. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information. The IUSSW reserves the right to withdraw an application and/or revoke an offer of admission if you do not provide this information in a timely manner.

Admissions Criteria
Admissions decisions to the PhD program are primarily based on a review of your previous undergraduate and graduate work, your experience in human services (paid, volunteer, research, and internship), and the references and written documentation you provide. You must meet the following criteria:
1. Undergraduate and master's transcripts. Graduate GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
2. GRE test scores within the last five years. Institution Code: 1325, Social Work Code: 5001
3. Critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, as reflected in the personal statement and scholarly writing sample.
4. Evidence of personal qualities considered important for social work practice.
5. For international applicants, a minimum TOEFL score of 79 is required. The TOEFL is waived for applicants who earned a degree in the U.S
6. It is the policy of the School of Social Work that no student or applicant who has been convicted of sex offenses against children shall be eligible for admission or continuation into the BSW, MSW or Ph.D. programs.
After Submission
Once you submit your application, you will receive a number of emails regarding the application process:
- The first email includes a copy of your application.
- The second email notifies you of your application progress.
- As part of the IUSSW application process, you must provide three professional references. Once your references provide the necessary information requested by the School, you will receive an email that confirms your application is ready for committee review.
Admissions Decisions

Once the committee review is complete, you will receive an email with a decision of admission. To accept an offer of admission, you must complete an intent form within a given time frame. Failure to meet this deadline may be cause for cancellation of admission. The offer of admission provides specific details about the intent form.

IU School of Social Work is headquartered on the IUPUI campus with locations on 8 IU Campuses. The school also has the Department of Labor Studies

Labor Studies

Contact

IU School of Social Work Headquarters

Education/Social Work Building, ES 4138,
902 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN
46202-5156

Phone: 317-274-4811

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