Returning users may continue work on their application in the link below.
Complete application form
Statement of purpose
Letter of recommendation
Have a clear photo of a government-issued ID ready to upload
Transcripts must be sent electronically directly from the institution or mailed in a sealed envelope from the institution
We invite prospective students for master's and doctorate degree programs at Tulane University School of Social Work to complete an online admission application.
Prospective Graduate Students
Master of Social Work and Master of Science in Disaster Resilience Leadership have separate admission requirements.
Entrance into the Master of Social Work (MSW) program is open to students with a bachelor's degree, preferably in a liberal arts field. Preference is given to applicants with a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher on a 4.0 scale who have demonstrated a strong performance in their junior and senior years of their undergraduate program, excelled in a postgraduate degree program, or have compelling employer references.
Those applying for Advanced Standing in the MSW program must have obtained a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) within the past five years, have a 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have a minimum of a B+ average in their field practicum.
Admission into the Master of Science in Disaster Resilience Leadership Program takes into account undergraduate and graduate courses and grades, letters of recommendation, a personal statement of purpose, and GRE scores.
Candidates for dual degrees must apply and be admitted to both programs separately.
Prospective Doctorate Students
Applicants to the Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) program must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school, a minimum 3.3 GPA in both undergraduate and graduate school, and three or more years of social service agency employment (or equivalent employment experience post-MSW).
Application Details
Students applying for financial aid should submit their applications prior to the deadlines listed in financial aid guides.
If you need assistance applying to the Tulane University School of Social Work graduate or doctorate program, please contact us at 504-865-5314 or by email at msw@tulane.edu.
Application Deadlines
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) & DISASTER RESILIENCE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (DRLA)
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FALL - ONLINE
MSW, MSW/MS DRLA, and MS DRLAEarly
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Submission DeadlineMay 1 June 1 July 1 Classes start in August -
FALL - ON CAMPUS
MSW, MSW/MS DRLA, and MS DRLAEarly
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Submission DeadlineMarch 1 April 1 June 1 Classes start in August -
FALL - ONLINE
MSW ADVANCED STANDINGEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineFebruary 1 March 1 April 5 Classes start in August
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SPRING - ONLINE
MSW, MSW/MS DRLA, and MS DRLAEarly
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Submission DeadlineOctober 1 November 1 December 5 Classes start in January -
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MSW ADVANCED STANDINGEarly
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Submission DeadlineMay 1 June 1 July 1 Classes start in January -
SPRING - ON CAMPUS
MSW ADVANCED STANDINGEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineMarch 1 April 1 June 1 Classes start in January
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SUMMER - ONLINE
MSW, MSW/MS DRLA, and MS DRLAEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineFebruary 1 March 1 April 5 Classes start in May -
SUMMER - ONLINE
MSW ADVANCED STANDINGEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineOctober 1 November 1 December 5 Classes start in May
DOCTOR OF SOCIAL WORK (DSW)
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FALL - ONLINE
DSWEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineMarch 10 April 10 May 10 Classes start in August -
FALL - ON CAMPUS
DSWEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineMarch 10 April 10 May 10 Classes start in August -
SPRING - ONLINE
DSWEarly
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Submission DeadlineFinal
Submission DeadlineSeptember 10 October 10 November 10 Classes start in January