Admissions Information & Requirements

Admissions Questions?

Contact Dana DeBoer at ddeboer2@admin.fsu.edu or (850) 644-9591 or for our online MSW, please email admissions@onlineadvising.fsu.edu or call (888) 368-0834.

Guidelines for Applying:

Please review the following screenshots as a helpful guide when applying to our MSW programs:

*A link to the application portal can be found at the bottom of this page.

It is important to apply to the correct program, so please read these carefully. If you need further assistance with choosing a program, please email ddeboer2@admin.fsu.edu.

Application Deadline:

The application, application fee, and all supporting documents are due by the dates below:

 Term for Admission Consideration: Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2026
 Tallahassee Campus
Advanced Standing Program       May 1, 2026  October 1, 2025
Traditional Program       May 1, 2026  
 Panama City Campus
Advanced Standing Program       July 1, 2026  
Traditional Program       July 1, 2026  
 Online Program
Advanced Standing Program     March 1, 2026  May 1, 2026  October 1, 2025
Traditional Program     March 1, 2026  May 1, 2026  October 1, 2025


*Please note priority deadline of January 15, 2026, for international applicants applying for Fall 2026 admission consideration.

Applications and Guidelines:

Please read the application requirements below before moving on to the online application. You will be required to upload your statement of purpose and resume during the application process. The application will also ask for the contact information for the persons who will write your letters of recommendation. This information will need to include an email address.

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