Application Timeline
For On-Campus MSW
- Full-time Fall Semester: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Extended Plan Fall Semester: Thursday, July 23, 2026
For Online
- Summer ‘26 Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026
- Fall ‘26 Deadline: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Spring ‘27 Deadline: Friday, December 11, 2026
On-campus entry is offered in the fall, only.
Online students may start in the fall, spring, or summer, and the sample course plans remain the same, regardless of the start term.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants must have:
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earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association
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earned a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
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completed at least 20 semester credits in liberal arts
Admission is selective and not guaranteed.
Required Documents
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A completed application
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A resume
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An autobiographical statement indicating reasons for choosing the Traditional MSW degree
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Transcripts of all college study
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Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Standardized test scores are not required.
The Traditional MSW program at Quinnipiac University does not give credit for life or work experience.
Applications are reviewed once all of the required materials have been received. It is your responsibility to ensure that missing documents are received prior to the stated admissions deadline.
Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.