Fast App: BSW > MSW

What is the fast app?

A simplified application process (only for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign BSW/iBSW students):

• Complete an abbreviated application form
• No letters of recommendation, personal statements, transcripts, GRE scores needed
• The School of Social Work will recommend admission to Graduate College, which issues the final determination
• If you decide to complete your master’s at the School of Social Work, we will reimburse your application fee

You can use the fast app to apply to the MSW/iMSW program if you:

• Achieved at least a B- in required SOCW courses
• Hold a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Have no significant disciplinary reports

Admission contingent upon:

• Successful completion of BSW degree
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 upon graduation

What is the process for the fast app?

Students eligible for the fast-track option should complete the “Social Work First Stage Application” (pre-app) process in the Fall term just before they graduate in May or August.

• Pre-application requires students to complete some personal information and upload a current resume
• The deadline to submit the pre-application is September 29

Once the initial pre-application is submitted, students will receive a notification regarding their eligibility to finalize the condensed application.

• Final application submission deadline for eligible students is November 1

Students not eligible for the fast-track application may still complete the conventional iMSW/MSW application.