Admission

Admission

The Boston College School of Social Work (BCSSW) prepares social workers to improve vulnerable lives at home and around the world. We seek applicants from a variety of personal, educational, and professional backgrounds. Our admission team guides prospective students through the application process, considering applicants’ experiences while assisting with questions and concerns. We value your lived experience, therefore no GRE is required to apply. 

Meet the Admission Team

Wherever you are in your graduate school search, we would love to connect with you. Call us at 617-552-4024 or email us at swadmit@bc.edu (MSW program) or phdsocialwork@bc.edu (PhD program). 

Paula-Coutinho

Paula Coutinho, LICSW, MSW ’03

MSW
Associate Dean of Enrollment Management

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Lizzy Casavant

Elizabeth Casavant

MSW
Admissions Assistant

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Debbie Hogan

Debbie Hogan

PhD
Assistant Director, Doctoral Program

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MSW Student Ambassadors

Meiting Chin

Meiting

Full-Time/ Clinical Track

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Maria

Maria

Advanced Standing/ Macro Track

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Rachel

Rachel

Part-time/ Clinical Track

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Sophia

Sophia

Full-time/ Clinical Track

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Admission Events

Tuition & Aid

100%

BCSSW offers scholarships to 100% of accepted MSW students—with no additional application to complete

$1,408

Tuition & fees per credit hour for the MSW program

$200,000+

PhD applicants are fully funded with a doctoral fellowship valued at more than $200,000 over the course of four years

More on Tuition & Aid

How to Apply

Select a Program

Choose from the Master of Social Work program and PhD program. 

Prepare Your Materials

Review the application requirements and deadlines. Learn more about tuition and aid opportunities, including resources to support you as you seek financial aid and scholarships.

Complete Your Application

Get started today and fill out the BC application. The sooner you submit your application, the better chance you have at scholarship assistance.

Why BC School of Social Work?

We do more than talk about inclusion—programs like our Black Leadership Initiative and Latinx Leadership Initiative are redefining diversity education and expanding access to opportunities for historically marginalized groups. 

Equity, Justice, and Inclusion

Students spend time in the field, working with real people. Our robust field placements—both locally and abroad—allow you to put your learning into practice, gain hands-on training, and form valuable relationships.

Real-world Training

Our supportive and inclusive culture begins on our campus and extends to our alumni network, where more than 9,000 BCSSW grads continue to uplift one another after graduation, offering career guidance and networking opportunities. 

Our Community

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