College of Social Work
FSU Online MSW Program Application Deadlines:
Application must be complete by these dates, including the initial appointment with an advisor, and submission of all required documents.
It is recommended that the application be submitted 9 to 12 months prior to the proposed term of enrollment.
- Summer 2022 (May 9, 2022 start date) – Application deadline is February 1, 2022 – application portal is OPEN!
- Fall 2022 (August 22, 2022 start date) – Application deadline is May 1, 2022 – application portal is OPEN!
- Please do not apply to the advanced standing portal if you do not have a BSW
A Student-Focused Online Experience
Our online MSW program is designed for working professionals across the nation, with a part-time flexibe format and dedicated support. See how FSU help set students up for success and more about the online MSW experience directly from some of our students:
Ranked #33 in social work in 2020 by U.S News & World Report.
Ranked in the Top 25 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
We rigorously adhere to the accreditation standards established by the Council on Social Work Education
Connect with a Friendly MSW Admissions Advisor
Whether you just have a simple question or need advice to determine if this Master of Social Work program is right for you, our friendly MSW advisors are here to guide you. They can chat with you on your schedule and guide you through the entire admissions process so you can feel confident in moving forward with an Online MSW program.
Get in touch with an Online MSW advisor
My Advisor has impacted me tremendously ... she supported me the entire way through my MSW application process. She made it easier to complete all the necessary requirements and apply for the social work program I was meant to take.
- S. Thompson
Pursue a License in Social Work with In-Field Placements
As an online MSW student, you’ll participate in social work field placements that will qualify you to pursue a license in clinical social work upon graduation. Both our Advanced Standing and Traditional online Master of Social Work programs are clinically-focused so you’ll get the real-world experience you need to be career-ready. Our social work programs are part-time to accommodate busy working professionals.
