For some readers of this blog our subject might be a reminder to submit an application. For some readers this might be the first time you’ve thought about submitting an application to get your MSW. For some, you’ve already submitted and are probably thinking “did I get in?”
For those that have not yet submitted their application it is not too late! We thought we would provide some tips for applying and know it’s not too late to apply and still join us next Fall!
Tip #1
GSSW has three different MSW program applications currently available. One in Denver, one in Durango, and one in Glenwood Springs. Now the question might be: what program is right for me? Well ask yourself the following question:
Where do I currently live or would prefer to live as a MSW student?
If you answered Denver then you will need to apply online by visiting: http://www.du.edu/socialwork/admission/index.html
- Our Denver program is currently accepting applications for our Advanced Standing (BSW holders only) and Two-Year MSW programs. If you are applying as a two year student select Fall, if you are applying as an Advanced Standing select Summer when starting your application.
If you answered Durango then you will need to download our application and mail it into our office. To get your very own copy of our application please visit: http://www.du.edu/socialwork/media/documents/fourcornersapplication.pdf.
- Our Four Corners Program (located in Durango) is currently accepting applications for our Advanced Standing (BSW holding) students only.
If you answered Glenwood Springs then you will need to download our application and mail it into our office. To get your very own copy of our application please visit: http://www.du.edu/socialwork/media/documents/westerncoapp.pdf.
- Our Western Colorado Program (located in Glenwood Springs) is currently accepting applications for our Two Year program.
Tip #2
Have your transcripts sent to GSSW directly. This is for all programs!
What’s the address you may ask? Well our address is:
Graduate School of Social Work
University of Denver
2148 S. High St.
Denver, CO 80208
GSSW can accept some electronic transcripts. Before requesting an electronic transcript be sent please check with Nick Ota-Wang at Nick.Ota-Wang@du.edu.
Tip #3
Ask for recommendations before you apply.
Giving a recommender a heads up that you are applying will give them time to watch for our recommendation request and give them time to submit your recommendation.
Remind your recommenders that our email maybe in their junk/spam folder.
Tip #4
Your career goal statement, and your resume are your documents. Both tell us about you and why you would be a great fit to join the GSSW student body.
Keep your career goal statement between 7-10 pages double spaced. Answer questions in order asked, and if you want to use labels please do. If you want to write a flowing essay please do. It’s up to you!
Your resume should be a professional resume but remember that volunteer experience.
Tip #5
Email gssw-admission@du.edu or call our office 303-871-2841 with questions, check your application status, and to ensure we have received your materials. We want to hear from you!
Fun face about GSSW: We were founded in 1931, have been fully accredited since 1933, and are the oldest MSW program in the Rocky Mountain Region. Come be part of a long historic tradition of excellent Social Work Practice!
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