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Here is a snapshot of the vital information for the applicants
Your personal statement essay is an important component of your application. The essay must include critically reflective responses to the below four (or five, if applicable) questions.
Briefly, yet critically, discuss a social issue or problem that is important to you and motivates your decision to pursue an MSW degree.
A key part of the UB School of Social Work’s mission is promoting social justice as one of the six core social work values outlined in the Code of Ethics. Please discuss how your lived experience has contributed to your understanding of social justice. In your response, you may include how race or other factors have impacted your life, whether through discrimination, inspiration or otherwise.
Tell us why you are pursuing the profession of social work at this time, and why the UB School of Social Work’s MSW degree program is a good match for you.
What personal skills and knowledge, and/or professional and academic experiences have prepared you for a graduate level social work degree program?
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WHO MAY APPLY | DEADLINE | DECISION | TUITION DEPOSIT DUE ($500) |
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All applicants | October 15, 2025 | December 01, 2025 | January 15, 2026 |
All applicants (priority deadline for scholarship consideration) |
January 15, 2026 | March 01, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
All applicants* (final international applicant deadline) |
March 15, 2026 | April 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
U.S. citizens and applicants in the U.S. on a current valid visa* |
April 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
U.S. citizens and applicants in the U.S. on a current valid visa |
June 1, 2026 | June 15, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
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Resident: $38,715.44
Non-resident: $69,215.44
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