M.S.W. dates and deadlines
Find out about upcoming application deadlines for our online M.S.W. and on-campus M.S.W. formats.
| Term | Final application submit | Admissions notification | Full-time field application due | Mandatory orientation | Term start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 advanced standing | Feb. 5, 2026 | Feb. 26, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | May 15, 2026** | May 19, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 regular standing* | March 26, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Aug. 14, 2026** | Aug. 19, 2026 |
| Summer 2027 advanced standing | Feb. 3, 2027 | Feb. 24, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | May 14, 2027** | May 18, 2027 |
| Fall 2027 regular standing* | March 24, 2027 | April 14, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | Aug. 20, 2027** | Aug. 24, 2027 |
*Part time and full time
**Subject to change
Application notices
- Deposit is due within two weeks of the official offer of admission.
- Advanced standing applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements will complete a case assessment exercise as part of the application process.
Have questions?
Prospective students interested in an online M.S.W. option can contact onlinemsw@vcu.edu. For on-campus M.S.W. questions, please reach out to sswinfo@vcu.edu.