Ph.D. dates and deadlines

Find out about upcoming application deadlines for the Ph.D. Program.

Academic term Application deadline Term start
Fall 2025 Jan. 10, 2025 Aug. 19, 2025
Fall 2026 Jan. 10, 2026* Aug. 18, 2026

*Tentative date

Contact us

If you're a prospective student interested in the VCU School of Social Work Ph.D. Program, contact us at (804) 828-1030 or sswphd@vcu.edu.