Ph.D. dates and deadlines

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

Academic term Application deadline Term start
Fall 2026 Jan. 10, 2026* Aug. 18, 2026
Fall 2027 Jan. 10, 2027* Aug. 24, 2027

*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.