2021+Wayne+MSW+Admission+Cover+Letter

Dear MSW Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in The University of Akron MSW Program—Wayne Campus. The attached
admission materials provide information about our MSW Program and discuss program options
including full-time, part-time, and advanced standing.
Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received, so it is to your advantage to apply
early.
 February 1, 2021: Review of the applications will begin (for Advanced Standing, full-time,
and part-time).
 February 15, 2021: Priority admissions for Advanced Standing, full-time, and part-time
 March 31, 2021: Deadline for applications to the Advanced Standing program
 May 15, 2021: Deadline for applications to the full-time and part-time programs (all
supporting application documents must be received by May 31, 2021).
In order to ensure that your application is complete and meet the designated deadlines, please take
note that application information must be sent to two locations: The University of Akron’s Graduate
School and the School of Social Work.
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To apply to our graduate program, apply on-line: />
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To complete the paperwork required for admission to the School of Social Work, download
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All required paperwork should be sent to two locations:

Send #1 through 2 to the Graduate School
1. The University of Akron Graduate School Application and Application Fee*
2. Transcripts from all universities attended*
*Send transcript(s) to:
The University of Akron
Graduate School
Leigh Hall, Room 515

Akron, OH 44325-2101

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Send #3 through 7 electronically to the School of Social Work at

3. Preferred Program Format form
4. Three Recommendation forms from the School of Social Work
(included with application materials)
5. A 3-5 page typed essay (directions in application materials)
6. Recent resume
7. Undergraduate Field Evaluations (Advanced Standing Only)
If you have any questions, please call (330) 972-8790 or e-mail The University
of Akron Admissions Committee looks forward to receiving your application.
Sincerely,
MSW Admissions Committee
The University of Akron
School of Social Work

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