Applying to SP2
Become a more powerful advocate for social good
Application Fee
If you apply to any master’s-level program by 11:59 PM ET on December 1st, you qualify for a reduced application fee of $25. After December 1st, the application fee for these programs increases to $65.
Regardless of the time of application submission, the application fee for the DSW and DNPA programs is $65 and for the PhD in Social Welfare is $80.
Please note that application fees are not refundable.
Application Requirements
Before submitting your application, please be sure to carefully review the admissions requirements and guidelines for your desired program(s) of study.
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AdmissionsAccepting Your Offer of Admission
Upon notification of acceptance for admission to the University, you are required to submit a nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot in the class. The deposit amount and due date is provided with the offer of admission. The deposit will be credited to your account upon matriculation.
Application Deadlines
Please note that for all programs, your application, transcripts, and supporting materials (letters of recommendation and, if applicable, official English language proficiency test scores and evaluated transcripts) must be submitted through the online application system by the deadline for your application to be considered complete. Please note that official copies of test scores typically take 3-4 weeks to arrive, so schedule your English language proficiency exam accordingly.
The priority application deadline is December 1st. The final application deadline is February 1st. Please note that it is strongly recommended to apply by the December 1st deadline to ensure the optimum practicum placement process.
The priority application deadline is December 1st. The final application deadline is February 1st.
The priority application deadline is December 1st. The final application deadline is February 1st.
Select priority application applicants who are not admitted to the program may be considered in the final application pool instead of being rejected. Applications will be accepted and considered after February 1st only if slots remain to be filled in the program.
The NPL Online application remains open. The new deadline is April 1st.
The application deadline is December 15th.
Applications must be submitted by February 15th.
Applications must be submitted by February 15th.