All prospective M.S.W. students must follow the admission requirements below in addition to the admission requirements based on their track selected.*Acceptance is determined by the amount of available space.
Graduate Admission
Application for graduate admission is a multi-step process.
Step 1: Applicants will complete a Graduate Studies application via the ApplyTexas portal (no essay required). If you have problems accessing the application, please contact the College of Graduate Studies and Research at 325-942-2169 or graduate.studies@angelo.edu. MSW Applications will be accepted up to 30 days before the start of the desired semester. International applicants should give themselves more lead time in the application process.
Step 2: Once your Apply Texas application has been processed by the College of Graduate Studies and Research you will receive an email to access the online M.S.W. application via InPlace Student Platform. Please read carefully and complete all sections of the online social work application.
Step 3: Within the M.S.W. application, please upload in PDF format, your unofficial transcript from the university or college that awarded your Bachelor’s Degree. If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies and Research, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts.
Please do not send official transcripts until you have received a notice of acceptance from Angelo State University.
Official university transcripts should be sent through a secure electronic method (examples: Credential Solutions, Parchment, etc.) to graduate.studies@angelo.edu or by mail to:
College of Graduate Studies and Research
ASU Station #11025
San Angelo, Texas 76909-1025
Please note: Transcripts submitted via InPlace are not considered official.
Regular Admission Status
GPA of 3.00 and higher of undergraduate college coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
Current graduate student applicants seeking to transfer in good standing with their current academic institution.
No GRE test scores, reference letters, or professional narrative required.
Provisional Admission Status
GPA of 2.75 to 2.99 of college undergraduate coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
Current graduate student applicants who seek to transfer and are in good standing with their current academic institution will be accepted.
No GRE test scores, reference letters, or professional narrative required.
* Provisional status students must earn a 3.00 (on a 4-point scale) G.P.A. during their first semester and maintain a 3.00 G.P.A. while enrolled in the M.S.W. program.
We love welcoming international students to campus. In addition to meeting the regular admission requirements of your degree program, we require additional application materials for international students. International Graduate Student Admission Requirements
Admission Decision
M.S.W. Program Admission Applications are reviewed 4-6 weeks after Graduate Studies processes Apply Texas applications.
All email correspondence from the M.S.W. program will be directed to the student’s ASU email address; please check your email regularly.
The student’s responsibility is to ensure all application materials are submitted by the deadline, including uploading unofficial transcripts correctly.
Students can monitor and amend their M.S.W. Program Admission Application from their InPlace Student Portal.Please note that the time taken for correcting or amending your application could result in your application being placed on a waitlist.
Confirmation of Acceptance
Upon acceptance to M.S.W. Program, students will be emailed a Confirmation of Acceptance into the full-time or part-time program, denied admission, or placed on a waiting list.
Students must reply to the Confirmation of Acceptance email to show intent to attend our program. Failure to meet this deadline may cause your application to be waitlisted.
The social work office will notify students on the waiting list as openings arise.
Should you choose not to enroll in the semester for which admission was granted, you will need to reapply through Apply Texas. *Fees may apply.
Degree Plan
A degree plan will be emailed to students once they receive an acceptance to the College of Graduate Studies and Research and the MSW Program.
Degree Plans show what course a student should take each semester.
A copy of your signed Degree Plan is uploaded to your InPlace Student Portal and sent to Graduate Studies, per University Policy.
Degree Plans are due two (2) weeks after being sent out to the student.
If your signed Degree Plan is not received during this time, we will assume that your plans have changed, and your application status will change from accepted to the waitlist.
Any changes made during the M.S.W. program to the Degree Plan may change the projected graduation date. For example, adding, dropping, or failing a course may delay the projected graduation date. Therefore, ASU social work faculty cannot guarantee a specific graduation date.
Students may choose a specialization – Advanced Generalist Practice or Clinical Practice
B.S.W. degree from a CSWE accredited institution.
Complete the Graduate School and M.S.W. applications
These deadlines are for applications only. Financial Aid and Scholarships may have their own deadlines.
The M.S.W. program at Angelo State University admits students each fall. ASU will process your application as quickly as possible; however, applying early gives you the best opportunity for admission. A general rule is to submit your application and support documents at least two months before the desired semester start date.
Applications remaining incomplete after the final deadline date will be at risk of not being reviewed for admission.
M.S.W. Program (U.S. and International Applicants)
Application for Admission for Fall 2023
Opens on August 1, 2022
Priority Consideration: Apply by December 15. Applicants completing an application by the early action priority deadline will receive admission decisions by February 1.
Regular Decision: Apply by March 1. Applicants completing an application by the regular deadline will receive admission decisions by May 1.
Rolling Admissions: Apply after May 1. Applicants completing the application after the regular deadline can expect admission decisions within 4-6 weeks; decisions are made based on availability. If space is no longer available, you will receive priority consideration for the following fall admission date.
Students on the waitlist who are not granted admission for the upcoming academic year will need to reapply through Apply Texas.* Fees may apply.
Confirm Intent to Enroll: Must be received within 3 weeks of admission. Students must reply to the Confirmation of Acceptance email to show intent to attend our program. Failure to meet this deadline may cause your application to be waitlisted.
