Phone: 206-543-5676
Email: sswinfo@uw.edu

Location:
University of Washington
School of Social Work
4101 15th Avenue NE, Suite 23
Seattle, WA 98105-6250

Shipping and Mailing (via USPS):
University of Washington
School of Social Work, Admissions Office
Box 354900
Seattle, WA 98195-4900

Please note our limited January office hours:

  • January 7th-18th: open weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (closed after noon) except Thursdays (open Thursday 9:00-5:00)
  • Closed January 21st
  • Starting January 22nd: open weekdays 9:00-5:00 for Winter 2019 

Welcome!

We invite you to explore our recruitment events calendar, or to complete the Connect With Us form to be added to our prospective student mailing list. We send occassional e-mails about application launches and approaching deadlines, campus resources, newsletters and updates of interest to prospective students.  If you have questions about MSW or BASW programs or admission, you can e-mail us or call 206-543-5676. Prospective PhD students should contact Chanira Reang-Sperry at 206-685-1680.

MSW & BASW Drop-in Hours, Advising Appointments, and Information Sessions:

We are located in Room 23 on the ground floor of the School of Social Work building. The office is open between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on most weekdays during the school year with the exception of the academic breaks (see below for schedules of Student Information Specialists). We ask you to please call to schedule an appointment, unless you join us for open drop-in advising.

  • BASW & MSW Drop-In Advising (no appointments necessary): Most Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  | Call to schedule an appointment for a different day.
  • On-campus and online info sessions (and webinar recordings): View our events calendar 

Upcoming Admissions Events:

To learn more about upcoming events and information sessions, visit our events calendar. We offer BASW and MSW prospective student information sessions (at UW and online) throughout the year, and also travel locally and nationally to attend college fairs and community events. 

Talk With Us:

You can call 206-543-5676 with questions or to schedule an on-campus or phone appointment with an MSW or BASW advisor.

We are committed to serving a diverse student body. Underrepresented applicants including veterans, students of color, individuals with disabilities, first generation college scholars, undocumented students and anyone interested in our commitment to diversity are invited to contact our two Student Information Specialist ambassadors, who are also current MSW students. They look forward to meeting all prospective students and welcome questions about classes, student life, diversity, housing, Seattle, the application process, or why they love UW!

Admissions Staff:

Kayla Cody, Student Information Specialist
Email | Available after October 1: to schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676

Kayla is unavailable over summer, but will be available for appointments starting in October and can help with questions about: 

  • BASW and MSW programs, admission processes, application questions
  • What it's like to be an MSW student (student perspective)
  • Living in Seattle, housing, classes, student life, diversity, etc.
  • Diversity focus: prospective underrepresented minority (URM) student outreach

Karissa Masciel, Student Information Specialist
Email | Available after October 1: to schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676

Karissa is unavailable over summer, but will be available for appointments starting in October and can help with questions about: 

  • BASW and MSW programs, admission processes, application questions
  • What it's like to be an MSW student (student perspective)
  • Living in Seattle, housing, classes, student life, diversity, etc.
  • Diversity focus: prospective Extended Degree Progam (EDP) student outreach

    Dave Morrin, Recruitment Coordinator
    Email / 206-685-2425 (to schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676 instead)

    Dave is available for appointments and can help with questions about: 

    • BASW and MSW programs, admission processes, application questions
    • On-campus admission events, info sessions & off-campus recruitment initiatives
    • Recruitment travel (community events, CBOs, college fairs, high schools, etc.) 
    • MSW re-application process for previous applicants
    • All other admissions/application/recruitment concerns not listed here

    Medha Raman, Program Coordinator
    Email

    Medha is not available for appointments but can help via e-mail with questions about: 

      • BASW and MSW programs, admission processes, application questions
      • Technical assistance for BASW and MSW applications
      • Problems with application materials (transcripts, forms, etc.)
      • All other admissions/application concerns not listed here

      Marcee Boggs, Program Coordinator
      Email 

      Marcee is not available for appointments but can help via e-mail with questions about: 

      • Concerns from applicants who have already submitted an admission application
      • Technical assistance for BASW and MSW applications & supporting materials
      • Problems with application materials (transcripts, forms, etc.)
      • All other admissions/application concerns not listed here