Email: sswinfo@uw.edu

Phone: 206-543-5676

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

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

Office Location and Hours

We are located in Room 023 on the ground floor of the School of Social Work building. With the exception of university holidays and a few special dates per year, our office is *open Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters.  During academic breaks and summer quarter, the office is generally open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays with a closure from 12-1 daily. 

*Office of Admissions Operating Virtually:

The University of Washington and the School of Social Work are making the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At this time, the Office of Admissions is providing virtual support to prospective students. Email is the best way to contact us; we encourage you to email us with questions. The University of Washington continues to take appropriate action in response to COVID-19; see the UW coronavirus website for updates and an FAQ. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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Advising, Information Sessions, Drop-in Hours and Events:

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, equity and inclusion are invited to contact our two Student Information Specialist ambassadors, who are also current MSW students. They look forward to meeting you and welcome your questions about academics, practicum, student life, diversity, housing, Seattle, the application process, funding, and more.

Admissions Staff:

Israt Audry, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2021)
Email Israt or schedule an advising appointment
*Unavailable until October 2020*

Israt can help with questions about:  

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

Sommer Albert, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2022)
Email Sommer or schedule an advising appointment
*Unavailable until October 2020*

​Sommer can help with questions about:  

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

    Dave Morrin, Recruitment Coordinator
    Email Dave or schedule an advising appointment

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

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

    Lidia Sanchez, Program Coordinator | Email Lidia 

    Lidia is not generally 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

    Autumn Thompson, Program Coordinator | Email Autumn

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

    • Communications, social media engagement, and marketing opportunities
    • Technical assistance for BASW and MSW applications & supporting materials
    • Problems with application materials (transcripts, forms, etc.)
    • All other admissions/application concerns not listed here