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
*Office of Admissions Operating Virtually Autumn Quarter 2021:
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!
Our offices are physically 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 team is generally available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters (Individual work schedules may vary). During academic breaks and summer quarter, our availability is generally more limited.
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Advising, Information Sessions, Drop-in Hours and Events:
- Zoom or Phone appointments: schedule your appointment now
- Information sessions, webinars, and events: see events calendar
- Virtual drop-in advising hours: see events calendar (no appointment necessary)
- E-mail us with BASW or MSW questions (PhD students, contact sswphdpr@uw.edu)
- Complete the Connect With Us form to be added to our prospective student mailing list. We send occasional newsletters and e-mails about application launches, deadline reminders, and updates of interest to applicants. Also follow our UW SSW Instagram!
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:
Sommer Albert, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2022)
Email Sommer, book an advising appointment, or get to know Sommer here.
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
Maura Tomassetti, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2023)
Email Maura, book an advising appointment, or get to know Maura here.
Maura 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
Edward Stone, Program Coordinator | Email Edward
Edward 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