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

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 occasional 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 sswphdpr@uw.edu or call 206-685-1680.

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 open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays with a closure from 12-1 daily. Note the following closures:

Office closed:  Jan. 20

MSW Admissions Processing Modified Hours: January 13 - 17, office closed after noon every day, except Thursdays for drop-in advising

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

We ask you to please call to schedule an appointment, unless you join us for drop-in advising hours.

  • BASW & MSW drop-in advising (no appointment necessary): most Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 
  • Call 206-543-5676 to schedule an advising appointment for a different day/time
  • Explore our events calendar to see upcoming info sessions, webinars, and events. We offer prospective student information sessions (on-campus and online) throughout the year, and also travel locally and nationally to attend college fairs and community 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 classes, student life, diversity, housing, Seattle, the application process, funding, why they love UW, and more.

Admissions Staff:

Karissa Masciel, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2020)
Email | To schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676
Learn more about Karissa here

Karissa 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: part-time Extended Degree Program (EDP) student outreach

Stephanie Lopez, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2020)
Email | To schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676
Learn more about Stephanie here

Stephanie 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: underrepresented minority student outreach

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

    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

    Lidia Sanchez, Program Coordinator
    Email 

    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 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

    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 MSW applications & supporting materials
    • Problems with application materials (transcripts, forms, etc.)