Phone: 206-543-5676

Email: sswinfo@uw.edu

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

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School of Social Work, Admissions Office
Box 354900
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-4900

*Office of Admissions Operating Virtually / Reponse to COVID-19 

Until further notice, our Admissions team is accessible on a remote basis only; although we're working from off-campus, we're here for you and eager to help. We anticipate returning to our regular in-person format when Washington's stay-at-home order has been lifted. We encourage prospective students to contact SSW Admissions via email at sswinfo@uw.edu with any questions, or to schedule a Zoom or phone advising appointment. Prospective students can explore our event calendar to register for upcoming virtual information sessions, and to find details about Zoom drop-in advising hours (Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 Pacific).

Your well-being and the health of our greater SSW community are of the utmost importance to us. The University of Washington continues to take appropriate action in response to COVID-19; see the official UW coronavirus website for updates and an FAQ. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Sincerely,
SSW Office of Admissions

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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. 

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. 
  • BASW advising, every Thursday in April from 2:00-4:00 PM: Nicole Guenther, Assistant Director of the BASW program, has dedicated 2:00-4:00 p.m. advising hours to meet virtually with prospective students via Zoom. E-mail Nicole to setup a Zoom meeting (other days/times may work too). 

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:

Israt Audry, Student Information Specialist (MSW Candidate, 2021)
Email | To schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676 or email sswinfo@uw.edu 
*Unavailable until Fall quarter (late September 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 | To schedule an appointment, please call 206-543-5676 or email sswinfo@uw.edu
*Unavailable until Fall quarter (late September 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 / 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, 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 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