Information Session

The School of Social Work offers MSW Information Sessions to assist individuals interested in a masters degree in Social Work with the application process. Prior to attending the live Q& A sessions with Admissions please review the prospective student handbook and recorded info session. The recorded info session and handbook will provide information on the application process for all programs to include the Advanced Standing Program, Traditional MSW program, and the review and admission process. The live Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for prospective students to ask follow up questions.

MSW Application Workshop

Watch our recorded MSW Application Workshop by a step by step guide on how to apply to our program.

MSW Application Workshop Recording (Zoom)

Recorded Info Sessions

Recorded Info Session from July 15th, 2025 - San Diego Campus MSW Programs

Recorded Info Session from July 23rd, 2025 - Imperial Valley Campus MSW Program

*Note: The Imperial Valley Campus Recorded Info Session was recorded on Zoom and offers audio translation features. 

Covered Topics

• Application procedures
• Acceptance criteria
• Review process
• GPA requirements
• Advanced Standing, 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year Program
• Cost and financial aid
• and more!

General MSW Program Info

* MSW/JD dual degree admissions will be offered for Fall 2026

**MSW Imperial Valley program is a 3-year cohort, applications will open on October 1st for Fall 2026 start date.

***MSW/MPH applications will open on October 1st for Fall 2026 start date.

The MSW Program accepts new students in the fall of each year.  Requirements include:

• BA with a Liberal Arts background
• Three letters of reference
• Personal statement
• Resume
• Statistics Course
• Experience in human or social services
• GPA of 3.0 and above
• TOEFL if applicable

Catalogs

You may order the SDSU Graduate Bulletin from the Student Resource Center (for a fee): Call (619) 594-2466 or write Catalog Sales, Student Resource Center, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-0562. The Graduate Bulletin is also available in the bookstore on campus and online here.

Questions? 

For MSW admissions questions not answered in the SDSU Prospective MSW Student handbook or the Imperial Valley Campus Prospective Student Handbook, please email [email protected] or call 619-594-1480.

MSW Application Help Desk ~ Available Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom Help Desk Link