Dear MSW Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in The University of Akron MSW Program at The
University of Akron-Lakewood. The attached admission materials provide information about our
MSW Program and discuss program options, including full-time and advanced standing.
In order to ensure that your application is complete and meet the designated deadlines, please take
note that Advanced Standing application information must be sent to two locations: The University
of Akron’s Graduate School and the School of Social Work.
To apply to our graduate program, apply on-line: http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch/apply-online/
To complete the paperwork required for admission to the School of Social Work, download
materials from our website- Lakewood campus: http://www.uakron.edu/socialwork/msw/lakewood/index.dot
Please complete all required paperwork including:
Send #1 through 2 to the Graduate School
1. The University of Akron Graduate School Application and Application Fee*
2. Transcripts from all universities attended*
Mail or hand-deliver #3 through 8 to the School of Social Work (please do not send
electronically)
3. Application Checklist
4. Preferred Program Format form
5. Three Recommendation forms from the School of Social Work
(included with application materials)
6. A 3-5 page typed essay (directions in application materials)
7. Recent resume
8. Undergraduate Field Evaluations (Advanced Standing Only)
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*Send transcript(s) to:
The University of Akron
Graduate School
The Polsky Building, Room 469
Akron, OH 44325-2101
Send all social work application materials to:
The University of Akron
School of Social Work
Attn: Ms. Janice Cuddy
The Polsky Building, Room 411
Akron, OH 44325-8001
Applications must be received by the Graduate School and the School of Social Work no later than
Saturday, October 01, 2016. Applications received after October 01, 2016 will not be considered. If
you have any questions please call (330) 972-5682 or e-mail Becky Thomas at bthomas@uakron.edu
Sincerely,
MSW Lakewood Admissions Committee
School of Social Work
The University of Akron
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