How strict are the
Application Deadlines?
The deadlines for applications are made so that even applicants who wait
until the last day to submit their application can still have a decision in
time to seek advising before registration. These deadlines are also
built around the busy schedule of the university and the department.
You are encouraged to contact the MSW Program Assistant, at 410-677-5363,
before the application deadline if you feel that you have
extenuating circumstances that will prevent you from meeting the
deadline. The MSW Program, however, retains the right to defer late
applications to the following admitting term.
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How can I attain
application materials?
The Salisbury University application for graduate program admission is
available online at
www.salisbury.edu/apply. Submitting the online application greatly
reduces the time required to process your application. If you are
having a problem accessing our web application, contact the Admissions
Office (410-543-6161). Note: If you area permanent resident of
Maryland, you must complete and submit the Residency Information form, which
is a part of the on-line application, in order to be considered for in-state
tuition.
The application materials specific to the MSW program, or the "MSW Packet"
can be printed off the web from the
Admission Forms page. You can also request hard copies by
phone: 410-677-5363; or e-mail:
msw@salisbury.edu.
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Where do I send my
application materials?
The Salisbury University Graduate Application, Application Fee and all
transcripts are sent to the Office of Admissions. All other
application materials are sent to the MSW Program. You do not need to
have transcripts sent to both places.
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What happens if I send the application materials to the wrong place?
Your initial application documents (application, residency form, all
transcripts) should be addressed to Admissions:
Admissions House
Salisbury University
1200 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801-6602
Application documents specifically required by the MSW program (letters of
recommendation, personal statement, resume, etc.) should be addressed to the
Social Work Department:
Graduate Social Work Department
Salisbury University
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801-6860
The MSW Program works closely with Admissions to insure that your documents
reach the correct location, so your application materials will very likely
arrive in the right office. It is your responsibility to assure that
your documentation is addressed correctly, however, so you should contact
the Social Work Department (410-677-5363) if you have any questions about
where to send a particular document.
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Do I really have to submit transcripts from every community college, college
and university I attended?
Yes! Admissions must
receive official copies of all your transcripts before they can enter them
in our permanent records and forward your application file to the graduate
Social Work Department for an admission decision.
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Can I be denied by
the Admissions office?
The role of the graduate Admissions office is to document and enter your
application and official transcripts in our permanent records; they do not
make graduate admission decisions. Failure to submit all necessary
materials to the Admissions Office, however, will prevent an admission
decision from the MSW Program.
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I applied to the Advanced Standing track, do I have to apply separately
for the Regular program?
No. Applicants for the Advanced Standing Program who fail to meet
admission criteria are automatically considered for Regular status.
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How long do my
personal statements need to be?
The suggested length of personal statements is two to three pages. The
faculty reviewers, however, judge based on quality and content, not length.
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My referee's still have not completed my recommendation form, what should I
do?
Remember that referees are busy people that have concerns and
responsibilities beyond writing your recommendation. Because of this,
it is often a good idea to find more referees than you need. This way
you can better ensure that your application makes it in on time.
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Am I
penalized if all of my references aren't in on time?
You are in charge of all of your application materials. Contact the
people you desire to write your references as soon as possible. Don't
lose contact once they agree to write the reference. It is your
responsibility to make sure that your referee follows through and submits
their recommendation. We require three completed recommendations.
Does the legal information disclosure include disclosing traffic
tickets?
Students are only required to disclose
legal issues that have resulted in an arrest or a conviction. Typical
traffic violations do not fall under either of these categories.
Applicants need to be aware that review of driving records may be required
as part of the Application to Field process.
Questions? Contact the MSW Program Assistant:
Phone: (410) 677-5363
Email: msw@salisbury.edu
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