Hybrid MSW Admissions Information

We offer two starts per year, in the fall and spring.

Next Start Date: January 21, 2025

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility for the Hybrid Master of Social Work

To be considered for the Hybrid Master of Social Work, you must meet the following educational and professional qualifications.

Your résumé or curriculum vitae should document two or more years of providing direct services in a social work agency.

You should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Your previous degree does not have to be in social work specifically. We look for applicants who have a broad liberal arts background that includes study in the social, behavioral, and biological sciences.

Admissions Checklist

The following materials are needed to apply to the Hybrid MSW program. We do not require GMAT or GRE scores.

Online application

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. See our transcript guidelines for more information.

Résumé or curriculum vitae. Your résumé should document two or more years of providing direct service in a social work agency.

Three letters of recommendation. When you complete your online application, a request will be sent to the provided recommenders. See our letters of recommendation guidelines for more details on how to choose your recommenders.

Statement of purpose. Your personal statement should share your motivations for pursuing your MSW and your experiences overcoming challenges, advocating for social justice, and expressing the values of the social work profession.

Application fee ($60). Waivers provided to employees of practicum partner agencies; veterans and military members; Americorps, City Year, Peace Corps, and Teach for America participants; participants in the McNair Scholars/HEOP/EOP academic pipeline programs; and applicants with financial hardship. Contact an admissions counselor at 888.964.6559 for more information.

Request Brochure

To learn more about the Online Master of Social Work and download a brochure, please fill out the form. You can also get in touch with an admissions counselor directly by calling us at 888.964.6559.

Ready for the Challenge: Succeeding at NYU Silver

Students most primed to succeed at NYU Silver are those who are prepared to meet the demands of the program and who value rigorous education as an opportunity for profound personal and professional growth.

When considering prospective students, we look for qualities indicative of their readiness and potential to excel in high-level graduate work.

A strong academic record and demonstrated intellectual capacity for graduate education

An ability to formulate mature judgements and to think logically and conceptually

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of the field and evidence of a commitment to social work as a profession

Evidence of emotional maturity, concern for people, and a capacity for self-awareness and personal growth

Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the values underlying professional social work

Values aligned with social justice, diversity, and inclusion

If you have any questions, we encourage you to connect with an admissions counselor. Call toll-free 888.964.6559 or email hybridmsw@nyu.edu.

Transcript Guidelines

We require transcripts from all colleges or universities where you earned 12 or more credits (including the institution where you are currently enrolled, if applicable).

You will be asked to upload an unofficial electronic copy of your transcript into the online application system. This can be either a copy issued to you from your academic institution or a copy in your possession.

If you are unable to upload a transcript, official transcripts may be mailed to:

New York University
Silver School of Social Work
Admissions and Enrollment Services Office
1 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10003-6654

Your college or university can send official transcripts electronically to silver.admissions@nyu.edu.

We are unable to make admission decisions without your uploaded transcripts. While we do not require official transcripts as part of the MSW application, admitted students will be required to submit official transcripts showing all grades and degree conferrals.

Letters of Recommendation Guidelines

Recommenders should be able to speak to your abilities as a future social worker and should be able to evaluate your potential for graduate school education (e.g.: employers, supervisors, and college professors).

Letters of recommendation should not be personal references from friends, relatives, neighbors, therapists, or doctors. We want letters that can speak to your performance and why you would make a great addition to the field of social work.

Recommenders will be automatically notified when they are entered into the online application system. The recommenders will receive an email prompting them to complete a questionnaire and upload a letter of recommendation online. Be sure to inform them of the submission deadline, as we are unable to review applications without the required number of recommendation letters.

You should visit your online application regularly to monitor completion of this important part of your application. The system will accept letters after you submit your application; however, letters submitted after the application deadline will greatly delay the processing of your application. For this reason, it is a good idea to have backup recommenders.