WVU Provisional License Program - Expedited MSW Review

How to apply to the WVU MSW program with expedited review:

Provisionally licensed social workers admitted as non-degree seeking students as part of the WVU provisional license program are also eligible for expedited application review for admission to the WVU MSW program.

The expedited review process includes:

1. The ability to start the MSW program on a rolling basis (fall, spring, or summer semester)
2. Submission of an abbreviated version of the MSW Application
3. Waiver of the $60 graduate application fee
4. Ability to apply to either the on-campus or online MSW programs

To be considered for admission to the MSW program, provisionally licensed non-degree students must:

1. Successfully complete at least one of the required courses through WVU with a grade of B or better
2. Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher (though lower GPAs can be considered for provisional admission)
3. Complete a graduate application to the online MSW or on campus MSW program
4. Submit verification of the provisional license
5. Submit a current resume
6. Submit an abbreviated personal statement
7. Submit two recommendation letters (one from a human service colleague or supervisor and one from an instructor of a social work course taken at WVU)
8. Submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework. (Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded by applicants in their application for the purposes of review for admission.  However, official transcripts are required before a formal acceptance to the MSW program is offered. Official transcripts for applicants who attended West Virginia University will be uploaded by WVU Graduate Admissions upon submission of the graduate application.)

A graduate application fee waiver will be provided after an applicant has uploaded all the required documents to their MSW application.  Please contact the MSW Program Director, Dr. Mary Christensen (mary.christensen@mail.wvu.edu) for more details.