2008 MSW Application

Instructions

Deadline for applying for SDSU Imperial Valley MSW is May 1, 2008.

Apply to the SDSU Graduate Division

1. Complete the CSU Mentor online application, which includes submission of application fee.

2. Mail one set of official transcripts from all institutions attended to:
   Enrollment Services
   Graduate Admission Document Processing Unit
   San Diego State University
   San Diego, CA 92182-7416

3. Submit GRE Scores
   • Scores are required and must be received by January 15th.
   • Contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS)and request that your GRE scores be sent to San Diego State University electronically.
     Institution Code: 4682

Apply to the SDSU School of Social Work

1. Download the application form (reference only)
   The 2008-2009 application will be available on NOVEMBER 1, 2008.

2. Complete pages 2 and 3 of the form on your computer.
   • You may wish to check the 'Highlight Fields' box to help you see the form fields.
   • Click the 'Submit by Email' button on page 3, and follow the prompts on the screen to submit the form data electronically.
     NOTE: If you are using internet email, such as Hotmail or Yahoo mail, you will be prompted to first save a file to your computer, create a message from your email account, and attach the file to your message.

3. Review the MSW Title IV-E application, pages 8 to 11. Complete pages 9, 10, and 11, if applicable.
   • Click the 'Submit by Email' button on page 10, and follow the prompts on the screen to submit the form data electronically.
     NOTE: If you are using internet email, such as Hotmail or Yahoo mail, you will be prompted to first save a file to your computer, create a message from your email account, and attach the file to your message.

4. Use the 'Print Form' button at the top of page 1 to:
   • print 1 copy of the ENTIRE application for your records
   • print 1 additional copy of pages 2-3 (Application Form)
   • print 1 additional copy of pages 9-10 (Title IV-E application), if applicable
   • print 3 additional copies of pages 6-7 (Recommendation Form)

5. Review and complete all pages of the application where necessary:
   • Attach additional pages to pages 2-3 (Application Form) if needed.
   • Complete page 4 (Liberal Arts Perspective) in blue or black ink, if applicable.
   • Sign page 12 (Application Information Certification).
   • Sign page 10 (Title IV-E application), if applicable.

6. Assemble your application packet, which will include:
   • pages 2-3 (Application Form)
   • page 4 (Liberal Arts Perspective), if applicable
   • pages 9-10 (Title IV-E Application) and Essays (see page 11), if applicable
   • page 12 (Application Information Certification)
   • pages 6-7 (Recomendation Forms - completed)
   • personal statement/narrative

7. Mail the COMPLETE application packet to:
   MSW Application
   School of Social Work
   5500 Campanile Drive, MC 4119
   San Diego, CA 92182-4119
   

8. Once you have submitted your application, send an email message to socwork@mail.sdsu.edu for confirmation that it has been received.

Questions

Ellen Anderson Graduate Assistant for MSW Admissions Email: 12eanderson@gmail.com		Brenda Smart Graduate Assistant for MSW Admissions Email: bsmart5757@sbcglobal.net
Angela Albert Long Admissions Assistant Office: Hepner Hall 119 Phone: 619-594-1480 Email: along@mail.sdsu.edu		Liz Marucheau, MSW, LCSW Admissions Coordinator Office: Hepner Hall 118 Phone: 619-594-5710 Email: emaruche@mail.sdsu.edu

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updated 11/01/07