Application Checklist

Application materials are due February 1st for campus classes. Newly admitted campus students begin classes only during the fall semester. We are not accepting new TED applications at this time.

Please send the following materials to:

University of Utah
The Graduate School Admissions Office
201 South 1460 East Room 250S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9057

1. Applicationfor Admission to The Graduate School
2. Non-refundable fee: $45 Domestic or $65 International
Please note that your application will not be processed without the correct application fee.
3. Two official copies of transcript of credit to be sent from the records office of each college attended (excepting the University of Utah)
4. TOEFL scores for international applicants

In addition, please send the following materials directly to:

University of Utah - College of Social Work
Ph.D. Program Admissions Office
395 South 1500 East Room 214
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0260

1. College of Social Work Ph.D. Application
2. Personal statement of intent describing professional interests and career aspirations, reasons to receive advanced research training in social work, major areas of interest in research or social work practice, practice experience in social work, plans regarding financing a Ph.D. program, and post-Ph.D. plans.
3. GRE scores (test taken within the last 5 years)
4. Sample of paper: published, submitted for publication, or prepared for application
5. A Letter of Reference from at least three people who can attest to your personal qualifications, character, and dependability. These letters should be submitted directly to the College by the writers and forwarded in a signed and sealed envelope.

Please advise the University and CSW of any changes to your contact information or your academic plans after the application has been filed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that the application is completed. Recommendation for admission will occur only after the application is complete and has been reviewed by the Ph.D. Admissions Committee.