2021_2022+Lakewood+admissions+coverletter

Dear MSW Applicant: Thank you for your interest in The University of Akron MSW Program—Lakewood Campus The attached admission materials provide information about our MSW Program at the Lakewood Campus and discuss program options including full-time, part-time, and advanced standing Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received, so it is to your advantage to apply early  October 31, 2020: Deadline for applications to the full-time program  March 31, 2021: Deadline for applications to the full-time advanced standing program In order to ensure that your application is complete and meet the designated deadlines, please take note that application information must be sent to two locations: The University of Akron’s Graduate School and the School of Social Work  To apply to our graduate program, apply on-line: http://www.uakron.edu/gradsch/applyonline/mastersdegr.dot  To complete the paperwork required for admission to the School of Social Work, download materials from our website: http://uakron.edu/socialwork/msw/lakewood/ All required paperwork should be sent to two locations: Send #1 & #2 to the Graduate School The University of Akron Graduate School Application and Application Fee* Transcripts from all universities attended* (except UA’s transcripts) *Send transcript(s) to: The University of Akron Graduate School Leigh Hall, Room 515 Akron, OH 44325-2101 6/26/20 Email #3 through #7 to the School of Social Work to mascar@uakron.edu Preferred Program Format form Three Recommendation forms from the School of Social Work (included with application materials) A 3-5 page typed essay (directions in application materials) Recent resume Undergraduate Field Evaluations (Advanced Standing Only) If you have any questions, please e-mail Monica Ascar at mascar@uakron.edu The University of Akron Admissions Committee looks forward to receiving your application Sincerely, MSW Admissions Committee School of Social Work The University of Akron The Polsky Building Akron, OH 44325-8001 6/26/20