PhD and MSW/PhD Application Process

Our application process is completely electronic. All documents should be submitted through the application portal.

Application Prerequisites

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PhD Prerequisites

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited institution or international equivalent
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred

Application Process

All application components (including recommendations) must be received by the deadline in order to be considered.

In addition to all the above, MSW/PhD students must ALSO upload:

Questions?

Email us!
swinfo@buffalo.edu

New York Residency

To qualify for the in-state tuition rate, admitted students must provide proof of New York State residency. See accepted student information page for details. 

Felony Disclosure

If you have a previous felony or criminal conviction, please read our felony disclosure statement before applying.