Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
| Online Application Form: | Apply Now |
| Application Fee: | $50 |
| Degree and Minimum GPA: | Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale |
| Transcripts: | Official transcripts from any institutions where a bachelor’s degree and/or graduate credit was earned |
| Official GMAT/GRE Score: | Not required |
| Additional Requirements: | Three letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume or CV |
*EOU’s Master of Social Work degree does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in Florida, New Hampshire and New York.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, EOU’s MSW program will not be admitting students from the following states that require full accreditation to be able to take the first level licensure exam: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Our program will update the states from which we will accept student admissions as the program progresses through accreditation. Our MSW program does not accept international students at this time. For more information, please contact us.
Get in Touch
We are here to answer any questions you may have. Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-805-5399 or complete the request for information form and we will be in touch.
Transfer Credit
The online MSW has several transfer credit options depending on your prior education. If you have completed social work courses from a CSWE-accredited program, you may transfer up to 31 credits towards your MSW degree. If you have completed related social sciences courses from a non-social work program, you may transfer up to six elective credits. Request more information to learn more about how your previous education can accelerate your path to an MSW.
When to Apply
Applying to Eastern Oregon University is simple — you will create an EOU Online account and submit your application online. Then, watch for email updates about your application status and keep in touch with support teams who are ready to answer your questions.
For the Fall 2025 start date, you should apply by June 1, 2025.
For the Spring 2026 start date, you should apply by December 1, 2025.