Thinking about applying to the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Carleton University?
Sign up to attend one of our online MSW admission information sessions.
The first one will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm – Zoom registration is required to receive the link
The MSW Admissions Information Session on Thursday, October 16 from 4:30-5:30 is intended for prospective Indigenous, Black, racialized and equity seeking applicants although all are welcome to attend. Zoom registration is required to receive the link.
If you are unable to attend, we will post any available materials to our MSW admissions page These sessions will not be recorded.
Our current MSW admission cycle is for entry to September of 2026. The application completion deadline is December 1, 2025 at midnight. The application system is open, and all completed applications will be reviewed after the December 1 deadline. Admissions decisions are available by the end of February. Late applications are not possible, and fall is the only term of admission.
Information on our MSW programs, and admissions process, criteria, required documents, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) is at the following links:
https://carleton.ca/socialwork/master-of-social-work/
https://carleton.ca/socialwork/msw-admissions/
https://carleton.ca/socialwork/msw-faqs/
https://carleton.ca/socialwork/msw-program/
Our program is offered in person only, with classes scheduled during the weekday hours.
Helpful Application links:
https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/application-faq/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/required-documents/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/
If you would like information about the field of social work in Canada, the following links will be helpful.
https://www.casw-acts.ca
https://www.ocswssw.org/
https://www.oasw.org/Public/Public/Home.aspx
Applicants educated outside of Canada will need to meet the Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements for relevant country to be considered for admission – see https://graduate.carleton.ca/international/admission-requirements/
Information for International applicants:
https://graduate.carleton.ca/international/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/international/english-second-language/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/cost-and-fees/
https://graduate.carleton.ca/financial-assistance/international-students/
Application fee waivers are not possible.