Application Management

Welcome to the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice on-line application!  We look forward to reading your application. 

After reading the information below, first time users can create a new account to start their application.  Returning users can log in below to continue their application.

Applicants to our Master’s programs can refer to our application requirements and procedures at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/masters-application-procedures.

Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration Deadlines

• Full-time, Part-time Day, Extended Evening, and Joint/Dual AM Programs:

  • December 1 for an admission decision by February 15
  • January 15 for an admission decision by March 15
  • May 1 final deadline
  • Depending on available space, the Crown Family School may continue to accept applications to the Extended Evening Program and Part-time Day Program.

• Advanced Standing Program:

  • December 1 for an admission decision by February 15
  • January 15 for an admission decision by March 15

• AB/AM Program: For current students in The College at the University of Chicago

  • December 1 of your third year for a decision by February 15
  • January 15 of your third year for a decision by March 15
  • April 1 final deadline

• Transfer Students

  • January 15

Master of Arts in Social Sector Leadership and Nonprofit Management Deadlines

• Full-time, and Part-time

  • February 1 for an admission decision by April 15
  • March 15 for an admission decision by June 15
  • June 15 final deadline

Doctoral applicants can refer to our application requirements and procedures at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/doctoral-application-procedures

PhD and PhD/AM Deadline

• December 1 for an admission decision by mid March

Applicants for the Post-Masters School Social Worker Endorsement Certificate Program can click here for further instructions on the requirements and application process.


Financial Aid: For the master’s program, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice offers both merit- and need-based scholarships. To be eligible, you must fill out the Financial Data Section, which is part of the online application. If applying for federal student loans or work-study, please review the financial aid section of our site.

For the Doctoral Program, all admitted students are eligible to receive tuition, fees, and a stipend for the duration of their time in the program. Please see the financial support page for detailed information.

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