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 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
  • April 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 until June 5.

• 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 15 for an admission decision by mid March

Applicants for the Post-Masters School Social Worker Endorsement Certificate Program (Formerly Type 73), please click here for further instructions on the requirements and application process.


International Students: There are slightly different requirements for international students. Please review this page.

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. Most applicants also apply for federal student loans or work-study to bridge the gap between their scholarship and the full cost of their tuition and fees. Please see the financial aid section of our site for a complete description of financial aid procedures.

For the Doctoral Program, all admitted students are eligible to receive tuition, fees, and a stipend for up to 5 years. Please see the financial support page for detailed information.

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