TOEFL The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based).  IELTS The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Submitted scores must be no more than two years old. GRE The MSW program does not require the GRE for admission.

PS Your autobiography should be approximately four pages in length, double-spaced, and the following topics must be addressed within the narrative: Motivation for social service, social work education, and a career in the profession: State your reasons for wanting to pursue an MSW degree. Why are you applying to the University of Kentucky College Of Social Work? What are your social service interests and career goals? Personal life experiences and relevant events: Briefly describe your personal history as it relates to your interest in the profession of social work. What do you consider to be your particular strengths, skills and abilities that will contribute to your success in this field? Capacities for professional social work education: Briefly describe your professional, volunteer and/or educational history as it relates to your capacity for success in graduate study in the field of social work. What characteristics, circumstances, or challenges could serve to enhance or limit your capacity to pursue graduate level education in the field of social work? GPA Undergraduate GPA 3.0 Social Work GPA 3.0 Graduate GPA (if applicable) 3.0 CV Personal Resume (uploaded electronic document) Please list in resumé format your work and volunteer experience. Fee Domestic applicants (U.S. citizens or resident aliens) must pay a $65 application fee; international applicants must pay a $75 fee. RL The MSW Program at the University of Kentucky requires applicants to provide three references. These references must be obtained from individuals in the following categories: • Professor • Social Work Professor • Professional Social Worker/Field Instructor • Work or Volunteer Supervisor Please exclude personal, pastoral and relative references. If you graduated within the past 5 years you must provide at least one academic reference. Transcript You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended and, in the case of domestic students, to self-report cumulative GPA’s for each institution. If you are offered admission and decide to enroll you will then be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School.