Doctoral Program Admissions
Application to the PhD program requires admission to both UT Austin Graduate School and the School of Social Work. A single online application is needed.
Admission to the PhD program is competitive. We encourage early application.
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We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religious affiliation, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or ability. We consider these aspects during admission: human services motivation, academic potential, interpersonal effectiveness, capacity for sustained effort, and communication skills.
Info Sessions
Join our virtual info session to discover how the program advances social justice through impactful, transdisciplinary research. In this session, you will:
- Learn how the UT School of Social Work prepares scholars to advance the field of social work
- Learn about the admissions process requirements
- Explore funding opportunities and program highlights
- Have the chance to ask questions about the program
Our info sessions are held during the summer. Specific dates will be announced in late spring.
In the meantime, if you would like more details about the program, please contact us at ssw-doctoral@austin.utexas.edu.