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Note: Laurier reserves the right to close applications to the part-time online MSW programs at any time after the application open date without notice. Therefore, if you are interested in a specific entry term, plan to complete Step 1 as early as possible.
A list of required documents is listed in the MSW Application Checklist below. Please visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying, specific info on supplemental documents, FAQ’s, troubleshooting etc.
Program application deadlines are firm. Late applications are not accepted.
Program | OUAC Application Open for Step 1 | OUAC Application Closes for Step 1 | Supplemental Documentation Due as per Step 2 | Target for Decisions on Applications as per Step 31 |
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MSW Advanced Standing | Mid-October | Dec. 1 | Dec. 15 | March |
MSW Regular Track | Mid-October | Dec. 1 | Dec. 15 | April |
MSW Regular Track – MDiv2 | Mid-October | Dec. 1 | Dec. 15 | April |
MSW Advanced Standing – Indigenous Field of Study (full- and part-time programs) | Mid-October | April 1 | April 15 |
May |
1 Target dates are noted but are subject to external factors.
2 For MDiv/MSW program applicants: This program is jointly administered by Martin Luther University College and the Faculty of Social Work at Laurier. Applicants are required to apply to each area separately (Luther and Social Work) and to complete the application form and submit documentation and application fees as required for each area, by the specific deadlines for each program. When applying to the Faculty of Social Work, indicate in your personal statement that your anticipated program is the MDiv/MSW. Only applications for September (fall term) starts are considered.
For both the MSW Regular Track and MSW Advanced Standing programs, applications are accepted during the following time periods:
Entry Term | Application Opens | OUAC Application Closes for Step 11 | Supplemental Documentation Due as per Step 2 | Target for Decisions on Application as per Step 32 |
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Fall 2022 | October 15 | CLOSED | December 15 | May |
Winter 2023 | March 1 | CLOSED | May 1 | September |
Spring 2023 | June 1 | TBD | August 1 | January |
About three to five days after you have submitted your OUAC application, paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from gradadmissions@wlu.ca advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration & Information System (LORIS).
An application for admission to all MSW programs must include:
*Note: Applicants who have been out of school for three or more years, and who cannot obtain an academic reference, will be required to submit a 2nd professional reference in its place. A professional reference is someone who can speak to your work and/or volunteer experience in human services. Do not include personal references from friends and family. Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded by the applicant.
Required only if applicable to the applicant:
Why Choose Laurier?
We have an outstanding reputation as one of Canada’s top graduate schools for social work education:
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