COVID-19 Information for Prospective Students

MSW Program

If you have academic or field related questions, we encourage you to email Kate Ross, director of the Denver Campus MSW Program. 

• Will classes be held on campus in fall 2020? When will we know for sure?

  We are hopeful that classes will resume on campus in fall. As you know, the pandemic and its consequences for public interaction are evolving, and we will keep you updated as decisions evolve. The University will make a decision about fall on-campus instruction by mid-July 2020.

• What is the difference between MSW@Denver and the Denver Campus MSW Program?

  Although both programs are currently using an online modality for teaching in July 2020 (we have every intention to return to campus in fall 2020), there are many differences between our online and on-campus programs. MSW@Denver has two concentrations, while the Denver Campus MSW Program has eight concentrations and three certificates. MSW@Denver has more constrained field options, and students do not have faculty advisors. With the Denver Campus MSW Program, you choose your field internship and also receive mentorship from full-time faculty advisors who are based on the Denver campus. As of now, only summer classes for Advanced-Standing students will be online. Although decisions pertaining to the pandemic evolve daily, we plan to be on campus with in-person classes by fall quarter. 

• Are all the Denver Campus concentrations and certificates available for all new entry terms?

  Yes, all concentrations and certificates are available regardless of when you start the program.

• Are field placement options limited if I choose to start the MSW program in January 2021?

  That will depend on the type of field internship you’re looking for. For example, school social work may not be a possibility with a spring/summer field placement. However, we work with 700+ field agencies, so there are still plenty of internship options to choose from if you start in January 2021. You should discuss your specific needs with your field advisor if admitted.

• What does a virtual field internship look like?

  Our field placements are equipped to host student interns in a virtual environment. Many agencies have transitioned to providing remote services, including telehealth and telebehavioral health services. If you have a specific question about field education, please email field@du.edu.

• Are international internships and courses canceled?

  At this time, we do not know whether international courses and internships will be allowed in the 2020 winter interterm quarter. We will continue to watch the recommendations from the Department of State for each country and will send additional information when it is available.

• Are there new entry terms for the Two-Year and Advanced-Standing MSW Programs?

  Yes, as Advanced-Standing student you may now choose to start your MSW program at GSSW in either July 2020; September 2020; or January 2021. Learn More

  As a Two-Year student, you may now choose to start your MSW program at GSSW in either September 2020; or January 2021. Learn More

On-Campus Events

• I would like to visit campus before I apply. When can I visit campus?

  All admissions-related events and one-on-one visits are cancelled through mid-June 2020. We will notify you by email when the campus is open for visitors. As an alternative to a campus visit, we encourage you to take our virtual campus tour or schedule a telephone call or virtual meeting with a member of our enrollment team.

  If you would like to schedule a telephone call or virtual meeting for a time outside of those listed on our website, please email gsswadmission@du.edu and we will work with your schedule.

Tuition & Financial Aid

If you have specific financial aid questions, please reach out to our admission team via email or phone.

• Is work-study available remotely (if needed), and how do I qualify for work-study?

  Work-study positions are available for all start dates, and work-study positions can be conducted remotely if needed due to COVID-19 campus closures.

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• Are research assistantships available remotely (if needed), and how do I apply?

  Research assistantships are available for all start dates, and assistantships can be conducted remotely if needed due to COVID-19 campus closures. More information about how to apply for research assistantships will be provided if admitted into the program. 

• What is the cost of tuition per curriculum plan?

  Starting in summer 2020, tuition will be $1,222 per credit hour. Regardless of which program start date you choose, you will only pay for the number of credits you take each quarter. In the curriculum plans above, you can view total credits per quarter.

Stipends

Stipend opportunities vary depending on the stipend, program and start date. Eligibility is outlined below. Only admitted students can apply for a stipend. 

• Can I still receive the CLIMB@DU stipend with a later start date?

  Advanced-Standing MSW Program: To be eligible for the CLIMB@DU stipend, you must start in July 2020 with the Traditional 4-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan, or in September 2020 with the Traditional 4-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan or Accelerated 3-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan and begin your field internship in September 2020.
   
  If you start in July or September 2020 and choose a curriculum plan with block field or if you start in January 2021, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on when you are able to secure your field internship and the availability of funds.

  Two-Year MSW Program: CLIMB@DU is not available for incoming 2020 Two-Year students since you must be in your concentration field placement to be eligible. 2020-2021 is the final funding year for the CLIMB@DU stipend.

• Can I still receive the CLIMB-OWEP stipend with a later start date?

  Advanced-Standing MSW Program: To be eligible for the CLIMB-OWEP stipend, you must start in July 2020 with the Traditional 4-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan, or in September 2020 with the Traditional 4-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan or Accelerated 3-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan and begin your field internship in September 2020.
   
  If you start in July or September 2020 and choose a curriculum plan with block field or if you start in January 2021, you will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on when you are able to secure your field internship and the availability of funds.

  Two-Year MSW Program: CLIMB-OWEP is not available for incoming 2020 Two-Year students since you must be in your concentration field placement to be eligible. Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will open in Spring 2021.

• Can I still receive the GWEP stipend with a later start date?

  Advanced-Standing MSW Program: To be eligible for the GWEP stipend, you must start in July 2020 or September 2020 (you may choose any curriculum plan). You do not qualify if you start in January 2021.

  Two-Year MSW Program: To be eligible for the GWEP stipend, you must start in September 2020 or January 2021 (you may choose any curriculum plan). You will apply for this stipend program in May 2021 for support during your concentration year at GSSW.
   

• Can I still receive the Title IV-E Child Welfare stipend with a later start date?

  Advanced-Standing MSW Program: To be eligible for the Child Welfare stipend, you must start in July 2020 with the Traditional 4-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan, or in September 2020 with the Traditional 4-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan or Accelerated 3-Quarter AS Curriculum Plan and begin your field internship in September 2020. You do not qualify for a Child Welfare Stipend if you start in July or September 2020 and choose a curriculum plan with block field. 
   
  Two-Year MSW Program: To be eligible for the Child Welfare stipend, you must start in September 2020 (you may choose any curriculum plan).

  Qualification for a January 2021 Start: If there are extenuating circumstances and you need to start in January 2021, exceptions could be made on a case-by-case basis.