Office of Recruitment and Workforce Development
Please join us for one of our virtual or in-person Admissions Events!
Information Sessions LA/SD
Please join us for a virtual MSW Information Session. Whether you are a prospective student eager to learn more about our program or a person who is interested in pursuing a career in social work, this session will provide valuable insights into the opportunities and benefits of our MSW program. During this session you will have the opportunity to learn more about our curriculum, practicum education, and various tracks we offer. We will also provide you with information about the application process, including key deadlines and admissions requirements, and you will be able to meet current students to get first hand perspectives of the program.
San Diego Campus Virtual Information Session
Monday, March 3, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
RSVP for the March 3rd Session!
San Diego Campus Virtual Information Session
Friday, April 4, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
RSVP for the April 4th Session!
San Diego Campus Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Student, Faculty and Alumni Panels
Student Panel
Come chat with current students from our USC MSW program!
Thursday, March 6, 2025
12p-1p PST via Zoom
Children, Youth & Families Faculty Panel
Come meet faculty who teach in our Children, Youth, & Families track of our USC MSW program! Learn about their career trajectory as social workers and what your possibilities may be with an MSW from USC.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
12p-1p PDT via Zoom
Alumni Panel
Meet some of our alumni from our USC MSW program. This is your opportunity to ask about their experience during the program and how this experience propelled them into a career in social work.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
12p-1p PDT via Zoom
Mock Class
Come join a mock class so you can see what it's like to be in an MSW course taught by one of our faculty.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
12p-1p PDT via Zoom
Military Populations & Settings Faculty Panel
Come meet faculty who teach in our Military Populations & Settings track of our USC MSW program! Learn about their career trajectory as social workers and what your possibilities may be with an MSW from USC.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
12p-1p PDT via Zoom
Student Panel
Come chat with current students from our USC MSW program!
Thursday, April 10, 2025
12p-1p PDT via Zoom
Open House
Open House @ San Diego Campus
Join us in our San Diego Campus located in Sorrento Valley for a fun and informative event. If you are a prospective student or a recently admitted student curious about social work, this is the place to be. Meet faculty members, connect with current students, explore our campus, and learn about the exciting opportunities available in the field of social work. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with the USC SOWK community and discover what makes our program truly special. We can't wait to see you there!
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:30a-12:00p PDT
MSW Application Workshops
MSW Application Workshops
We will have a very short presentation on how to strengthen your portion for the application program questions. Have your drafts of the program questions ready to review them with a student ambassador. This will be a workshop where you will work on the written portion of the application and receive feedback.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
RSVP for the Application Writing Workshop!
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT via Zoom
On-Campus and In-Person Events
Coffee Chat @ Northpark for San Diego Campus (March 7)
Come chat with one of our academic and career counselors and faculty from our San Diego Campus to learn more about our program at a coffee shop. This will be an informal space where you can meet us, ask us questions, and just hang out. Feel free to come anytime between 11a-1p.
Friday, March 7, 2025
11a-1p PST @ Lovesong Coffee & Market
Social Work Night @ Petco Park
The San Diego Padres are excited to welcome the Social Work community for an evening of fun, appreciation, and camaraderie. Come meet Social Workers in the field as well as staff and faculty from our USC MSW program from our San Diego and Los Angeles campuses.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Please schedule to meet one-on-one with one of our MSW Student Ambassadors! Our student ambassadors will provide you with information regarding our Admissions Requirement, MSW curriculum, practicum education, and most importantly all the things they are currently working on within our program!
Ready to chart a new path forward? View steps to apply or start your application to our world class MSW today.