There are online MSW programs that start in the Spring semester; however, the majority of those programs are part-time. Part-time programs are ideal for working professionals who do not have the time required to attend a degree program full-time. For students who are interested in a full-time program, there are only 7 full-time online MSW programs that starts in the Spring.
- Arizona State University
- Boise State University
- Fordham University
- Louisiana State University
- Simmons University
- University of Southern California (USC)
- University of Denver
- University of New Hampshire (UNH)
- Western New Mexico University (WNMU)
Online MSW programs with Spring admission are broken down as follows:
Traditional Programs
- Full-Time Programs: 7 schools
- Part-Time Programs: 19 schools
Advanced Standing Programs
- Full-Time Programs: 4 schools
- Part-Time Programs: 10 schools
To find the start dates for universities with traditional programs see the first table below. Data for advanced standing programs is included in the second table at the bottom of the page.
Program Start Dates by University (Traditional Programs)
| SCHOOL NAME | STRUCTURE OF PROGRAM* | FULL-TIME PROGRAM | PART-TIME PROGRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | 100% Online | Fall and Spring | Fall and Spring |
| Boise State University | 100% Online | Fall, Spring and Summer | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Boston University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| California State University, Northridge | 100% Online | Fall Only | Not Available |
| California State University, San Bernardino | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Fall Only |
| Case Western Reserve University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Columbia University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Fall Only | Fall Only |
| Edinboro University | 100% Online | Fall Only | Not Available |
| Florida State University | 100% Online | Not Available | Spring Only |
| Fordham University | 100% Online | Fall and Spring | Fall and Spring |
| Humboldt State University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Spring Only |
| Indiana University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Four Start Dates Per Year |
| Louisiana State University | 100% Online | Six Starts Per Year | Six Starts Per Year |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | 100% Online | Not Available | Rolling Admission - Multiple Start Dates |
| Portland State University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Fall Only |
| Rutgers University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Simmons University | 100% Online | Multiple Starts Per Year | Multiple Starts Per Year |
| Texas State University - San Marcos | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| The Catholic University of America | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| University at Buffalo (SUNY) | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Limited Campus Visits Required | Fall Only | Fall Only |
| University of Central Florida | 100% Online | Not Available | Three Starts Per Year |
| University of Denver | 100% Online | Multiple Starts Per Year | Not Available |
| University of Houston | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| University of Louisville | 100% Online | Fall Only | Fall Only |
| University of New England (UNE) | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| University of New Hampshire | 100% Online | Fall, Spring and Summer | Not Available |
| University of North Dakota | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Spring Only |
| University of Southern California (USC) | 100% Online | Multiple Starts Per Year | Multiple Starts Per Year |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | 100% Online | Fall Only | Fall Only |
| University of Texas - Arlington | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| Western New Mexico University | 100% Online | Fall, Spring and Summer | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Widener University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
Program Start Dates by University (Advanced Standing Programs)
| SCHOOL NAME | STRUCTURE OF PROGRAM* | FULL-TIME PROGRAM | PART-TIME PROGRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | 100% Online | Fall, Spring and Summer | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Boston University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| Case Western Reserve University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| Edinboro University | 100% Online | Summer Only | Not Available |
| Florida State University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall and Spring |
| Fordham University | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| Humboldt State University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Summer Only |
| Indiana University | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Four Start Dates Per Year |
| Louisiana State University | 100% Online | 2 Starts in March and October | Not Available |
| Our Lady of the Lake University | 100% Online | Not Available | Rolling Admission - Multiple Start Dates |
| Texas State University - San Marcos | 100% Online | Not Available | Spring Only |
| University at Buffalo (SUNY) | 100% Online | Not Available | Spring Only |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Limited Campus Visits Required | Fall Only | Fall Only |
| University of Houston | 100% Online | Not Available | Spring Only |
| University of Louisville | 100% Online | Fall Only | Fall Only |
| University of New England (UNE) | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall, Spring and Summer |
| University of North Dakota | Limited Campus Visits Required | Not Available | Summer Only |
| University of Southern California (USC) | 100% Online | Multiple Starts Per Year | Multiple Starts Per Year |
| University of Tennessee at Knoxville | 100% Online | Summer Only | Summer Only |
| University of Texas - Arlington | 100% Online | Not Available | Fall Only |
| Western New Mexico University | 100% Online | Fall, Spring and Summer | Fall, Spring and Summer |
*All online MSW programs require field education at a local health services agency. Programs that are 100% online do not require students to visit the campus during the program. For schools that are not 100% online, we classify any program that requires two or fewer visits to the campus per year as an online program. Therefore, the programs that are not listed as 100% online above require a limited number of campus visits during the program.
More FAQs about Online MSW Programs
- FAQ: Are there any one year online MSW programs?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs for BSW students?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs for non-BSW students?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs that do not require the GRE?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs that have multiple start dates?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs with a children, youth, and family counseling concentration?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs with a trauma concentration?
- FAQ: Are there any online MSW programs with asynchronous instruction
- FAQ: Are there any two year online MSW programs?
- FAQ: Can you get an MSW without a BSW?
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