Advanced Standing Master of Social Work at University Center

Aurora University is pleased to offer the Master of Social Work Advanced Standing program at the University Center of McHenry County College. The form below is your application for admission into the program through Aurora University. 

After submitting your application, please:

• Request official, sealed transcripts from all colleges or universities you've attended in the past. If you are a current or former Aurora University student, your admission counselor will let you know if we need any transcripts. 
• Request two letters of recommendation from people familiar with your academic and professional capabilities. 
• Submit your resumé and personal statement. Your personal statement should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than 1500 words that reflect standards of graduate-level writing and demonstrate evidence of critical thinking:
  • The George Williams School of Social Work at Aurora University empowers students through a holistic and transformative education. Why have you chosen to study social work at AU? 
  • Our inclusive learning community works to prepare social workers to competently build justice and systematic change for individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities while guiding students toward professional engagement. How will the mission of the program apply to your educational and professional aspirations?
  • Upon completion of the program, how will you utilize your newly attained master's in social work degree? In other words, what area of social work are you interested in practicing? 
  • If your undergraduate GPA was below a 3.0, please explain the following:
    1. Why was your GPA below 3.0?
    2. Why do you think you can be successful as a graduate student at Aurora University?
    3. What strategies will you implement to ensure academic success?

Don't hesitate to reach out to your admission counselor, Valerie Jackson, at 630-947-8938 or vjackson@aurora.edu with any questions.