Option Four – Portfolio of Evidence
School of Arts & Sciences
Master of Social Work
Updated:08/2019
Application for Portfolio of Evidence
ApplicantswithaGPAlow erthan3.0mayapplyforadmissionconsiderationunder
Option Four:
The submi
ssion of a Portfolio of Evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies. The portfolio must
contain ALL of the following, in an electronic (PDF) formatted file delivered to their Enrollment Coach.
Writing Samples that show graduate-level communication and analytical skills (at least two). For example, a
graded paper from a prior course, a publication, or other peer reviewed writing sample.
A detailed Re
sume showing professional development and achievements, awards, and/or professional
recognition.
Thre
e Letters of reference, beyond what was submitted for admission. Must be written by people other than those
who submitted the recommendation forms for admission. The letters should be written by persons who can attest
to the applicant’s ability to do graduate level work. For example, recommendation(s) from a faculty person (not a
neighbor or friend). A letter from a work supervisor is acceptable, but it should not be the only letter submitted.
A letter of explanation det
ailing the reasons the applicant believes he/she is a good candidate for graduate study
in the discipline requested. For example, why the GPA was below the expected standard.
StudentID:
Name:
Last First
AcademicProgram: Campus:
EmailAddress: Phone:
Pleaseallowtwotothreeweeksforreview
TheGraduateAdmissionCommittee(GAC)maycontacttheapplicantifclarificationisneededonanysubmitted
documents.Iftheportfoliomeets approvaloftheGACa decisionismade.ThedecisionoftheGACwillbefinal.
TheportfolioMUSTbecompletebeforesubmittingtotheEnrollmentCoach.Ifit is not complete,itwillnot
meettheapprovalofthecommittee
Besuretokeepcopiesofyourportfolioastheywillnotbereturned
YouwillbenotifiedbyletterofthedecisiontoyourApplicationforPor
tfolioofEvidence
BysubmittingtheApplicationforPortfolioEvaluationforadmission,IcertifythatIamtheindividualidentifiedonthi s
form.IhavereadandunderstandtherequirementslistedaboveforthesubmissionofmyPortfolio.IfthePortfolioisnot
completeornotintherequiredPDFformat,thiswill delaytheadmissiondecision.Iaut
horizemyEnrollmentCoachto
processthisform.
ApplicantSignature: Date:
APPLICATION INFORMATION
GRADUATE ADMISSION COMMITTEE (GAC)
AUTHORIZATION
Note: Digital signature is acceptable if form is submitted via the email address listed on your application for admission