Licensing Resources
Students are eligible to apply to take the LMSW exam in Maryland once they have begun their final semester of the MSW program. For District of Columbia licensure, students must be within 90 days of graduation.
Please see the suggested timeline below:
Maryland Licensing Timeline Updated 2024
Washington DC LGSW Timeline Updated
Please see the following links for information on license exams and other details:
EXAM INFORMATION FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE LICENSED IN MARYLAND
EXAM INFORMATION FOR THOSE WANTING TO BE LICENSED IN WASHINGTON, DC
Recording of the MD and DC licensing presentation
Recording of the LMSW Prep Workshop Part 1
Recording of the LMSW Prep Workshop Part 2
Request to have your transcript sent to the Board of Social Work Examiners via Parchment:
- NOTE: May graduates should do this after April 1. July graduates should do so after July 1.
- Please indicate "hold for grades/ degree" on your request.
