Core classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday during the day.
The typical MSW student transfers about 21 credit hours. 30 is the maximum.
You can use a faculty member from Grad school. They will be best able to speak to your academic potential as a doctoral student. Since they have been through a PhD program themselves, they understand what is expected.
PhD applications are due December 1st for fall semester.
Fall classes generally start the 3rd week of August.
For part-time PhD students, you pay shortly after registration. If you register early, you pay early. If you register closer to the registration deadline, you pay around that timeframe.
Part-time options are available.