Students interested in applying to the BSW program should become familiar with the BSW Admissions Standards. Students must apply for formal admission into the major in the fall semester of their sophomore year.
Applicants must complete their application and submit it to the Director of Recruitment and Admissions.
The Director of Recruitment and Admissions is available to provide orientation to the admissions process in informational sessions and individually through advisement planning sessions. Only students formally admitted into the School of Social Work may take social work classes toward the BSW degree.
The admissions committee reviews the completed applications and verifies the student’s eligibility for admission. The Director may request an interview with the student to determine whether the student is a good fit for the social work profession. The Director of Recruitment and Admissions then notifies students by email whether or not they have been formally accepted into the major.
In cases where admission is denied, the School may make recommendations to help the applicant become eligible and may suggest a plan of action (e.g., services from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center, the Office of Disability Concerns, Student Counseling Services). Students can appeal admissions decisions as indicated in the School's Grievance Procedures, to the Director of the School of Social Work, and ultimately to the University Appeals Committee.
When will you know if you're accepted?
You will hear back from the within a month after we receive your completed application.
