Bachelor of Social Work Program

Admission into the Social Work Program

Students wishing to major in social work may either

1. When a student declares an interest in pursuing social work as a major

An academic plan is developed between the Departmental Academic Advisement Coordinator and the student
Advisement Coordinator meets with the student at least once a semester to discuss the student’s academic progress and to confirm an academic plan for the next semester
Student is required to meet with the Advisement Coordinator each semester

2. By the end of the first semester in which a student has taken a social work course

Student must complete the Application for Admission into the Social Work Program
Must apply to the major by the end of SOWK 270
Transfer students who are entering the Program at the SOWK 382/SOWK 384 sequence (junior year of social work courses) need to refer to the admission policy on “Transfer Students” in the Student Handbook.
Students cannot continue with social work courses beyond SOWK 270 without being admitted to the major.

3. The Admissions and Retention Committee (departmental faculty)

Review the completed application and the academic performance history of the student
Faculty also share their knowledge of the student
Student may be asked to appear before the Committee to discuss her/his readiness for admission to the major
Through this process the Committee determines who is prepared to enter the social work major
The student will receive a letter from the Admission and Retention Committee pertaining to her/his acceptance to the major
The letter reflects the decision of the Committee, which may be that the student is:
- Admitted to the Program
- Admitted with Recommendations
- Admitted on Probationary Status
  - Students admitted on probationary status must meet with the Departmental Admissions and Retention Committee to determine if the conditions have been met
  - Once conditions have been met, the Committee will send an Admission to the Program letter to the student
- Not Admitted
  - Students who are not admitted to the Program may re-apply after meeting with the Admissions and Retention Committee and demonstrating effective progress on areas of concern(s).

4. Student grades and progress are monitored each semester

Students with academic or personal issues that impinge on the student’s progress in the social work major are reviewed and discussed by the Admissions and Retention Committee
If deemed serious enough, a student will be asked to meet with the Admission and Retention Committee for review of her/his performance and situation