Prospective BSW Student FAQs
I’m a summer transfer student. Will all of the seats be filled before I have a chance to apply?
The School of Social Work recognizes that many of the student interested in applying for fall admission to the BSW Program are summer transfer students. The School of Social Work manages enrollment and admission offers with this in mind.
What do I do if I want to become a social worker, but I am not offered admission?
Students can apply the following year to the BSW Program and some do. However, more often than not, students who are not admitted to the BSW Program begin forging a path toward an MSW. Students might select a related major and then put their energy into developing a competitive application to our MSW Program by […]
How do I know if my application is competitive enough for me to be admitted to Upper Division?
One idea is to compare yourself to the profile of applicants who are typically admitted to the program. For the past two years, the average GPA of admitted applicants ranged from 3.2-3.4. Admitted applicants typically have demonstrated their passion for social work through a moderate to high degree of paid or volunteer experience. Admitted applicants […]