BACHELOR OF ARTS I N SOCIAL WELFARE
2024 BASW APPLICATION PROCESS & INFORMATION BASW PROGRAM OVERVIEW The BASW program prepares
4 CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet the following criteria:
entry-level social workers for a
n Minimum of 65 college credits completed by the start of the program in September
generalist practice in multicultural
n Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
environments through classroom
n Minimum 2.0 (“C” grade) in each prerequisite course; psychology and sociology (any 100- or 200-level course qualifies).
learning, community service, and a 480-hour supervised field experience. The BASW curriculum challenges students to think critically about systemic change and prepares them to become informed and effective leaders in promoting social, racial and economic justice for all.
IMPORTANT ADMISSION DEADLINES Feb. 15, 2024
UW transfer admission application deadline for Autumn 2024. (Available December 15)
Feb. 28, 2024
Priority deadline for financial aid.
Apr. 15, 2024
Departmental BASW application deadline. (Available by February)
4 APPLY ONLINE Go to socialwork.uw.edu/admissions/ apply-to-basw, and select Apply Now or follow the QR code.
4 MY BASW APPLICATION CHECKL
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nsfer Application by n Complete and submit UW Tra from the School Feb. 15. Note: This is separate lies to transfer of Social Work application and app students only. Signature form.
n Complete BASW Application
erience form.
n Complete Social Service Exp
n Complete 1–2 page resume. ns.
n Complete short answer questio n Complete 1–2 page essay.
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n Gather all unofficial transcripts
CONNECT WITH US!
W application by n Complete and submit your BAS materials listed above April 15 and upload all required . before submitting the application tact you if we need n Check your email. We will con ify you of your additional information and to not application status.
• Follow us on Instagram: @uwsocialwork • Email us: uwsocialwork@uw.edu • Speak with an admissions advisor: uwsocialwork.youcanbook.me
QUICK TIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS • Complete both the UW Transfer Admissions application and the School of Social Work BASW application.
• Sign up for our mailing list and learn more about admissions related details: socialwork.uw.edu/admissions
• Make a smooth transfer by earning a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Associates/Associates in Science degree. These degrees are awarded by a community or technical college with course approvals by a university.
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• Please note, degrees in human services may be considered vocational credits and often do not satisfy the requirements for a DTA. These credits may not transfer to the UW.