Admission requirements
The BSW Admissions application forms and processes are available on the School of Social Work website in December of each year. The deadline for supplementary application submission and official transcripts is January 31st for September entry. Official transcripts, UVic Undergraduate Admissions applications, Undergraduate Records Program Change, or Re-registration forms must be received by the January 31st document deadline.
When applying, applicants must select how they would like to complete their studies: on-campus/distance education combination OR by distance education.
Admission to the BSW program requires:
- Completion of a minimum of the first two years (30 units) of an undergraduate program at UVic, with an overall average of at least 3.5 (on the UVic 9.0 point scale) or better, or the equivalent at another university or community college on the last 12 units of university-transfer course work at the time of application (up to and including December).
- Within the required 30 units, completion of SOCW 200A and 200B or their equivalents.
The number of applicants admitted will depend on the resources available to the School and the number of qualified applicants. An initial screening for admission will be based on sufficient number of units and grade point average as stated above. Provided applicants meet these criteria, they will be evaluated for admission to the School of Social Work based on grade point average, and a written submission.
To apply, please go to the Admission Information page.