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.