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2026 BASW APPLICATION PROCESS & INFORMATION BASW PROGRAM OVERVIEW

4 CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet the following criteria:

The BASW program gives you the skills, experience and confidence to launch a meaningful career in social work.

n Minimum of 65 college credits completed by the start of the program in September

Through engaging coursework and a

n Completion of one introductory course in Psychology and one introductory course in Sociology (any 100- or 200-level course qualifies); must have minimum 2.0 (“C” grade) in each prerequisite course

480-hour supervised community-based practicum, you will grow as an advocate, leader and changemaker

n Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

for social, racial and economic justice.

You will graduate ready to: • Apply practical experience to real-world challenges • Support individuals, families, and communities • Lead initiatives that create lasting social impact

IMPORTANT ADMISSION DEADLINES Jan. 15, 2026

Priority deadline for financial aid

Feb. 15, 2026

UW transfer admission application deadline for Autumn 2026 (Available December 15)

Apr. 15, 2026

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.

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n Complete short answer questio n Enter social service experience (no prior experience required) n Upload your resume

-level unofficial transcripts

n Gather and upload all college

W application by April 15

n Complete and submit your BAS

lication by Feb. 15 n Submit your UW Transfer App arate from the (transfer students only; this is sep BASW application)

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Learn More & Get Support: Attend events, sign up for our mailing list, or book an advising session at socialwork.uw.edu/admissions Instagram: @uwsocialwork Email: uwsocialwork@uw.edu socialwork.uw.edu

tact you if we need more n Check your email—we will con your application status information or to update you on

QUICK TIPS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS • Complete both the UW Transfer Admissions application and the School of Social Work BASW application.

• 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.

• 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.