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Questions to ask yourself before you apply

• Do my values align with the School of Social Work (see About Us)?
  
• Am I prepared to commit the required unpaid time necessary for the Field Education Requirements?
  
• Have I checked my academic eligibility?
• Do I meet UVic’s English language requirement?
  
• Do I have access to equipment that meets the Technology Requirements?
  
  

Application Information

September 2024 applications are closed. Our next intake will be September 2025. 

The mandatory BSW Supplemental Application will be open in early December 2024. 

Entry to the BSW programs is at THIRD year.

Please review the Eligibility Document to ensure you will be eligible to apply.  This document includes information about transfer credits and what to take in preparation for the program.

There are 2 parts to the application – an application to Undergraduate Admissions at UVic and a required supplemental application to the School of Social Work.

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Application Process

Part 1

Apply to the University of Victoria  through Undergraduate Admissions (current UVic students must apply for a program change).

Follow the link below that best describes your current status.

Part 2

The section below outlines the September 2024 BSW Supplementary Application procedure.  Please check back in early December 2024 for the September 2025 forms and upload information.

Apply to the School of Social Work through an online form on Survey Monkey.

Step 1: Download and fill out the two (2) forms below.

After you apply

Notification of Acceptance 

Part 1: University of Victoria - Undergraduate Admissions

• For questions about this part of the application see the UVic How to apply
  
• You can check your application status online.

Part 2: School of Social Work – Supplemental Application

After the application deadline (January 31^st), Faculty review all of the Supplemental Applications. Please see the Application Timeline below. You will receive an email letting you know that Faculty have completed the review of your Supplemental Application and the outcome.

• If your Supplemental Application is selected, you are still required to complete the admission requirements for UVic to enter the BSW program. You will receive an email with next steps.
• If your Supplemental Application is not selected, then you are not eligible to enter the BSW program at this time. You are welcome to reapply for a future entry point.

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Application Timeline

Please note that the timing of your official acceptance to UVic depends on when you submit your final required documents (example: transcripts) to Undergraduate Admissions.

Need help?

Questions about the program?  Please try looking at our FAQ, first.

For School of Social Work admissions questions, please contact: swadmit@uvic.ca

Helpful Links and Resources

• Funding Information
• Academic Calendar for Social Work