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Welcome to the Social Work Department!

Winter 2024 Applications to the Social Work Major

Starting at 8am Monday January 22, 2024

Students should not access the Form linked below until 8am on Monday January 22.

The application process has changed slightly from the past.  Please follow the directions below:

1. Use this link https://forms.office.com/r/UmT7dJtYd6 and complete the form.
2. At the end of the form, you will gain access to a code to complete the writing sample on Canvas.  You must have the code to complete the writing sample.  Do not submit the form until you write down the code. You will have one hour to complete two questions.
3. You should plan to complete the writing sample immediately after you complete the form.  

I will be available to answer questions or address any technical issues with the form or Canvas.  Please contact me at 989-295-1894 or camacomb@svsu.edu

I look forward to welcoming you to the Social Work Major!

Application to the Social Work Major is for students that meet the following criteria:

Before you begin the admissions process, please review the Admissions Requirements listed below:

• 2.50 GPA
• Completion of SW 215 or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of 40 hours of volunteer work in a human service organization (normally part of the course requirements for SW 215)
• Completion of 40 credits
• Completion of all Basic Skills requirements.

** There are no exceptions for any of the above listed admissions requirements. 

Download the Bachelor of Social Work Policy Manual (1,001KB)

Application to Field Confirmation is for students that meet the following criteria:

Before you begin the Field Confirmation process, please review the Field Entrance Requirements listed below, these requirements must be completed before Fall Semester of your Senior Year:

• Acceptance into the Social Work Major
• 2.5 GPA
• Completion of at least 100 credit hours before Fall Semester of your Senior Year
• Declare a Minor or Dual Major to the Registrar
• General Education Requirements Completed before entering Fall semester
• Any Certifications, including the Child Welfare Certificate or Juvenile Delinquency Certificate, declared the Registrar.

** There are no exceptions for any of the above listed entrance requirements.