Admissions Information
Financial Assistance
Tuition and Fees
Advisement of BSW Students
Illinois State University Identification Card (Redbird Card)
Registration
Communication in the School of Social Work
Evaluation of Academic Performance
Progress Toward the Degree
Graduation
Academic Misconduct
Termination from the BSW Program/Student Rights
Withdrawal from the University
Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Illinois State University online at http://www.admissions.ilstu.edu/. After students have completed 30 semester hours of undergraduate coursework, students may apply for admission to the BSW Program. The general admissions requirements for ISU and a brief overview of the BSW admissions requirements are also published in the Undergraduate Catalog at http://www.ilstu.edu/home/catalog/undergraduate/.
To find out more about university admissions, please visit the Web site at www.admissions.ilstu.edu.
To find out more about School of Social Work admissions process, please visit our Web site at http://www.socialwork.ilstu.edu/prospective/bsw/.
The Illinois State Financial Aid Office (FAO) administers financial aid and staff is available to answer questions regarding financial aid programs as well as assist students in completing financial aid forms and locating employment opportunities on and off-campus. You may contact them by phone at (309) 438-2231 or online at http://www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/.
For current information about tuition and fees in effect at the time of registration see the Web site at http://www.comptroller.ilstu.edu/studentaccounts/. Additional information about cost of attendance may be obtained from any Financial Aid Office Client Relations Representative. The Financial Aid Office Web site is located at http://www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/.
Undergraduate student advisement is initially provided by the Academic Advisement Center. Once a student is formally admitted to the BSW program, students are advised by the Director of Student Services with the School of Social Work.
Undergraduate student advisement is provided by the Academic Advisement Center, housed within University College and by the student's major department. The Academic Advisement Center provides academic mentoring and advisement to incoming students.
The Director of Admissions and Recruitment within the School of Social Work coordinates with and supplements the activities of the University central advising system by meeting with students who have either declared social work as their major or students who are interested in learning more about the major.
To find out more about University Advisement, please visit the Web site at http://www.ucollege.ilstu.edu/advisement/.
The Director of Student Services or their assistant is responsible for both academic and career advising of "formally admitted" social work majors. The Director of Student Services will assist with the course selection and registration processes, but it is the responsibility of the student to complete registration in keeping with the approved plan of study and University deadlines.
Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information listed on the School of Social Work Web site, the Undergraduate Catalog and iCampus for each semester. Degree candidates are expected to know and understand both the requirements for the social work major, as well as the University's graduation requirements.
As a BSW student, your GPA may not fall below 2.5. Please contact The Director of Student Services before this becomes an issue. Referrals may be made to University resources for students with academic and/or personal difficulties.
Primary resources include:
University Center for Learning Assistance |
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Office of Disability Concerns |
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Student Counseling Services |
The Director of Student Services maintains a file for each student admitted to the BSW Program. The file contains a graduation plan, a course record, a narrative form for the coordinator's comments, a suggested social work program and information concerning admission into the major and field instruction planning. A contact note is placed in the student's file documenting the content of each meeting, as well as any issues that need further attention or discussion.
Information about field placement sites and field learning opportunities is available to students through the Web site at http://www.socialwork.ilstu.edu/bsw/field_education/index.shtml. Students seeking placements are required to meet individually with the Director of Field Education to explore suitable placements. Once potential placements have been identified, students must interview with at least two potential practicum settings before placements are assigned.
Once you are enrolled at Illinois State, you should arrange to receive your Illinois State University ID card. You can get your card from the Redbird Card Office, 215D Bone Student Center 2nd Floor, (309) 438-2273. This all-purpose card is used for identification, library checkout, vending and admission to University buildings and events. For more information, please visit the Web site at http://www.comptroller.ilstu.edu/redbird-card-office/.
The University's multi-year calendar contains the registration period dates for each semester. iCampus contains the semester calendar, general information, University policy information, the registration schedule, course offerings, the examination schedule and registration instructions. Registration may be accomplished during the advance registration period or the additional registration period prior to the start of the semester.
Students register through the iCampus Portal. Instructions for this method are included online at https://www.icampus.ilstu.edu/.
The Student Service & Referral Center, 107 Moulton Hall, Campus Box 2204, provides assistance to students when they are registering for classes. Please see the Web site at http://www.registrar.ilstu.edu/about_us/offices/ssrc.shtml for current services.
Adding and dropping courses may be done through the iCampus portal under the “My Info” tab. Enter your PIN then select the “Course Registration” link. If you have any questions, please contact the help desk at 309-438-4357
If you drop a course but maintain an enrolled status within the University, you may withdraw from the course during the program change period without the withdrawal showing on the transcript.
After the 10th day of class, a grade of “WX” will show on the transcript if you follow the procedure outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog located at http://www.ilstu.edu/home/catalog/undergraduate/. A grade of “F” will be given if you fail to follow the procedure or register and do not complete the course requirements.
The School uses e-mail (listserv) and our Web site as major means to distribute important information about school programs, deadlines, events, course materials and other communications. Faculty may also exchange papers or other documents with students electronically. For students living outside Bloomington/Normal, e-mail is a major help. It is essential for each student to open an e-mail account and to check the mail regularly. Also, it is your responsibility to check the Web site for class cancellations and other emergency notifications.
Each student is provided a mail folder in the School of Social Work Student Learning Center located in Rachel Cooper 302D. You are responsible for checking your mail regularly.
You can deposit papers and any other mail into the mailbox of any faculty member by leaving it with one of the school’s staff members in Rachel Cooper Rooms 301, 313 or 325. Staff members and the Student Learning Center office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
The School of Social Work mailing address is:
ISU School of Social Work
Attn: (person or what it is in regards to)
Campus Box 4650
Normal, IL 61790-4650
Criteria for evaluating classroom course performance are clearly listed in all course outlines. Students are always free to appeal grades received for a course or course assignment. This right is specified in the Grievance Policy section.
The criteria for evaluating field performance are described extensively in the BSW Program Field Manual. The field experience is structured around the “Individual Learning Contract for Field Instruction” (please see the BSW Program Field Manual online at http://www.socialwork.ilstu.edu/bsw/field_education/index.shtml.
Unless otherwise specified, the School of Social Work has adopted the following general course policies. Individual faculty may include additional policies in their course outlines.
Students are expected to attend class regularly and to be on time.
If you miss a class, you will be responsible for any missed class content. Missed in-class work generally cannot be made up. Make-up examinations, as a rule, will not be permitted. Only in extraordinary circumstances will such work be accepted. Late papers may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor, but may be given a reduced grade.
Assignments
Promptness in completing class assignments and required readings is a requirement. However, circumstances may arise which make it impossible to complete class requirements on time. When such circumstances occur, appropriate arrangements must be made in advance whenever possible.
Students are expected to have prepared thoroughly for each class. Preparation includes reading the assigned readings prior to class, summarizing the content and being prepared to discuss it; listing questions or reactions to the material; and making connections between concepts in current reading and earlier readings.
Participation
Students are expected to contribute to class discussion. Informed disagreement is both anticipated and welcomed. You are expected to be respectful of the opinions of others and to show courtesy in interactions with fellow students and the instructor.
Written Work
Written work should show thoroughness, accuracy, clarity and professionalism. Such writing generally requires first writing, then review, then editing and rewriting.
Nondiscriminatory Language: Oral presentations and written work should use non-sexist, non-racist and non-stigmatizing language. Faculty may return papers for revisions in language prior to grading. Be sensitive to your use of language. Watch for hidden biases in your work.
The School of Social Work is committed to preparing competent and ethical generalist social work practitioners. In addition to meeting the academic and conduct standards of the University, social work students must subscribe to the values and standards of the social work profession as stated in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and the Illinois Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act. (For further detail on the Practice Act and ethical social work practice, see the Illinois NASW web site at http://www.socialworkers.org/.)
To progress toward the degree, undergraduate students must be in "academic good standing" and adhere to the University's Student Code of Conduct located at http://www.policy.ilstu.edu/.
In addition to meeting the University's requirements for progress toward the baccalaureate degree, to graduate with a baccalaureate degree in social work, students must:
The Undergraduate Catalog located at http://www.ilstu.edu/home/catalog/undergraduate/ contains detailed information on requirements for graduation. Students must meet all University and School of Social Work requirements. During the early part of his or her senior year, the student must submit an “Application for Bachelor's Degree” to the Office of Undergraduate Evaluations. Each student should apply for graduation on or before the date specified in the University Calendar.
Plagiarism, cheating and all other forms of academic misconduct are not only considered a violation of University regulations, but are also a serious breach of the ethical code of conduct for the social work profession. Students are expected to abide by the ethical standards of the profession. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is available online at http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/default.asp.
The School of Social Work follows the University's policies for termination of baccalaureate students specified in the Undergraduate Catalog located at http://www.ilstu.edu/home/catalog/undergraduate/.
Students' rights and responsibilities are thoroughly described in Article II of the Illinois State University Constitution available on the University Web site at http://www.policy.ilstu.edu/. Specific information about adjudication procedures, disciplinary sanctions, student grievances and sexual harassment are also presented. Also, please see the School of Social work Grievance Policy.
If you need to withdraw from all courses, you must provide the Office of the University Registrar with a signed, written notice that you intend to withdraw. The date you provide written notice is considered your withdrawal date. Your withdrawal date will be used in the calculation of repayments or refunds.
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