When will you know if you're accepted?

You will hear back from the Director of Admissions and Recruitment within a month after we receive your completed application.

Students interested in applying to the BSW program should become familiar with the BSW Admissions Standards. Students must apply for formal admission for formal admission in the fall semester of their sophomore year for admission into the major the following fall semester.

is available to provide orientation to the admissions process in informational sessions and individually through advisement planning sessions. Only students formally admitted into the School of Social Work may take social work classes toward the BSW degree.

Applicants must complete their application and submit it to the Director of Admissions and Recruitment.

The admissions committee reviews the completed applications and verifies the student’s eligibility for admission. The Director may request an interview with the student to determine whether the student is a good fit for the social work profession. The Director of Admissions and Recruitment then notifies students by mail whether or not they have been formally accepted into the major.

In cases where admission is denied, the School may make recommendations to help the applicant become eligible and may suggest a plan of action (e.g., services from UCLA, the Office of Disability Concerns, Student Counseling Services). Students can appeal admissions decisions as indicated in the School's Grievance Procedures, to the Director of the School of Social Work, and ultimately to the University Appeals Committee.