Only students who have been formally accepted into the Social Work program may enrol in Social Work courses at the 3000-level and beyond. Prior to admission to the Honours Specialization in Social Work students should register for their alternate degree choice(s).

Students accepted into the professional program (Year 3) must register at King's University College.

Admission to the Social Work program (Year 3) is by formal application by March 1 of the calendar year in which admission is sought. Enrolment in the Social Work program is limited.

The admission of each candidate is determined by the Director on the recommendation of the School's Admissions Committee. In the admissions process, candidates are chosen according to academic and non-academic requirements.

Academic requirements for admission may be completed by July 1 of the year in which admission to the professional program is sought. To be eligible for admission, applicants must complete not less than 10.0 courses or equivalent of university study with an overall average of 70%. These courses must include:

2.0 courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each:

1.5 courses: Social Work 1025A/B, Social Work 1026A/B, Social Work 2216A/B.
0.5 course from: Writing 1020F/G, Writing 1022F/G, Writing 2101F/G.

0.5 course with a minimum grade of 60%: Social Work 2206A/B.

7.5 additional courses:

0.5 course from Category B. (Arts and Humanities)
1.0 course from Category C. (Science)
6.0 additional courses.

Applicants must have a minimum average of 70% in the last 10.0 courses taken prior to admission to the program, with no failures.

In addition, all students must meet first-year requirements as outlined in the Western Academic Calendar.

Candidates will receive official notification of the acceptance or rejection of their application after official final year grades have been received by the School (generally the end of June of each academic year).