Apply to BASW
If you’re passionate about social justice, helping others, and enacting change, our Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare is the undergraduate program for you. Our program combines classroom learning, community service, and 480 hours of supervised field education to give you the grounding required to be a focused and effective change maker…
BASW Program
The BASW program trains students for entry-level positions in the helping professions and prepares them to take action against injustice and inequalities.
BASW Application
The BASW program seeks individuals who are interested in tackling complex social problems and who are committed to becoming social change agents.
Fund Your BASW
Check out our undergraduate tuition rates and discover departmental, university, state, and federal funding opportunities to support your undergraduate education in social welfare at the UW.
BASW Application FAQ
Who can apply? What are the prerequisites? What's the application timeline? It can feel overwhelming to apply to a major, but we're here to help. Check out our BASW FAQ page to get your application questions answered.