Important Information
The UW School of Social Work seeks to enroll well-qualified students of varying backgrounds and a commitment to working with diverse populations. BASW admission is selective and is based on academic performance and potential, clarity and appropriateness of career objectives, understanding of social issues, and knowledge of diverse populations. Our commitment to diversity is elaborated in our Essential Skills, Values and Standards of Professional Conduct page. All applicants should carefully review these essential abilities before completing the BASW application.
*Please note: this is not the correct application if you’re applying for the UW Tacoma BASW program.
The 2023 - 2024 BASW Application is now open (see below) and will close on Saturday, April 15th at 11:50 p.m. PST. Please direct questions to the UW School of Social Work Admissions Office: baswapp@uw.edu.
Please review our BASW Application checklist for help managing the admission process.
**UW Admissions will accept petitions to be considered to submit late applications. If you want to submit an application to the BASW program for Autumn 2023 and you missed the February 15th deadline to submit a UW Transfer Application, please reach out to UW Admissions to submit a petition to apply late, and then submit a departmental application to the BASW program by April 15th as well.
Applicant Responsibilities
The Admissions Committee strives to give all applications the most prompt and thoughtful consideration possible. The following steps help to make this possible:
- Ensure you meet all minimum eligibility requirements and will satisfy BASW prerequisites before you begin in Autumn quarter.
- Use this page to know which materials you need to prepare and how to save them appropriately.
- Review your materials for completeness and accuracy before submitting. Keep copies for your records.
- Notify us promptly via e-mail (baswapp@uw.edu) of any change of address or to withdraw your application from consideration.