Admission

The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission and readmission of undergraduate students to the University. For more information, contact the Freshman Admission Center. Transfer students should contact the Office of Admissions: Transfer Students.

The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin maintains two classifications of undergraduate students enrolled in its program: pre-social work majors and social work majors.

Admission to the School of Social Work as a Pre-Social Work Major

Any student newly admitted to the University may enter the School of Social Work as a pre-social work major. A student who is enrolled in another college or school of the University may transfer to the School of Social Work as a pre-social work major in accordance with the University's rules on transfer from one division to another. These rules require a student who has completed more than forty-five semester hours of coursework to have a University grade point average of at least 2.00 in order to transfer.

Admission to the School of Social Work as a Social Work Major

Once you have completed specified prerequisites, you may apply to the social work major. The School considers students for admission to the major twice a year, during the fall and spring semesters. The application allows you to outline your background and motivation to enter the social work profession.

Students who meet the following requirements may apply for admission to the BSW Program as a social work major.

• 45 semester-hours of coursework (including 30 in liberal arts)
• Minimum UT-Austin GPA of 2.0 (3.0 if transferring from another college or university)
• Minimum 2.5 GPA in social work prerequisite courses
• Emotional and professional readiness to work with clients

If you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in social work, please make an appointment to discuss your intentions with a social work advisor by calling (512) 471-5457 or email your questions to Kristen Boyd, BSW Academic Advisor kboyd@mail.utexas.edu. Also the School of Social Work schedules information meetings for those interested in the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree. These meetings provide an introduction to the profession, the School and the BSW program. If you are considering an undergraduate degree in social work, we encourage you to contact the School of Social Work to schedule an informational meeting with an academic advisor.