5.2 Application Forms and Deadlines

1. The application for admission/readmission to programs offered by the School of Social Work is submitted online. The application for admission or readmission to the University is submitted online at www.mun.ca/undergrad/admissions/apply.

2. The Bachelor of Social Work as a First Degree and as a Second Degree program commences in the Fall semester. The deadline for application for admission/readmission to both the First and Second Degree programs is March 1. Students are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. The application for readmission to the BSW program must be submitted by June 1 for Fall semester readmission, and October 1 for Winter semester readmission. To be considered for readmission to the Bachelor of Social Work program, applicants must have completed a minimum of one Social Work course in the Bachelor of Social Work program within the last three years.

3. Applications received after the deadline and incomplete applications will not be considered.

4. A complete application package includes an application to the University (for those who have not attended Memorial University of Newfoundland in the three preceding semesters), an application to the School and submission of two required supplemental documents.

• A 500-word Social Work Statement indicating why the applicant would be a suitable candidate for the BSW program. Applicants may focus on experiences (personal, volunteer and/or work), community involvement, motivation, values, skills, interests and critical reflection of social location.

• A Social Work Experience Document that highlights experience related to human services.

In addition, students who are transferring to Memorial University from other postsecondary institutions must complete a third document called the BSW Prerequisite Credit Transfer Applications Form.

Further information about these supplemental documents is available within the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the BSW program.