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In addition to answering the questions on the form, provide the following information within the relevant sections:

Enrollment in the BSW program requires formal admission to the IU School of Social Work and Indiana University. The following are the minimum requirements for consideration for admission to the program:

1. Regular admission to the university.
2. Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours.
3. Satisfactory completion (grade of C or higher) of the required course SWK-S 141 Introduction to Social Work or equivalent course (. i.e., Intro to Human Services).
4. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
5. Evidence of characteristics or potential required of competent social work practitioners as defined in the mission statement of the School. Such evidence is derived from the personal statement, commitment to adherence of the NASW Code of Ethics, and transcripts.
6. It is the policy of the School of Social Work that no student or applicant who has been convicted of sex offenses against children shall be eligible for admission or continuation into the BSW, MSW or Ph.D. programs.
7. We strongly encourage students who meet the minimum criteria to apply. You may apply early for consideration of conditional admission (I.e., have completed 12 credit hours and need to take SWK-S141, are short of meeting the 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA).

Once the committee review is complete, you will receive an email with a decision of admission. To accept an offer of admission, you must complete an intent form within a given time frame. Failure to meet this deadline may be result in cancellation of admission. The offer of admission provides specific details about the intent form and enrollment process.

Should you choose not to enroll in the semester for which admission was granted, there is an allowance for deferral of up to one year. If you defer admission, you must confirm your intent at the time of the next enrollment/admission period.

Admissions with Conditions

Full admission to the BSW Program is granted when all admission requirements are met. Conditional admission is granted upon meeting specific requirements. Conditional admission is changed to full admission once you have met the specified condition(s). Failure to fulfill these condition(s), as stated in the offer of admission, may result in cancellation of admission.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions decisions are primarily based on a review of the following:

1. Past academic performance, as reflected in a cumulative undergraduate GPA
2. Critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, as reflected in the personal statement as well as evidence of characteristics or potential required of competent social work practitioners