Social Work Secondary Application

Welcome!

Welcome to the School of Social Work at Wayne State University! Thank you for your interest in our Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) program. Our program, which is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), prepares students for entry-level practice in social work.

Admission to the School of Social Work is a competitive process. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Office of Admissions and Student Services in the School of Social Work at (313) 577-4409 or by email at sswadmissions@wayne.edu.

Applicants who apply by December 1st are guaranteed a review outcome within 30 business days. Applications submitted after December 1 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

App Round:

Secondary App 2026

App Round Always Create:

Yes

Major:

Social Work (BSW)

Start Term:

Fall 2026 (begins August 2026)

Student Type:

Continuing Student

Wapp Code:

SA

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Personal Background

First Name*:

Middle Name:

Last Name*:

Preferred Name (Optional):

Birthdate*:

Gender:

Daytime Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

Evening Phone Number:

Email Address*:

Permanent Address*:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mailing Address:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mailing Address

Permanent Address

Academic Plans

Enrollment Status*
Please select full/part-time status. Please note that part-time is only available at Main Campus or Online.

Enrollment Location*
Please select location.

Credit Hours Enrollment
Provide the total number of credit hours you plan to enroll in during the Winter (January-April) semester*.

Provide the total number of credit hours you plan to enroll in during the Spring/Summer (May-August) semester*.

Will you have 60 credits by May 1st?*

Yes

No

The School of Social Work requires applicants for the BSW program to have 60 credit hours completed before starting the program. You have indicated that you do not or will not meet that requirement. Please contact the school of Social Work at 313-577-4409 and ask to speak with the BSW application processor to determine the best next steps.

More About You

Military Affiliation
Please select the statement that best describes your United States military affiliation.*

I have no military affiliation.

I am a veteran of a component of the US Armed Forces, to include the Reserves or National Guard.

I am the Spouse or Dependent of a veteran of any component of the US Armed Forces, to include the Reserves or National Guard

I am currently serving on Active Duty in an active component of the US Armed Forces.

I am the Spouse or Dependent of a service member that is currently serving on Active Duty in an active component of the US Armed Forces.

I am currently serving in a Drilling Status in a component of the Reserves or National Guard.

I am the Spouse or Dependent of a service member that is currently serving in a Drilling Status in an component of the Reserves or National Guard.

Legal Background - Acknowledgement
Please read the Criminal background information at this link https://socialwork.wayne.edu/practicum/cbi. Acknowledge you have read the statement by selecting the checkbox below.

I acknowledge that I have read this statement and understand that my legal background may limit my eligibility for internships and licensure.

Legal Background - Meeting
Would you like to opt out of meeting with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to discuss your legal background?

Yes, I would like to opt out of meeting with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

No, I do not want to opt out and would like to meet with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to discuss my legal background

You will be contacted regarding scheduling a meeting.

How did you hear about this program? (Select one)

A) College advisor, professor, or school event

B) Online search (Google, university website, rankings site, etc.)

C) Recommendation from a friend, family member, or colleague

D) Social media or online platform (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit)

F) Other

Please specify

Legal Statements

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, Wayne State University has published its Annual Security And Fire Safety Report.
This document is posted on the Wayne State University Police Department website, www.police.wayne.edu, on the Dean of Students Office website, www.doso.wayne.edu, and on the Office of the General Counsel website, www.generalcounsel.wayne.edu. It can be downloaded from any of these three sites. Please take a few moments to read it carefully. It provides an overview of Wayne State's public safety resources, policies and procedures. This report also provides information on how you can prevent crime and increase your safety and security on campus, so please take a few moments to read it carefully.

Title IX
WSU complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any phase of a university's educational programs.

Opt In to Text Messaging*
We're here to support you through the admissions process! This might include texts about upcoming deadlines, missing application requirements, or events like Orientation. If you consent to receive texts like these to the cell phone number you listed on the Personal Background section, please select "Yes" below.

Yes

No

Electronic Certification*
I have completed this section of the application accurately and I have used my full legal name. By checking the box below, I am indicating my agreement with the following statement: I understand that withholding information requested or giving false information on this application for admission may make me ineligible for admission, enrollment, and scholarships and financial aid at Wayne State University.

I Agree

In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:*

Next Steps
Once your application is submitted you will receive an email with instructions for accessing the Application Status Portal where you will be able to view any outstanding application requirements, upload documents, pay application fees, and make any necessary changes to your application details. Please note that it may take a few minutes for all checklist items to display on the portal.

Please click the Submit button below to submit your application.