For the Second Degree program, applicants must achieve an average of at least 70% in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study attempted by the end of the Winter semester for the year in which admission is being sought and for which a numeric grade has been assigned.
Q: Will my application be considered if I do not achieve the minimum required academic average and grades?
A: Applications that do not meet the required minimum academic components will not be assessed for admission.
Q. Am I able to receive transfer credit for courses completed at other educational institutions?
A: To determine whether or not any of the credits attained previously from another educational institution can be credited towards your BSW degree, you will need to contact the Registrar's Office and request a transfer credit evaluation. Prior to requesting a transfer credit evaluation, students must first of all apply and be accepted for general admission to Memorial University. Questions regarding the transfer credit evaluation process should be directed to the Evaluations Officer in the Office of the Registrar by e-mail at transfer.credit@mun.ca or by phone at (709) 864-4423.
Q: What types of undergraduate degrees are accepted for the Second Degree Program?
A: There is no area of study recommended or specified.
Experience Questions:
Q: What types of volunteer, work or community involvement/experience is recommended?
A: We do not recommend a specific experience to applicants. Experience can include work/volunteer/community involvement experience in human services that relates to social work.
Q: Does my experience have to be volunteer work?
A: No. Applicants can include experiences that are unpaid or paid.
Q: How many verified hours are required for admission?
A: For the First Degree program, applicants must have a minimum of 60 hours of verified work/volunteer/community involvement experience in human services.
For the Second Degree program, applicants must have a minimum of 300 hours of verified work/volunteer/community involvement experience in human services.
Q: How does the Admissions Committee score my experience?
A: When assessing experience, the Committee considers a variety of factors, including: relevance, number of hours, and diversity.
Q: How are my hours verified and when is the deadline for verification?
A: For each experience, students must provide a current e-mail address and phone number of their Supervisor/Manager/Agency Representative/Mentor/Leader/Spiritual Leader. If correct contact information is not provided by March 1, this experience will not be considered. This person may be contacted for verification purposes.
Q: Is there is a personal statement or essay as part of the application?
A: As part of the application, you must prepare a statement (maximum of 500 words) indicating why you think you would be a suitable candidate for the BSW program at Memorial University. You may focus on your work experiences, volunteer experiences and/or community involvement; any training relevant to the field of social work, including awards or certificates earned; and your personal experiences, motivation, values, skills, interests, and critical reflection of social location.