AY 2024-2025 BSW ADMISSIONS APPLICATION - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

AY 2024-2025 BSW ADMISSIONS APPLICATION - SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

APPLICATION MATERIALS
- (*All new/transfer students must apply and get accepted by HPU Admissions)
- BSW Application Form (This form)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- You must be admitted to Hawai'i Pacific University to apply to the School of Social Work
- You must be "junior" status (60 credits) by the term you will be admitted (Fall 2024)
- You must have received a "C" or higher in the prerequisites (Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1000), Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1000), Introduction to Social Work course (SWRK 1010), and a Writing course (WRI 1200))
- You must complete and submit your application by due date posted
- You must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher

Not meeting one of the prerequisite or GPA requirements does not automatically bar admission. A student may be considered for probationary admission in the case of a lower than acceptable GPA or conditional admission in the case of a lack of a prerequisite. If you have special circumstances, speak with the BSW Program Director to see if you are able to apply.

APPLICATION DUE DATE
Please submit your application by:
Regular Admission: April 1st for Fall admission (Downtown Campus Program applications only)
Rolling Admission after April 1st

INQUIRIES:
Dr. Vince Okada, BSW Program Director
vokada@hpu.edu; Ph. (808) 236-5845. Office WP1-436

Name Name First Last
Middle Name (if any)
Nickname (if any)
Are you currently an HPU student?

Are you currently an HPU student? Yes No/Transfer student *Please apply for HPU to get accepted before applying for the BSW program
HPU Student ID (for HPU
Email (HPU email address if HPU student)
Phone Phone - ### - ### ####
Address Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Are you planning on being a ...

Are you planning on being a ... Full time student Part time student
Total credit hours earned to date
Number of current credit hours enrolled in this semester (Spring 2024)
Current GPA
Which of the following prerequisites for admission into the BSW program have you COMPLETED?

Which of the following prerequisites for admission into the BSW program have you COMPLETED? WRI 1200 (Writing course) SWRK 1010 (SW Introduction course) PSY 1000 (Intro to Psychology) SOC 1000 (Intro to Sociology) None of the above
Grade for WRI 1200
Grade for SWRK 1010
Grade for PSY 1000
Grade for SOC 1000
Are you planning on registering for classes this semester (Spring 2024) for which admission to the program is required?

Are you planning on registering for classes this semester (Spring 2024) for which admission to the program is required? Yes No
Which of the following prerequisites for admission into the BSW program are you CURRENTLY taking (Spring 2024)?

Which of the following prerequisites for admission into the BSW program are you CURRENTLY taking (Spring 2024)? WRI 1200 (Writing course) SWRK 1010 (SW Introduction course) PSY 1000 (Intro to Psychology) SOC 1000 (Intro to Sociology) None of the above
Indicate that A: you will write "Employment" and "Volunteer Experience" here or B: attach the document (a one-to-two-page resume outlining your employment and volunteer experience) below
A: Employment (List most recent first - company, address, job title, responsibilities, start date/end date) OR attach a one page resume outlining your employment and volunteer experience below
A: Volunteer Experience (List most recent first - company, address, job title, responsibilities, start date/end date)
OR B: attach a one-two pages resume outlining your employment and volunteer experience

Attach Files
Indicate that A: you will write "Personal Statement" here or B: attach the document below
A: Personal Statement (1-2 pages)
- Reason for interest in entering the field of social work
- Assessment of your personal strengths and limitations
- Description of your current career goals and how pursuing a career in social work will help you accomplish these goals
- Examination of your life experiences (including work, volunteer, and personal experiences) and the relationship of these experiences to your choice of social work as a career

The personal statement will be evaluated regarding the above material and also will be considered a writing sample to evaluate your ability to express yourself in written form.
OR B: attach a typed personal statement (3 pages max.) below that addresses the above questions

Attach Files
Transcript or HPU Degree Works
HPU students: Upload a copy of your Degree Works
Transfer students: Upload unofficial transcripts of all colleges and universities attended

Attach Files
Acknowledgement: By submitting this form, I hereby apply for admissions into the Bachelor of Social Work program as a major in Social Work at Hawaiʻi Pacific University. I have read all of the information pertaining to this process, understand it, and believe that I meet the qualifications as presented in this application. I understand that my admission requires that I meet the requirements as established by the Social Work program. I acknowledge I have read and understand the BSW Student Handbook under Social Work Student Handbooks, available at: https://www.hpu.edu/cla/social-work/bachelor-of-social-student-handbook-2023-2024.pdf

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