Social Work

Carleton University

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
Carleton Social Work undergraduate admissions
75–80%
Published threshold
Published eligibility threshold: 75–80%. Fall 2027. Carleton’s Ontario high-school guide applies this cut-off to the overall and prerequisite averages.
Carleton 2027 Viewbook · Ontario minimum cut-offs, printed page 60

Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, October 15, 2026

Application: January 2027 term, international transcripts
2026 entry
Verbatim: "Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US)."
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses.
Grade 12 university-preparation English is strongly recommended.
Submit the required Social Work supplementary application. Human-service work or volunteer experience receives preference under the calendar policy.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
Carleton 2026–27 Social Work Ontario admissions calendarCarleton 2026–27 Social Work Ontario admissions calendar
Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic documents listed in Carleton360
- Upload the records requested in Carleton360. If Admissions requests an official physical document, have it sent directly to the office rather than treating an applicant upload as official.
Carleton transcripts and academic documentsCarleton transcripts and academic documents
Step 4English translations for other-language documents
- Records in a language other than English need a certified English translation or notarized translation copy, matching the original's course and grade information.
Carleton translation requirementsCarleton translation requirements

Required for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Applicant pathways

2026–27 calendar Ontario high school prerequisites

Ontario high school applicants

Complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with at least six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses.
Grade 12 university-preparation English is strongly recommended.

Fall 2027 supplementary requirement

Fall 2027 first-year applicants

Submit the required Social Work supplementary application. Human-service work or volunteer experience receives preference under the calendar policy.

Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

High-school applicants educated in Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories

Complete high school with five courses numbered 30 or 31.
ELA 30-1 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

British Columbia and Yukon

High-school applicants educated in British Columbia and Yukon

Complete high school with four Grade 12 academic courses.
English 12 or English First Peoples 12 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

Manitoba

High-school applicants educated in Manitoba

Complete high school with five courses at the 40 level.
ELA 40S is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

New Brunswick

High-school applicants educated in New Brunswick

Complete high school with five academic Grade 12 courses.
English 122 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

Newfoundland and Labrador

High-school applicants educated in Newfoundland and Labrador

Complete high school with 10 credits at the 3000 level.
ELA 3201 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

Nova Scotia

High-school applicants educated in Nova Scotia

Complete high school with five Grade 12 academic or advanced courses.
English 12 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

Prince Edward Island

High-school applicants educated in Prince Edward Island

Complete high school with five academic courses at the 611 or 621 level.
English 621 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

Saskatchewan

High-school applicants educated in Saskatchewan

Complete high school with six courses numbered 30.
ELA A30 or B30 is strongly recommended.
Submit the Social Work supplementary application.

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The four-year BSW Honours requires 20.0 credits. Its 10.5 core Social Work credits include 4.0 credits of supervised field practice.

References

Program facts

Published threshold75–80%

Carleton’s Ontario high-school guide applies this cut-off to the overall and prerequisite averages.

Courses

Published requirements in the 2026–27 calendar. Choice and prerequisite rules remain attached to their requirement group.

Bachelor of Social Work B.S.W. Honours (20.0 credits) · A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits) · 1. 4.5 credits in:9 listed

SOWK 1001Introduction to Social Welfare0.5 credits
SOWK 1002Introduction to Social Work0.5 credits
SOWK 2001Structural Analysis and Social Work0.5 credits
SOWK 2005Values and Ethics for Social Work0.5 credits
SOWK 2100The Political Economy of the Social Welfare State0.5 credits
SOWK 2202Introduction to Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families0.5 credits
SOWK 2203Introduction to Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities0.5 credits
SOWK 3100Social Policy and Administration0.5 credits
SOWK 4000Social Work and Indigenous Peoples0.5 credits

Bachelor of Social Work B.S.W. Honours (20.0 credits) · A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.5 credits) · 2. 1.0 credit in:2 listed

SOWK 3001Introduction to Research Methods in Social Work0.5 credits
SOWK 3002Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualization for Social Work0.5 credits