Social Work

Wilfrid Laurier University · Brantford

4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
Laurier 2026/27 academic calendar · four-year Honours BSW
~Low 80s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Low 80s. Fall 2027. Ontario high school applicants, OUAC USW, Brantford campus
Laurier Social Work programme and requirements

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
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

ENG4UEnglish60% min.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Academic transcripts for your applicant group
- Current Ontario high school grades and OSSD status arrive automatically through OUAC. Other applicants provide the portal's requested records from attended schools and postsecondary institutions. Unofficial records go through the portal, not email; final official records come directly from the issuer after accepting an offer.
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Step 4Notarized English translations, if applicable
- Records written outside English require original-language copies and a notarized literal English translation.
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Step 5English test results if fewer than three years of English study
- Submit satisfactory accepted results if you have not studied full-time in English for at least three years. Applicants asked for proof may request exemption when they meet that published schooling condition.
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Step 6Apply through OUAC using USW.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

20.0 Laurier credits for the honours degree.
The first year totals 5.0 credits.

References

Program facts

Entering average~Low 80s

Ontario high school applicants, OUAC USW, Brantford campus

Courses

Four-year direct-entry Honours BSW. The advanced-standing transfer sequences are separate.

Year 1 required courses3 listed

SK111 and SK121 require Brantford on-campus sections.

SK111Introduction to Social Welfare0.5 credits
Examine the origins of social welfare and how political ideas shape social work across communities.
Fall
Laurier 2026–27 Academic Calendar · SK111
SK121Introduction to Social Work: Values, Ethics and Practice0.5 credits
Study professional social work values and ethics through current Canadian practice issues and dilemmas.
Winter
Laurier 2026–27 Academic Calendar · SK121
ID120Introduction to Indigenous Studies0.5 credits
Explore Indigenous Studies through the histories, cultures, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Laurier 2026–27 Academic Calendar · ID120