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Indigenous Social Work (Qualifying)

University of Regina

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Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details
January 15BISW/DISW selection after Fall qualifying requirementsStanding SISW degree/diploma selection; exact programme chair exceptions are separate · Every year
  • Applicants completing SISW entry requirements by the end of Fall
  • not initial high-school Qualifying admission
  • January 15
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May 15BISW/DISW selection after Winter qualifying requirementsStanding SISW degree/diploma selection; exact programme chair exceptions are separate · Every year
  • Applicants completing SISW entry requirements by the end of Winter
  • not initial high-school Qualifying admission
  • May 15
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Dates and conditionsApplication and document deadlinesStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme
  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Early application deadline for fall term* - March 15 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term deadline for early conditionally admitted students – August 1 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Deadline for off-campus students** – last day to add courses without permission in all terms * The early application deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure the best course selection options, in addition to the deadline for entrance awards **Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
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Dates and conditionsApplication and document deadlinesStanding annual entry · Every year
  • Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme
  • Pre-Social Work and Indigenous Social Work Qualifying Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/Summer term – One week before the start of classes We recommend that students apply at least three months in advance of their intended start date. Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/Summer term – May 1 Final official transcript deadlines for those admitted conditionally: Fall term - September 30 Winter term - January 31 Spring/Summer term - May 31 Petitioning student deadlines: Fall term – July 1 Winter term – November 1 Spring/Summer term – March 1 Deadline for off-campus students* – last day to add courses without permission in all terms Bachelor of Social Work Application and transcript deadlines: Fall term – January 15 Spring/Summer term – January 15 *Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
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March 15Fall early application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • March 15
  • Recommended for course selection, scholarships, residence and parking
  • Program-specific deadlines can be earlier
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August 15Fall final application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year
  • August 15
  • The application, fee and documents are due by this date unless the program has an earlier deadline
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish 12U (ENG4U)
  • Two approved 12U or M Math, Science, or Social Science courses
  • One additional approved 12U or M course
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
  2. Step 2Apply through U of R admissions
    • Create your application and select this program.
    U of R admissionsU of R admissions
  3. Step 3Official high-school transcript
    • Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution or government authority. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its document process.
    University of Regina admission documents and transcriptsUniversity of Regina admission documents and transcripts
  4. Step 4$100 undergraduate application fee
    • Published in the Fall 2026 domestic fee schedule. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its fee schedule.
    University of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee scheduleUniversity of Regina Fall 2026 domestic undergraduate fee schedule
Applicant pathways
Application Information

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • If you are currently completing your Grade 12 year you can apply as a high school student. Your application will be assessed for early conditional admission to your program of choice. This allows students who are still in grade 12 to be conditionally admitted using grade 11 and any grade 12 courses they have completed. Students who are granted early conditional admission are still required to meet the final admission requirements for their program/faculty at the time of graduation. If you have graduated from high school or completed secondary-level standing, and have not attended any post-secondary institutions, you are also considered a high school student. Your application will be assessed based on high school admission requirements listed below. When applying during the final year of high school, students can provide an interim grade report and a schedule of current/planned courses via email, fax, or mail. This can be sent directly to the Enrolment Services office from the student or guidance counsellor. This interim/unofficial grade report is used for the early conditional admission calculation. Official high school final transcripts must be submitted following graduation and by all those applying who have completed high school. This official document is used for the final admission average calculation. Find information on how to order your official transcripts . Official transcripts must come to the University of Regina directly from the issuing institution (Ministry of Education, school board office, etc.) in your province or country (if other than Canada). English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language, unless they are entering the Baccalaureate en education program, in which case they must meet the French language proficiency requirement. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Final Admission Requirements

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • English 12U (ENG4U) Two approved 12U or M Math, Science, or Social Science courses One additional approved 12U or M course
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Additional Information

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • 70% average required Pre-Social Work (Pre-SW) and Social Work Qualifying (SW Qual) are programs designed for students to complete the course requirements for application to the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work (BISW). Students in the Pre-SW program complete 30 credit hours, which also go towards the BSW. Students in the SW Qual program complete 24 credit hours, which also go towards the BISW. Admission to the BSW and the BISW is competitive; therefore, students must complete (or have completed by the admission term) the required credit hours and subjects in the Pre/Qual program, and submit the appropriate application by the application deadline.
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application and Document Deadlines

Domestic Ontario high school applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • For information on how to submit official documents, visit our Approved Documents page Application deadlines: Early application deadline for fall term* - March 15 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/summer term – One week before the start of classes Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term deadline for early conditionally admitted students – August 1 Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/summer term – May 1 Deadline for off-campus students** – last day to add courses without permission in all terms * The early application deadline is the recommended deadline to ensure the best course selection options, in addition to the deadline for entrance awards **Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
University of Regina faculty guide linked from the programme: Ontario applicants
Application Information

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • If you have previously attended another recognized college, university, or technical institute, you are considered a college/university transfer student. Post-secondary transfer admission averages are calculated using the Admissions Grade Point Average (AGPA). The AGPA is calculated by combining recognized academic post-secondary courses and attempted U of R courses. Official college/university transcripts must be sent directly from the post-secondary institution(s) to Enrolment Services at the U of R. We accept mailed and e-mailed transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution(s). We also accept electronic transcripts delivered via vendors authorized by the sending institution such as Parchment, Digitary (MyCreds), National Student Clearinghouse, and others. Finally, we accept transcripts from online verification portals that have secure log in portals such as International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Exams. We will also accept official World Education Services (WES) International Credential Advantage Package ( ICAP ) assessments. When you are completing the request, you will choose "University of Regina" and "Office of Undergraduate Admissions" as the "Recipient", which can be sent either by mail or electronically. All documents that are supplied in support of applications for admission become the property of the University of Regina and will not be forwarded to another institution. English Language Proficiency The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must therefore demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language. Find information on English language proficiency requirements here.
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Post-Secondary Admission Requirements

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • Pre-Social Work and Indigenous Social Work Qualifying: Applicants who have attempted 15 credit hours or more of approved post-secondary education must have a minimum AGPA of 70% on the most recent 30 credit hours of post-secondary courses attempted. Applicants may also be admitted on the basis of completion of a bachelor’s degree. If applicants have attempted fewer than 15 credit hours, their admission will be based on high school admission requirements. Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work: A minimum AGPA of 70% is required using the most recent 30 credit hours of approved courses. This includes courses from the University of Regina and other recognized post-secondary institutions attended, and is not limited to successfully completed courses. U of R applicants must also have a minimum UGPA of 60%. Applicants who have been required to withdraw from a prior institution may be required to petition for admission. For more information, visit the petitioning for admission page .
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Application and Document Deadlines

Domestic university or college transfer applicants to the faculty linked from this programme

  • Pre-Social Work and Indigenous Social Work Qualifying Application deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – December 15 Spring/Summer term – One week before the start of classes We recommend that students apply at least three months in advance of their intended start date. Final official transcript deadlines: Fall term – August 15 Winter term – January 1 Spring/Summer term – May 1 Final official transcript deadlines for those admitted conditionally: Fall term - September 30 Winter term - January 31 Spring/Summer term - May 31 Petitioning student deadlines: Fall term – July 1 Winter term – November 1 Spring/Summer term – March 1 Deadline for off-campus students* – last day to add courses without permission in all terms Bachelor of Social Work Application and transcript deadlines: Fall term – January 15 Spring/Summer term – January 15 *Off-campus students are students taking courses through regional colleges or the First Nations University of Canada Prince Albert and Saskatoon campuses
University of Regina faculty transfer guide linked from the programme
Initial Indigenous Social Work Qualifying application

High-school applicants beginning FNUniv Indigenous Social Work Qualifying; not direct BISW/DISW entry

  • Apply to the University of Regina, select First Nations University of Canada and Social Work as the programme of study. This places new applicants in INSW Qualifying.
  • No separate SISW degree-selection interview/package is required before beginning Qualifying on the reviewed current calendar; it follows completion of the qualifying entry requirements.
Regina October 2026 edition of 2026/27 calendar: named programme selection exceptions and admission tables
Later BISW/DISW selection package

Applicants who have completed the required 24 qualifying credit hours and are seeking SISW degree/diploma admission

  • Obtain the SISW application package from the FNUniv Saskatoon programme office or Student Success Services at the Northern/Regina campus; submit the complete package to Saskatoon or through the appropriate academic advisor.
  • Include a cover letter, resume, three reference letters and a statement of aspirations in Indigenous Social Work.
  • Include a criminal record check current within three months of the interview. Incomplete packages are not interviewed and can be resubmitted for the next admission date.
  • Eligible applicants with complete packages attend the SISW selection interview. Selection considers the application, interpersonal skills and academic/professional suitability.
Regina October 2026 edition of 2026/27 calendar: named programme selection exceptions and admission tables
Mature category and published faculty limits

Applicants over 21 who do not meet secondary-school admission requirements

  • The public definition requires fewer than 15 to 24 university credit hours depending on the faculty. The exact faculty threshold is separate and has not been certified here. A personal statement normally explains achievements, life experience, goals and motivation.
  • The published mature-entry faculty/programme list is Arts, Education, Kinesiology and Health Studies, La Cite, Media Art and Performance, Social Work, Centre for Continuing Education, and Science through its Science Qualifying Program. Business and Engineering are not on that finite list. This does not grant direct entry to every named degree in a listed faculty; consult the faculty’s specific category and programme conditions.
regina mature · official applicant policy

Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum

Courses

Codes named in this exact current degree section, including required courses, alternative choices and prerequisite references. This is a scoped menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

  • ENGL 100Critical Reading and Writing I3 credits

    Develops critical reading and composition through literary and non-literary texts and connects reading strategies with writing.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 100
  • ENGL 110Critical Reading and Writing II3 credits

    Continues the writing practice from ENGL 100 through a selected literary topic and may include non-literary texts.

    University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 110
  • INDG 100Introduction to Indigenous Studies3 credits
  • INDG 104Introduction to Indigenous Higher Learning3 credits
  • SOC 100Introduction to Sociology3 credits
  • INSW 200Introduction to Indigenous Social Work3 credits
  • INSW 321Human Growth and Development from Traditional Teachings3 credits
  • INSW 377Introduction to Traditional Self-Healing3 credits
  • INSW 351Human Relations from First Nations' Perspectives3 credits
  • INSW 352Cultural Camp9 credits
  • INSW 346Indigenous Social Work Practice I3 credits
  • INSW 447Indigenous Social Work Practice II3 credits
  • INSW 448Indigenous Social Work Practicum I15 credits
  • INSW 451Indigenous Approach to Social Work Research3 credits
  • INSW 458Indigenous Social Work Practicum II15 credits
  • INSW 469Indigenous Perspective on Social Policy3 credits

Careers

Career sectors

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  • Human services
  • Social work with First Nations individuals, families, groups and communities
Scope and qualifications

The source describes the qualifying route and subsequent Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work offered through First Nations University. A qualifying year alone is not the completed professional degree.

Professional recognition

This is a qualifying route to the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work at First Nations University of Canada. CASWE-ACFTS lists the Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work as accredited.

Scope and qualifications

First Nations University of Canada Indigenous Social Work qualifying route. The national directory records the eventual Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work separately from other institutions’ degrees.

Costs

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