Social Work

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.

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

2026/27 legacy Pre-Social Work/BSW policy; superseded for general BSW entry from Fall 2027

• 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.

2026/27 legacy Pre-Social Work/BSW policy; superseded for general BSW entry from Fall 2027

• 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

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.

2026/27 legacy Pre-Social Work/BSW policy; superseded for general BSW entry from Fall 2027

• 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 .

2026/27 legacy Pre-Social Work/BSW policy; superseded for general BSW entry from Fall 2027

• 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

General BSW applicants from Fall 2027; high-school and post-secondary routes are alternatives

• High-school applicants need at least 70% on the published admission subjects. The Ontario faculty course list remains separately scoped.
• The alternative post-secondary route requires at least 70.00% AGPA over the most recent 30 attempted credit hours, including unsuccessful courses and courses at other institutions.
• The earlier requirement to complete 30 university credits and named Pre-Social Work courses before applying is removed.
• Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants undergo an assessment of critical thought, self-awareness, ethics and values, and are then ranked; meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee a place.
• Applicants experiencing cultural or social barriers receive additional ranking consideration.

General BSW applicants from Fall 2027 who meet the academic requirements

• Submit the additional BSW application with its essay component for the Faculty of Social Work review panel.
• The reviewed pages do not specify a Fall 2027 essay word limit or question set; follow the current applicant portal.

Faculty of Social Work applicants who do not enter the general BSW in the Fall selection

• Applicants with a high-school or admission average of 65.00–69.99% enter Social Work Qualifying.
• Winter and Spring/Summer applicants are considered for Social Work Qualifying, rather than BSW admission.
• Applicants not selected for the Fall BSW intake enter Social Work Qualifying and may reapply without a published limit.
• Existing Pre-Social Work students can apply for Fall 2027 BSW entry or move to Social Work Qualifying. This replaces the earlier Pre-Social Work category.

Applicants to the general BSW; fee and transcript requirements depend on prior study

• Start an undergraduate application, select Social Work (Bachelor), acknowledge the AI statement and choose one study location.
• Current Regina students use the faculty-transfer admit type. New Regina applicants pay the university admission fee; existing students can select pay later to avoid paying it again.
• Submit required official academic records. External post-secondary transcripts are due January 15; Regina transcripts are not requested by the faculty.
• Save the successful-submission confirmation.

Current undated BSW application guide; confirm the package in the new Fall 2027 portal

• The current guide asks for five examples of human-service and community-engagement activities.
• Its panel considers paid/unpaid human-service experience, educational experience, academic history, a personal statement and the overall student portfolio.
• Examples can include mentorship, volunteering, fundraising, community work, artistic contributions, informal support or caring for a family member.
• The guide still mixes older Pre-Social Work and Spring/Summer-entry wording with revised requirements, so its five-example format is not confirmed as the final Fall 2027 package.

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.