The undergraduate iBSW Program at the School of Social Work provides a comprehensive, hybrid, educational experience for junior level transfer students and prepares graduates for excellence in the areas of social work practice, policy, community engagement, and leadership, and entry into three potential tracks upon degree completion, including (but not limited to):

• generalist social work practice
• advanced standing in graduate social work programs
• career opportunities or graduate education in areas such as: communications, corrections, business, education, government, health care, human resources, law, non-profit organizations, religious studies, and public service

Transfer Student Requirements

The iBSW Program welcomes transfer students from many majors and areas of interest. The program is highly structured in the junior and senior years, and provides course sequencing to support academic success in the profession.

For transfer course information, prospective transfer students should consult the Transferology website, as well as, communicate directly with the School of Social Work by emailing undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu to determine if the student’s current and/or past coursework is acceptable.

Transfer students for the iBSW Program are accepted for Fall semester only. Students interested in a Spring start may consider the campus BSW Program. Admission to the School of Social Work requires the following:

• A minimum GPA of 2.75 (A = 4.00)
• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated through applicant’s personal statement
• Evidence of attributes that are suitable to the profession of social work

It is highly recommended that prospective transfer applicants complete all UIUC general education requirements, as well as SOCW 200: Introduction to Social Work, prior to transfer. The School of Social Work cannot guarantee access to online courses at UIUC that meet all general education requirements and campus graduation requirements outside of the iBSW curriculum. Applicants who have completed or made significant progress in UIUC general education requirements will be favored in admissions.

Download the iBSW Student Handbook for more information.

Field Education

Your locally based internship will be part-time and take place over the course of two semesters.

Transition to Obtain Your MSW Degree

Our BSW graduates can seamlessly transition into our one-year advanced standing MSW program or our flexible iMSW program.

Questions? Attend a Virtual Info Session

Questions? ? E-mail undergradsocialwork@illinois.edu or call (217) 333-2261.

Financial Aid

Are you an in-state student with a family income that is less than $67,100? You may qualify for free tuition with the Illinois Commitment Plan.

How do I apply?

Learn more about the transfer application process here.