Admission Criteria

To apply to become a social work major, you must have the following:

  • 2.7 cumulative GPA
  • At least 30 hours of University Core Curriculum requirements, with a 2.0 GPA
  • SOCW 2361 Intro to the Social Work Profession, with a grade of “C” or higher
  • 6 hours of freshman English, with a grade of “C” or higher
  • 3 hours of college algebra or higher-level mathematics, with a grade of “C” or better

You must complete an application process that includes the following:

  • Application for Admission into BSW Degree  Program - BSW Admission Package
  • Copy of unofficial UTRGV transcript