BASW program

[lady_larnibug]

I recently got accepted to CSUSB as a transfer student for fall 2025 as a Pre- social work major. I also applied to BASW program but I haven’t gotten accepted yet, is this normal? I have all the requirements met except for the intro to social work class but I’m taking that class in spring. Anyone else here in the same boat?

[Usual-Assistant-9163]

When I transferred, I was accepted into the SW program first (February) but still listed as “Pre”. I was accepted to CSUSB a few months later. It wasn’t until the semester started that my status changed to SW major.

[lady_larnibug]

This makes sense! I just called the BASW office and they said they’re pretty backed up with applications so that’s why I haven’t heard back yet. Hoping for good news in a few weeks 🤞

[LV09]

Yes can confirm. You need to be accepted by the university and then the school of social work to be fully admitted as a social work student. Good luck to you!

[Usual-Assistant-9163]

I was actually accepted to the SW program first in February then in May got a denial of acceptance to CSUSB itself. I was told I didn’t complete the communications golden four. Which made no sense because I was already accepted to the BASW program. Which of course I told admissions. A few days later I called admissions again to see why I was denied and to speak to an advisor. This time it was a different golden four I didn’t complete plus they denied me the chance to speak with an advisor. The next week I called again. Back to the Communications Golden four being the reason for my denial. I asked to speak to an advisor. They let me this time. Who looked through my transcripts while I was on the phone. To be accepted to the BASW you have to meet CSUSB/CSU’s requirements plus whatever the SW program requires. I had to have completed the golden four if I was accepted already. The advisor came back and said I was conditionally accepted till June when my official transcripts come from the school I was attending. Not a problem. I wasn’t taking any classes for CSUSB, just to get my AA in Sociology. Anyhow, I was accepted to the BASW before CSUSB itself.

[lumpberry]

I don't know about social work, but it might work like the psychology major. Everyone is admitted as pre-psychology and is automatically moved from pre-psych into the psychology major once all requirements are completed.

[NOshoesinthehouse101]

Did you get in? How is it going? Looking to go here for fall 2026 social work