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Welcome to the Social Work major! Here is information about next steps.

Course Registration

If you plan to complete the social work major coursework in two years, you should enroll in the following major courses Autumn Semester:

  • Social Work 3101*
  • Social Work 3401
  • Social Work 3501

* Social Work 3101 is also offered as an online course in spring and summer.

If you plan to complete the social work major coursework in three or more years, you should enroll in Social Work 3101 in Autumn Semester. It is recommended that you consult with your academic advisor to degree plan.

All students have the option to register for a Social Work Elective or any remaining General Education coursework.

Access curriculum guides and the list of social work major courses, social work electives, and GEs here.

Orientation to the Social Work Major 

A mandatory Orientation to the Social Work Major will take place prior to the start of Autumn Semester on Monday, August 19, in Stillman Hall and synchronously via zoom, 1-3:30pm. RSVP here.

Location: In-person at 100 Stillman Hall or synchronously online via Zoom.
Date: Monday, August 19
Time: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch and Resource Fair in 115 Stillman Hall
            12:15-12:45pm: Optional Mini Campus Tour starting in 115 Stillman Hall
             1-3:30pm: Orientation in 100 Stillman Hall and synchronously via zoom
If you choose the synchronous option below, the Zoom link will be sent to your email upon completing this RSVP.

Before orientation starts at 1pm, you are invited to join us at Stillman Hall for a Lunch and Resource Fair starting at 11:30am and ending at 1pm. We’re also providing optional 30 minute mini-campus tours starting at 12:15pm from Stillman Hall RM 115.

Orientation to the social work major is separate from University Orientation, and we will provide you with information you need regarding college expectations, the social work curriculum, your field placement, and faculty and academic advising roles.

Please note that your admission is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-major courses prior to Autumn Semester 2024 and maintaining a CPHR and PPHR (GPA within the pre-major courses) of 2.0 or above. Inability to meet this condition will void acceptance into the major. Should this occur, you may submit a declaration form for a later semester.  If you are transferring into the social work major from another university, your spot in the major is also contingent upon being admitted to The Ohio State University.

If you have questions regarding your remaining pre-major courses, please refer to your Degree Audit or contact your academic advisor.

Contact Us:
For general information, email bssw@osu.edu.
Jennifer Seas, MSW, LISW, Undergraduate Studies Director- seas.49@osu.edu
Andréa Severson, MSW, Academic Advisor – severson.10@osu.edu
Stacy Song, MSW, Academic Advisor – song.1067@osu.edu