The CSUSB School of Social Work offers an in-person Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) Program at the San Bernardino Campus (SBC) and at the Palm Desert Campus (PDC). The BASW Program is a 2-year program in which students take all of their social work classes in order, with a cohort of peers. Students may only begin the BASW program in Fall semester.
The BASW Program is impacted, meaning we have more applicants than seats available. Therefore, students must apply to CSUSB and to the BASW program (two separate applications).
| Steps | Who | Major* | Due Date | Application Link | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEP 1: Apply to CSUSB | Any student not currently a CSUSB student (CSUSB students can skip this step) | Pre-social work | December 1, 2025^ | Cal State Apply | You may apply to CSUSB and begin taking pre-requisite or university required courses in Spring 2026. | |
| STEP 2: Apply to the BASW Program | Transfer students and CSUSB students who have completed at least 30 units (sophomores) Freshman students should wait until fall of sophomore year to apply. | Pre-social work | January 31, 2026 | Available beginning October 1, 2025 |
*Applicants should select the pre-social work major and will be changed to the social work major once accepted into the BASW Program.
^This deadline is often extended. Please see Apply to CSUSB for the most up-to-date deadline.
It is highly recommend that interested applicants attend a BASW Information Session and review the Admission requirements prior to applying.