BS Social Work at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

Social work is a profession for those with a passion to help others. Social workers are trusted listeners, skilled problem-solvers and unwavering advocates for individuals, families and communities. In a world where too many people feel unseen or unsupported, social workers step up. This is a profession rooted in action, advocacy and impact. Social Workers help others to navigate life’s challenges, access vital resources and build brighter futures while addressing: - Poverty - Trauma - Health disparities - Difference - Mental health concerns.

Faculty: Social Work | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Pre-major social work requirements - Introduction to Psychology - Introduction to Sociology - Introduction to Social Welfare - Introduction to Social Work - Lifespan Development - Social Work Survey or equivalent - Writing and Information Literacy GE Learn more about social work major coursework.

Career pathways

Social work is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States, offering a broad range of career opportunities. Graduates are prepared to work in careers such as: - Aging and gerontology - Child and family welfare - Criminal justice and corrections - Developmental disabilities - Domestic violence - Health care - Homelessness - Human trafficking - Immigration and refugees -.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the university (and the Social Work college where applicable) applies; no separate programme-specific requirement published. Upon admission to the university, students pursuing social work will begin as a pre-major social work student and receive departmental advising to assist in course work selection appropriate to students’ interests and the admission requirements for the social work major.

Domestic applicants: USD 12,921 a year (2026-27). Columbus campus on-campus Instructional Fee (tuition) for students beginning Autumn 2026: $6,460.50 per semester at 12-18 credit hours, shown as two semesters (Autumn and Spring). The Ohio State Tuition Guarantee fixes this rate for four years for Ohio re Source

Entry terms for first-year applicants to the Columbus campus: Autumn 2027 and Spring 2027 (Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026). Summer first-year applications are not accepted.

Transfer applicants can start in Spring, Summer or Autumn 2027.

First-year, Columbus campus, Autumn 2027: early action (non-binding) deadline November 1, 2026; regular decision deadline January 15, 2027; financial aid priority date February 1; acceptance fee deadline May 1, 2027. Early action decisions: December 11 (Ohio residents and Stamps Eminence applicants) and January 22 (non-Ohio residents and international applicants); regular decision decisions March 5.

First-year applicants apply with the Common Application. ACT or SAT scores are required for first-year Columbus applicants (superscored; sent directly by the testing agency); applicants out of high school two or more years are not required to submit scores. The essay is not required.

Transfer applicants (Columbus campus): Spring 2027 deadline November 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027; Summer 2027 deadline May 15, 2027. Regional campuses: December 1, 2026, April 15, 2027 and July 15, 2027 respectively.

International transfer applicants: Spring 2027 deadline October 1, 2026; Autumn 2027 deadline March 1, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://undergrad.osu.edu/apply

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