Why Study at UWindsor?

The mission of the School of Social Work is to promote social justice through quality professional education, advocacy, community partnerships, and the development and dissemination of knowledge through enquiry.

The School’s commitment of social justice and its mandate in social work education finds its roots in the profession’s historical commitment to serve the interests of oppressed and vulnerable populations and a set of fundamental values stated in the profession’s Code of Ethics. This mandate is realized in the preparation of students with knowledge, research and practice intervention skills to assume professional and leadership roles to eradicate systemic barriers which oppress persons and disenfranchised populations. Principles of justice find their meaning here in a fundamental belief in the dignity of all persons, the importance of access of citizens to participate, and striving for a more equitable distribution of our society’s resources in the interest of promoting quality of life for all citizens.

To that end, the School aims to: Ensure graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and dedication to make a critical contribution on a local, provincial, national, and global scale to enhance the well-being of all citizens. Advance research, practice and policy through student participation and engagement in the unique, diverse, and interdisciplinary and combined programs offered at the University and School of Social Work. Collaborate with our diverse partners to address social inequities at local, provincial, national and global levels while recognizing the school’s unique geographic location on an international border creates research and leadership opportunities within a broad North American context. Embrace a leadership role in social work education and research --where we educate the social work leaders of tomorrow to explore society’s increasingly complex global challenges.

The University of Windsor has a variety of BSW, MSW and PhD programs to choose from. All of our BSW and MSW programs are fully accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. Graduates are eligible for membership in the Ontario Association of Social Workers, the Canadian Association of Social Workers and are eligible to apply for certification to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Social Workers are in demand. The Social Work profession continues to grow and the School of Social Work will give you the tools to thrive in your career. 

Windsor and Essex County has a diverse and growing population. The School of Social Work is located at Windsor Hall in the downtown core. We are steps away from the Windsor and Detroit waterfront and close to restaurants, shops and housing. Some placements sites are within walking distance. Public transportation is within a five minute walk from our campus. Students can also enjoy the wide variety of cultural events and festivals the region has to offer. 

Graduate with both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters of Social Work in only five years. Please note, admission is conditional to the graduate programs. You will need to apply to the MSW Advanced Program in your last year of BSW. 

Dr. Kristina Nikolova, BSW Coordinator	By appointment only.  Please E-mail nikolova@uwindsor.ca.
Taylor Fast, BSW Academic Advisor	E-mail taylor.fast@uwindsor.ca Office Hours: Monday 11 AM - 2 PM virtual or in person in Chrysler Hall North Room 1166 Wednesday 11 AM - 2 PM virtual only Friday 10 AM - 1 PM virtual or in-person in Windsor Hall Room 233

The Registrar's website houses the academic calendars for both undergraduate and graduate. You can view programs and courses including course descriptors. 

The AQD is the central area for students to be able to get immediate answers relating to their academic concerns, problems and inquiries. Please find the site here: https://www.uwindsor.ca/fahss/online-advising/academicquestionsdatabase

If you are ready to apply or would like further information on applying, please visit How to Apply to UWindsor

If you would like to speak to an academic advisor before applying, kindly reach out to socwork@uwindsor.ca

 

The School of Social Work is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Read more about the awesome activities our Dean's office offers - The Student Services Hub, Reach, etc. by visiting the Dean's office website

Please find information on Indigenous intiatives, events and resources on the UWindsor Indigenous Peoples website

For more information on Truth and Reconciliation and The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report, please visit The Government of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation website at Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca)

 

 

The Outstanding Scholars program offers undergraduate students opportunities to work with faculty and research. Learn more at Outstanding Scholars (uwindsor.ca)

Read more about the Office of Research and Innovation Services (ORIS) by following this link https://www.uwindsor.ca/research-innovation-services/

Read more about the Academic Data Center by following this link https://leddy.uwindsor.ca/adc

 

 

 

There's nothing like on campus residence and it's connectivity to students and campus. Please visit Residence Services  

Stay Safe with the Safe Lancer App. It provides One-touch access to the UWindsor's Special Constable Service (emergency and non-emergency numbers). Please visit Safe Lancer Mobile App | Special Constable Service (uwindsor.ca)

The School of Social Work Experience Map is a useful tool that outlines career options, a career planning guide and opportunities during your undergraduate degree. Please visit the Office of Experiential Learning website

Student Accessibility Services offers services and supports for students. Please visit Student Accessibility Services 

The Student Awards and Financial Aid Office has information on financial aid, scholarships and the Ignite program. To learn more about Social Work scholarships, please visit our Scholarships and Awards website

For Student Awards by Student Groups, kindly visit Awards by Student Groups | Student Awards and Financial Aid (uwindsor.ca) . This includes awards for black, indigenous, students with disabilities among others. 

 

Student Health Services provides confidential, student-centred health care, including comprehensive medical care, counseling, and referrals. Please visit the Student Health Services website

The fees shown on the Tuition Fee Estimator are the approved fees for the 2022-2023 academic year. Fees may change for the Summer 2023 term and should only be used as an estimate for the fees in the future. The fees calculated are per term and will be based upon the information you provide below. To obtain the exact fees you owe for the current term, please go to the UWinsite Student.

UWindsor Open House

The University of Windsor offers a fall and spring open house. Once the dates are confirmed, we will update this page. Prospective students and their family and friends are invited. 

If you are unable to attend and would like to reach out to us, please contact socwork@uwindsor.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our UWindsor campus is beautiful! Take a virtual tour of the UWindsor campus including our own Windsor Hall!