Application Procedures for Inter/Intra-Faculty Transfer Students applying from an incomplete undergraduate program at McGill University

Deadlines - these deadlines are firm. Please ensure your application and supporting documents are received by the deadlines.

Procedures

1. Submit an Electronic Inter/Intra-Faculty Transfer Application through Minerva. The online application will be available on March 1 and must be submitted by May 1.

2. Submit BSW-required supporting documents directly to undergraduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca by May 1st.

You are responsible for ensuring your application is complete by the firm deadline.

If returning to studies at McGill University after an interruption of one term or more, students must submit a readmission application on Minerva and indicate in the appropriate area they wish to transfer. A summary of activities during the absence should be included in the form's comments section.

Supporting Documents for Applicant to Send by Email to undergraduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca

Social Work Written Submission (single Word document or PDF sent by email to undergraduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca with the email Subject: Social Work Written Submission, applicant last name), which includes the following six distinct items:

• Optional Equity Group Information
• Education
• French Proficiency (self-rated)
• Relevant Experience:  Use this section of the form. Do not submit any other CV form.  We want to know about your experiences that you consider ‘related’ and ‘relevant’ to social work. In chronological order, beginning with the most recent entry, provide an accurate and thorough description of social work-related paid (P), volunteer (V), or field placement (FP) experience. For each entry, identify the beginning and ending dates with month and year. You must accurately report the total number of hours for each entry in the work experience section.
• Personal Statement: Single-spaced and not more than 600 words (word count required by applicant). Please describe why you are interested in becoming a social worker and how aspects of your own identity and/or your past experiences (personal, academic, volunteer, and/or work) have contributed to your interest in social work. Reflect on what you have learned from these past experiences that make you a good candidate for social work. If you have worked in other disciplines, please discuss the reasons for this change.
• Analysis of a Social Problem: Single-spaced and not more than 600 words (word count required by applicant).  Please present your analysis of a social problem as follows: Building on your personal statement, identify a relevant social issue. Discuss what you consider to be some of the contributing factors to this social issue and why you think this social issue is relevant to the profession of social work. Reflect on the attributes, skills, and values you possess that contribute to your abilities to address this social issue and the attributes, skills, and values you would like to develop to strengthen your ability to address this social issue.

Transcripts for advanced standing, university/college transfer credits, and course exemptions: If you received advanced standing or transfer credits/exemptions for exams or studies at other universities and you fall under any category below, you must arrange to have official transcripts sent to undergraduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca. To be considered "official," transcripts must be sent directly to the School of Social Work from your current faculty office or the host university where you studied. If sent from your faculty office, a certified photocopy is sufficient. NB: McGill and CEGEP transcripts are not required.

• you studied at another university prior to or during studies in your current faculty;
• you will be taking courses at another university during the upcoming summer term;
• you interrupted your studies and, during your absence, completed courses at another university.

Extenuating Circumstances: In the rare event that extenuating circumstances have had a negative impact on your academic performance, you have an opportunity to report on these when you submit your application. Please familiarize yourself with the requirements found at https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/apply/submit-documents#extenuating-circums. However, you will need to send your extenuating circumstances information to undergraduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca

Supporting Documents for Referee to Send by Email

Two Letters of Reference from individuals who have direct knowledge of your performance in a helping capacity or your potential in the field of social work. These letters must be signed, on letterhead, and submitted electronically by referees.

FOR INTER/INTRA-FACULTY TRANSFERS (McGILL), letters of reference are submitted to undergraduate.socialwork [at] mcgill.ca with the email Subject: BSW Reference letter, student last name, referee last name.

Referees should address:

• How long and in what capacity has the referee known you?
• What were your responsibilities or roles as delineated by the referee?
• What are your strengths and limitations in a professional program in social work from the referee’s perspective?

Admission Decisions & Advising Session

The School of Social Work only reviews complete applications received on or before the stated deadline. The School of Social Work does not communicate admission decisions. Applicants are asked to check Minerva regularly for status notifications. Applicants are asked to accept or decline the offer of admission through Minerva. A mandatory advising session will be held in June.