Admissions

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Social Development Studies / Arts and Business / Honours Arts	Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)	Master of Social Work (MSW)
English Language Institute (ELI)	Community and Professional Education (CAPE)	Residence (live at Renison)

Social Development Studies / Arts and Business / Honours Arts

Renison offers three direct-entry undergraduate programs. SDS can also be chosen as a major under Honours Arts.

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Admission requirements

View our admission requirements for Honours Arts/ Honours Arts and Business, and Social Development Studies.

How to apply

Learn about applying to Waterloo, application deadlines, and completing the Admission Information form.

Once you've applied

Review the next steps if you've applied or if you've received an offer of admission.

Bachelor of Social Work / Master of Social Work

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)	Master of Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor of Social Work

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Admission requirements

View our admission requirements for students from all academic backgrounds.

How to apply

Learn about our Full and Part Time BSW Program, applying to Waterloo, application deadlines, and completing the Admission Information form.

Once you've applied

Review the next steps after you've applied.

Master of Social Work

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Admission requirements

View our admission requirements for the Master of Social Work program.

How to apply

Learn about applying to the Master of Social Work program and application deadlines.

Once you've applied

Review the next steps if you've applied or if you've received an offer of admission.

English Language Institute

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Explore our programs

There are a variety of English language programs and courses available based on your academic and professional goals.

How to apply

Our online application form allows you to apply to multiple programs and multiple sessions in 1 form.

Once you've applied

Review our fees and payment instructions in order to receive your letter of acceptance.

Community and Professional Education (CAPE)

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Courses offered

CAPE's Language and Culture Learning Program with courses in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. As well as Christian thought and practice courses through the Renison Institute of Ministry.