Admissions and Enrollment

There are three options for admission to the the BSW program:

• Full-time studies:
  For those students who have completed an undergraduate Bachelor's degree and who wish to enter full-time studies. 
• Part-time studies:
  For those students who have completed an undergraduate Bachelor's degree and who wish to study part-time. 

Master of Social Work

Renison University College offers a health-focused onlineMaster of Social Work (MSW) program. The MSW Program is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Health at the University of Waterloo.

The MSW program is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.  

• Full-time:
  For those students who have completed a Bachelor of Social Work, or equivalent, and who wish to enter full-time studies (3 academic terms, 1 year).
• Part-time:
  For those students who have completed a Bachelor of Social Work, or equivalent, and who wish to enter part-time studies (6 academic terms, 2 years).

Questions?

If you have questions about admission to the School of Social Work, please contact renison.socialwork@uwaterloo.ca

Check out the table below for typical requirements. 

Interested in Co-op? 

Students who wish to pursue SDS within Waterloo's co-op program can apply via the Honours Arts or Honours Arts and Business Co-op Program. For details, visit SDS Co-op Program. 

Ready to Apply?

If you plan to be a full-time Waterloo student, you'll apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which handles applications to each of Ontario's universities. For full details and instructions, visit Waterloo's How to Apply webpage. 

Questions?

If you have questions about admission to Social Development Studies, please contact us at renison.academics@uwaterloo.ca.

Degree-seeking students from across the University of Waterloo take CLS courses to enhance their degree, expand their knowledge, and gain practical language skills!

Explore CLS courses

Questions?

If you have questions about Culture and Language Studies, please contact cls@uwaterloo.ca

Through options for short immersion and study abroad programs, English language study, longer-term academic programming, and pre-university and pathway programs, Renison International Programs provides you with the opportunity to build your skills and increase your confidence by learning alongside students from around the globe. 

Learn about Renison International Programs.

Questions?

If you have questions about Renison International Programs, please contact: renison.sace@uwaterloo.ca

Direct registration courses

These courses are offered to both the campus community and community at large through direct registration. You do not have to be a University of Waterloo student to register; prerequisites may apply for some courses. Courses/programs available through direct registration include: 

• American Sign Language 

• Chinese (Mandarin) 

• Japanese 

• Korean 

• Volunteer Management

• Indigenous Studies 

Application-based programs

These programs are offered to the campus community and community at large, but require a formal application including specific application requirements. Programs requiring a formal application include: 

• Renison TESOL Certificate Program (English language teacher training program) 

To learn more about all the courses and programs being offered, Visit the Renison Continuing Education website 

Questions?

If you have questions about Renison Continuing Education, please contact: cape@uwaterloo.ca