Hello Prospective Student,


Thank you for your interest in applying to the University of Oklahoma Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work.  We're thrilled that you're considering joining us on the path to a meaningful career in social work.  Our bachelor's program offers class on both the OU Norman or OU Tulsa campus.


To make sure everything goes smoothly, try to finish your application in one sitting to avoid losing any info. If you're not already an OU student, don't forget to fill out the University of Oklahoma application.


Our application covers your basic info, academic background, and includes a few questions to help us understand your readiness for social work. If your GPA is below 2.5, we'll need a recommendation letter from a professor, advisor, or supervisor. You can upload it with your application or send it directly to us via email.

We review applications continuously and aim to get back to you within two weeks after receiving yours. Our social work classes are mostly offered in the fall and spring semesters, but you can start the program in any semester to fulfill general education requirements.


Here are our key Program Application Deadlines:

  • Priority Admission: February 1, 2025
  • Fall 2025 Admission: June 30, 2025 


If you have any questions about the application process or our Social Work program, feel free to reach out to:

  • Bart Hanna (barthanna@ou.edu) for the Norman campus
  • Raenell Wilson (rwilson@ou.edu) for the Tulsa campus


We're looking forward to reviewing your application,


Jennifer Dell, LCSW
BASW Undergraduate Director 
University of Oklahoma Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work