To be retained as a social work major. Students must make no less than a "C" in all social work (SWK) courses and must have a 2.40 overall UNCW grade point average to be admitted into the Field Practicum which is required for completion of the requirements for the BSW degree. Students must also meet the university requirements for completion of any degree awarded by the university.

A student who is transferring from a community college or other institution, must maintain a "C" or better in all social work (SWK) courses and accumulate an overall UNCW grade point average of 2.40 to be admitted into the Field Practicum which is required for completion of the requirements for the BSW degree.

If a student anticipates that he or she may make less than a "C" or receives a grade less than a "C" in a social work course (SWK designated), the student must meet with their faculty advisor as soon as possible.

Students can be terminated from the major based on both academic and non-academic reasons. All students are admitted to the professional degree program in social work with the assumption that they have the academic ability and professional suitability for completing the professional program. Students are expected to maintain the academic and ethical standards established by the university, the Department of Social Work, and the code of conduct established by the social work profession. These standards are incorporated into the social work curriculum and are reflected in course objectives, assignments, and expectations. The curriculum is designed to introduce and demonstrate social work values and ethical standards of the profession.

Students may appeal admissions or retention/termination decisions within ten (10) working days following their receipt of the decision by the department. The student must submit a written statement requesting reconsideration and any documentation they believe will support their appeal to the chairperson of the department, Dr. Reginald York..

The chairperson will convene a Social Work Faculty Review Committee within ten (10) working days of receipt of the appeal request. All information pertinent to the decision will be reviewed with the student. The committee will inform the student of their decision within two (2) days of the session.