Community Registration Instructions (Spring)

Registration activities are scheduled to begin November 4.

Spring 2027 Courses

Please refer to the Schedule of Classes to view course times and dates, along with other social work course offerings and electives. Recommended courses for the spring term of your advanced year are listed below:

SWO 5384         Program Evaluation for Practice Improvement
  SWO 5378         Community Social Work Practice II
  SWO 5490        Part II Advanced Internship
SWO 5395         Capstone Seminar
SWO XXXX Special Populations Course (if you did not take one already)*
Elective**

*You must choose between SWO 5323, SWO 5377 & SWO 5376 (Health Practice & Policy). SWO 5377 will be offered in the fall, SWO 5376 will be offered in the spring - you may choose when you take one of these required courses. You may take more than one, with the other counting as your elective (electives may be taken in fall or spring). Due to shared courses in some dual degree programs, this is not a requirement for MDiv/MSW or MTS/MSW students.

**You must choose an approved elective (3hr credit) if you have not already taken one. Due to shared courses in some dual degree programs, this is not a requirement for MDiv/MSW or MTS/MSW students.

BearWeb

Registration is done through BearWeb. BearWeb Student Registration Instructions and other registration resources are available on the Office of the Registrar’s website. You can check your assigned registration start time on BearWeb.

Practicum / Internship

Should you have questions regarding your practicum placement, please reach out to the Program Manager for Practicum Education at Krista_Barrett@baylor.edu.

Electives

Three (3) hours of elective credits are required for the MSW degree program. 4000 level BSW courses, along with Special Topics courses/seminars (4V80, 5V80) and/or other courses approved by the MSW Program Director may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement. Because many MSW students opt to take their electives in the spring, GSSW offers more elective options in the spring semesters. More information about electives can be found on the GSSW website.

Degree Plans

Links to degree plan templates and course descriptions are available on the MSW Curriculum webpage. You will receive a personalized degree plan during your advising appointment with the MSW Program Manager, you may find your completed plan, after your appointment on the UAchieve website.

Registration tips for a smooth registration process:

Check: Please check BearWeb for registration holds before your assigned date and time. If you have a hold, you need to contact the office that placed the hold.
Concurrent Enrollment: Many of your social work courses require concurrent enrollment. If you receive an error that indicates you aren’t meeting the prerequisite, be sure you are registering for those courses at the same time. That should solve the problem.
Registration Issues: If you run into any issues or errors when registering, please attach a screenshot of the registration page and the error message when emailing me so I can quickly identify the error and its solution.
Important Dates: Spring classes begin Tuesday, January 19, 2027.

Important Financial Aid Considerations:

Tuition Rate: The tuition rate for the residential MSW for the 2026-2027 academic year will be $900 per credit hour. You will receive information regarding tuition remission and scholarship information soon.

VA Benefits: Students receiving/eligible to receive VA benefits are encouraged to submit certification requests as soon as they register. Please visit https://registrar.web.baylor.edu/VABenefits and contact VA_benefits@baylor.edu for more information about available resources.
Financial Aid Considerations: Full-time status for graduate students is considered 9 credit hours. As most MSW students take more than 9 hours, you will need to submit a Cost of Attendance Form to receive a financial aid package that accounts for more than 9 credit hours. Submitting a Cost of Attendance Adjustment Appeal form does not guarantee that your Cost of Attendance will change. If loans are increased due to a Cost of Attendance Adjustment, it is your responsibility to take the necessary steps to secure the additional loan funds. Please note, not all students may need to submit this form if they are utilizing other funding sources and do not need more loans. Please reach out to Financial Aid directly at: https://onestop.web.baylor.edu/.
Financial Aid Webinars and Appointments: Would you like to speak to someone about the cost of your Master of Social Work degree? Baylor's Financial Aid Office offers webinars and individual appointments at a time that works for you. Click here for more information and to sign up today!

Please note: While the Garland School of Social Work provides resources to support and advise students throughout their degree program, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to ensure they are registered for the appropriate courses and sections to progress through their degree program at their preferred pace. Course faculty are subject to change, but students will be guaranteed a seat in courses that are required for degree completion.