Applicants Accredited BSW/MSW from Canada or USA

Apply here if you have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) from:

If you have a social work degree from Booth University College or a program accredited by the National Indigenous Accreditation Board, please go to Approved Programs – Booth, NIAB.

Eligibility

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from:

  • A social work program accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CDN)
  • A social work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (US)

Application Tips

  1. Before applying online, collect the documents in Step 1. Original records must be dated within 6 months of application.
  2. $100 application fee starts the application.
  3. Submit required documents with online application. Documents submitted prior to application may be lost or destroyed.
  4. Applications expire 6 months after the application fee is paid.
  5. Check status of application in Applicant Portal

Fee Information

All fees are non-refundable

Online Application$100

Annual Registration fees

The registration year is April 1 – March 31. Your first registration fee is pro-rated based on approval date.

Social Worker (Practicing)$360
New Graduate (Practicing, one-time fee reduction)$240
Non-Practicing Member$180

Evaluation Process

Once all documents have been received, the estimated review period is 3 to 6 weeks. Notice of decision will be sent by email. If approved, payment of the registration fee is required within 30 days. All relevant MCSW application policies.

Apply Now

Send all documents to:
Manitoba College of Social Workers
101-2033 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg Manitoba R3J 0K8
or
admin@mcsw.ca
Questions?
Phone: 204-888-9477

Step 1: Documentation Collection (gather prior to submitting online application)
Original Criminal record check including vulnerable sector search from your local police district or RCMP

Checks must be dated within 6 months of application. Criminal record checks with vulnerable sector search must be obtained from the jurisdiction of residence within the last 12 months.

IMPORTANT: Electronic criminal record checks must be received prior to access expiry date indicated on notification email from police service.
Record checks from third party agencies (ex CERTN or mybackcheck.ca) and Commissionaires checks are NOT accepted

If you have lived outside Canada in the last 12 months, provide a criminal record check from the country of residence, if that check is available

Original Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Self check Link

Checks must be dated within 6 months of application

This is still a requirement if you reside outside of this province.

Note: The Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Self-Check and the Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Self-Check take several weeks to receive

Original Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Self check Link

Checks must be dated within 6 months of application

This is still a requirement if you reside outside of this province.

Note: The Manitoba Child Abuse Registry Self-Check and the Manitoba Adult Abuse Registry Self-Check take several weeks to receive

Employer Confirmation of Checks form Download

If current original checks on file with employer submit Employer Confirmation of Checks form*

Preferred Name Declaration Download

If applicable, Preferred Name Declaration form

If you wish to practice under a first name that is not your full legal first name, submit this form.

If your social work degree has been awarded

Order highest social work trans

If you are awaiting convocation Download

Order Letter of Eligibility to Graduate from the Registrar’s office

Complete Eligibility to Graduate Declaration Form

Send transcript directly from the Registrar’s Office

Send transcript directly from the Registrar’s Office electronically or in a sealed, unopened stamped envelope.

Letter must indicate you have completed all requirements and are eligible to graduate within 6 months. Send directly from the Registrar’s Office electronically or in a sealed, unopened stamped envelope.

NOTE: final marks must be posted to obtain the letter.

Registration for Social Work Regulators form Download

Complete and send to all organization(s) you currently hold or have ever held registration or licensure that evaluate complaints or disciplinary issues.

Verification of Registration for Other Regulators form Download

Complete and send to all organization(s) you currently hold or have ever held registration or licensure that evaluate complaints or disciplinary issues.

Step 2: Submit the MCSW Application Package (online application, fee, Step 1 documents)
Complete MCSW online Application “Applicants with a Social Work Degree" Link

Applicants with a Social Work Degree

Click “New User? Apply Now”. Follow the steps to complete the application form.

Upload your Government-issued photo identification

Accepted forms of photo identification:

  • valid driver’s license
  • passport
  • treaty card
If born outside of Canada, include proof of eligibility to work in Canada

Accepted forms of proof of eligibility to work in Canada:

  • Canadian Passport
  • Canadian Citizenship
  • Permanent Residency Card
  • Valid Work Permit
If applicable, upload a copy of proof of name change

If the name on your transcript is different from the name on your application, upload the
applicable document from Vital Statistic

Professional reference(s) Download

Review Reference Requirements. Enter the reference contact information on the application form. The College will send out the reference form.

Pay the $100 application fee

Pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Visa/Debit.

Submit documents from Step 1

Submit original documents in person or by mail to MCSW If you would like original record checks returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.