Membership Application

Thank you for your interest in joining our network! We're excited to review your application soon!

Check out our FAQ before applying HERE.

Membership to BGSW is for Black women currently enrolled in or a graduate of a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited Social Work program. This includes the following degree programs only: BSW, MSW, DSW, PhD in Social Work.

Applications received after September 11, 2025 will be reviewed and processed in 2-4 weeks.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Is your mailing address the same as your current address?*

YesNo

Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Are you a Black woman?*

YesNo

Are you a current member of the Black Girls in Social Work Facebook community?*

YesNo

What is your Facebook name?

We will confirm your membership to our Facebook group and your application will be expedited.

Are you currently a student of a bachelors, masters, or doctoral Social Work program?*

YesNo

Are you a graduate of masters, bachelors, or doctoral-level Social Work program?*

YesNo

Please upload a photo or copy of your respective degree. If you are a recent graduate and have not yet received your degree, a copy of your unofficial transcript is acceptable. if uploading a transript, it must include the date and type of degree awarded.*

Membership Application

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Please note that your response to the question above indicates that you do NOT meet criteria for this application. If submitted, your application will be discarded.

Please note that your responses to the questions above indicates that you do NOT meet criteria for this application. If submitted, your application will be discarded.

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