If you have a diploma from a social service work program in Ontario at a college of applied arts and technology, or a diploma from a program that has been approved as equivalent to a social service work program in Ontario at a college of applied arts and technology, you will likely meet the academic requirements for a general certificate of registration for social service work.
Click here for a list of past and current approved programs.
Please note: Programs from career colleges do not meet the education requirements for registration in either category of the College (SSW or SW). This applies to any application for registration. Accumulating post-graduate work experience does not alter this.
How to Apply
Please ensure you first read all information related to the requirements for registration found on the Information for All Applicants webpage.
Applicants with a social service worker diploma from a college of applied arts and technology in Ontario can apply through the College’s Online Portal.
Once the College has all your documents, it typically takes four to six weeks to process your application. The process may take longer if the College requires more information. Documents submitted to the College become property of the College.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact the Registration Department at registration@ocswssw.org.