BSW Transitional Portfolio
For Fall 2026 Enrollment in the BSW Program
Please click the link below to access the FGCU Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Transitional Portfolio portal.
2026 BSW Transitional Portfolio Portal
Transitional portfolios and references may be submitted on a rolling basis until the start of courses in August 2026.
Portfolio Notes:
1) BSW Candidates must have one (1) letter of reference provided on their behalf. This process is done
online. The reference should be provided by an individual familiar with the work
of the student in the areas of academics, service, or employment. Personal references
from friends of family members are not appropriate and will not be accepted for the
purposes of the transitional portfolio. Students should provide the following web link to the individual from whom they are
seeking a reference - https://bit.ly/4blpP9g
2) BSW Candidates must prepare a value essay of a minimum of 400 words and a maximum
of 500 words, double-spaced, and typed in 12-point font (preferably Aptos, Arial,
Calibri, or Times New Roman) as part of the transitional portfolio. It is recommended that you complete the essay prior to starting your portfolio online
by using Microsoft Word or another word processing software to do so and then uploading
the essay while completing the portfolio.
You may organize the essay in any manner, but please be sure to do the following:
- Review the NASW Code of Ethics and the six core values of the profession found online at https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics
- Select one (1) of the six core values, review its meaning at the website provided above, and then write a brief essay explaining your understanding of this core value and its significance for you.
2) Social Justice
3) Dignity and Worth of the Person
4) Importance of Human Relationships
5) Integrity
6) Competence
Please note, the use of any artificial intelligence (AI) writing tool such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, WordTune, etc. is not allowed for the completion of this essay!
