Dear Students,

We extend our warmest congratulations to all students who have joined our department through the 2026 YKS results and the lateral transfer process; we welcome you to the Department of Social Work at Yalova University.

Having left behind a challenging period of preparation and college application, you have taken your first step toward a valuable profession that centers on human dignity, social justice, solidarity, and a rights-based approach. Throughout your undergraduate education, you will not only acquire theoretical and professional knowledge but also take strong steps toward becoming social work professionals who are sensitive to social issues and lead the way toward change.

Yalova Social Work, with its strong academic faculty, extensive field connections, student-centered approach, and warm, welcoming culture, will be your new home as you embark on your academic and personal journey. At every stage of your educational life, you will feel like part of a large family alongside your professors and classmates.

We hope your university life will be productive, inspiring, and filled with beautiful friendships; we wish each of you outstanding success in your academic and professional journeys.

Department of Social Work, Yalova University