The School of Social Work’s CSWE accredited MSW and BSW educational programs are designed to prepare students for ethical and evidence-informed professional social work practice. The social work profession’s purpose is to promote human and community well-being. The profession is guided by the person-in-environment framework which enables the social work profession to foster a global perspective, respect for human diversity and knowledge based on scientific inquiry.
The NMSU School of Social Work is celebrating 50 years of impact! Stay tuned for Fall 2026 anniversary celebration details.
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May 1
Special Education School Social Work Symposium
May 15
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
May 16
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony + SW Pinning & Hooding Ceremony
This full-day symposium will bring together school social workers and practitioners to advance evidence-based practice in special education settings, featuring a policy workshop, presentations on effective interventions, a multi-disciplinary panel, and exploration of inclusive, strengths-based approaches.
The NMSU Graduate Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, May 15th at 6pm at the Pan American Center.
The NMSU Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will take place Saturday, May 16th at 9am at the Pan American Center. The NMSU School of Social Work 2026 Pinning & Hooding Ceremony follow at 4pm at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts.
School of Social Work News
Faculty Spotlight
NMSU hands out honors for research, creative scholarly activity at spring convocation
Dr. Megan Finno-Velasquez, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work, received the Mid-Career Award for social sciences, humanities and the arts at the Spring 2026 Convocation Ceremony.
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