SuluSu School of Social Work

25/08/2026

GOOD LUCK & CONGRATULATIONS, BATCH SALUTIS SERVATORES! 💜🦊
To the Pioneering Batch of Sulu State University – School of Social Work, congratulations as you take one step closer to becoming Registered Social Workers! 🎓✨

As you complete Day 2 of your Final Coaching in Zamboanga City, may you continue to carry with you the knowledge, skills, sacrifices, and dreams that brought you this far. You have worked hard, and now the finish line is within reach.

Our prayers and heartfelt wishes are with you. May Allah (SWT) guide your minds, strengthen your hearts, grant you wisdom and confidence, and bless you with calmness and clarity as you prepare for the final three days of the actual Social Work Licensure Examination.

Seize every moment of your final review. Study with purpose, believe in yourselves, and most importantly, pray harder. 🤲 May every effort you make today become a step toward the success you have been praying for.

Rest assured that we, the faculty of the SuluSU – School of Social Work, together with the Sulu State University Administration, under the leadership of our esteemed University President, Prof. Charisma Samparani Ututalum , CESE stand firmly behind you and wholeheartedly cheer for each and every one of you. Your success will be a source of immense pride for us all, and your achievement will mark a historic milestone for our pioneering batch, our School, and the entire Sulu State University community.

Aiming for 100% passers! In shaa Allah! 🤲💯
Keep going, Batch Salutis Servatores — “Saviors of Well-being.”
Your journey is almost complete. Soon, we will celebrate not only graduates, but Registered Social Workers who will serve, protect, empower, and transform lives. 💜

Good luck, future RSWs! May Allah guide you, bless you, and grant you success.

WE BELIEVE IN YOU! 💜🦊
ONE LEGACY, ONE SuluSU, ONE BATCH, ONE GOAL: 100% PASSERS! 🎓💯
In shaa Allah, RSWs na kayo! 🤲✨

20/08/2026

Symbolism Behind the SuluSU School of Social Work Logo

The logo of the Sulu State University - School of Social Work, Est. 2022 embodies the spirit of service, guided by the University’s core values of HALAL: Honor and Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Leadership and Excellence, Action-Driven and Result-oriented, Lifelong Learning, Commitment, and Sustainability.

The Torch of Light: Represents hope and leadership. It reflects L - Leadership and Excellence and A - Action-Driven and Result-oriented. Social workers are called to be beacons in the community, igniting change and guiding others toward a better future.

The Open Book: Symbolizes education and wisdom. This aligns with L - Lifelong Learning. It reminds us that knowledge is the foundation of competent and ethical social work practice.

The Caring Hands Holding People: Signifies care and guidance to social work students and community clients. This embodies H - Honor and Integrity and A - Accountability and Transparency. We serve with dignity, compassion, and responsibility to those entrusted to us.

The Twin Stars: Represent balanced growth in compassion and excellence, guiding future social workers toward service, justice, and leadership. This mirrors L - Leadership and Excellence and C - Commitment to the profession and to the people of Sulu.

The Laurel Leaves: Stand for peace, healing, and unity. They reflect S - Sustainability - building resilient communities through social work that fosters long-term well-being and harmony.

The Subtle Waves / Cultural Patterns: Inspired by Sulu heritage, these represent our roots and identity. This honors S - Sustainability and C - Commitment to culturally responsive practice that respects and uplifts the Bangsamoro community.

Together, every element of the seal speaks of a School of Social Work that is honorable in service, accountable in action, excellent in leadership, driven by results, committed to learning, and sustainable in impact — true to the HALAL values of Sulu State University.

“Guided by light, rooted in culture, and driven by service — this is the heart of SuluSU Social Work.” 💜🤝🦊

19/08/2026

Sulu State University Welcome Week, BIYAHI 2026: Walang Low bat sa Pangarap, Freshies, Charge na!

As part of the Sulu State University Welcome Week for Freshies, the School of Social Work continued one of its meaningful traditions—the Campus Tour—held on August 19, 2026.

Following the Departmental and General Orientations, our future social workers, together with their faculty members, student council, and organizational leaders, explored the campus and became familiar with the places that will soon become part of their everyday university journey.

More than simply walking around the campus, the tour was a moment of connection, belonging, and celebration. It gave our freshmen the opportunity to meet the people who will guide and walk alongside them as they begin this new chapter.

As the first University Freshies, may you carry with you the legacy of those who came before you while creating your own meaningful story at Sulu State University.

Welcome to SuluSU, Freshies! 💜
May your journey be filled with learning, friendship, purpose, and dreams worth pursuing.

Your journey has begun. Walk with pride, serve with heart, and leave a legacy.

18/08/2026

13/08/2026

DEPARTMENTAL ORIENTATION 2026

BIYAHI 2026 — Together, We Begin. Together, We Grow. Together, We Serve. 🌱💜✨
Your Journey to Serve.
Your Future to Inspire 💜🌱

Every new beginning brings a little excitement, a little nervousness, and a whole lot of possibilities. ✨🌱
To all our incoming Social Work Freshies, welcome to the Sulu State University – School of Social Work! 🎓💜

As you step into this new chapter, remember: you don’t have to have everything figured out on day one. College is not just about earning a degree—it is a journey of discovering yourself, building meaningful connections, overcoming challenges, developing compassion, and growing into the social worker you are meant to become. 🌱🤝💜

And most importantly, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. We are here to guide, support, and walk alongside you every step of the way.

💜🌱 DEPARTMENTAL ORIENTATION FOR FRESHIES
📅 August 17, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 SuluSU Multimedia Center

Come and discover your new academic home! 🏫💜
Meet your fellow Freshies, get to know your faculty and staff, learn about the School of Social Work, understand what is expected of you as a student, and discover the opportunities that await you.
This is more than an orientation—it is your first step toward becoming a future Social Worker.

🌱👥🤝
👨👩👧👦💜 A SPECIAL INVITATION TO OUR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Behind every student is someone who believes, supports, sacrifices, and continues to cheer them on. 💜
That is why we warmly invite all Parents and Guardians to join us for the Parents/Guardians Orientation.
Your presence matters. Your support matters. And your encouragement can remind your child that they are never alone in this journey. 🌱
Together, let us build a community where our students feel supported, understood, empowered, and inspired to pursue their dreams.
📅 August 17, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 SuluSU Multimedia Center
🚌💜 AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES!
The first day is only the beginning! 🌱✨
Get ready to connect, explore, learn, and officially become part of the SuluSU community.

📚 GENERAL ORIENTATION
📅 August 18, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 SuluSU Gymnasium
🧭 CAMPUS TOUR
📅 August 19, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM
📍 SuluSU Main Campus

These activities are more than dates and schedules on a calendar. They are opportunities to find your place, meet new people, build friendships, discover your campus, and create memories that will become part of your college story. 💜🌱

🌱💜 TO OUR SOCIAL WORK FRESHIES:
Take a deep breath. 🌿
Believe in yourself. ✨
Ask questions. 🤝
Make friends. 🫶
Learn with purpose. 📚
Serve with compassion. 💜
Embrace every challenge. 🌱
And enjoy the journey. 🚌✨
You may feel excited.
You may feel nervous.
You may even feel a little lost.
And that’s okay. 🌱
Every Social Worker once started as a student who was still learning, still discovering, and still finding their way.
So take every opportunity to learn.
Build relationships that matter.
Be kind to yourself and others.
And never forget why you started. 💜
YOU BELONG HERE.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 🌱💜

🌟💜 BIYAHI 2026
Walang Lowbat sa Pangarap! ⚡🔋
Charge your heart with compassion. 💜
Charge your mind with knowledge. 🧠
Charge your spirit with purpose. 🌱
And charge your dreams with determination. ⚡✨
Because the road ahead may not always be easy—but every step, every lesson, every challenge, and every connection will help shape the Social Worker you will become. 👥💜

🎓 Freshies, Parents, and Guardians—see you there!
Welcome to the SuluSU School of Social Work! 💜🌱
Your journey of learning, growth, compassion, advocacy, and service starts here.

10/08/2026

𝗕𝗜𝗬𝗔𝗛𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗕𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘 𝗡𝗔!

Welcome to BIYAHI 2026: Welcome Week and Freshie Orientation, your first journey into university life! Incoming first-year students, together with their parents or guardians, are invited to attend their respective Department and Parents’ Orientation. Get to know your faculty, academic policies, student organizations, and the services that will support you throughout your SuluSU journey.

BIYAHI 2026 also seeks to raise awareness of clean energy and sustainable practices, including the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner transportation alternative. Through greater awareness, we hope to encourage our Freshies to become more informed and environmentally conscious as they begin their SuluSU journey.

SCHEDULE AND VENUES:

AUGUST 15, 2026
College of Computing Studies — University Gymnasium
School of Criminology — Multimedia Center
School of Nursing — Center for Culture and Arts

AUGUST 16, 2026
School of Computer Engineering — Center for Culture and Arts
College of Business Administration and Management — University Gymnasium

AUGUST 17, 2026
College of Teacher Education — University Gymnasium
College of Arts and Sciences — Center for Culture and Arts
School of Social Work — Multimedia Center
School of Agriculture — School of Agriculture

AUGUST 18, 2026
General Orientation for all incoming first-year students
Venue: University Gymnasium

AUGUST 19, 2026 Campus Tour for all colleges and schools
Sulu State University Campus

Freshies, follow your assigned schedule and come ready to learn, connect, and explore your new university home.

Sung na, Biyahi!

02/08/2026

ATTENTION: ALL BSSW STUDENTS

Please be guided by the Official Enrollment Schedule for Academic Year 2026–2027.
🗓️ First-Year Students: August 3–7, 2026
🗓️ Second-Year & Third-Year Students: August 8–12, 2026
🗓️ Fourth-Year Students: August 12–15, 2026

All students are strongly encouraged to enroll only within their designated schedule to ensure a smooth, orderly, and hassle-free enrollment process.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Lavender Fox Family! 💜🦊

02/08/2026

August 2, 2026|

Despite being miles apart, the School of Social Work once again demonstrated that distance is never a barrier when there is a shared purpose, dedication, and the power of technology. Through an online platform, the School successfully conducted its Faculty Meeting in preparation for the opening of the new academic semester.

The meeting was presided over by Asst. Prof. Hja. Dared Mailiza A. Alih, RSW, RN, LPT, MAN, MSSW, Dean of the School of Social Work, and Research Coordinator, Asst. Prof. Mark Anthony A. Buccat, RSW, MSSW, Ph.D, PD-SML, who led meaningful discussions on key academic and administrative matters to ensure a well-prepared, organized, and productive semester ahead.

Among the major agenda discussed were institutional updates, faculty work assignments and responsibilities, syllabus preparation, academic policies, and other relevant concerns that reinforce the School's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, extension, and community engagement.

The gathering also provided an opportunity for the School's full-time and part-time faculty members to connect, collaborate, and align their shared vision of delivering quality, relevant, and transformative social work education. Their active participation and exchange of ideas reflected the strong spirit of teamwork, professionalism, and commitment that continues to define the School of Social Work.

The School of Social Work likewise extends its deepest and most heartfelt appreciation to Assoc. Prof. Alijandrina T. Jalilul, RN, MAN, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs of Sulu State University, for her invaluable guidance, unwavering support, and inspiring words of encouragement. Her steadfast commitment to academic excellence, visionary leadership, and genuine dedication to empowering educators continue to inspire the School of Social Work in its pursuit of quality instruction, innovation, and transformative learning. Her presence served as a powerful reminder that strong leadership nurtures excellence, fosters collaboration, and empowers every educator to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and the communities they will serve.