Masters of Social Work at USD

06/04/2026

COSTA RICA for SPRING BREAK 2027!

We are excited to share an opportunity for a Faculty Led Program during Spring Break of 2027!

Dr. Melissa Dittberner from Addictions Counseling & Prevention and Alexa Gauer from Social Work will be leading a trip entitled, "Empowering People & Planet: Environmental Justice, Community Wellness, and Prevention." This 3-credit course is cross-listed as an undergraduate OR graduate ACP or SOCW course.

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04/27/2026

Congrats to the USD undergraduate Social Work students for representing and helping other students on Fresh Check Day! 🙌

This past week, students at the University of South Dakota called on people to check their own mental health and check in on their friends and family.

03/23/2026

Nominations are due soon for the this year's award! Please help to nominate your fellow social workers! Certificate and $2,500.00!!!

03/18/2026

Happy World Social Work Day 2026!

03/09/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Inspiring Social Worker of the Year Award! Award comes with a $2,500.00 check which is presented at the awards dinner during the South Dakota Mental Health Services Conference.

02/20/2026

South Dakota Mental Health Services Conference 2026
~From Roots to Wings 🪶 Supporting Mental Health with Cultural Humility & Strength

Register Today & Join Us For Our 3rd Year!
Link: [https://bit.ly/4tMcX2p](https://bit.ly/4tMcX2p)

🔹Wed. May 13th - Thurs. May 14th, 2026
🔹Sioux Falls, SD on the USD Campus
🔹CEU's will be offered again this year

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Wed. 5/13: Networking Social ~ Come network with other community organizations, social workers, mental health professionals, faculty and students. This event is open to all whether you are attending the conference or not.
🏘️Thurs. 5/14: Full Day Conference and Organization Fair ~ Enjoy a day of engaging speakers and check out local and state organization booths. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with a conference end and awards dinner that evening.

~Use this link to register your organization for a booth. Spaces are limited! [https://forms.office.com/r/WFbf2CDDiU](https://forms.office.com/r/WFbf2CDDiU)

02/18/2026

Today's the Day! 24 hours of giving starts at NOON!
Share the links to help us UNITE for USD and the USD Social Work Program!

https://www.uniteforusd.org/s/usdsocialwork

02/17/2026

The USD MSW Program is providing students with mental health support at the USD – Sioux Falls campus.

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The University of South Dakota has long provided mental health services for its students in Vermillion. From individual counseling appointments to group sessions, there are a range of resources available that provide students with convenient support right on campus.

02/17/2026

During this year's UNITE for USD, consider donating to the Social Work program! Help us fund future department initiatives for the BSW and MSW programs.
https://www.uniteforusd.org/s/usdsocialwork

03/17/2025

USD Social Work Alum! In honor of Social Work Month share a picture of you and your social work colleagues (if you're fortunate to have them!) and let us know what you're up to these days!

Tag one of your fellow alum to participate!