Mandatory Constitutional Requirement · Article 5

Social Service (Servicio Social)

Statutory constitutional requirement for degree completion and professional licensure in Mexico. Students apply competencies in mathematical modeling, risk analysis, and statistics to serve the community and public institutions.

Total Hours480 hrsIncludes 24 hrs of institutional initiatives
Academic Weight9 CreditsEvaluated as Curricular Practicum
Minimum Progress70%Of curriculum credits completed
Duration6 to 24Consecutive regulatory months
Step-by-Step Pathway

Completion & Release Procedure

Follow the 5 stages codified in the Social Service Regulations of the Academic Unit of Mathematics to ensure official institutional accreditation:

Step 1Prior to commencement

Curricular Progress Verification (70%)

Students must verify on their official academic transcript (kárdex) that they have completed at least 70% of degree credits (typically from Semester 7 onwards).

Required Deliverables:
  • •Academic transcript / kárdex with 70% completed credits
  • •Certificate of regular academic standing
Step 2Semester opening window

Host Institution & Program Selection

Select an authorized program within public agencies, educational institutions, research centers, or social welfare organizations where quantitative modeling or community benefit is applied.

Required Deliverables:
  • •Official Acceptance Letter issued by the host entity
  • •Social Service Registration Form
Tip: Students cannot fulfill social service within the same organization where they are concurrently employed.
Step 3Day 1 of service

Issuance of Formal Assignment Letter

The Academic Unit of Mathematics Directorship and Social Service Coordination issue the official Assignment Letter formalizing the start of the 480 statutory hours.

Required Deliverables:
  • •Official Assignment Letter, signed and stamped
Step 46 to 24 months

Activity Execution & Periodic Reporting

Continuous completion of the 480 hours over no fewer than 6 months and no more than 24 consecutive months, dedicating 24 hours (4 monthly hours) to community and academic initiatives organized by the Academic Unit.

Required Deliverables:
  • •Bimonthly progress reports
  • •Monthly attendance logs signed by the institutional supervisor
Step 5Upon completion of 480 hrs

Final Report & Official Release Certificate

Upon completion of the 480 hours, submit the Comprehensive Final Report and the Host Entity Completion Letter to obtain the definitive Institutional Release Certificate (Constancia de Liberación).

Required Deliverables:
  • •Comprehensive Final Social Service Report
  • •Host Institution Official Completion Letter
  • •UAZ Institutional Release Certificate
Placement Opportunities

Eligible Host Organizations

Social service must be completed within public entities or authorized non-profit institutions with formal collaboration agreements:

Social Welfare & Statistical Analysis

Public & Governmental Sector

Federal and state ministries, statistical bureaus, fiscal planning secretariats, and public social security agencies.

Examples:
INEGIMinistry of Finance (SEFIN)IMSS / ISSSTEMunicipal statistical & planning offices
Quantitative Teaching & Research

Educational & Academic Institutions

Mentoring in fundamental and financial mathematics, developing interactive open educational resources, and supporting applied research projects.

Examples:
Academic Unit of MathematicsScientific Computing LaboratoriesMathematics Outreach Initiatives
Social Impact & Data Diagnostics

Non-Governmental Organizations & Non-Profits

Civil associations, charitable foundations, and community development organizations requiring quantitative diagnostic modeling and impact measurement.

Examples:
Civil associationsCommunity foundationsRegional healthcare and education programs
Regulatory Framework

Official Social Service Regulations (PDF)

Consult the complete regulatory text issued by the Academic Unit of Mathematics detailing rights, obligations, sanction regimes, and administrative validation procedures.

Administrative Coordination

Social Service Department Contact

Academic Unit of Mathematics · Campus Universitario II, Calzada Solidaridad entronque con Paseo La Bufa, Zacatecas.

Department Telephone: +52 (492) 922 9975
Coordination: +52 (492) 113 4264