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 QUALITY POLICY We at Bulacan State University (BulSU) are committed to provide excellent instruction, research and extension services. We shall implement an internationally recognized management system in all aspects of our operations, processes and services in line with ou...

 QUALITY POLICY We at Bulacan State University (BulSU) are committed to provide excellent instruction, research and extension services. We shall implement an internationally recognized management system in all aspects of our operations, processes and services in line with our commitment and in achieving our objectives. To continually improve our quality performance and the effectiveness and suitability of our quality management system, we shall:  Comply with applicable laws and regulations, the requirements of our stakeholders, industry initiatives and other requirements we subscribe to;  Assess the needs of our customers and strive to exceed their expectations;  Provide assurance to our students, partners and other stakeholders to quality services by offering excellent instruction, pioneering research, and providing value-adding extension services and responsive engagements;  Establish quality objectives aimed at improving the efficiency of our operations, processes and procedures for sustainable growth; and  Capacitate our employees and staff to maintain a highly competent, motivated and reliable workforce, thereby ensuring work is performed with excellence. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT MANUAL OF BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOR Resolution No. 85, Series of 2016 Implemented: A.Y. 2017-2018 i  TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword iv University President’s Message v Brief History of Bulacan State University vi PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Institutional Philosophy 1 B. Policy Statements 2 C. Classification of Students 2 D. Students Rights, Obligations and Responsibilities 3 E. Obedience to the Laws of the Land 7 F. Students’ Orientation 8 PART II. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS A. Admission Requirement 8 B. Change of Academic Load 13 C. Substitution of Subjects 13 D. Tutorial and Special Classes 13 E. Dropping of Subjects 13 F. Attendance 14 G. Absences 15 H. Leave of Absence 15 I. Maximum Residency Requirement 16 J. Examinations 16 K. Grading System 17 L. Transparency and Correction of Grades 18 M. Academic Delinquency 18 N. Gold Gear Awards 19 O. Graduation Requirements 20 P. Commencement Exercises 21 Q. Graduation Awards 21 R. Student Records 23 PART III. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE A. General Policies 24 B. Norms of Conduct 25 C. Disciplinary Sanctions and Penalties 25 D. Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions 27 E. Student Discipline Committees 32 F. Board of Student Discipline 33 G. Disciplinary Proceedings 33 H. Student Grievance Intervention 36 ii PART IV. STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES SAS’ Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives 37 The Office of the Dean of SAS 38 I. Student Services 38 A. Admissions and Orientation 39 B. Scholarships and Financial Assistance 40 C. Student Socio-Economic Involvement 46 D. Students with Special Needs and Persons with Disabilities 48 II. Student Welfare 50 A. Guidance and Counselling Services 51 B. Career Development and Student Internship Services 53 C. Placement and Public Employment Services 55 D. The Commission on Student Elections 58 E. Student Grievance 58 F. Student Insurance Claim 58 III. Student Development 59 A. Student Organizations and Activities 61 B. Student Publications and Information 80 C. Cultural and Arts Affairs 84 D. Student Handbook Development 86 IV. Student Government 86 V. Students Rewards and Incentives 87 PART V. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES A. Sports Development 88 B. Library Services 89 C. Safety and Security Services 91 Emergency and Crisis Protocols 92 D. Medical / Dental Services 94 E. Food Service 98 F. Dormitories and Hostel 99 Evacuation Map 101 PART VI. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES ON EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND TOURS A. CMO No. 63, S. 2017 112 B. CMO No. 26, S. 2012 128 iii  FOREWORD This Student Manual brings together, for the information and convenience of the students, parents, faculty members, non-academic personnel and administrators, the policies and regulations governing students and student organizations in Bulacan State University. Just as all students are expected to fulfill the academic requirements of the University, they are likewise expected to fulfill social obligations of the members of academic community. Thus, each student entering the University accepts the contractual obligation and responsibility of conforming to such regulation as may lawfully be promulgated under the authority of Bulacan State University Board of Regents. Each student has the obligation to become familiar with such regulations and to acknowledge that he or she may be held accountable for conduct in violation thereof even in the absence of such familiarity. The rules and regulations appearing in this manual have been approved under the authority of Bulacan State University Board of Regents and shall be recognized as the official University policy. Changes in policy and developments in the university are incorporated in the manual, hence user should consult its latest edition for updates. ROMEO D.C. INASORIA, DPA Dean of Student Affairs & Services iv  MESSAGE Bulacan State University has been known to be a productive institution producing professionals who made significant advancement in academic programs, research, community engagement and international partnerships. This, with high hopes, will continue through your accomplishments as a student as a citizen. Throughout the years, the University has been true to its commitment of providing a student-oriented learning and working environment. I am looking forward to witness your journey as a BulSUan while striving to be the best person that you can be. Please take time to reflect on the Mission of Bulacan State University. It exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and development of the nation. You are here not to just learn. The more significant part of you becoming a member of this community is the end goal of emerging as a contributing individual to society. I also ask you to join us in preserving the principles and values BulSU has been known for, while nurturing an environment that is respectful, dedicated, and welcoming to all. This Student Manual serves details the value of education, and the importance of positive behavior. As I greet you with well wishes on this new and hopeful endeavor, let me also call out on a challenge for you to refine your habits, learn to prioritize appropriate tasks, and manage your time effectively. Do not be afraid to confront rich diversity of different people, new ideas, and opportunities for your personal growth. Mabuhay ang mga BulSUans! Mabuhay ang Bulacan State University! CECILIA N. GASCON, PhD. University President v  THE HISTORY OF BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY Univ. Prof. Rolando R. Gaspar, Ph.D. Bulacan State University started as an intermediate school in 1904. It was established during the early years of the American occupation by virtue of Act 74 of the Philippine Commission in 1901, which created the then Department of Public Instruction with the mandate to establish schools in every pueblo of the country and reorganize those already existing. Instructions in the intermediate schools established during that time were supplemented with trade or industrial instruction. In 1907, Governor Teodoro Sandiko of Bulacan started to look for funds to put up a trade school for his constituents. His efforts paid off when the intermediate school became Bulacan Trade School in 1909. The school had an American principal and five teachers, four of whom are Americans, the so- called Thomasites. Upon the implementation in 1918 of the Philippine Autonomy Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1916, Bulacan Trade School was formally turned-over to the Filipinos with Mr. Basilio Abiado as the first Filipino principal. He was later succeeded by Mr. Dionisio Patag. In 1920, with Mr. Juan Lopez as the principal-teacher, the intermediate course was finally dissolved to give way for the secondary trade curriculum. By 1926, the school offered the complete secondary trade curriculum with Mr. Gonzalo Villaverde as the principal- teacher. Due to limited facilities at the time, Bulacan Trade School was sharing the use of classrooms of Bulacan High School (now Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School) for their related-subjects classes. Mr. Isaias P. Maclang became the principal of school in 1931 followed by Mr. Melanio Orbeta, who took over the position in 1938. Mr. Orbeta held the position throughout the Second World War and until the reopening of the school in 1945 when Mr. Deogracias P. Flores succeeded him as the principal. In 1945, after repairing the damage suffered during the Second World War, the school reopened with a few hand tools and materials donated by the U.S. army stationed in the provincial capitol. With the steady increase in enrollment, more buildings were constructed. In 1949, the United States Information Service (USIS) donated two Quonset huts, which were used as shops and classrooms. In 1951, the two-storey related subjects building was constructed with support from the War Damage Rehabilitation Fund, and in 1952, the one-storey Girls’ Trades Building was built with half of the cost of construction was donated by the school’s PTA. On June 20, 1953, the school was nationalized under R.A. No. 908 and became the Bulacan National Trade School. Through the assistance of the Philippine Council for US Aid (PHILCUSA) and International Cooperation vi Agency (ICA) and the National Economic Council (NEC), the school acquired much-needed office equipment, tools, machineries, and buildings. The Bulacan National Trade School was converted into the Bulacan National School of Arts and Trades (BNSAT) on July 1, 1957 by virtue of R.A. 1800, passed through the efforts of the then Congressman Florante C. Roque of the First District of Bulacan. With its conversion, Mr. Santiago G. Roxas was appointed as its first superintendent. During his term, the school offered the two- year technical post-secondary courses with specializations in automotive, machine shop and girls’ trade courses. Mr. Roxas was the first to envision the conversion of the school into a college and eventually into a university. Later, the name of the school was changed to Bulacan School of Arts and Trades through legislative action. Mr. Arnulfo M. Tongio of Bacolor, Pampanga served as Principal until 1963. He was succeed by Mr. Leandro Jimenez who served as the school principal until his retirement in 1973. Mr. Roxas retired in December 1964. He was succeeded by Mr. Deogracias Flores as the second superintendent of the school. By virtue of Republic Act 4470, the Bulacan School of Arts and Trades (BSAT) was converted into the Bulacan College of Arts and Trades (BCAT) on June 19, 1965. The Board of Trustees designated Mr. Deogracias Flores as the Acting President of the College. Upon its conversion, the college began to expand its technical and technician courses offering by adding shop specialization and also offered the four-year Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE) in 1967 with majors in drafting, machine shop practice, woodworking, automotive, cosmetology, electronics and electricity. On September 27, 1967, Mr. Gavino M. Carpio was appointed Acting President of the College and then full-pledged President the following year. It was during his time that the five-year engineering programs were added to the courses offered by the College. Upon his retirement on December 30, 1973, Dr. Antonio T. Federizo, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, was designated Officer-in-Charge of the College and later Acting President. He was appointed as full-pledged President on November 29, 1976. In summer of 1977, the College started offering graduate program, the Master of Arts in Teaching with majors in technical and vocational subjects. After Dr. Federizo’s demise on November 7, 1977, Mr. Rosario Pimentel, the then Vice-President for Academic Affairs was designated as Officer-in-Charge. On March 27, 1978, Mr. Ernesto Valencia was appointed Acting President of the College until his retirement on November 7, 1983. Upon his retirement, Dr. Amelia R. Horca, the College Dean, was designated as Officer- in-Charge of the College. Upon his return after earning his doctorate degree from U.P., Dr. Rosario Pimentel was appointed as BCAT President on November 26, 1983. Under his able leadership, the college continued to expand its curricular offerings and developed its facilities to meet the needs of the growing student population. The vii teacher education curriculum added more major fields of specialization in secondary education. New majors in the engineering program were also added. Doctoral program was offered and new majors in the master’s program were introduced. His term also saw the completion of the new three-storey integrated building (now Federizo Hall), the constructions of a new canteen, the student services building, the main gate of the College along McArthur Highway, and the heroes park, and the renovations of shop rooms. He relentlessly enlisted the support of the parents and the national and local political leaders for the conversion of the College into a university. On December 30, 1993, Dr. Pimentel’s efforts bore fruit, when President Fidel V. Ramos signed House Bill 461 into law, known as Republic Act 7665, which converted the Bulacan College of Arts and Trades into the Bulacan State University, with him as the first BSU President. The conversion into a university provided more impetus to the administration to implement a wide range of institutional development programs, which included upgrading of academic qualifications of faculty members, streamlining the curricular programs by creating colleges and institutes, securing state-of-the-art instructional facilities, physical plant development and expansion, and broadening access to education by establishing additional satellite campuses. The University is now maintaining five campuses within the Province of Bulacan. In addition to the main campus in the City of Malolos, it has satellite campuses in the town of Bustos, in the City of San Jose Del Monte, in Matungao, Bulacan, and in Hagonoy established in 1976, 1998, 2000, and 2011 respectively. The Pimentel administration made bold and decisive moves to achieve higher levels of excellence in educational services of the institution. In 1997, beginning with the teacher education and engineering programs, the University submitted itself for voluntarily accreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP). In July of 2007, the AACCUP granted Level 3 accreditation status to the elementary, secondary and industrial education programs of the College of Education. These were the first education programs that have been granted such accreditation status the highest so far among the public higher education institutions in Region 3. To date, most of the programs of the University have at least Level II accredited status and gearing for Level 3 as well. In 2002, a landmark agreement between the University and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Bulacan Chapter, was made to establish the BSU - Marcelo H. Del Pilar College of Law. Subsequently, the Marcelo H. Del Pilar Law Foundation, Inc. was created to support the program of the college. The Technical Panel for Legal Education of the Commission on Higher Education hailed this move as innovative—the first of its kind in the Philippines. The first batch of graduates of the college who took the 2006 Bar Examinations garnered an impressive passing average of 42.8 percent, which was much higher than the viii national passing average of 30.6 percent. With this performance, the statistical data issued by Supreme Court placed the BSU - Marcelo H. Del Pilar College of Law in number 16 in the ranking of the 103 colleges of law in the country that participated in the said examinations. Since June 2009, when the Marcelo H. Del Pilar Law Foundation, Inc. left to the University the sole responsibility to run its law program, the college was renamed BSU College of Law. The new millennium saw Bulacan State University going global and participating in cross-border education with other Asian countries such as South Korea, Peoples Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. The University signed agreements with educational institutions in these countries for the offering of various programs of the BSU especially the doctoral and master’s programs. The University, in partnerships with Korean institutions, also hosts Korean students for their English language course. These programs paved the way for the on-going students and faculty exchanges and visitations with those institutions abroad. The BSU, which started as an intermediate school in 1904, is now a well- known and respected public university for its achievements. It has produced more than fifty board examinations topnotch in the fields of engineering, architecture and teacher education. To date, the University has more than twenty thousand students and enrolment is increasing. It has one of the largest enrolments among state colleges and universities outside of Metro Manila. This is an indication that the BSU has earned the trust and confidence of its clientele as it continues its unwavering commitment to pursue excellence in providing quality university education to its students. The glorious years of Bulacan State University continued when Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus, who was then the Executive Vice President was elected as the 2nd University President and assumed the office on September 1, 2006. His eight years of presidency marked a notable experience among the employees and students as well. His relationship with the local government of Bulacan gave favor to the University in the establishment of APP Building by which Gov. Dela Cruz, Governor Mendoza and Governor Sy-Alvarado constructed successively. The first ever lady President in the person of Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon assumed the office on September 1, 2015. She was the President of Southern Luzon State University for 11 consecutive years. Her mission to strengthen the mandate of the University on instruction, research, extension and production has been possible along with the development of 25 hectares land donated by the National Government to Bulacan State University. ix  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This to acknowledge receipt of the Undergraduate Student Manual of Bulacan State University. I understand that as bonafide student of BulSU, I am responsible in reading and understanding all the information in the Manual. I hereby abide with the policies and regulations, and expected standards of student conduct written in the Manual. ____________________________________________ (Signature over printed name) _______________________ Course/Year/Section _______________ ID No. ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian (Signature over printed name) Note: Please fill out the Acknowledgement Form and submit the duplicate copy to the Office of College Secretary of your College or Campus. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This to acknowledge receipt of the Undergraduate Student Manual of Bulacan State University. I understand that as bonafide student of BulSU, I am responsible in reading and understanding all the information in the Manual. I hereby abide with the policies and regulations, and expected standards of student conduct written in the Manual. ____________________________________________ (Signature over printed name) _______________________ Course/Year/Section _______________ ID No. ____________________________________________ Parent/Guardian (Signature over printed name) x  PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS The Bulacan State University is committed to the advancement of the knowledge and values common to all educated persons. Excellence in instruction, research, extension, and student life is encouraged. The University strives to offer learning experiences and opportunities designed to help students think effectively, develop the capacity to communicate, discriminate among values, and make relevant judgments. All members of the University community share in the responsibility for providing and maintaining an environment conducive to the educational development of the students at the University. The University, through its established governance process, creates policies and procedures that help maintain this environment. Every student at the University is obligated at all times to assume responsibility for his/her actions, to respect duly constituted authority, to be truthful, and to respect the rights of others, as well as to respect private and public property. In their academic activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity and abide by the University‟s rules and regulations. By formulating policies, rules and regulations on student conduct, the University affirms the principle of student freedom that is coupled with an acceptance of full responsibility for individual actions and the consequences of such actions. A. Institutional Philosophy The guiding philosophy of the Bulacan State University is contained in its statements of vision, mission and goals. In support of the national agenda for higher education articulated by the Commission on Higher Education, the University, as a state institution, pursues the following vision, mission and goals. Vision The Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge generating institution globally recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive community engagements. Mission The Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio- 1 economic growth and development of the nation. Goals In the pursuit of its mission, the University gears its initiatives and efforts towards attainment of the following goals: 1. Provide Relevant Quality and Accessible Education; 2. Provide Innovative and Responsive Research and Extension Programs; 3. BulSU in Regional Development; 4. Sound Financial Management and Resource Generation; and 5. Good Governance. B. Policy Statements The Bulacan State University recognizes that the student is the central figure in all its educational programs, projects and activities, and that his/her self-realization possible through formal education is the measure of the attainment of the institutional goals. The University likewise realizes the importance of the student‟s participation and cooperation in the establishment and maintenance of a healthy and peaceful campus environment conducive to the efficient and effective attainment of educational objectives. Hence, within the atmosphere of unity of purpose and commitment to shared responsibilities, the University adheres to the following policies: 1. The University shall promote and protect the physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual and social well-being of the students. 2. The University shall respect the individual and collective rights of students as provided for by law, public policy, and generally accepted customs and traditions. 3. The University shall guarantee the right to quality education of all students and shall act appropriately to make such education accessible. 4. The University shall not discriminate against any student regardless of sex, socio-economic status, political beliefs, religion, and aspirations. 5. The University shall support students‟ initiatives and provide for their participation in matters affecting their interest and well-being. C. Classification of Students Students in the University are classified as follows: 1. A regular student is one who registers for formal academic credits and who carries the full load for a given semester and curriculum. 2. An irregular student is one who registered for formal credits but who carries less than the full load for a given semester to complete the 2  requirements of the given curriculum. 3. A shifter student is one who enrolls from one course to another within the same or another college/ campus of the University. 4. A transfer student is one who had come from another recognized institution of higher learning and officially allowed to enroll to the same or another course in the University. 5. A working student has part time job while studying. A working student may be allowed to enroll a minimum of fifteen (15) academic units in a given term or semester. 6. A foreign student is one who is not a citizen of the Philippines. 7. A special student is one who is not earning credits for his academic work. Special student may enroll a maximum of nine (9) units per semester. He may enroll for a maximum two (2) academic years. The unit head concerned may recommend exemption to this limitation, subject to the approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Special student‟s academic performance shall be marked “satisfactory or unsatisfactory.” D. Student’s Rights, Obligations and Responsibilities The Bulacan State University strives to maintain an educational environment that supports the academic, professional, and personal development of all members of the community where relationships among students, faculty, and staff are marked by mutual respect and appreciation for each other's rights and responsibilities. The University recognizes the rights of its students guaranteed by the Constitution of the Philippines and the Education Act of 1982. I. Rights under the 1987 Constitution 1. The right to life, liberty and property under due process of law; 2. The right to equal protection of the law; 3. The right against unreasonable search and seizures and illegal arrest; 4. The right to privacy of communication and correspondence; 5. The freedom of speech and expression; 6. The right to peaceably assemble and petition the lawful authorities for redress of grievances; 7. The right to free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship; 8. The liberty of abode and the right to travel; 9. The right to public information; 10. The right to form organizations or associations; 11. The right to free-access to the court and quasi-judicial bodies and to adequate legal assistance; 3  12. All rights of the accused as provided for under pertinent sections of the Bill of Rights; 13. The right against arbitrary detention; 14. The right to effective and reasonable participation in matters affecting their welfare and student life; 15. The right to academic freedom within the limitations of the law; 16. The right of suffrage; 17. The right to health; 18. The right to quality education; 19. The right to select a profession or course of study subject to fair, reasonable and equitable admission and academic requirements; 20. The right to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with rhythm and harmony of nature; and 21. All other rights guaranteed under the Constitution not mentioned above. II. Rights under the Education Act of 1982 1. The right to receive primarily through competent instruction relevant quality education in line with national goals and conducive to full development as persons with human dignity; 2. The right to freely choose their field of study and to continue their course therein up to graduation except in case of academic deficiency or violation of disciplinary regulations; 3. The right to school guidance and counseling services for making decisions and selecting the alternatives of work suited to his potentialities; 4. The right to access to his own school records, the confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and preserve, however, students shall not be deprived of viewing and re-evaluating his/her class standing as reflected in the class record; 5. The right to the issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of records, transfer credentials and other similar documents within 30 days from request; 6. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications, as well as the right to invite resource persons during convocation, symposium and other activities of similar nature; 7. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective channels of communication with appropriate academic and administrative bodies of the school institution; 8. The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies recognized by the school to foster their intellectual, cultural, spiritual, and physical growth and development, or to form, establish, join and maintain organizations and societies for purposes not contrary to law; 9. The right to participate in the formulation and development of policies affecting the school through representation in the appropriate 4  body/bodies of the school to be determined by the Governing Board; and 10. The right to be free from involuntary contributions, except those approved by their own organizations or societies. III. Obligations All bona fide students of the University shall be covered by all obligations as citizens mandated in the constitution and those stated under the Education Act of 1982 as follows: 1. To render personal military or civic service under the conditions provided for by law; 2. To develop patriotism and nationalism, love of humanity, respect for human rights and appreciation of the role of national heroes in the historical development of the country; 3. To understand the rights and accept the duties of citizenship, strengthen his ethical and spiritual values, develop moral character and personal discipline, critical and creative thinking; 4. To exert his utmost to develop his potentialities for service, particularly, by pursuing an education suited to his abilities, in order that he may become an asset to his family and to society; 5. To uphold the academic integrity of the school, endeavor to achieve excellence and abide by the rules and regulations governing his academic responsibilities and moral integrity; 6. To promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the rules of discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationships with fellow students, the teaching and academic staff and other personnel; 7. To participate actively in civil affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare, particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of his community and in the attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly society; 8. To exercise his rights responsibly in the knowledge that he is answerable for any infringement or violation of the public welfare and the rights of others; 9. To strive to lead an upright, virtuous and useful life; 10. To love, respect and obey his parents, and cooperate with them to maintain the family solidarity; 11. To respect the customs and traditions of our people, the duly constituted authorities, the laws of our country and the principles of democracy; 12. To help in the observance and exercise of individual rights and strengthening of freedom in the pursuit of progress, prosperity and world peace. 5 IV. Responsibilities Students have responsibilities that they accept through membership in the University‟s learning community. Each student should approach academic endeavors, relationships, and personal responsibilities with a strong commitment to personal integrity and mutual respect. As members of the academic community, students have the following responsibilities: 1. To be courteous, respectful, and orderly in their behavior inside and outside the University, especially when they use the name of, or represent the University; 2. Adhere to the University rules and regulations: A. To wear the University I.D. at all times within the campus; Generally, the university strictly implements the No ID, No Entry Policy. However, the following provisions may apply for the following conditions: A.1. If the student temporarily misplaced or forgot to carry his/her ID, he/she shall present a certificate of registration (COR) to the guard before entry. The guard shall write a remark, date and affix signature over printed name at the back of the student‟s COR. A.2. The loss of an ID card should be reported immediately to the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) and the Office of the Registrar which shall authorize the release of a new ID card upon payment of the required fee to the Cashier. A.3. Loss of an ID shall require the student to present an affidavit of loss from a notary public before applying for a new ID. If the student could not apply immediately for new ID, the affidavit of loss may be used as temporary entry to university but only for three (3) days, hence, the student shall apply for new ID thereafter. A.4. In case of recovered ID due to loss, the OSAS shall allow the cancellation of recorded loss ID. A.5. Tampering of ID is a grave violation of the university rule, hence, such act shall be subjected to disciplinary sanctions of this manual. Once a tampered ID is discovered upon entry to university, the security personnel shall at once confiscate the tampered ID and shall accompany the student to the respective dean. B. To wear the proper dress code: B.1. Daily uniform (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays). The design, style and description of uniform is per college/campus prescription. B.2. Organization Shirt Day (Friday). The wearing of organization shirt is optional, hence, if a student does not wear the organization shirt, he/she should wear the prescribed daily uniform. 6  B.3. Free Days (Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays). During these days, the wearing of clothes should not be provocative and must not offend the values of other member of the community. B.4. NSTP and PE uniforms should be worn only during NSTP and PE classes. B.5. The daily uniform must be paired with black closed shoes. B.6. To ensure safety among the students, a prescribed laboratory outfit must be observed during laboratory works. B.7. Cross-dressing is not allowed, except in social occasions like College Night and Students‟ Ball. C. To sport a decent hairstyle and hair color; C.1. Male student who have long hair shall be properly fixed. Proper haircut will depend on the prescription required by the respective courses. C.2. The use of hair color is limited to black, blond and brown shades only. Cultural performers are exempted to this ruling during competitions or as may be needed. D. The wearing of earrings among male students is prohibited, while female students should refrain from wearing excessive jewelries for security purposes. The freedom of expression in fashion is not absolute. Student should be sensible enough to wear what is appropriate and proper in accordance to the mores, values and culture of the education community. E. Obedience to the Laws of the Land As people of the Republic of the Philippines, all students of the university must respect the rights of others and shall adhere to the laws of the nation, including, but not limited to: A. Republic Act No. 7610: Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act of 1992 B. Republic Act No. 7877: The Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 C. Republic Act No. 8049: The Anti-Hazing Law of 1995 D. Republic Act No. 8353: The Anti-Rape Law of 1997 E. Republic Act No. 10586: Anti-Drunk and Drugged Act of 2013 F. Republic Act No. 10627: Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 G. Republic Act 8293: Protecting the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines of 1997 7  F. Students’ Orientation All new students are required to attend the Handog Ni BulSU Kay Bunso. It is a yearly student orientation intended for new (freshmen and transfer) students of the University. Student orientation programs are designed to initiate the integration of newly admitted first-year and transfer undergraduate students into the academic, cultural, and social climate of the University. At the Student Orientation, you will meet with different people in the academe. It also provides a chance to meet other incoming BSU students. The program is designed to prepare freshmen for the academic rigor at BulSU, introduce them to the rigors and joys of schooling traditions and acquaint them with our campus resources. The program is an opportunity for the new students to discover the different academic facilities of the BSU community. During the program they will begin to build a network of resources that will help them to start their BSU journey on the right path. The Old students are also given an annual Re-orientation because it is expected that some of the rules and regulations are forgotten as the students stay in the university. PART II ACADEMIC REGULATIONS A. Admission Requirements Admission Policy Guidelines Application for admission to the Bulacan State University must be filed with the Office of Admissions. The university typically receives more applications for admission than it can accommodate. Therefore, admission to the university is selective. Admission is based on academic performance (grade point average), the BSU Admission Test scores (BSUAT), and interview results. The applicant is required to submit the necessary documents for admission, must pay the BSUAT fee and, eventually if qualified for admission, the enrolment reservation fee. General Policies and Requirements for the BulSU Admission Test (BSUAT) 1. An applicant who graduates from the elementary level and secondary level from the Department of Education shall be eligible for admission to Junior 8  high school and to any degree programs respectively. However, a student who has not completed the secondary level but who has qualified in the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) may be eligible for admission. 2. An applicant of a foreign Senior high school who has not fully satisfied the specific requirements of certain degree programs may be admitted, provided however, that his/her deficiencies shall be corrected during the initial school term. 3. An applicant who did not graduate from high school but completed at least eleven curriculum years of elementary and secondary education in other countries may be admitted at the discretion of the university and the Office of Admissions and Orientation, provided however, that he or she takes the necessary courses to offset any noted deficiencies. 4. An applicant who has completed the 12-year curriculum from foreign countries may also be considered for admission and may be given advance credits at the discretion of the university and the Office of Admissions and Orientation. 5. An applicant whose parent is a regular faculty or personnel of the University shall be entitled for admission provided however, that he/she meets the requirements for application. 6. Aside from the conditions set forth for admission of a foreign student into any degree courses and the policies set by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), it must be manifested that the foreign student has the means enough to support his or her education in the University. 7. In cognizance of the constitutional right on academic freedom, admission to the Bulacan State University is open to all students who meet the above requirements and qualifications. Students who qualify for enrolment shall also qualify to stay in the University for the entire duration for which they are expected to complete the specified program of study. However, in the case of student delinquency, violation of the University rules and policies, sickness, and other things inimical to the academic community the student shall not be stymied for transfer to other learning institutions. 8. The University will not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, color, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation. However, the university reserves the right to deny admission on the basis of overall academic record and to limit enrolment by selecting from among qualified applicants those who will be admitted. 9. Admission is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis according to the scheduled dates for the processing of credentials, availability of slots and college admission requirements. Who may apply for College Admission Test? 1. A graduate of Grade 12; 2. A High School graduate prior to implementation of K-12 Curriculum; 3. Passer of Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) with an average rating of 82% or higher in the five subject areas of the: Mathematics, 9  Communication Arts (English), Science, Communication Arts (Filipino), and Araling Panlipunan who are qualifiers for Junior High School, or College; 4. Passer of Alternative Learning System Accreditation & Equivalency (ALS A & E) Test for Secondary Level with 100 or higher Standard Score (SS) and an essay-writing proficiency level of 2 or higher; 5. A Filipino or foreign national who are graduate or candidates for graduation from foreign schools with K-12 Program; and 6. Foreigners graduating from schools in the Philippines. Policy for Shifters, Transferees and Examinees for Ladderized Programs For shifters (must have satisfactory grades), transferees, and students under ladderized course program, they are required to accomplish the application form available at the Admissions Office and must be guided accordingly. 1. Shifters shall be required to take the shifter‟s examinations if they intend to change programs (e.g.; from Education to Engineering or from Engineering to Architecture). However, shifters who intend to change their majors are not required to take said test. 2. Shifters from external campuses shall also be required to take the shifter‟s exams. 3. Students on a ladderized program who may wish to continue their baccalaureate degrees will be required to take the continuing exams. 4. Transferees from other schools who may wish to study in the University may apply for admission provided however, that they meet the qualifications set forth and that the program in which they wish to enroll is open for admission. Requirements for College Admission 1. Freshmen 1. Must have earned a senior high school diploma from a recognized secondary school; 2. Must submit fully filled –out application form with two (2) pieces of 2”x 2” color ID picture with white background (computer generated pictures will not be accepted) 3. Must submit a photocopy of school ID. 4. Must meet the grade point average (GPA) requirement of the desired course; 5. Must pass the interview, if so required, for the course applied. 2. Transfer Student A student from a recognized institution of higher learning may apply as transfer student to the university subject to the following limitations. 1. Must submit fully filled –out application form with two (2) pieces of 2”x 2” color ID picture with white background (computer generated pictures will not be accepted) 10  2. The grade point average of all the subjects taken is 2.5 or better, and without a grade of 5.0 or its equivalent in any academic subject. 3. The student has completed not more than fifty (50) percent of the units required for the course. 4. The student must submit all necessary transfer credentials like transcript of records and honorable dismissal for submission to the registrar. Any transfer student may apply for transfer credit to the Office of the Registrar, which shall evaluate the student‟s credentials and if valid, recommend to the Vice President for Academic Affairs the grant of such credit. 3. Foreign Students 1. Must submit fully filled –out application form with two (2) pieces of 2”x 2” color ID picture with white background (computer generated pictures will not be accepted) 2. Must possess student visa issued by the Bureau of Immigration. 3. Must comply with the admission requirements for college freshmen. 4. Must pay tuition and other miscellaneous fees based on the prescribed rate/s for foreign students by the university; 5. Must present academic records and pertinent immigration documents. Admission Procedure 1. Secure application form for admission to the Office of the Admissions and Orientation after fully complying with all the course requirements on the scheduled period of application. 2. Submit original copy and one (1) photocopy of;  Form 138 (report card) with 2nd grading period (for college freshman applicant)  Certificate of Registration and class cards (for shifter)  Certificate of Registration and class cards (for transferee)  Certificate of Registration and class cards (for BIT 3rd Year)  Transcript of Records (for 2nd courser)  Transcript of Records (for C.P.T.E.)  Form 138 or report card with final rating ( for Grade 7) 3. Submit properly filled out application form that will be issued upon the evaluation of your requirements. 4. Pay admission examination fee amounting to P300.00 (non-refundable) to the cashier‟s office. 5. Submit to the Office of Admissions and Orientation the official receipt, fully accomplished application form and other requirements for the BSUAT schedule. 6. BSUAT results will be posted on the date listed in the timetable attached in your exam schedule. 7. The BSUAT shall be administered according to the guidelines set forth by the Office of Admissions and Orientation of the University. 8. Applicants are required to take the BSUAT only once. 11 9. Successful applicants who passed the BSUAT and included in the shortlist issued by Office of the Admissions and Orientation are required to submit the original copy following documents: 9.1. Reservations slip from the Admissions Office; 9.2. High school card (FORM 138); 9.3. NSO-authenticated copy of birth certificate; 9.4. Certification of good moral character duly signed by the principal or guidance counselor of the high school last attended, with school dry seal; 9.5. Medical permit from the BSU Medical Clinic; 9.6. One (1) piece recent 2”x 2” ID picture with white background. 10. Applicants who fail to qualify for the first course preference may qualify for other courses on condition that their grades meet the grade requirements of the college/course of their second choice. Note:  In applying for admission, any authorized persons may file the application forms for the applicant, (e.g. parents, relatives, teachers, guardians).  The name indicated in the birth certificate must be the same name that appears in all admission documents. Otherwise, a notarized Affidavit of Discrepancy must be submitted together with the credentials.  Submission of any falsified or tampered documents and/or concealment of information constitute grounds for disqualification. Provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) The Bulacan State University welcomes applications from people with disabilities (PWDs). As such, BSU commits itself to adhering to RA 7277 and making reasonable adjustments to enable students to participate fully in student life. BulSU views applications from PWDs on the same grounds as those from other applicants that are assessed purely on academic merit and potential, according to the published selection criteria relevant to the course applied for. BulSU has the duty under Republic Act 7277 to provide for the rehabilitation, self-development and self-reliance of disabled persons and their integration into the mainstream of society and for other purposes. BulSU makes some adjustments in anticipation of disabled students‟ support requirements (e.g. improving physical access to buildings), but also appreciate that individuals are different and further changes may need to be considered and implemented. 12  B. Change of Academic Load Change of academic load refers to adding or changing of subjects enrolled. Any student may request to add and/or change his academic load within the first two weeks of regular classes, subject to the approval of the academic unit head concerned. C. Substitution of Subjects Students may substitute a new subject for an old one under the following circumstances: 1. When the old subject is under an old curriculum, which was revised or replaced by a new one, and that the subject is not offered anymore; 2. The subjects are similar or related to each other; 3. The new substitute subject must have equal or more credit units than the old one. D. Tutorial and Special Classes Tutorial classes are strictly given to senior level students only, that is, if the one subject being requested would mean his graduation for the particular term. The student must secure a certification from the office of the Registrar that he/she is a graduating student before he/she can request for it. The request for tutorial classes must be recommended by the College/ Campus Dean for approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs for the main campus and Vice President for Executive Operations for satellite campuses. Special classes, on the other hand, may be requested by any irregular student who wishes to repeat or take the subject in advanced, provided that the subject is not offered during the current semester or may be in conflict with the student‟s class schedule. There must have a minimum of ten (10) students requesting for the specific subject before it can be granted by the College/Campus Dean. The honorarium of the instructor/professor shall be charged to the requesting student. E. Dropping of Subjects Any student may officially drop his subject(s) until one (1) week before the midterm examinations as scheduled in the University calendar. The student must file the official dropping form at the Registrar‟s Office for this purpose. 13  Student who decides to drop his subject or withdraw from his course shall be entitled to refund in accordance with the following guidelines: 1. If dropping of subject or withdrawal from the course is done before the scheduled opening of classes, the student is entitled to the full refund of all fees paid except registration fee; 2. If dropping of subject or withdrawal from the course is done after the opening of classes, regardless of whether the student attended his classes or not, only the tuition fee shall be refunded subject to the following conditions: a. If dropping or withdrawal is done within the first week of the opening of classes, the student shall be charged an amount equivalent to 30% of the total tuition fees for the whole term; b. If dropping or withdrawal is done within the second week of the opening of classes, the student shall be charged an amount equivalent to 50% of the total tuition fees for the whole term; c. If dropping or withdrawal is done within the third week of the opening of classes, the student shall be charged an amount equivalent to 70% of the total tuition fees for the whole term; d. If dropping or withdrawal is made after the third week from the opening of classes, the student shall be charged the total amount due, and therefore he is not entitled to any refund. 3. Any student who has been advised by the University physician to discontinue studies due to health reasons shall be allowed to refund the tuition fee he/she paid in full. F. Attendance 1. All students must attend classes promptly and regularly. 2. Only students who are included in the official lists of enrolment provided by the Management Information System (MIS) Office have permission to attend the class. Sit-in student may attend the class, subject to the approval of the academic head concerned. 3. A student shall be marked tardy if he arrives in the class 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled time. 4. A student shall be marked absent from the class if he/she arrives 20 minutes after the start of the scheduled time. However, student must not be deprived of attending the lesson if he wishes. 5. Unless the subject teacher concerned gave prior notice, students may leave their assigned room if the teacher fails to come within 15 minutes after the start of the scheduled time for a one-hour class, 30 minutes for a two-hour class, 45 minutes for a three-hour class, and so on. The student shall be marked absent if he/she leaves their assigned room before the prescribed waiting time. 14  G. Absences Absences incurred due to any of the following reasons shall be excused: 1. Official representation in curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. 2. Sickness duly certified by the attending physician or the University physician. 3. Force majeure. Absence(s) incurred due to any of the aforementioned reasons do not exempt concerned students from complying with the regular requirements of their course. An excused absence, however, should not exceed more than thirty percent (30%) of required total attendance per semester. Any student who accumulates more than twenty percent (20%) of the time of unexcused absences from any of his/her subject before the midterm examinations shall be dropped automatically from that subject. The instructor concerned shall mark him/her FDA (failure due absences) or UD (unofficially dropped) from his subject. H. Leave of Absence Any student who wishes to temporarily discontinue his studies, may be allowed provided that the maximum allowance for official leave of absence must not exceed one year. If the student exceeds the maximum leave of absence, the dean may carry out academic penalty by requiring the student to re-enroll three to six (3-6) additional academic units. A leaving student shall do the following procedures: Step 1: Request a Leave of Absence (LOA) Form at the Office of the Registrar. Step 2: Fill out the form clearly and follow instructions stated on the forms. Step 3: After completing all the requirements stated in the form, return the copy of LOA form to the Office of the Registrar. Student may photocopy the LOA and request the receiving officer/clerk to write the complete name and affix signature on the photocopy of LOA form as proof of receipt. A returning student shall do the following procedures: Step 1: Student must personally appear to the Office of the Registrar and request for readmission. He/she may show the photocopy of LOA for fast tracking purposes. Step 2: The Registrar will issue a Readmission Slip to the student. The student shall personally give the slip to the dean or his authorized representative. The dean shall not deny readmitted 15  student to enroll. If the returnee is on his/her penultimate year or senior year but follows an old curriculum, Part II; Letter C of this manual shall apply. However if the returnee is on his/her 2nd year level (for a 4-Year course) and 3rd year level (for a 5-Year course), he/she shall follow the new curriculum. I. Maximum Residency Requirement As government funded institution, the subsidy given to each student has a limited time frame so that other qualified aspirants may also enjoy the same privilege. For this reason, all students must observe the residency requirement of the university. 1. Generally, all students must complete their courses within the period prescribed in the curriculum. 2. Students who could not complete the course within the period prescribed in the curriculum may be allowed to complete their course within the maximum allowable period: 2.1. For a two-year course, the maximum allowable period of completion is four (4) years; 2.2. For a four-year course, the maximum allowable period of completion is six (6) years; 2.3. For a five-year course, the maximum allowable period of completion is seven and a half (7½) years. 3. The rule on the maximum allowable period of completing the course exempts the students who are on official leave of absence (LOA). 4. Exemption from the rule on the maximum allowable period of completing the course may be granted to working students upon recommendation by the Dean and approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 5. Students who fail to complete their courses within the maximum allowable period may be allowed to continue, provided, that the government‟s subsidy on tuition will be forfeited, and therefore the students shall pay appropriate tuition as prescribed by the finance office. J. Examinations 1. Schedule of regular midterm and final examinations shall be officially announced to all students. 2. All students must present examination permit when taking the scheduled midterm and final examinations. Instructor/professor administering the examination must sign the said permit. 16  3. Students must settle their financial obligations before they can enroll for the next semester/ term. 4. Administration of special/removal examinations to an individual or group of students is subject to the recommendation of the subject teacher and approval by the unit head concerned. 5. Subject teachers may exempt student from taking their final examinations if the student has a pre-final grade of at least 1.5 and has complied with all the requirements of the subject. K. Grading System 1. The academic performance of the student shall be rated using the following grading system: GRADE EQUIVALENT 1.00 97 – 100 % 1.25 94 – 96 % 1.50 91 – 93 % 1.75 88 – 90 % 2.00 85 – 87 % 2.25 82 – 84 % 2.50 79 – 81 % 2.75 76 – 78 % 3.00 75 % (Passed) 4.00 Conditional Passed 5.00 Failed Inc. Incomplete D Officially Dropped FDA or UD Failure Due to Absences or Unofficially Dropped 4.00 (Conditional Passed) indicates that there is a slight deficiency in the performance of the student to satisfy the minimum requirements the course for him to earn the lowest passing grade of “3”. The student, in consultation with the subject teacher concerned, must resolve this deficiency within two (2) weeks after he/she received the grade; otherwise the grade automatically becomes “5.00”. The grade of 4.00 shall not appear in the student‟s permanent records or transcript of records. Inc. (Incomplete) indicates that the student has been getting passing marks in all criteria for grading except that he lacks certain project or activity required in the course. The student has a grace period of one (1) year to complete the requirements; otherwise, “Inc.” automatically becomes “5.00”. If the student got the mark of “Inc.” in a prerequisite subject, he may not enroll the subject in which it is a prerequisite until he has completed such prerequisite subject. 17 D (Officially Dropped) indicates that the student officially filled a formal dropping form, duly signed by the respective instructor/professor, dean and the university registrar. FDA or UD (Failure Due to Absences or Unofficially Dropped) indicates that the student discontinue attending the class without notice to the teacher concerned resulting to failure or unofficially dropped the subject. L. Transparency and Correction of Grades For transparency of giving fair grades, the students shall not be deprived to know the procedures used to compute grade and reevaluate his/her class standing at any time. The student should be informed of his/her final grade before it is encoded/posted. The student has the right to have a copy of his/her Certificate of Grades (COG) at the end of every semester/term on the scheduled date of its release. No faculty shall change any grade after it has been posted. In exceptional cases, where an error has been committed, the instructor/professor may request authority from the Dean of his college/campus to make the necessary change, provided, that the supporting document is presented. If the request is granted, a copy of the authority from the Dean authorizing the change shall be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar for proper recording. M. Academic Delinquency 1. The faculty of each academic unit shall remedy academic delinquency by implementing the following measures and minimum standards: a. Any student who obtained a failing grade in one (1) subject shall receive a warning from the dean. b. Any student who dropped or obtained failing grades in two (2) subjects shall not be allowed to enroll the requisite subjects in the succeeding semester. He/she may, however, enroll minor subjects in advance, subject to the approval of the dean, provided, that he/she shall not exceed the number of units prescribed by the curriculum. c. Any student who obtained failing grades of three (3) subjects but less than fifty percent (50%) of his enrolled subjects shall be placed under probation for the succeeding semester, His/her load 18  shall be reduced commensurately as determined by the unit head concerned. d. Any student on probation who dropped or obtained failing grades in two (2) subjects shall be dropped from his course. He/she may, however, apply to shift to another course, subject to the acceptance of the receiving Dean and approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. e. Any student who obtained failing grades of 50% to 75% of his/her enrolled subjects shall be suggested shift to another course, subject to the acceptance of the receiving Dean and approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. f. Any student who obtained a failing grades of more than 75% of his enrolled subjects shall be disqualified to continue his/her studies in the University. g. Any student on probation obtained failing grades in at least fifty percent (50%) of his enrolled subjects shall be disqualified to continue his/her studies in the University. Note: The prescribed completion period of the course shall strictly implement to any student who will undergo the above conditions. N. Gold Gear Awards The Gold Gear Awards is an annual recognition program for students for the formal awarding of academic excellence, co-curricular and extra-curricular awards. The Office of the Dean for Student Affairs and Services in coordination with the different academic units of the University shall be responsible for the conduct of this program. The following awards are given during the Recognition Day. I. Academic Excellence Award These awards shall be based solely on academic excellence with the following criteria: 1. The President’s List Award is given to students with a grade point average of 1.20-1.00 and no grade lower than 2.0 in any subject enrolled for the last two consecutive semesters prior to the award. 2. The Dean’s List Award is given to students with a grade point average of 1.75-1.21 and no grade lower than 2.0 in any subject enrolled for the last two consecutive semesters prior to the award. The candidates for the awards must have been officially enrolled with a minimum of 15 academic units or as prescribed in the regular curriculum in the last two consecutive semesters, i.e., 2nd semester of the preceding academic year and 1st semester of the current academic year. Only students from 2nd year to senior year shall be entitled for these awards. 19 II. Co-Curricular and Extra-Curricular Awards To encourage excellence in co-curricular and extra- curricular activities, the University shall award non-academic honors and recognition to deserving students based on approved criteria and standards set by Committee on Awards. 1. Competition Winners This award shall be limited to achievements in connection with duly accredited competitions in the academic, trade skills, cultural, arts and sports to which students officially represent the university or any of its units. The awards shall be categorized in terms of degree/level of performance attained by the students in duly accredited competition as follows: a. International Level – 1st to 5th place winners; b. National Level – 1st to 3rd place winners; c. Regional Level – 1st and 2nd place winners; and d. Provincial or Division – 1st place winners. 2. Extra-Curricular Awards These special awards are given to students who made an exemplary achievements in their field of interest and unconditionally shared to BulSU community. The candidates of these awards are nominated by the advisers of the concerned organization and submitted to the dean of student affairs and services. a. Journalists of the Year b. Male and Female Athletes c. Male and Female Performing Artists d. Student Government Leaders e. Student Organizations Leaders Note: A candidate for any of the award shall have no disciplinary record on the current academic year. O. Graduation Requirements 1. Each student who has satisfied all the requirements of his/her course is required to apply for graduation by filing the official Application for Graduation form to the office of the Registrar. 2. All candidates for graduation must be cleared of all property and money accountabilities in the University before the commencement exercises. 3. No student shall graduate from this University unless he/she has completed at least one year of residence prior to the date of graduation. 4. All disciplinary charges against a student must be resolved and sanctions completed before a student is eligible to graduate. 20  P. Commencement Exercises 1. The commencement exercises for each of the academic units of the University shall be held on the dates as may be approved by the Academic Council. 2. All candidates for graduation from each academic unit shall be enjoined to attend their respective graduation exercises. 3. All candidates for graduation shall be required to wear the academic costume prescribed for the program during the traditional baccalaureate services and commencement exercises. Q. Graduation Awards I. Academic Honors Academic honors shall be given to graduating student based on their grade point average and type of course as follows: Grade Point Degree Courses Non-degree Courses Average Summa Cum 1.00 to 1.20 With Highest Honors Laude 1.21 to 1.45 Magna Cum Laude With High Honors 1.46 to 1.75 Cum Laude With Honors To qualify for honors, graduating students must satisfy the following requirements: a. Earned at least a grade of 2.0 or its equivalent in all subjects; b. Completed at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total number of academic units required for the course and residency of at least two years in the University; c. Enrolled at least fifteen (15) credit units prescribed in the curriculum in each of the terms or semesters. Exemption to this rule may be allowed if: (i) the required units prescribed in the curriculum in the given term/semester are less than this minimum requirement, (ii) the subject(s) needed to meet this minimum requirement are not offered. II. Outstanding Student Awards There shall be one student awardee per program for each college or campus subject to the following criteria: a. A grade point average of at least 1.75 with no grade lower than 2.0 in any subject; b. Shall have a minimum of 15 units enrolled during the semester or as prescribed in the regular curriculum; c. Winners in co-curricular and extra-curricular competitions, and d. Involvement in either university or college/campus based student 21 organizations. III. Best in Specialization Awards a. There shall be one student awardee per specialization b. The award shall be based on the performance in the specialization with no grade lower than 2.0 in all major subjects or as the college selection committee may deem appropriate. c. Winner in specialized and/ or related competitions; d. The awardee shall be selected by a special committee designated for the purpose composed mainly of teachers in the major subjects and approved by the dean of the college/satellite campus. IV. College Leadership Award a. There shall only be one student leader awardee per college/campus; b. The candidate for the award must have been officially enrolled with a minimum of 15 academic units or as prescribed in the regular curriculum in the last two consecutive semesters without any dropped, incomplete or failing grades; c. The candidate for the award must be nominated by the adviser of the concerned organization. The documents submitted by the nominee shall be reviewed and evaluated by the College Selection Committee, The committee shall recommended the candidate to the college/campus dean for approval. d. The candidate for the award must have a track record based on the following criteria: d.1. Length of service as elected officer of student government, recognized university or college-based organizations; d.2. Projects conceptualized and implemented while in the performance of duty as elected officer; d.3. Relevant awards received from duly recognized award-giving bodies; d.4. Leadership in external activities; and d.5. Have no record of violation V. University Leadership Award There shall be one University Leadership Award for the entire studentry. It is given only to a graduating student either from student government, student organizations, cultural groups or student publications. To qualify for this award, any graduating student/candidate shall submit a leadership folio to the Dean of Student Affairs and Services, who, shall form a committee to evaluate the candidate‟s folio based on meritorious leadership component and its impact to BulSU community. VI. Honorary Award An honorary award is given to Student Regent upon expiration of his/her term. 22 VI. Loyalty Award The Loyalty Award is given to graduating student who started Grade 7 in BulSU and had completed his/her baccalaureate degree in the same university. R. Student Records The Registrar‟s Office provides student records‟ services. It performs the following services: 1. Keeps and maintains the academic records of all students; 2. Provides basic academic information on curricular programs, general registration requirements and procedures; 3. Issues students‟ numbers and validates IDs; 4. Prepares the official list of enrollees; 5. Issues a written notice on academic delinquencies; 6. Prepares list of candidates for graduation and for honors, and 7. Issues transcript of records, diploma, transfer credentials, and official certifications. Official Transcript of Records 1. Any student who has settled all his financial obligations and accountabilities in the University may secure copy of his official transcript of records, official certifications, credentials or other school records. 2. To secure the official transcript of records the student must file a clearance form together with official receipt of payment to the Registrar‟s office. 3. To effect a change in the name on the records of female student who got married while in the University, she must submit an affidavit of change of status and a copy of the marriage contract from the National Statistics Office to the Registrar‟s office. Transfer Credentials 1. Any student who wishes to transfer to another school must submit duly accomplished and signed clearance form to the Registrar‟s Office to secure transfer credentials. 2. Any student who is dismissed from the University shall be issued transfer credentials provided he is cleared of all financial obligations and accountabilities in the University. 23  PART III STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE As it pursues its vision and mission, the University places great stress on the values of respect for the dignity and worth of individuals and the development of character. Thus, it strives for an environment that promotes these values and believes that each student, as a member of the academic community, contributes to uphold them. Therefore, the University clearly presents student rights and responsibilities and establishes the disciplinary procedures to ensure that all members of the University community benefit from the promotion of these values. A. General Policies In the implementation of the rules and regulations on student conduct and discipline, the University is guided by the following policies: 1. All matters pertaining to student conduct and discipline shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the University Code, the Education Act of 1982 and other general and special laws in relation to education. 2. Following the principle of en loco parentis, the University has the right to act in the best interests of the students as it sees fit through all persons charged with the supervision of students, which shall be deemed persons in authority and should therefore, be accorded due respect and protection (Art. 153 (3), Revised Penal Code, as amended by PD 299, Sept. 19, 1973 and Education Act of 1982). 3. All University officials, faculty members, staff and security personnel are authorized to enforce and request compliance to all University rules and regulations. 4. The investigation and disposition of student disciplinary cases shall follow the proceedings set forth in this section of the Handbook. 5. All respondents to any case shall enjoy the following rights: a. To be subjected to any disciplinary penalty only after the requirements of due process shall have been fully complied with; b. To be penalized only on the basis of substantial evidence, the burden of proof being with the person filing the charge; c. To be penalized only on the basis of evidence presented and of which the respondent had been properly notified and given the opportunity to rebut; d. To defend himself personally or by a counsel/representative of his own choice; e. Pending final decision on the charges, to enjoy all rights and privileges of a student, unless a preventive suspension has been 24  promulgated against him. B. Norms of Conduct The University believes in a happy and peaceful campus environment conducive to learning: hence, it expects that every student must, at all times exert efforts to obey the laws of the land, observe campus rules and regulations and follow the accepted norms of good social behavior and right conduct. All students must strive to exemplify good moral character and act in accordance with the moral values and attitudes: 1. Self-discipline and Obedience 2. Honesty and Integrity 3. Courtesy and Modesty 4. Orderliness and Cleanliness 5. Respect for the rights of others / Tolerance 6. Fairness 7. Sense of freedom and responsibility 8. Cooperation 9. Nationalism and love of country 10. Godliness C. Disciplinary Sanctions and Penalties In order to maintain harmony and to protect its educational purposes and processes, the University has the authority to impose penalties or sanctions to any student found to have violated its rules, policies and regulations. While disciplinary sanctions generally are commensurate with the seriousness of the offense, multiple or repeated violations may justify more severe disciplinary sanctions. Penalties are progressive in nature. Possible penalties and sanctions to be applied in various situations include: 1. Restitution. Restitution is a repayment. The student must pay for damages to property or for loss of property. 2. Reprimand. A reprimand may be in the form of verbal counsel to student in regards to his/her negative behavior or a written reprimand describing a student‟s offense or misconduct, which places on record that a student, in a specific instance, did not meet the behavioral standards expected at the University. A written reprimand from the Dean for Student Affairs and Services or designee to the student serves as a warning that continued conduct of the type described in the reprimand or other misconduct may result in more severe disciplinary sanction against the student. 3. Withholding of an academic record or degree. This penalty is 25  imposed upon a student who fails to pay a debt owed to the University or who has a disciplinary case pending final disposition. This penalty terminates upon payment of the debt or upon final disposition of the case. 4. Suspension. A time-specific suspension is a temporary cessation of educational services and exclusion from the University property and facilities. The Board of Student Discipline shall determine the duration of suspension and shall notify the concerned offices and units of the students serving the penalty of suspension duly noted by the office of the University President. 5. Dismissal. Dismissal is termination of educational services and exclusion from the University property and facilities for not less than one year. The conditions for readmission, if any, will be stated in the order of dismissal. The penalty of dismissal is a decision of the University President. A dismissed student can be reinstated only upon the favorable action by the President or designee on his petition for reinstatement. 6. Expulsion. Expulsion is permanent severance from the University without provision for readmission. Expulsion prohibits the student from using or entering any University property and from attending any University function. The penalty of expulsion is a decision of the University President. If a student is expelled, the Board of Student Discipline shall notify the concerned offices and units and the Registrar, which shall have the appropriate disciplinary notation placed on the student's official transcript of records. 7. Transformative Experience. This sanction is to create a constructive activity that is assigned to students as a redemptive sanction. It is designed to enhance a student‟s ability to learn from the disciplinary experience and promote learning that will lead to responsible decision making in the future. This experience is done during vacant period of the student or as prescribed by the dean, provided the student will not affect his/her classes. Penalties or sanctions of at least suspension for one semester shall be reflected in the student‟s permanent record. However, at any time after three years from the date of the finding in which a sanction was imposed, a student or former student may petition the University President or designee to have his or her disciplinary record expunged. The decision to expunge shall be based on the severity of the violation(s), the person‟s disciplinary record as a whole, and evidence of good behavior since the violation(s). If the record is expunged any notation of a disciplinary suspension will be removed from the official academic record maintained by the Office of the Registrar. 26  D. Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions The acts of misconduct and the corresponding disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Light Offenses: 1. Littering or distribution of unauthorized printed materials on University campuses and premises; 1st Offense Verbal Reprimand nd 2 Offense Written reprimand with warning; and 4 hours of Transformational Experience. 3rd Offense 10 hours of Transformational Experience; and Guidance Intervention Program. 2. Vandalism or unauthorized posting of printed materials on University property, campuses and premises; Verbal Reprimand; 1st Offense Cleaning the walls; and Commitment letter Written reprimand with warning; 2nd Offense Cleaning the walls; and 4 hours of Transformational Experience. 10 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Cleaning the walls; and Guidance intervention program. 3. Disturbance or disruption of the educational environment, classes or any education related programs or activities; 1st Offense Verbal Reprimand. 2nd Offense Written reprimand with warning; and 4 hours of Transformational Experience. 3rd Offense 10 hours of Transformational Experience; and Guidance intervention program. 4. Unauthorized solicitation of funds or selling of any ticket; 1st Offense Verbal Reprimand and Restitution. Written reprimand with warning; 2nd Offense 4 hours of Transformational Experience; and Restitution. 10 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Guidance intervention program; and Restitution. 27 B. Less Grave Offenses: 5. Smoking, gambling or being under the influence of alcohol within the university premises; Written reprimand with warning; 1st Offense 4 hours of Transformational Experience; and Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean. 10 hours of Transformational Experience; 2nd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 20 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 6. Malicious or unfounded accusation towards any member of the academic community; Written reprimand with warning; 1st Offense 4 hours Transformational Experience; and Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean. 10 hours Transformational Experience; 2nd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 20 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 7. Deception, Impersonation, or Fraud; Written reprimand with warning; 1st Offense 4 hours Transformational Experience; and Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean. 10 hours of Transformational Experience; 2nd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 20 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 8. Disrespectful behavior in words and in deeds or refusal to comply with directions of the University officials and employees acting in the performance of their duties; Written reprimand with warning; 1st Offense 8 hours of Transformational Experience; and Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean. 16 hours of Transformational Experience; 2nd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 28  32 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 9. Damage or unauthorized presence in or use of University premises, facilities or property, in violation of posted signs, when closed, or after normal operating hours; Written reprimand with warning; 1st Offense 8 hours of Transformational Experience; Parents/guardians dialogue; and Restitution. 16 hours of Transformational Experience; 2nd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean, and Guidance intervention program; and Restitution. 32 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program; and Restitution. For Items 1-9: Any student who commits 4th of the same violation shall be subjected to suspension for two weeks. C. Grave Offenses: 10. Theft, attempted theft, and/or unauthorized possession or use of property/services belonging to the University or a member of the University community; Written reprimand with warning; 16 hours of Transformational Experience; 1st Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program; and Restitution. 1 week Suspension; 16 hours of Transformational Experience; 2nd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program; and Restitution. 2 weeks Suspension; 20 hours of Transformational Experience; 3rd Offense Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program; and Restitution. 29 11. Indecency in any form of obscene or lewd behavior (necking, petting or torrid kissing or other sexual act) inside the university premises ; Written reprimand with warning; 1st Offense 16 hours of Transformational Experience; Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 1 week Suspension; 2nd Offense 16 hours of Transformational Experience; Parents/guardians dialogue with the dean; and Guidance intervention program. 2 weeks Suspension; 3rd Offense 20 hours of Transformational Experience;