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College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Business & Hospitality INSTITUTIO NAL & COLLEGE Mater Dei ORIENTATI College Tubigon, Bohol ON  ACADEMIC...

College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Business & Hospitality INSTITUTIO NAL & COLLEGE Mater Dei ORIENTATI College Tubigon, Bohol ON  ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality A. SCHOOL TERMS First semester: August – December Second semester:January – May B. CLASS HOURS three-unit subject = 54 hours per semester Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  C. ATTENDANCE 1. All students are required to attend their classes regularly. 2. A student who arrives in class after the opening prayer is considered late. 3. When the teacher does not arrive on time, students should wait quietly for 15 minutes and after such time, the students can leave the classroom quietly rather than stay and make unnecessary noise. 4. A student who wishes to be excused from classes for a valid reason should secure a written permit from the OSA. 5. For a school activity mandated by the institution and requires the participation of the student, any absence without valid reason is to be fined with an amount agreed by the SSG officers. His clearance will not be signed at the end of the term unless all his fines are paid. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  D. ABSENCES DUE TO SUSPENSION A student who incurs absences due to “suspension” as a sanction for having violated a school policy, has to make-up for his/her absences. Upon expiration of the suspension period, he/she has to make-up his/her absences by requesting for tutorial lessons with every teacher until lessons missed can be covered. The charges for tutorial classes can be arranged between the teacher and the student with the approval of the Academic Officer Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality CASE CONSEQUENCE AND E. ABSENCES Three (3) times tardiness Marked with one (1) absence on the 3rd day of tardiness TARDINESS One (1) absence Notify the adviser and the subject teacher Send a valid excuse letter signed by the parents/guardians If the cause of absence is medical/sickness related, a medical certificate must also be presented. Two (2) absences Get the readmission form from the department head Counselling by the teacher/adviser Excuse letter must be attached in the readmission form if there is valid reason for the absence The adviser found that the student is experiencing problems that cannot be handled, refer to guidance counselor for further counselling Three (3) unexcused Student will be referred to the guidance office for counselling absences Get readmission form Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality CASE E. ABSENCES AND CONSEQUENCE Ten (10) hours of unexcused DROPPED TARDINESS absences without prior notice – successive or not Inform the parents Student sent to seminars or sports  Should get a written permit from OSAD, noted by competition department head and VPAA  Will be given special examination but not the same test or will be made to do an activity. Grades shall be based on the highest score obtained by the students Students who leave the classroom ABSENT for the remainder of the hour or stay out more than 15 mins. without prior permission from teacher Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  F. ACADEMIC LOADS In accordance with the regulations of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) no undergraduate student may be permitted to carry a semestral load of more than twenty- one (21) units over and above Religious Education, Physical Education, NSTP and typing subjects, or as prescribed by the approved curriculum in any program of study in a given semester. In exceptional cases, however, upon recommendation of the dean and with the approval of CHED, students may carry a load of more that twenty-one (21) units but not exceeding twenty-four (24) units. Graduating students are given special considerations; they may be allowed to add three (3) more units from the maximum of twenty-one (21) units without CHED approval (or total of 24 units), or up to twenty-eight (28) units with CHED approval. Students who are authorized to carry such an overload are not completely enrolled until their formal request in writing has been approved both by the dean and the regional director of CHED, or his/her duly authorized representative. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  G. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS 1. A freshman is a student who has been admitted into the college upon presentation of his high school credentials. 2. A sophomore is a student who has earned at least 38 units of his/ her course. 3. A junior is a student who has earned at least 75 units of his/ her course. 4. A senior is a student who has earned at least 114 units of his/ her course. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  G. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS 5. A part-time or irregular student is a student who has registered 6 units or less in a given semester. 6. A full-time student is one who registers for 15 or more units in a given semester. 7. A working student/employee is a student who studies and works at the same time for free tuition fees. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  H. RETENTION AND RESIDENCY POLICY 1. The school applies the policy of selective retention for entering freshmen. Each college has its own criteria in admitting the students. 2. To maintain high standards of instruction, periodic evaluation of students by department heads, and co-teachers shall be done every semester. 3. To qualify for graduation, applicant should have obtained credit of 30% of the total units of the course in MDC. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  H. RETENTION AND RESIDENCY POLICY 4. There will be cut off grades in the admission in every college. A. For the students of College of Education (COE) - student should maintain a general average of 2.3 with no grade below 2.3 in the professional education and specialized subjects to be retained. This will apply once the student reaches his/her second year level. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  H. RETENTION AND RESIDENCY POLICY B. For the students from the College of Arts, Sciences, & Technology (CAST) - particularly the BSCS program, a student should be able to maintain a general average grade of 2.5 in all major subjects. Otherwise the student will be advised to shift to another program. This will apply once the student reaches his/her second year level. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  H. RETENTION AND RESIDENCY POLICY C. For CABM students particularly BSA program - a student must maintain an average grade of not less than 2.0 in all accounting subjects. D. For the College of Criminal justice (CCJ) students - students should maintain passing grades in all subjects. Note: BSN have their own policy standards in addition to these standards applicable. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  I. RE-ADMISSION OF STUDENTS 1. Any student who incurs three (3) failed subjects in a semester shall not be readmitted to the College in the succeeding semesters. 2. Any student who disappears from classes after mid-term without giving any information to the Registrar or Adviser, his subjects taken are considered “dropped.” Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  J. INSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS REQUIRED BY SCHOOL English Subjects Religious Education and Institutional subjects National Service Training Program (NSTP) Physical Education Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  J. INSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS REQUIRED BY SCHOOL Laboratory component of Purposive Communication subject - it serves as a complement to the Purposive lecture class. - the three-unit laboratory which is equivalent to three hours is intended to enhance students’ communicative competence. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  J. INSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS REQUIRED BY SCHOOL Religious Education - the geared towards providing students a deeper understanding of their faith and developing their level of spirituality being students of a catholic school. - all students are required to earn six (6) units Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  J. INSTITUTIONAL SUBJECTS REQUIRED BY SCHOOL Institutional Subject - making students to get oriented with the school’s vision- mission and goals, academic matters and students’ services and policies. A. Insti 101 – Institutional and College Orientation B. Insti 102 – MDC Core Values and Graduate Attributes Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  K. CHANGING, DROPPING and WITHDRAWING OF SUBJECTS Students who intend to discontinue their study here at MDC or withdraw some of their subjects, should apply for the withdrawal of the subject(s) by accomplishing the withdrawal form that can be obtained from the Registrar’s office and thereafter, pay the appropriate withdrawal fees. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  Payment in case of Withdrawal of subjects Period the subject(s) is Charges applied for withdrawal Within the 1st week of classes matriculation fee + 10% of tuition fee Within the 2nd week of classes matriculation fee + 20% of tuition fee After the 2nd week of classes 30% of the total charges for the semester After the prelim examination 100% of the total school charges for the semester Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  L. EXAMINATION AND GRADE REPORTS General Examination: Prelim, Midterm, Semi-Final, Final Students who fail to take the final examination or meet the requirements of the course shall be given the mark of NC, NG, Dr., as the case may be. 1. Any provisional, conditional, or temporary grade given at the end of the semester or term for any curriculum subject which is still subject to conversion into another (grade such as “conditioned”) is not allowed. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  L. EXAMINATION AND GRADE REPORTS 2. The school may, at its discretion, grant a final grade which does not earn credits (such as “NC” for “No Credit” or “NG” for “No Grade”) in those cases where the student did not take the final examination in the subject and his performance was not considered satisfactory enough to merit a final passing grade, in spite of absence from the final examination. 3. Grade reports are furnished to parents/ guardians after midterm and final examinations during Parents, Guardian and Teacher Association (PGTA) meeting Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  L. EXAMINATION AND GRADE REPORTS 4. Special test for periodic examinations may be given only to students with excuse absences. The student should take the special exam within (5) working days after the scheduled examination after paying fee of 50 pesos at the cashier. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  M. GRADING SYSTEM  Quizzes – short examinations for the purpose of checking up daily preparation of students or following up a previous lesson;  Major Examinations – long examinations given four times in one semester, the preliminary, midterm, semifinal, and final examinations, and two times in summer, the midterm and final examinations;  Participation – other requirements that may include projects, term papers, reading reports, experiments, and the like, together with class participation which includes recitations, homework, seatwork, themes, class reports, laboratory reports, etc. and other important aspects of instruction. The faculty members are given the authority to assign percentages or weights among the components they included in the grading system. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  N. Intervals For MDC Grading System Grade Score Grade Score (effective 1.0 1 100 ST SEM 2024-2025, 2.1 84 in all levels) 1.1 99 2.2 83 1.2 98 2.3 82 1.3 97 2.4 81 1.4 96 2.5 80 1.5 95 2.6 79 1.6 93-94 2.7 78 1.7 91-92 2.8 77 1.8 89-90 2.9 76 1.9 87-88 3.0 75 2.0 85-86 5.0 Failed Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  Passing grade – 75% = 3.0 Retention grade: BSA professional subjects – 2.0 BSMA professional subjects – 2.6 O. RANKING OF HONORS 70% - Major 30% - Minor Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  P. CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND AWARDING OF HONORS 1. Bachelor’s Degree DISTINCTION GENERAL AVERAGE LOWEST GRADE Summa Cum Laude 1.0 but not lower than 1.5 1.1 Magna Cum Laude Lower than 1.1 but 1.7 not lower than 1.3 Cum Laude Lower than 1.3 but 1.9 not lower than 1.5 (Exemption on ROTC and PE Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  P. CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND AWARDING OF HONORS 2. Graduate Studies DISTINCTION AVERAGE RATING With Highest Distinction 1.0 but not lower than 1.1 with no grade in any subject lower than 1.2 With High Distinction Lower than 1.1 but not lower than 1.2 with no grade in any subject lower than 1.3 With Distinction Lower than 1.2 but not lower than 1.3 with no grade in any subject lower than 1.4 Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  CRITERIA FOR SCHOLASTIC HONORS All colleges shall ascertain and evaluate their honors students and have the official list of Honors submitted to the Registrar’s Office for confirmation. A. Names of Student recommended for honors shall be submitted to the Award Committee for review and deliberation. B. Other Honors/Awards. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  RANKING OF HONORS Ranking of honors is based on the following: For all Colleges 70% - Major subjects 30% - Minor subjects Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  A. ACADEMIC AWARDS In order to receive the academic awards, the student must 1. Pass all subjects which must be taken only once. Students with failing grades and NG are disqualified from graduating with honors. 2. Obtain the average requirements for honors, provided that he/she has no grade below 1.9 in all academic subjects. 3. Have a minimum of three (3) years for Cum Laude and four (4) years for Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude Carry 4.Mater the, Tubigon, Dei College full load prescribed by College the curriculum of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  B. LEADERSHIP AWARD Leadership award is given to any graduating student on the basis of the recommendation of the College chairs, deans and OSAD coordinator subject to final approval of the Awards Committee. In order to receive the leadership award, the student must: 1. Be an SSG , College recognized organization officer for at least two years; 2. Show outstanding leadership in all college activities; 3. Have no grade of 5.0 in all subjects; and 4. Have no violation of code of conduct as stated in the revised student handbook. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  C. LOYALTY AWARD MDC Gold Medal is given to any graduating students who have finished elementary, high school and college at the Mater Dei College. Certification is given to any graduating student who had finished two-year course and proceeded to a four-year course at Mater Dei College. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  D. OUTSTANDING GRADUATING STUDENT AWARD These are the criteria for selection: Academic Performance - 40% Character and Conduct - 20% Community Involvement - 20% Extra and Co-Curricular - 20% Mater Dei College , Tubigon, Total 100% College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  D. OUTSTANDING GRADUATING STUDENT AWARD These are the criteria for selection: Academic Performance - 40% Character and Conduct - 20% Community Involvement - 20% Extra and Co-Curricular - 20% Mater Dei College , Tubigon, Total 100% College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  AWARDS COMMITTEE A. Composition of the Awards Committee 1. VP for Academic Affairs 2. Deans and department heads 3. Registrar 4. Student Activities and Discipline Coordinator 5. Guidance Counselor Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  AWARDS COMMITTEE B. Procedure 1. The student applies for any of the mentioned awards at the Office of the Dean/Chairman. 2. The Registrar’s office verifies the application by computing the grades of the student-applicant 3. The Dean/chairman finally reviews the application for recommendation to the Awards Committee. 4. The Awards Committee convened to review the application and forwards the same to the College President. 5. Dei Mater The College College, Tubigon, President approves or disapproves College of Accountancy, Management Business, and the application Bohol Business & Hospitality  Additional grounds for disqualifying students from graduation with honors and graduation ceremony 1. Aside from not meeting the general criteria for graduating with honors, the following are also ground for disqualification: a. A semester’s load of less than 15 units except when it is specified by the curriculum. b. Schooling of more than the number of years specified in the program of study, unless for just reason. c. Moral Turpitude Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  Additional grounds for disqualifying students from graduation with honors and graduation ceremony 1.1 Formal application for a certificate, diploma, title or degree on a form furnished by the registrar’s office 1.2 The candidate must have satisfactory complied all the requirements of the curriculum of the particular certificate, diploma, title or degree issued. 1.3 A student cannot graduate from the college unless he has established a residence at MDC by completing 30% of the total units of his course Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  Additional grounds for disqualifying students from graduation with honors and graduation ceremony 1.4 He must be present at the commencement exercises, unless he can present a valid excuse for exemption duly approved by the President 1.5 He/She must attend the following activities of the graduating students such as Holy Retreat, Leadership Seminar and Graduation Practices. Failed to attend the said activities, these graduating students are not allowed to attend the Commencement exercises. Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  Additional grounds for disqualifying students from graduation with honors and graduation ceremony 1.6 He/She must be cleared on his/her financial obligation in the cashier’s office and in his/her college. 1.7 Other requirements for graduation are birth certificates and other documents required by law 1.8 He/She must surrender his/her school identification Mater Dei College, Tubigon, card. College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Bohol Business & Hospitality  THANK YOU Bohol Welcome to MDC!  Mater Dei College, Tubigon, College of Accountancy, Business, and Management Business & Hospitality