Republic of the Philippines

RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Iba, Zambales,

Vision of the University The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University shall be a learning and resource center for the development of leaders and entrepreneurs responsive to appropriate and emerging advanced technologies for the sustainable utilization of natural, indigenous and human resources for community-centered development within a dynamic and ever-widening society.

Mission of the University The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University shall primarily provide instruction, undertake research and extension and provide advanced studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, forestry, engineering, technology, education, arts and sciences, humanities and other fields as maybe relevant to the development of the province of Zambales.

MID CAMPUS MID CAMPUS

MID CAMPUS

Iba Campus Iba, Zambales

SOUTH CAMPUSES

Botolan Campus Porac, Botolan, Zambales

San Marcelino Campus

Nagbunga, San Marcelino, Zambales

Castillejos Campus Del Pilar, Castillejos, Zambales

NORTH CAMPUSES

Masinloc Campus South Poblacion, Masinloc, Zambales

Candelaria Campus

Sinabacan, Candelaria, Zambales

Sta. Cruz Campus Lucapon North, Sta. Cruz, Zambales

Republic of the Philippines

RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Iba, Zambales,

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES I. ADMISSION Students shall be accepted regardless of age, sex, status, nationality and religious beliefs or political affiliations. Students must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations of the University. A. Admission Requirements 1. Secondary Level

1.1 Form 138 1.2. Certificate of Good Moral Character 1.3. Medical Certificate 1.4. Two (2) pieces 2”X2” identical pictures 1.5. NSO Birth Certificate 1.6. RMTU Secondary Admission Test (RMTU-SAT)

For Science Curriculum (offered only in Iba Campus), applicants must have a general weighted average of at least 85% and whose grades in Science, English and Mathematics must not be less than 85%.

Children of RMTU employees shall also be subjected to the same admission policies and procedures.

Returning students shall not be readmitted because their slots had already been taken. 2. Tertiary Level

2.1. New/Beginning Freshmen 2.1.1. Form 138

2.1.2. Certificate of Good Moral Character 2.1.3. RMTU College Admission Test (RMTU-CAT)

2.1.4. Students must qualify in the average requirement (GPA/GWA) set by the University/CHED

2.1.5. Pictures 2.1.5.1 Two (2) pieces identical 2”x2”

2.1.5.2 One (1) piece 2”x2” 2.1.6. NSO Birth Certificate/NSO Marriage Certificate 2.1.7. NCAE results for all Five-Year (5) degree programs 2.2 Transferees

2.2.1. Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal

2.2.2. Official Transcript of Record/Copy of Grades duly signed by the Registrar. 2.2.3 Certificate of Good Moral Character

2.2.4. RMTU College Admission Test (RMTU-CAT) 2.2.5. Pictures

2.2.5.1. 2 pieces identical 1”x1” 2.2.5.2. 1 piece 2”x2”

2.2.6. OTR shall be submitted prior to admission for the following semester, otherwise, enrolment will not be allowed.

2.2.7. Admission of transferees is subject to availability of slot.

2.3. Returnee Applicant 2.3.1. Fully accomplished Application for Re- Admission Form

2.3.2. Updated Evaluation of Grades 2.3.3. NSO Birth Certificate/NSO Marriage Certificate for married applicant

2.4. Cross Enrolee

REGISTRAR’S MANUAL

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2.4.1. Fully Accomplished Cross Enrolment Application Form

2.4.2. Cross Enrolment Certification/Form from the mother institution signed by the Registrar and/or Dean. 2.4.3. School ID 2.4.4. Two (2) pieces identical 2”x2” pictures

Cross Enrolment

There are three (3) types of cross enrolment.

1. Inbound, for students from other institutions, in the

Philippines who wish to register in specific courses

(subjects) at RMTU, without pursuing or earning a degree

or completing a program.

2. Outbound, for RMTU students wishing to register in

specific courses (subjects) at other educational

institutions, in the Philippines or abroad, for the purpose

of credit to their program at RMTU.

3. In-Campus, for RMTU students wishing to register in

specific courses in other colleges within the campus.

4. Out-Campus, for RMTU students wishing to register in

specific courses in other campuses of the university.

Inbound Cross-Enrolment

Inbound cross-enrolment is subject to availability of courses for the particular School Year and Term and availability of slots in those courses.

1. A formal signed letter containing the following:

1. The reason for selecting RMTU.

2. The specific School Year and Term to cross

enroll at RMTU.

3. The specific courses/subjects, including course

descriptions, to be cross enrolled.

4. Contact details such as email address and postal

address

2. Cross-enrolment permit from home school (if course/s is

for credit in your respective program in the home school)

3. Medical clearance report (to be validated by Medical Officer of

RMTU)

4. Letter of recommendation / Certification of good moral character

from mother institution’s Guidance Office.

Outbound Cross-Enrolment Approval of outbound cross enrollment is based on the following policies: The course/subject is not offered in RMTU on the School Year and Term on which it will be cross enrolled in another institution. The school where the student will cross enroll in has a comparable standard of education with RMTU. Only general education subjects, as a general rule, may be cross enrolled in another school. In-Campus Cross-Enrolment Approval of in-campus cross enrollment is based on the following policies: The subject is not offered in the mother college on the School Year and Term on which it will be cross enrolled in another college. Only general education subjects, as a general rule, may be cross enrolled in another school. Out-Campus Cross-Enrolment Approval of out-campus cross enrollment is based on the following policies: The subject is not offered in the campus on the School Year and Term on which it will be cross enrolled in another campus of the university. Only general education subjects, as a general rule, may be cross enrolled in another school. 2.5. Uniting Applicant 2.5.1. Fully Accomplished Uniting Application Form 2.5.2. Original Transcript of Records 2.5.3. NSO Birth Certificate/NSO Marriage Certificate for married applicant. 2.5.4. Identification Card 2.5.5. Two (2) pieces identical 2”x2” pictures 2.3 Foreign Students

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2.3.1 Transcript of Scholastic Record

2.3.2 RMTU College Admission Test (RMTU-CAT) 2.3.3 Personal History Statement 2.3.4 Student Visa/Special Study Permit 2.3.5 Affidavit of Support 2.3.6 Alien Certificate Registration 2.3.7 Result of TOEFL (for non-English speaking

students) 2.3.8 Must meet all the prescribed requirements by

the DFA and the BID 2.3.9 A foreign student may be admitted based on

the availability of slot of the course applied for.

3. Graduate Level 3.1 Original Transcript of Record 3.2 Service Record/Certificate of Employment 3.3 NSO Marriage Certificate for married applicant. 3.4 Two (2) pieces identical 2”X2” pictures

B. Admission Policies by College

GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS Doctorate of Education ( Educational Management)

1. The applicant must have the appropriate master’s degree relative to the specific doctorate program he/she intends to pursue.

2. The applicant must have at least a grade point average (GPA) of 1.75 in his master’s degree.

3. An applicant whose master’s degree is other than educational management may be admitted only to the doctorate program after the student completes a maximum of twelve (12) units in major subjects in the master’s program with an average GPA of not lower than 1.75.

4. An applicant of non-thesis master’s program, may only be admitted to the doctorate program after completing a thesis/research study.

5. Applicants must pass the qualifying interview

Master’s Program

1. The applicant must have the appropriate baccalaureate relative to the specific master’s program he/she intends to pursue.

2. Applicant must have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for a master’s program.

3. In case the applicant’s undergraduate degree is not in line with the degree he/she is applying for, he/she will be required to finish a maximum of 18 units of undergraduate courses before he/she will be admitted in the master’s program.

4. An applicant with GPA lower than the prescribed rating may be admitted to the master’s program on probationary status, provided, that he/she has no failing grade in his major field. While on probationary status, the maximum load allowed is only six (6) units per term, such status may change after having obtained an average rating of 1.75 or better in the first term.

5. The applicant must pass the qualifying interview College of Engineering and Architecture

1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. A grade of 85% in Mathematics and Science 3. RMTU-CAT result must be Average and above

College of Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education 1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. No grade lower than 80% in all subjects. 3. Qualifying Examination will be administered in the Second Year.

Bachelor of Secondary Education

1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. A grade of 85% or higher in chosen Area of Specialization 3. No grade lower than 80% in all subjects. 4. Qualifying Examination will be administered in the Second Year.

Bachelor of Physical Education 1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. A grade of 85% or higher in MAPEH 3. No grade lower than 80% 4. Qualifying Examination will be administered in the Second Year.

College of Communication and Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 1. At least 80% Grade Point Average 2. At least 80% in English, Mathematics and Science

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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 1. At least 80% Grade Point Average

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 1. At least 80% Grade Point Average

Associate in Computer Science 1. Open Admission 2. Grade Point Average not required.

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biology 1. Open Admission 2. Grade Point Average not required.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology 1. Open Admission 2. Qualifying Examination during the Second Year.

College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1. At least 85% Grade Point Average. 2. Battery Examination is administered in the Second Year.

College of Accountancy and Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy 1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. At least 85% in Math and English 3. No Grade Lower than 80% in all subjects. 4. Qualifying examination will be administered in the

Second Year 5. Must obtain at least 60% in the qualifying exam.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology 1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. At least 85% in Math and English 3. No Grade Lower than 80% in all subjects. 4. Qualifying examination will be administered in the

Second Year 5. Must obtain at least 60% in the qualifying exam.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1. At least 85% Grade Point Average 2. At least a grade of 80% in all subjects.

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

1. At least 80% Grade Point Average 2. No grade lower than 80% in English and Mathematics.

College of Law

Bachelor of Laws 1. Official Transcript of Records of Baccalaureate Degree

College of Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology 1. Open Admission 2. No grade point average required.

Bachelor of Industrial Education

1. Open Admission 2. No grade point average required.

Two-Year Trade Technical Education

1. Open Admission 2. No grade point average required.

C. Admission Procedure

1. Application for Admission and Testing (Tertiary Level) STEP 1: Present your credentials and secure an Application for Admission Form at the Registrar’s Office. Properly accomplish the form. STEP 2: Proceed to the Cashier’s Office for payment of the application and RMTU-College Admission Test (CAT) fee. STEP 3: Go back to the Registrar’s Office and submit the duly accomplished form. A permit indicating the date, time and room of RMTU-CAT will be given to you after presenting the official receipt. STEP 4: Be at the designated examination room fifteen(15) minutes earlier than the scheduled time. The test results shall be released at the Registrar’s Office after three (3) working days.

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II. REGISTRATION

A. Enrolment Policies 1. Students shall register in the days specified for

enrolment. 2. A student is considered officially enrolled when

he has paid his tuition and other fees duly validated by the concerned officials. 2.1 A student must be officially registered in

order to receive credit for course work. 2.2 Admission slip/clearance/OTR/evaluation

form showing the scholastic standing of an old student is required as credential for enrolment.

2.3 A student is not allowed to enroll in more than one course during his/her stay in the University.

2.4 Rules of sequencing of subjects (prerequisites) in the curriculum are observed and followed in enrolment.

3. Late Registrants 3.1. Late registrants shall undergo the usual

enrolment procedure and will be charged a late registration fee amounting to Php 150.00

4. Cross Registrants 4.1 Within the University

4.1.1. A student may register in two or more colleges in the University provided the total number of units/credits do not exceed the maximum allowed by the rules on academic load.

4.2 Outside the University 4.2.1 A student registered in the

University and who wishes to cross register in another institution must get a permit from the Dean and the Campus Registrar. The permit should state in writing the subjects the student is going to

cross enroll and the total number of units he/she intends to take.

4.2.2. Cross enrolment in all curricular levels may be allowed, provided these subjects are not offered in the University, must have the

same course description and number of units, and must not be . a major subject.

4.2.3. No student is allowed to cross register in Two (2) or more schools outside the University

4.3 From other Institution 4.3.1 A student from other institution wants to enroll in the University

must present a permit from the Dean /Registrar of his/her mother institution. The permit specifies the subjects and the units to be cross enrolled. B. Registration Period

1. Students shall register in the days specified for enrolment. 2. Late registration and cross enrolment should be done in the

days specified for enrolment.

C. Academic Load 1. The total number of units for which the student may

register shall be in accordance with the curricular program the student is enrolled in.

2. During Summer Term, a student may register only in nine (9) units, except for graduating students who shall be allowed a higher load not exceeding twelve(12) units.

3. Only graduating students are allowed to overload subject to their academic standing.

4. A graduating student maybe permitted to carry a heavier load but not to exceed 28 units and shall be subject to the approval by authorities concerned.

5. Students who are scholastically delinquents are not allowed to have an overload.

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D. Prerequisite/s of Subject/s 1. The rules on sequence of subjects in the

curriculum of the course being taken must be followed.

2. Enrolling in and attendance in a subject without passing its prerequisite shall earn the student no academic credit.

3. A graduating student shall be allowed to take the prerequisite subject and the higher subject simultaneously with the approval of authorities concerned, however, if the student fails the prerequisite subject, the higher subject shall be given zero credit.

4. Subjects common to all Colleges shall have the same prerequisites.

E. Changing/Adding/Dropping of Subjects

1. A student maybe allowed to change and add subjects within two (2) weeks from the first day of classes during the semester, or within the first three(3) days of classes during the summer term.

2. Changing/adding/dropping of subjects shall be made only for valid reasons and shall be stated in writing to be approved by the Dean and the Registrar.

3. Subjects changed/added unofficially or without approval of the Dean and the Registrar shall not be given credit.

4. The total load carried by a student including the added subject/s must not exceed the maximum under the rule of academic load or that which is prescribed for his curriculum year during the term/semester.

5. Dropping of subjects shall be allowed before the mid-term.

6. Unofficial dropping of any subject will mean a grade of 5.0.

7. Subjects changed/added/dropped should be approved by the Dean and the Registrar.

F. Substitution of Subject

1. Substitution of subjects is allowed under the following conditions:

1.1 The subject is equivalent to the subject phased out in the old curriculum. 1.2 The subject is recommended by the Dean of the

concerned college. G. Withdrawal of Registration

1. A student who withdraws his registration within two weeks after the start of classes shall be entitled to certain percent of refund of tuition fees. No refunds shall be made after the said period.

2. A student who withdraws his registration within the aforesaid period shall be entitled to withdraw his credentials submitted as requirements for enrolment. No withdrawal shall be made after the said period.

3. The rules for dropping shall be applied. H. Class Attendance

1. Prompt and regular attendance in all classes is required of all students from the first meeting of every course.

2. When the student’s absences in a subject in one semester have reached twenty (20) per cent of the required number of hours of recitation, lecture, laboratory or any other scheduled work, and said absences are unexcused, the student shall be given a grade of 5.0.

3. Absences due to the following reasons are considered excused:

3.1. Students sent on official business by the University to attend athletic meets, cultural-

literary festivals, meetings, conferences, joined approved field trips with approved itinerary of travel/ trips and other similar cases.

3.2. Students who have been ill/confined in a hospital provided a certification to this

effect is issued by a licensed physician. 4. Excuses are only for time missed. 5. All activities covered by the class during absence/s shall

be made up to satisfy the requirements missed within the semester/summer before any final grade is given.

I. Leave of Absence

1. A leave of absence is granted to a student under the following conditions:

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A student is sick and unable to continue attending classes. This must be supported by a medical certificate. Leave of absence shall not exceed one (1) academic year.

J. Program Changes

1. Any student who wishes to shift/transfer to another course/program must satisfy the entrance requirements for that course/program.

2. A student may be allowed by the Dean to shift course if in the opinion of the latter the student is not academically suited to his/her present course.

3. A student should apply for a shift of course to the Dean where he is getting out to be

endorsed to the Dean of his new course, who in turn shall approve said application. The Registrar shall approve the student’s change of course.

K. Enrolment Procedure

STEP 1. Report to the NSTP table for enrolment in the NSTP component of your choice. Present your Test

Result. NOTE: All incoming freshmen, male and female, intending to enroll in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate courses, are required to complete one.

STEP 2. Proceed to your college, secure Subject

Confirmation and Assessment of Fees. STEP 3. Submit for medical/dental check-up (beginning

freshmen/transferees only) from the Medical/Dental Clinic .

STEP 4. Pay your fees at the Collecting Office. Get your Official Receipt.

STEP 5. Proceed to the Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) have your Identification Card Taken/ID Validation. STEP 6. Get your Certificate of Registration (COR) form from the Office of the Office of Registrar.

NOTE: Submit one photocopy of COR to your deans and another copy to the OSA

III. EVALUATION A. Student Classification 1. Students are classified as follows:

1.1 A full time/regular student is one who carries the full load in any given semester specified in the curriculum.

1.2 A part time/irregular student is one who carries less than the full load specified in the curriculum.

1.3 A working student is one who is employed on a full time or part time basis in or outside the University. 1.4 A foreign student is one who is not a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines 1.5 A audit student is one who is not entitled to receive official

credit for his/her work because he/she does not satisfy the admission requirements to the course or the subject. He shall not be allowed to enroll for more than nine(9) units for a semester or to register for more than two(2) years except by

permission of the Dean concerned. His work shall be marked “satisfactory” o “unsatisfactory”.

1.6. A Returning Student A returning student is one who is not enrolled in the

University in the preceding semester(s). Admission of a returning student is dependent on the current policies of the university

1.7. Student Shifter A student shifter is one who wishes to shift or transfer to another curriculum in the University. He/She must meet the admission requirements for the new curriculum. The request to change curricular program should be made by using the prescribed form with the approval of the releasing Dean, accepting Dean and the Registrar.

2. Curricular level placement of students according to progress toward graduation shall be based on the following: 2.1 Freshmen (First). He/she has not finished

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his/her first year course or has finished 25% but not more than 50% of the total number of units required in his/her course. 2.3 Junior (Third). He/she has completed the first

Two (2) years of his/her course, or has finished 50% but not more than 75% of the total number of units required in his/her course. 2.4 Senior (Fourth). He/she has completed the first

Three (3) years of his/her curriculum or has finished 75% but not more than 85% of

the total number of units required in his/her course.

2.5 Fifth. He/she has completed the first four(4) years of his/her curriculum or has finished 85% of the total number of units required in his/her course.

B. Examinations 1. Three (3) scheduled examination periods shall be given per semester as follows: 1.2 Preliminary Examination 1.3 Mid Term Examination 1.4 Final Examination 2. The aforesaid examinations cannot be substituted by other requirements. 3. An examination permit is required of each student before he/she is allowed to take the said examinations.

C. Grading System 1. The work of students shall be rated at the end of each term as: Figure Percentage 1.0 99-100

1.25 96-98 1.5 93-95 1.75 90-92 2.0 87-89 2.25 84-86 2.5 81-83 2.75 78-80 3.0 75-77

4.0 Conditional Failure 5.0 Failed INC Incomplete

“INC” indicates that work is incomplete. It is given if a student fails to appear and take the final examination due to illness or some other valid reasons. “INC” may also be given if other course requirements are not satisfied. Incomplete grades in subjects that are prerequisites to other subjects must be completed first before enrollment of the latter shall be made. 2. Guidelines for Completion of Incomplete Grades/Conditional Failure

2.1 Removal of “INC” grade shall be done within the succeeding semester by passing a re-examination or

satisfying the requirements for the course. The student shall be given a final grade based on his/her overall performance. Failure to comply shall mean a grade of 5.0.

If the INC grade is a pre-requisite subject, it must be removed first before enrolment in the higher subject.

2.2. A grade of “4” or conditional failure shall be removed

by successfully repeating the course or by passing a reexamination. If a student passes the reexamination, if he passes, he is given a grade of “3” but if he fails, “5.0”. Only one re-examination is allowed which must be taken done within the succeeding semester. If the INC grade is a pre-requisite subject, it must be

removed first before enrolment in the higher subject.

No extension of completion is allowed. If the INC and Conditional Failure are not completed, it automatically earns a grade of 5.00.

D. Change of Grades

1. A student who received a passing grade in a given course is not allowed reexamination for the purpose of improving his grades.

2. No faculty member shall change any grade after the report of record has been filed with the Office of the Registrar. In exceptional cases, as where

error was committed, the professor/instructor may request authority from the Dean of his/her college to make the necessary correction. If the request is granted, a copy of the authority from the said Dean

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shall be forwarded to the Office of the Registrar for appropriate action and for recording. No student shall directly or indirectly solicit assistance from any person which may influence

his professor/instructor to change entries made in his record, examination paper, or final report of grades.

E. Accreditation of Courses

1. Units earned by transfer students from the government recognized institutions may be given credit without validating examination provided any of the following conditions are complied with:

1.1 For subjects with equal unit weight and similar course

content as those prescribed by the University: 1.1.1 Subjects should have been taken from

AACCUP member institutions and in other state colleges and universities.

1.1.2 Subjects should have been taken from recognized private institutions provided the grades obtained in these subjects are 2.5 or their equivalent or better.

1.1.3 Subjects taken from private institutions where the grades obtained are lower than 2.5 or their equivalent, a validating examination is needed for the subject to be credited.

1.2 Only subjects leading to a degree program taken by transferees shall be validated and accredited.

1.3 Subjects to be accredited must not exceed 25% of the total number of units prescribed in the curriculum

1.4 Transfer student will not be allowed to enroll in a subject the prerequisite/s of which have not been validated or repeated.

1.5 If the number of units earned outside the University is less than the prescribed units for the subject, the student shall enroll the course as offered in the University. The same rule applies to those who transferred/shifted to another curriculum within the University.

1.6 Only units earned by foreign students in the collegiate level shall be given credit. Units earned in technical/vocational courses and in high school shall

not be credited toward a degree program. F. Resident Credits

1. Resident credits refer to all academic subjects and units earned in the University including those taken from other institutions that are required for a particular degree and had already been validated/accredited in the University. 2. Only resident credits are considered in evaluating subjects and units for a particular curriculum.

G. Retention Policies

1. Evaluation of student records for purposes of retention is guided by the following standards:

% Failure

No. of Units Enrolled

Status Allowable Load for the Following Semester

25%-49%

Any number of load

WARNING Less 3 units from normal load

50%-75%

6 Academic units or more

PROBATION 15 units only

76% or more

9 Academic units or more

DISMISSAL from the College

Not Allowed to Enroll

100% PERMANENT DISQUALIFICATION from the University

H. Honorable Dismissal 1. Honorable dismissal is a voluntary withdrawal from the University.

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IV. RESIDENCY

A. Residency Requirements

Residence refers to the number of years or terms required for a student to finish a course.

1. An undergraduate student must finish the requirements of a course within a period of actual residence equivalent to a maximum of one and one-half of the normal length prescribed for the course; otherwise he/she shall not be allowed to re-enroll further in that course. As a general rule, full-time students in the master’s and doctoral programs are granted two(2)

years and four years respectively to complete their program. 2. Part-time students are granted 3 years and 5 years to

complete the master’s and doctoral programs respectively subject to one-year grace period,

otherwise, students shall be under penalty as may be applied by authorities concerned. Failure to complete within the required period shall compel student to undergo refresher course equivalent to one subject per semester of delay. B. Academic Residency

Students enroll in “residency” for purposes of being classified and considered as bona fide students.

Undergraduate

Students not enrolled but need to frequently enter the campus shall be required to enroll in undergraduate residency. Students on residency will have their IDs validated for the covered term. Those who are on academic residency are deemed as bonafide students for the covered term.

The Academic Residency (AR) is intended for students who have no other course to enroll in their program but need to enter the campus for consultation with faculty members. An example would be a student whose thesis has been deferred.

Qualified students may enroll in AR during any semester, including summer. Trimesters with Academic Residency are counted in reckoning the official date of graduation.

It is important to note that a student who does not intend to enroll for a specific term for whatever reason, but still has remaining units to enroll, is not allowed to enroll in Academic Residency, but should file for a Leave of Absence (LOA).

A student on LOA may not enter the campus. As such, no residency, whether academic or non-academic, shall be granted to students on LOA.

The summer term is generally not included in the academic flowchart of the students, thus students are not expected nor required to take summer classes. Because of this, the filing of Leave of Absence for the summer term is not required.

Students enrolling for Academic Residency should proceed to the Office of the University Registrar (Window 1) within the first three (3) weeks of the regular term or within the first four (4) days of the summer term and request to be enrolled in Academic Residency. Similar to enrolment in a regular course, Those who will enrol in Academic Residency shall pay the corresponding amount at the Accounting Office.

Graduate Students

Graduate students (those in masters, doctoral, certificate and diploma programs) are required to enroll in residency during terms (except summer) when they will not be enrolled in regular/special courses.

V. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence (LOA) refers to an absence from the university. Students on LOA are not enrolled in any course, they are not considered bona fide students, and are not allowed to enter the campus except as occasional visitors to transact with certain offices.

Moreover, students on LOA are not permitted to enroll and study in another educational institution. No course taken by students on LOA from another school may be credited towards the completion of the program in this university.

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Undergraduate students are assumed to enroll on a continuous basis until their program is completed. Any break in enrolment requires the filing of a Leave of Absence. An approved LOA is a permission from the university to temporarily interrupt studies. As a general rule, it carries with it an implied guarantee to accept the student as a returnee, subject to other policies of the university.

There is no Leave of Absence for Graduate students (those in masters, doctorate, certificate and diploma programs). Students in these programs are required to enroll in residency during terms when they will not be enrolled in regular/special courses.

Procedures

To file for a Leave of Absence, the steps below must be followed:

1. Proceed to the Front Desk of the Office of the University Registrar and request for the Application for Leave of Absence;

2. Using the form for Leave of Absence, pay the assessed amount at the Accounting Office;

3. Present Official Receipt to the Front Desk of the Office of the University Registrar and Claim the approved Application for Leave of Absence;

4. The application for LOA shall be deemed final and valid upon the signature of the College Dean and the University Registrar.

VI. ENFORCING A NEW CURRICULUM

A. When a new curriculum is enforced, only new students or freshmen shall be covered. B. A student shall follow the same curriculum that he started on within the maximum length of time allowed for residence. C. If a student fails to finish the course within the prescribed maximum number of years of residence, he shall be required to follow the new curriculum. VII. COURSE CODING

A. The common course coding for similar subjects with the same number of units shall be followed by all Colleges in the University for purposes of standardization and uniformity. B. Subjects are classified following the prescribed CHED General Education Courses groupings. Thus, the course code shall contain the abbreviated name of the subjects followed by the consecutive number arrangement for subjects belonging to the same classification. For the same subjects having different number of units and for related subjects, an alphabet is added to the number for differentiation purposes. C. The College concerned shall be responsible for the course coding of major subjects and other subjects along their line of expertise. D. Colleges offering Thesis Writing as a subject may adopt it as the descriptive title. VIII. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

A. Entrance scholarship shall be awarded to valedictorians and salutatorians of recognized public and private secondary schools coming from graduating classes with an enrolment of at least 30 graduates, to be certified by the head of the institution concerned. This shall consist of free tuition fees for valedictorians and 50% discount on tuition fees for salutatorians. B. University scholarship shall be awarded to an undergraduate student who obtained a weighted average of 1.75 or better, and has no grade in any subject lower than 2.0 at the end of the semester, and shall enjoy free tuition fees for the following semester. C. College scholarship shall be awarded to an undergraduate student who obtained a weighted average of 1.75 or better, and has no grade below 2.5 at the end of the semester and shall enjoy 50% reduction in tuition fee for the following semester. D. To qualify to any of the scholarships, the prescribed load of the student is at least 15 academic units or the normal load prescribed in his/her curriculum. E. The student must be up to date with all the academic and non-academic requirements, no grade of Incomplete or lower than 2.5 in any academic and non-academic subject. F. The academic scholarship shall only be for a period of one(1) semester and shall continue in succeeding semesters, provided, the student satisfies the prescribed weighted average grade and other requirements. G. If a student is a recipient of 2 or more scholarships, he/she shall be required to choose only one.

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IX. GRADUATION A. Candidates for graduation must have satisfied all academic and non-academic requirements prior to graduation. B. No student shall be graduated from the University unless his/her name is listed as a candidate for graduation by the University Academic Council and confirmed by the Board of Regents. C. All candidates for graduation must have their deficiencies made up and their records cleared with the exception of their currently enrolled subjects not later than the date specified at the academic calendar. D. A pre-academic council meeting shall be conducted to assess, evaluate and approve candidates for graduation in the college and in the campus prior to the University-wide Academic Council Meeting. E. All graduating students shall attend commencement exercises as scheduled. Graduation in absentia, for a justified reason, shall be allowed but must be supported by valid certifications and must be presented to the Registrar before the commencement program. F. No student shall be allowed to graduate unless he/she pays the required graduation fee. G. The date of graduation in the diploma and transcript of record shall bear the actual date of graduation. H. The Registrar shall be in charge of arrangement for commencement exercises and may call upon other offices for assistance in carrying out such tasks. I. Graduation with Honors

1. Students who had completed their course with the following averages, computed on the basis of units earned, shall graduate with honors:

1.1 Degree Program 1.1.1 Summa Cum Laude --- 1.0 – 1.25 (no grade lower than 1.5) 1.1.2 Magna Cum Laude ---- 1.26 – 1.5 (no grade lower than 1.75) 1.1.3. Cum Laude --------------1.51 – 1.75 (no grade lower than 2.0) 1.2 Non-Degree Program 1.2.1 With highest honors

1.2.2 With high honors 1.2.3 With honors Note: Same grade averages with that of the degree program shall be observed for non-degree. In the computation of the final average of students who are candidates for graduation with honors, only resident credits shall be included except for NSTP grades.

2. Students shall graduate with honors if the following requirements are complied with: 2.1 Completed at least 75% of the total number of academic

units required in his/her curriculum in the University. 2.2 Enrolled at least the normal load as specified in the

curriculum or a load of not less than 18 units per semester. 2.3 Completed the degree/course within the specified/required number of years to finish such degree/course.

2.3 Has not been charged and found guilty of any violation of the existing

rules and regulations of the University punishable by at least one(1) week suspension. 3. A candidate for graduation with honors who met the prescribed grade average and the lowest grade requirements but failed to satisfy the academic load and residency requirements shall be awarded the “Certificate of Graduation with Academic Distinction.”

CURRICULAR OFFERINGS BY CAMPUS IBA CAMPUS

Doctor of Education

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Science in Agriculture

Master in Public Administration

Master in Business Administration

Master of Arts in Nursing

Master of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering *

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy*

Bachelor of Science Accounting Technology* Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance* Bachelor of Science in Public Administration*

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology *

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education* Bachelor of Physical Education Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Bachelor of Science in Nursing * Bachelor of Science in Tourism* Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management* Two-Year Trade Technology Associate in Computer Science* Associate in Business Administration* Certificate of Professional Education* Laboratory High School English Enhancement Program*

BOTOLAN CAMPUS

Bachelor of Elementary Education*

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Certificate in Agricultural Science

Associate in Computer Science*

Laboratory High School SAN MARCELINO CAMPUS Bachelor of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education* Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management* Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry

Bachelor in Agricultural Technology

Diploma in Agricultural Technology

Associate in Computer Science * Laboratory High School CASTILLEJOS CAMPUS ( Curricular offerings are self-liquidating)

Master in Business Administration

Master of Arts in Education

Master in Public Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology Bachelor of Secondary Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Associate in Computer Science

Associate in Business Administration

Certificate of Professional Education MASINLOC CAMPUS ( Curricular offerings are self-liquidating) Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Associate in Computer Science CANDELARIA CAMPUS

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Fishery Education

Associate in Computer Science*

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STA. CRUZ CAMPUS ( Curricular offerings are self-liquidating)

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Associate in Computer Science

Admission Requirements 1. Secondary Level

1.1 Form 138 1.2. Certificate of Good Moral Character 1.3. Medical Certificate 1.4. Entrance Examination 1.5. NSO Birth Certificate

. 2. Tertiary Level 2.1. New/Beginning Freshmen

2.1.1. Form 138 2.1.2. Certificate of Good Moral Character

2.1.3. RMTU Secondary Admission Test (RMTU-SAT)

2.1.4. Students must qualify in the average requirement (GPA/GWA) set by the University/CHED

2.1.5. Pictures 2.1.5.1 Two (2) pieces identical 2”x2” 2.1.5.2 One (1) piece 2”x2”

2.1.6. NSO Birth Certificate/NSO Marriage Certificate 2.1.7. RMTU College Admission Test (RMTU-CAT) 2.1.8. NCAE results for all Five-Year (5) degree programs 2.2 Transferee 2.2.1. Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal 2.2.2. Official Transcript of Record/Copy of Grades duly signed by the registrar. 2.2.3. Certificate of Good Moral Character 2.2.4. RMTU College Admission Test (RMTU-CAT) 2.2.5. Pictures Two (2) pieces identical 1x1 1 piece 2x2 2.2.6. OTR shall be submitted prior to admission for the following semester, otherwise, enrolment will not be allowed.

Admission of transferees is subject to availability of slot 2.3. Returnee Applicant 2.3.1. Fully accomplished Application for Re- Admission Form

2.3.2. Updated Evaluation of Grades 2.3.3. NSO Birth Certificate/NSO Marriage Certificate for married applicant 2.4. Cross Enrolee

2.4.1. Fully Accomplished Cross Enrolment Application Form 2.4.2. Cross Enrolment Certification/Form from the mother institution signed by the Registrar and/or Dean. 2.4.3. School ID 2.4.4. Two (2) pieces identical 2”x2” pictures 2.5. Uniting Applicant 2.5.1. Fully Accomplished Uniting Applicant Form 2.5.2. Original Transcript of Records 2.5.3. NSO Birth Certif icate/NSO Marriage Certificate for married applicant. 2.5.4. Identification Card 2.5.5. Two (2) pieces identical 2”x2” pictures 2.6. Foreign Students 2.6.1. Transcript of Scholastic Record 2.6.2. RMTU College Admission Test (RMTU-CAT) 2.6.3. Personal History Statement 2.6.7. Student Visa/Special Study Permit 2.6.8. Affidavit of Support 2.6.9. Alien Certificate Registration 2.6.10.Result of TOEFL (for non-English speaking students) 2.6.11. Must meet all the prescribed requirements by the DFA and the BID 2.6.12. A foreign student may be admitted based on the availability of slot of the course applied for. 3. Graduate Level Original Transcript of Record Service Record/Certificate of Employment NSO Marriage Certificate for married applicant. Two (2) pieces identical 2”X2” pictures

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