Student Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Table of Contents
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................................................... i
Prayer and Commitment.............................................................................................................................................ii

CHAPTER I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Brief History of CBSUA..............................................................................................................................1

B. University Seal.............................................................................................................................................5
C. Philosophy, Vision and Mission Statements.....................................................................................6
D. University Goals..........................................................................................................................................6
E. Organizational Objectives......................................................................................................................6
F. University Core Values..............................................................................................................................7
G. CBSUA Hymn...............................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER II. GRADUATE SCHOOL, COLLEGES AND THEIR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
A. Graduate School. ..................................................................................................................................................9

B. Colleges and their Academic Departments..............................................................................................9

1. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).... ............................................................................................................9
a. Department of Humanities (DH).........................................................................................................10
b. Department of Natural and Applied Sciences (DNAS)................................................................10
c. Department of Physical Education and Sports (DPES)................................................................10
2. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)........................................................................10
a. Department of Plant Science (DPS)....................................................................................................10
b. Department of Animal Science (DAS)...............................................................................................10
c. Department of Landscape and Environmental Management (DLEM).................................10
3. College of Development Education (CDE).................................................................................................11
a. Department of Secondary Education (DSE)....................................................................................11
b. Department of Elementary Education (DEE)..................................................................................11
4. College of Economics and Management (CEM)......................................................................................11
a. Department of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship (DAE)........................................................11
b. Department of Agricultural Economics (DAEc)..............................................................................11
c. Department of Agri-ecotourism Management (DAEM)..............................................................
5. College of Engineering and Food Science (CEFS)..................................................................................12
a. Department of Agricultural Engineering (DAEn)..........................................................................12
b. Department of Food Science (DFS)...................................................................................................12
6. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)........................................................................................................12
C. National Service Training Program (NSTP)...............................................................................................12
1. Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC).........................................................................................12

2. Literacy Training Service (LTS).............................................................................................................12
3. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)...............................................................................................12
CHAPTER III. THE CAMPUSES
A. CBSUA Calabanga ...............................................................................................................................................13

Graduate School........................................................................................................................................................13
1. College of Education (CoEd)............................................................................................................................13
a. Department of Elementary Education (DEE)
b. Department of Secondary Education (DSE)
2. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) ...........................................................................................................14
3. College of IndustrialTechnology (CIndT)......................................................................................................14
B. CBSUA Sipocot .................………………......……………………………………………………14
1. College of Industrial Technology (CIndT)……………………………………………………… 15

2. College of Criminology (CoCrim)…………………………………………….…………………15
3. College of Information Technology (CIT)……………………………………………………….15
4. College of Education (CoEd)…………………………………………………………………….16
a. Department of Elementary Education (DEE)………………………………………. .16
b. Department of Secondary Education (DSE)…………………………………………16
C. CBSUA Pasacao..................…..…………………………………………………………………. . 16
1. College of Education (CoEd)…………………………………………………. . . ........16
CHAPTER IV. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A.Admission.................................................................................................................................................................17
B. Registration.............................................................................................................................................................18
1. Policies on Registration.........................................................................................................................................18
2. Academic Load.........................................................................................................................................................18
3. Cross-enrolment......................................................................................................................................................19
4. Changing/Adding/Dropping and Requesting of Subject/s.....................................................................19
5. Shifting from One Course to Another...................................................................................................................20
6. Cancellation of Registration...................................................................................................................................20
7. Validation/Accreditation of Subjects................................................................................................................20
C. Evaluation of Student’s Status........................................................................................................................20
1. Student Classification............................................................................................................................................20
2. Curricular Level Placement..................................................................................................................................21
3. Attendance................................................................................................................................................................21
4. Leave of Absence.....................................................................................................................................................22
5. Residency....................................................................................................................................................................22
a. Resident Credits....................................................................................................................................22
b. Residency Requirements...................................................................................................................22
6. Prerequisite/s of Subject/s....................................................................................................................................22
7. Retention Policies....................................................................................................................................................23
8. Academic Scholarship...........................................................................................................................................23
9. Enforcing a New Curriculum...............................................................................................................................24
10. Substitution of Subjects.....................................................................................................................................24
11. Grading System.....................................................................................................................................................25
a. Removal of Incomplete Grades......................................................................................................32
b. Change of Grades...............................................................................................................................32
D. Graduation................................................................................................................................................................33
E. Course Coding.........................................................................................................................................................34
F. School Fees................................................................................................................................................................35
CHAPTER V. STUDENT SERVICES
A. Guidance, Counseling and Testing..................................................................................................................36

B. Campus Ministry......................................................................................................................................................36
C. Scholarship and Financial Assistance..............................................................................................................36
D. Job Placement.........................................................................................................................................................43
E. Arts and Culture Affairs.........................................................................................................................................43
F. Sports Development..............................................................................................................................................43
G. Dormitories and Student Housing...................................................................................................................44
H. Food Services............................................................................................................................................................44
I. Gender Desk................................................................................................................................................................44
J. Medical and Dental Services...................................................................................................................................44
K. University Library.................................................................................................................................................... 45
CHAPTER VI. STUDENT AFFAIRS
A. University Supreme Student Council (USSC)................................................................................................46
B. Student Publication................................................................................................................................................46
1. Qualifications of Staffers....................................................................................................................47
C. Student Organizations..........................................................................................................................................47
1. Requirements........................................................................................................................................47
a. Accreditation/Re-accreditation...................................................................................47
b. Membership ......................................................................................................................50
c. Officership...........................................................................................................................50
d. Advisorship.........................................................................................................................50
2. Classification of Organization ).......................................................................................................50
3. Revocation of Accreditation Status ..............................................................................................51
4. Recognition............................................................................................................................................51
D. Student Activities...................................................................................................................................................52
1. Activity Permit......................................................................................................................................52
a. Issuance of Permit............................................................................................................52
b. Holding of Activity...........................................................................................................52
2. Posting of IEC Materials.....................................................................................................................52
3. Documentation, Monitoring and Evaluation............................................................................52
CHAPTER VII. STUDENTS’ FREEDOM AND ADVOCACY; RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES; DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Academic Freedom................................................................................................................................................53
B. Freedom of Expression and Advocacy............................................................................................................53
C. Rights and Privileges.............................................................................................................................................53
D. Duties and Responsibilities................................................................................................................................54
CHAPTER VIII. CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Article I. Preliminary Provisions........................................................................................................55

Article II. Dress Code..............................................................................................................................55
Article III. Classifications and Nature of Offenses.........................................................................56
Article IV. Disciplinary Measures.........................................................................................................59
Article V. Circumstances Affecting Student’s Liability…………..………….......................60
Article VI. Provisions on Sanctions.....................................................................................................60
Article VII. Sanctions and Penalties.....................................................................................................63
Article VIII. Committee on Discipline...................................................................................................65
Article IX. Disciplinary Procedures......................................................................................................65
Article X. Miscellaneous Provisions...................................................................................................68
CHAPTER X. APPENDICES

1. Primer on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law..................................................................................................69
2. Guidelines and Policies in the Use of Library .................................................................................................75
3. Guidelines in the Reassessment and Refund of School Fees Due to Withdrawal of
Enrolment or Adding/Dropping/Substitution of Subjects.....................................................................78
4. Student Dormitories Rules and Regulations.................................................................................................79
5. Preventive Measures Against Violence and Sanctions to Fraternities and Other Student
Organizations (CHED Order No. 4 s. 1995)......................................................................................................83
6. Anti-Hazing Law.......................................................................................................................................................85
7. Arson Law...................................................................................................................................................................88
8. An Act Providing for the Development and Promotion of Campus Journalism and for Other
Purposes.....................................................................................................................................................................91
9. RA9165, An Act Instituting the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002,
Repealing RA 6425,Otherwise Known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, as
Amended, Providing Funds Therefore, and Other Purposes....................................................................93
10. Policies and Guidelines on Educational Tours and Field Trips of College and Graduate
Students....................................................................................................................................................................98
11. Organizational Structure of CBSUA System...................................................................................................105
12. Organizational Structure of OSAS................................................................................................................106
13. Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................................107
Foreword
Welcome to the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture! You will

now actively take part in the nearly 100 years of the University’s 100 years of
serving as key agricultural manpower resource in the region and of providing
relevant agricultural technologies.
This is a historic event as the University celebrates its continuing
commitment to its clients: you, our students and the farm families in the region.
As we widen our reach, we are bent on articulating the University’s definitive
roles in the agricultural landscape of the region. One key role is by continuing
the legacy of providing professionals who are committed to contribute to the
development of the Bicol Region.
The Handbook of Students is designed to orient you on the
University’s academic policies and procedures, activities that take place
outside the classrooms, services available for the students, student rights and
priveleges, duties and responsiblities. Let this handbook serve as your guide
in making decisions and choices regarding your academic, social and personal
development. More importantly, let this handbook guide your conduct as a
student as it clearly articulates the values and standards that we upholds in the
University.
As college student, you now take the rein in the setting your future
direction. As such, we encourage you to actively engage in meaningful
experiences particularly those that are outside your comfort zones. Seize every
opportunity to widen and to deepen your understanding of the world around
you.
Always remember that the ultimate goal of your University Education is
to prepare you to take part in nurturing the economic lifeline of the community
and to contribute to maintaining the integrity of our environment.
Enjoy your stay in CBSUA!
georgina j. Bordado, dbm

SUC President III
Prayer and Commitment
Lord God, You have created us

Out of the love You have for Your people.
Thank You for the gift of life.
In You, O Lord we take our refuge, for

You are our stronghold in times of distress,
Our hope and inspiration in times of despair.
You are our great provider,

The Lord of power and might
The source of everlasting happiness.
Open our eyes to Your deeds,

Our ears to hear the sound of Your call,
Our minds to know Your Divine will
And our hearts to feel the dictates of our conscience.
That every action may increase our sharing

In the pursuit for excellence
In everything that we do in CBSUA.
That we may be able to maximize
what the University has in store for us.
Enkindle in us a strong commitment to strive

And adhere to the core values of our institution:
Quality and excellence in all of our undertakings,
Professionalism, liberalism, team work and unity.
And ultimately become the pride of our institution.
Lord God, we humbly ask

That in the course of our intellectual pursuit,
May You enable us to live rightful and happy life,
Guard us against evil forces
And lead us the way to increase opportunities
for sharing our talents as we journey
To meet the challenges of the life you offered us.
Be our constant guide and companion
For we place all our trust in You.
Amen.
CHAPTER I
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Brief History of CBSUA
Pili Campus
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Pili Campus is located in San
Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur. It is bisected by the national highway, on the east by the Pili
Airport and on the west by the Philippine National Railways. It is about 12 kilometers
northbound to Naga City; 28, 63, 87 and 94 kilometers southbound to the cities of Iriga,
Ligao, Legaspi and Tabaco, respectively.
CBSUA started as an Elementary Farm School for boys established by the

American Administration in 1918, with Mr. George O. Kindley as the First Superintendent.
In 1923, when its intermediate grades were phased out, the farm school was transformed
into a secondary school and named Camarines Sur Agricultural High School (CAHS).
Economic depression and unsettling period of the 30’s led to the conversion of
the CAHS to its provincial status administered by a series of principals until the outbreak
of World War II in 1941. The post war years brought significant reconstruction of the
school with the financial and material assistance from the United States Operation
Mission-Foreign Operation Administration (USOM-FOA) and PHILCUSA Program of 1951
to 1955.
In 1954, CAHS was elevated to a regional level status by virtue of Republic Act
1089 and was renamed as the Camarines Sur Regional Agricultural School (CSRAS). By
virtue of the General Appropriation Act, CSRAS reacquired its national status and was
named Camarines Sur National Agricultural School (CSNAS) in 1960. From its initial
offering of the two-year technical course in agriculture, it was mandated to offer a four-
year course on Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education. This led to the increase
in enrolment and expansion of its institutional function. In 1972, new courses such as
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a two-year Agricultural Technician were offered
under its new name, the Camarines Sur Agricultural College (CSAC). In addition, it
served as an accrediting institution for the Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary
Agriculture (MATEA) in 1975. In 1977, research and extension functions were added,
thereby establishing its linkage with the Philippine Council for Agricultural Resources
and Research Development (PCARRD) and serving as one of the implementing schools
of the USAID-financed Agricultural Education Outreach Project (AEOP).
In 1982, Batas Pambansa Blg. 198, authored by then Assemblywoman Dolores

H. Sison, converted CSAC into a chartered state college known as Camarines Sur State
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Agricultural College (CSSAC). Consequently, it has rationalized its structure by enhancing
its institutional capability through personal training, adding more functional units
and expanding its physical structures. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 1179, CSSAC
was identified as the Regional Agricultural College offering additional major fields of
specialization in the BSA and MS curricula. In addition, Doctoral degree programs in
Plant Science and Development Education were offered.
In the late 90s, Pasacao was made as extension of the CSSAC Pili Campus. In the
year 2000, by virtue of RA 8760 on the Integration of CHED-Supervised Institutions (CSIs)
to State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), the Calabanga Polytechnic College (CPC) and
the Bicol Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) in Sipocot were likewise integrated
into CSSAC, making them distinct campuses of the College.
CSSAC then in all its years of existence has its own dynamism and vibrancy,
growing and transforming itself towards its institutional complexity in response to
the increasing demands of the population and emerging agro-industrialization and
commercial development in the Bicol Region.
Its dream of becoming a University in agriculture was realized by virtue of

Republic Act No. 9717, where the former Camarines Sur State Agricultural College
was converted into a State University, known as the Central Bicol State University
of Agriculture on October 12, 2009 thru the efforts of Atty. Marito T. Bernales, Ph.D.,
1st University President The university is envisioning to be known as the Center of
Organic Agriculture in the Bicol region and as a host to agriculture-related development
programs for Bicolanos.
Shortly after its conversion into a State University, CBSUA has been identified
by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Delivering Higher Education
Institution (DHEI) in August 2010. It is in addition to previous recognitions granted
by CHED as one of the National Universities and Colleges of Agriculture (NUCA) in the
country and as a Center of Development in Agriculture and in Teacher Education. These
are affirmations of the vision of the University to be a Center of Excellence in Agri-
Industrial Science and Technology for sustainable development of the Bicol region.
Calabanga Campus
The Calabanga Polytechnic College (CPC) began serving in 1965 as a national

secondary trade school for boys in the municipality of Calabanga, Camarines Sur. Its
state grant to operate as a trade school was provided under Republic Act. No. 4420 of
June 19, 1965, with the school known as the Calabanga National School of Arts and
Trades (CNSAT).
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The early instructional program of CNSAT was on building construction and
furniture as well as cabinet making that started with 111 students receiving technical
skills training and vocational instruction. A number of other courses were added in the
succeeding years. Cognizant of the occupational demands emerging with the changing
time, the CNSAT increased its curricular offerings that included two-year post secondary
courses of instruction. The school grew rapidly with substantial increase of enrollment,
which necessitated more permanent building and facilities. The school then was getting
ready for a possible conversion into a college institution. Its vision of changing its status
into a college institution was realized when the school was converted into Calabanga
Polytechnic College on March 29, 1995 by virtue of R.A. 7957.
In view of the emerging complexity and consequent educational challenges of

the world’s technological advancements and increasing economic interdependencies,
the CPC has undertaken certain institutional readjustment; and the passage of R.A.
6292 on December 18,2000 has made CPC an integral part of the Camarines Sur
State Agricultural College, now Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, as CBSUA
Calabanga Campus.
Sipocot Campus
CBSUA-Sipocot first operated in 1971 as a secondary school for boys offering
vocational courses. It was named as Sipocot National School of Arts and Trades (SNSAT)
pursuant to Republic Act 4578 sponsored by then Congressman Juan F. Triviño with Mr.
Francisco S. Hernandez as its first School Principal. In 1973, it offered courses for girls
and three years thereafter, two-year technical programs became operational.
More than a decade of serving as a vocational school and seeing the mounting
need of the community, Dr. Ernesto A, Pamada, its their School Principal; Mr. Noberto
R. Sol, its Planning Officer; Dr. Salome Z. de la Peña and Mr. Juan B. Lacra,Jr., then
Department Heads, and with the efforts and persistence of the PTA Officers moved
Honorable Congressman Rolando R. Andaya, Sr., then Representative of the First District
of Camarines Sur, to sponsor a bill converting SNSAT into an academe offering 4-year
degree courses.
On March 24, 1992, Her Excellency Corazon C. Aquino signed Republic Act
7292 into law naming SNSAT as Bicol Institute of Science and Technology (BIST). Its
mandate was to provide higher technological, professional and vocational trainings
consistent with the goals for national, regional and local development. To articulate its
marching mandate, BIST, apart from its secondary courses, offered the following courses
with various fields of specializations: Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of
Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Bachelor of Science
in Criminology and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
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In 2000, BIST was integrated to Camarines Sur State Agricultural College
(CSSAC) by virtue of Republic Act 8760, which desires all CHED-supervised institutions
to be integrated to State Universities and Colleges (SUC). With the conversion of CSSAC
into a state university pursuant to republic Act 9717 approved in October 12, 2009, BIST
has been known as CBSUA – Sipocot Campus.
Pasacao Campus
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Pasacao Campus (CBSUA-

Pasacao) was established indirectly by virtue of RA 8760 otherwise known as the
Integration of CHED-Supervised Institutions to State Universities and Colleges, when
Camarines Sur Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CASIFMAS), a CHED supervised
school was integrated to TESDA and its tertiary program was absorbed by the nearest
SUC; CSSAC-Pili, Camarines Sur.
CBSUA-Pasacao Campus former Camarines Sur State Agricultural College

Pasacao Extension Campus (CSSAC-PEC) is located in Sta. Rosa del Norte, Pasacao,
Camarines Sur, about 25 kilometers or 15.4 miles south bound of Naga City with
coordinates 13°30’ North latitude and 123°02’ East longitude. This school is accessible to
people living in Pasacao, coastal town of Libmanan and San Fernando, Pamplona and
Burias Island.
The school was started on June 10, 2002, upon absorption of the tertiary
program of CASIFMAS by CSSAC and the approval of 16 permanent teaching positions
who propelled the continuation of tertiary education of Pasacao.
The school started its operation from its temporary venue in the second floor
of Andaya Public Market of Pasacao until about the year 2007. In 2007, the school was
transferred to its permanent 4.5 hectares of land erected with two school buildings with
three rooms each and four-room building made of light materials. Course offerings were
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Bachelor in Elementary Education and Bachelor
of Secondary Education major in Biological Science, Physical Science and English.
The school was administered first by Campus Administrator Dr. Norma R.

Galang, followed by Dr. Ramon C. Arimado sometime in 2004, then by Prof. Simeon B.
Botor. In later part of 2004, Mr. Roger Dequilla was designated as Campus Head until
April of 2010. A portion of 2009 was administered by Mr. Stimson T. Camano as OIC. From
May, 2010 to the present, the school is administered by the Campus Administrator, Dr.
Melquiades N. Pana.
The school operated under the umbrella of the Institute of Development

Education from 2002 to 2010, whose primary goal is to produce teachers and extension
agents who are experts on instructional and technology management in agriculture
and industrial development.
When the entire CSSAC was converted to Central Bicol State University of
Agriculture last October 12, 2009, this extension campus was then approved as separate
campus by CBSUA Board of Regents.
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From then on, many changes came about. From May 2010 under the
management of a new leader and under a University status, the school has undergone
crucial changes in terms of governance, instruction, research and extension.
In two years, , the school now has a new spacious library, a new three-room
building, additional facilities and created items for permanent teachers and office
personnel to effectively sustain school operations.
The school envisions to uphold the delivery of basic services which will benefit
the studentry and the community as a whole. The school is now planning on offering
new courses, the Bachelor of Science in Agri-Ecotourism Management and Bachelor of
Science in Coastal Resource Management.
CBSUA-Pasacao Campus is on its way of maximizing its capability to produce

competent, productive and high caliber individuals by following the entire CBSUA
Vision, Mission and Goals.
Its commitment is to work hand and hand with the Pili campus of aiming for
being a high standard institution through quality programs based on higher passing
percentage in competitive board examinations and on greater employability of
graduates.
B. University Seal
This seal bears the name of the Institution – Central Bicol State University of
Agriculture and its dynamic elements that represent the philosophy, vision, thrusts and
programs of the University.
The triangle represents the CBSUA academic community;
The torch at the center signifies academic and service excellence; and
The flame symbolizes the search for truth, knowledge and wisdom.
The rice stalks symbolizes where the University is rooted from – farming.
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C. Philosophy, Vision and Mission Statements
Philosophy
Education for Sustainable Human Development
Vision
A leading university of agriculture in the Philippines by 2018
and in the ASEAN Region by 2024
Mission
We are committed to produce globally competitive graduates, to develop viable agri-
industrial technologies and to help build resilient and sustainable communities.
D. University Goals
- provide quality education experience to students;
- generate innovative technologies for commercialization;
- empower communities and other stakeholders; and,
- enhance university resources
E. Organizational Objectives
1. Provide high quality education experience to students in agriculture and related

disciplines with emphasis on holistic development of students by engaging them in
scientific and practical learning experiences to prepare them for a highly competitive
workplace in the ASEAN region
2. Generate relevant and responsive technologies through research and development

by discovering and applying new knowledge with the strong involvement of
teachers-researchers and development partners working on high-end technologies
for agro-industrial development in the ASEAN region.
3. Empower the public and the communities through the provision of extension and
training services for knowledge transfer, set up open learning systems, provide
technical assistance to LGU extension services, and develop prototype modalities
for greater appreciation and application of science and technology for improved
productivity.
4. Upgrade fiscal and modernize physical resources with improved aesthetic qualities,
amenities and functional utilities through optimum utilization of its existing resources,
sourcing of external financial resources for its programs /projects and develop a
culture of institutional self-reliance committed to reducing the dependence on
government financial support.
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5. Enhance welfare and development of employees and students by safeguarding and
improving faculty, staff and students’ morale to ensure continued commitment to
institutional goals.
F. University Core Values
1. Quality and Excellence - maintaining the highest standards of academic and
service excellence in the performance of its mandated functions: instruction,
research, extension and community service and entrepreneurship / production.
2. Professionalism - a manifestation of strong achievement orientation evidenced

by hard work, determination and commitment to the community it serves through
quality intellectual discourse, education, research and extension; promoting the
highest ideals of ethical behavior with genuine understanding of personhood
guided by the Almighty God, and standard rules of society as an individual, as a
member of a community and as a citizen not only of the country but of the world;
3. Teamwork and Unity – displaying a deep commitment to the mission and vision of
the University where a collegial and unified system of governance is continuously
nurtured and sustained to promote mutual respect and understanding, where
effective collaboration motivates all synergistic relationships among its members;
4. Liberalism – defending academic freedom of all staff and students to engage in

critical inquiry, intellectual discourse and challenges public opinion and existing
knowledge without fear or favor;
5. Institutional Pride - takes pride in preserving the good name of the University
with the spirit of service to the Bicolanos and other Filipino constituents
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G. CBSUA Hymn
CBSUA Hymn
In the heart of Bicolandia
Of fertile verdant fields
Endowed by Isarog
With nature’s bounteous yield
For the youth with willing hands

A place to till the soil
A school to train the mind
And learn the love of toil.
(Refrain)
So open wide thy portals dear

For loyal sons are we
Thy clarions call we’ll always hear
We fondly come to thee,
Our CBSUA of old

Of love and glory told (2X)
(Repeat Refrain)
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CHAPTER II
GRADUATE SCHOOL, COLLEGES AND
THEIR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
A. Graduate School (GS)
The goal of the Graduate School is to produce higher level professionals who
are ethical, responsive, proactive, motivated and empowered to effectively practice
their respective professions.
Courses Offered:
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education
(Ph.D in DevEd)
Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science (Ph.D. in PS)
Major in:
Agronomy
Horticulture
Master of Science in Agricultural Education (MSAgEd)
Master of Science in Agricultural Extension (MSAgExt)
Master of Science in Animal Science (MSAS)
Master of Science in Plant Science (MSPS)
Master of Science in Plant Protection (MSPP)
Major in:
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Master of Science in Resource Management (MSRM)
Major in:
Cooperative Management
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Management
Master of Science in Disaster- Risk Management (MSDRM)
Diploma in Disaster Risk Management (DDRM)
B. Colleges and their Academic Departments
1. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

The goal of the College of Arts and Sciences is to equip the students with
effective communication skills, scientific and critical thinking, aesthetic interest and
deep sense of nationalism through historical orientation and awareness on the basic
social arts essential for total human development. It offers general education courses
on languages, social sciences, applied and natural sciences and physical education and
sports.
The College is composed of academically well prepared and efficient faculty

members who work under the three departments, namely: Department of Humanities
(DH), Department of Natural and Applied Sciences (DNAS) and Department of Physical
Education and Sports (DPES).
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Courses Offered:
Department of Humanities
Department of Natural and Applied Sciences (DNAS)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS Biology)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES)
Department of Physical Education and Sports

2. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)
The goals of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources are to produce
graduates responsive in addressing the problems and needs of the region through their
acquired technical expertise in agriculture, fisheries, agroforestry and environmental
management; and to develop dynamic manpower equipped with scientific and
technological skills in research, extension, production and entrepreneurship leading to
institutional and financial self-reliance. It is composed of three departments, namely:
Plant Science, Animal Science, and Landscape and Environmental Management.
Courses Offered:
Department of Plant Science
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA)
Major in:
Agronomy
Farming Systems
Horticulture
Agricultural Extension
– General Curriculum (Ladderized)
Bachelor in Agricultural Technology (BAT)
– Ladderized Program
Department of Animal Science
Major in:
Animal Science
Department of Landscape and Environmental Management
Major in:
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Soil Science
Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry (BSAF)
Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation

Program (ETEEAP)
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3. College of Development Education (CDE)
The goal of the College of Development Education is to produce highly
competitive graduates in instruction, research, extension and production.
Courses Offered:
Department of Secondary Education (DSE)
Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE)
Major in:
Biological Science
Physical Science
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Educational Media/Technology
Department of Elementary Education (DEE)
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd)
Bachelor of Elementary Education
with Computer Education ((BEEd-CoEd)
Laboratory Schools
Enriched Secondary Education Curriculum
4. College of Economics and Management (CEM)

The College of Economics and Management is composed of three academic
departments, namely: Department of Agricultural Economics (DAEc) Department
of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship (DAE). and Department of Agri-ecotourism
Management. Its goal is to produce graduates who are experts in marketing, finance,
production, management, and entrepreneurship.
Courses Offered:
Department of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship (DAE)
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (BSAB)
Department of Agricultural Economics (DAEc)

Major in:
Agricultural Economics
Department of Agri-ecotourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Agri-Ecotourism Management
(BSAETM)
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5. College of Engineering and Food Science (CEFS)
The CEFS is composed of two departments, namely: Department of Agricultural
Engineering (DAEn) and the Department of Food Science (DFS). Its goal is to produce
agricultural engineers who are responsive in promoting technologies for competitive
productivity; and food technologists capable in addressing the technical needs of the
food industry, government agencies and other related institutions.
Courses Offered:
Department of Agricultural Engineering (DAEn)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (BSAE)
Department of Food Science (DFS)
Bachelor of Science in Food Technology (BSFT)
6. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
The College of Veterinary Medicine offers a six-year degree course designed
to develop awareness on the basics of Animal Science and equip the students with
adequate theoretical knowledge and technical skills on Veterinary Sciences. Its goal
is to produce veterinarians who are research and extension-oriented, technically and
skillfully trained in their fields of specialization.
Courses Offered:
Two-Year Pre-Veterinary Medicine (PVM)
Four-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM
C. National Service Training Program
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) was established pursuant to the
Republic Act 9163, effective School Year 2002-2003, to form part of the curriculum of all
baccalaureate degree programs. It consists of three service components, namely:
1. Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is optional and voluntary. As a program, it is

institutionalized under Sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act 7077 designed to provide
military training to tertiary level students for national defense preparedness.
Literacy Training Service (LTS) is a program designed to train students to become

2. teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth (OSYs),
and other sectors of society in need of their services.
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) is designed to train students in activities

3. contributory to the general welfare of the community in terms of health, education,
ecological environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morals of the
citizenry.
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CHAPTER iii
THE CAMPUSES
A. CBSUA Calabanga Campus
The Campus is about 14 kilometers from the City of Naga, the Heart of Bicolandia;
28 and 60 kilometers away from the Sipocot Campus and Pili Campus, respectively.
CBSUA Calabanga Campus, in its quest to provide relevant and responsive
instruction, is guided by the following goals: make educational opportunities accessible
to the learning public; maximize the use of human and physical resources for efficient
and effective instruction; and share with the community the benefits derived from
educational researches.
It has a Graduate School as an extension of the Pili campus and three colleges,
namely: Education, Arts and Sciences, and Industrial Technology.
Graduate School (GS)
The Graduate School endeavors to provide graduate programs geared to

produce a core of development managers who are competent and skilled in pursuing
technology generation and innovative activities for agri-industrial sciences and
technology development.
Courses Offered:
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education (Ph.D. in DevEd)
Master of Science in Resource Management (MSRM)
Major in:
Environmental Management
College of Education (CoEd)
The CoEd aims to provide a comprehensive teacher education program that
shall develop quality teachers who are equipped with the essential knowledge, skills,
values and attitudes that address the needs of the clienteles and who are committed
and dedicated to service and excellence.
Courses Offered:
Major in:
English
Mathematics
Filipino
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE)
Enriched Secondary Education Curriculum (Laboratory High School)
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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
The CAS shall produce globally competitive graduates equipped with
academic, research and technological knowledge; thus making them dynamic and
socially responsible people of the community.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Arts in English (AB English)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSM)
College of Industrial Technology (CIndT)

The CIndT aims to produce morally strong individuals who are experts in
processing and delivering technology for industrial services; develop entrepreneurial
skills among the students; provide technology–transfer to the community; and conduct
research and production activities to maximize the use of available resources.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT)
Major in:
Automotive Technology
Electrical Technology
Electronics Technology
Food Technology
Garments Technology
Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Ladderized Courses in:
Associate in Computer Technology
Trade Technology Education
Vocational Courses
Diploma in Industrial Technology
Welding and Fabrication
Certificate of Technology
B. CBSUA Sipocot Campus
The Campus is located along the Maharlika highway, two kilometers from the
Poblacion of the Municipality of Sipocot and 46 and 57 kilometers away from the City
of Naga, CBSUA-Pili and CBSUA-Calabanga, respectively.
It is a community of professionals specializing in science and technology
disciplines and is guided by its mandate of providing quality education for intensified
technical assistance in research and extension services and entrepreneurship. It is
responsive to the needs of the community, local and national productivity which is
essential in building humane and globally competitive individuals.
It is composed of four colleges, namely: College of Industrial Technology,
College of Criminology, College of Information Technology and College of Education.
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College of Industrial Technology (CindT)
The goal of the CIndT is to produce morally upright and globally competitive
graduates who are proficient in instruction, research, extension and production
equipped with knowledge and skills in the utilization of appropriate technologies and
strategies.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (BSIE)
Major in:
Automotive Technology
Drafting Technology
Electrical Technology
Electronic Technology
Food Trade Technology
Garments and Textile technology
Mechanical Technology
Field of Specialization in:
Welding and Fabrication
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Lathe Machine Operation
Ladderized Education Program (LEP)
Bread/Pastry Production NC II
Driving NC II
Dress Making NC II
Electrical Installation and Maintenance NC II
Tailoring NC II
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NCI
College of Criminology (CoCrim)
The goal of the CoCrim is to produce graduates who are committed, responsive,
service-oriented and imbued with moral integrity for the maintenance of peace and
order with the attainment of justice for the interest and welfare of the students.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Criminology)
College of Information Technology (CIT)

The CIT is primarily mandated to produce value and work-oriented IT
professionals who are well-versed on application, installation, operation development,
maintenance and administration, and familiar with hardware installation, operation and
maintenance.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
Ladderized Education Program (LEP) in:
Hardware Servicing NC II
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College of Education (CoEd)
The CoEd aims to produce teachers who have expertise in specific fields of
specialization with competence in other fields of allied sciences. Likewise, it envisions
to produce morally upright, value and work-oriented graduates who are proficient in
instruction, research, extension and production equipped with knowledge and skills in
the utilization of appropriate strategies and technologies.
Courses Offered:
Major in:
Biological Science
English
Filipino
Mathematics
Physical Science
Technology and Livelihood
Enriched Secondary Curriculum (Year Levels I-IV)
C. CBSUA Pasacao Campus

The Campus is located at Sta. Rosa del Norte, Pasacao, Camarines Sur. It is one
kilometer away from the Municipality of Pasacao and 36 kilometers from the City of
Naga and 42 kilometers from the Pili Campus.
It is headed by a Campus Administrator and has three departments: the
Department of Academic Affairs, Department of Finance and the Department of
Research, Extension and Production which are headed by a Department Chairperson.
Courses Offered:
Major in:
English
Physical Science
Mathematics
Biology

Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd)
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CHAPTER iv
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Admission
1. Freshmen Student
a. Applicants must have graduated from DEPED-recognized secondary schools.
b. Applicants must meet all the admission requirements of the University.
b.1 Passed the University Entrance Examination

b.2 Passed the Interview
b.3 Complete and Valid Credentials (Form 138 or its equivalent, Certificate of Good
Moral, Medical and Dental Examination, Police Clearance and NSO Birth Certificate
b.4 Meet the average Grade Requirement set by the College where the students
intend to enroll.
c. Applicants shall be accepted regardless of age, sex, gender, disability, nationality,
religious beliefs, socio-economic status or political affiliations.
2. Transferees
a. An applicant must meet all the admission requirements of the University and the
Department concerned.
a.1 Passed the University Entrance Examination
a.2 Passed the Interview
a.3 Meet the average grade requirement by the Program
a.4 Copy of grades signed by the Registrar
a.5 Certificate of Transfer Credentials
a.6 Medical and Dental Health Examination result
a.7 Police Clearance
a.8 NSO Birth Certificate
a.9 Certificate of Good Moral Character
a.10 3 pcs 1.5 x 1.5 photo
b. Only applicants who have enrolled in any course leading to a degree program are
admitted as transferees.
c. Admission shall be on probation basis during the first term of stay in the College or
until such time that they shall have validated/repeated all the subjects taken outside
the College which are required of the course.
d. Official Transcript of Record (TOR) shall be submitted prior to admission for the
following semester otherwise, enrollment will not be allowed.
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3. Foreign Students
a. An applicant must meet all the admission requirements of the University.
a.1 Passed the College Entrance Examination
a.2 Certificate of Completion of a Secondary Curriculum
a.3 Original Transcript of Record
a.4 Personal Data Sheet
a.5 Affidavit of Support
a.6 Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR)
a.7 Student Visa
a.8 Security Clearance from his/her Embassy
a.9 An applicant must meet the entire prescribed requirement by the Department of
Foreign Affair (DFA) and Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID)
4. Cross-enrollees
a. Cross-enrollees from other institutions must present a cross registration permit from
the mother institution.
B. REGISTRATION
1. Policies on Registration
a. Registration of students shall be done during the regular enrollment period as
indicated in the academic calendar. Late enrollment shall not be after 12% of
classes has been conducted.
b. A student is officially enrolled when he/she has paid his/her tuition and other
fees duly validated by the University Registrar.
c. A student must be officially enrolled in order to receive credit/s for his/her course
work.
d. A student may enroll in just one course program at a time.
e. A student may only enroll higher subjects if he or she has already passed the
prerequisites.
f. A returning student may re-enroll in the University on the basis of his/her
previous scholastic standing.
g. A special student may enroll a maximum of 6 units per semester or a maximum
of 12 units per year but with no unit credits.
h. A student who enrolls after the regular registration period as provided for in the
academic calendar shall be charged a late registration fee.
2. Academic Load
a. A regular student may enroll the maximum of prescribed academic units in his/
her curricular program in a regular semester.
b. A student may register regular load of nine (9) units during the summer term.
However, graduating students may be allowed to enroll a maximum of 12 units
during the summer.
c. A graduating student may be allowed to enroll more than the prescribed
academic units in his/her curricular program but not exceeding 28 units upon
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approval of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
d. Teacher education students are not allowed to enroll in Practice Teaching if he/she
has deficiencies in any of his/her subjects
e. Transferees may enroll only prerequisite subjects during their first term in the
University.
f. The Dean may limit the academic load of a part time or full time working student.
3. Cross-enrollment
a. Cross-enrollees will be entertained during the period of registration only.
b. Graduating students may cross-enroll a maximum of 6 units. Additional units
may be further allowed only if these are the only remaining units to be taken
to qualify for graduation. Cross enrolled subjects must have the same course
description and unit credits and must not be offered in the University during
the semester concerned. Major subjects, likewise, do not qualify for cross-
enrollment. .
c. A student may only cross-enroll in one school within a semester.
d. A student who needs to cross-enroll subjects must seek the approval of the
Dean and of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs in writing. Approved
requests shall be given due academic credits.
e. A student who cross-enrolls common subject/s within the CBSUA System does
not require approval by the Dean and by the VPAA.
f. A student from other institutions may be allowed to cross-enroll in CBSUA within
the enrollment period subject to availability of slots and upon presentation of a
permit from his/her mother institution.
4. Changing/Adding/Dropping and Requesting of Subject/s
a. A student who wishes to change/add/drop subject/s must express his/her
intent in writing for recommendation by the College Dean and for approval by
the Vice-President of Academic Affairs.
b. A student may change/add/drop subject/s during a specified period and
subject to payment of corresponding fees.
c. A student who changed/added/dropped a subject unofficially or without
approval shall not be given credit.
d. A student’s total academic load in a semester must not exceed the prescribed
maximum number of units.
e. A student may officially drop a subject at any time before the midterm
examinations. Refund of payments, however, will only be allowed one month
after the start of the regular classes.
f. A student will receive a grade of 5.0 for unofficially dropped subject/s.
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5. Shifting from One Course to Another
a. A student may shift to another course subject to assessment of the Dean of
College where he is currently enrolled.
b. A student must then apply in writing to the Dean of the College where the
curricular program he/she intends to shift or is offered. His/her acceptance to
the course program will be subject to the assessment by the Dean.
6. Cancellation of Registration
a. A student’s enrollment may be cancelled subject to the rules and regulations
of the University and shall be made upon the recommendation of the Dean of
College and the approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
b. A student who cancels his enrollment shall be entitled to a refund of fees
based on existing rules and regulations. Likewise, he is entitled to withdraw his
enrolment credentials. If cancellation of enrollment is done after the specified
period, the rules for dropping apply.
7. Validation/Accreditation of Subjects
a. All subjects and units taken from any SUC or any higher education institution
within the last five (5) years at the time of transfer may be accredited provided
that, they are prescribed in the curriculum and have the same course description
and unit credits, and is subject to residency requirements.
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C. EVALUATION OF STUDENT’S STATUS
1. Student Classification
Students who are officially enrolled in any course at the Central Bicol State
University of Agriculture are classified as follows:
a. Full time student is one who carries the full load in any given semester as
specified in the curriculum.
b. Part time student is one who carries less than the full load specified in the
curriculum.
c. Transfer student is one who comes from another higher education institution
who is now registered in the University after qualifying for admission.
Foreign student is one who is registered for formal academic credits
d. and is not a citizen of the Philippines.
Working student is one who is registered for formal academic credits
e. and who is employed on a full time or part time basis in or outside of
the University.
Special student is one who is not entitled to receive any official credit for his/
f. her academic or non-academic work because he/she does not satisfy the
requirements for admission to the course..
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2. Curricular Level Placement
Evaluation of curricular level placement of students according to progress towards
graduation shall be based on the following:
YEAR LEVEL College
Freshmen Has not finished the prescribed subjects for the First Year of his/her curriculum
(First) or has completed 25% of total number of units required in his/her course
Sophomore Completed the First Year of his/her curriculum or has finished 25% but not
(Second) more than the 50% of the total number of units required in his/her course
Completed the first two (2) years of his/her curriculum, or has finished 50%
Junior (Third) but not more than 75% of the total number of units required in his/her course
Senior Completed the first three (3) years of his/her curriculum or has finished 75%
(Fourth) but not more than 85% of the total number of units required in his/her course
Terminal Completed the first four (4) years of his/her curriculum or has finished 85% of
(Fifth) the total number of units required in his/her course
3. Attendance
a. Students are required to attend classes punctually and regularly.
b. All colleges and departments shall follow the University rules on attendance.
Students who incur more than 20% absences in any lecture and/or laboratory
c. class in a given term shall be considered dropped from the subject.
A student’s absence in class may be excused if a letter from parents or guardian
d. and/or from his/her attending physician be presented to the professor
concerned upon the student’s return.
e. Excused absences are for time missed only. All works covered by the class during
the absence must be made-up by the student to satisfy the requirements of the
course.
f. A student who incurred excused absences beyond the allowable number for
the semester may not be given a grade of 5.0 on the basis of absences alone.
However, a student who incurred unexcused absences exceeding the number
of allowable absences for the semester shall be given a grade of 5.0.
g. Students who have not officially dropped a subject shall be given a grade of
“5.0”.
h. Time lost by late enrollees shall be considered time lost due to absences.
i. A student who is late for more than 5 minutes may be admitted to class.
However, a student who comes late to class 3 times and whose tardiness
exceeds 5 minutes each time shall be considered as having been absent once.
In cases where instructors/professors are late for class, students should not
j. leave the classroom until the first quarter fraction of the scheduled class time
has passed.
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4. Leave of Absence
a. Leave of absence must be sought through a written request to the College
Dean and shall be recorded by the University Registrar. The request must state
the reason why the leave of absence is desired and must indicate the inclusive
period which should not exceed one (1) academic year.
b. Withdrawal from the University without an approved leave of absence. may be
a basis for non acceptance for re-enrollment.
5. Residency
a. Resident Credits
Resident credits refer to all academic subjects and academic units
earned in the University, including those credited subjects from other
institution/s, leading to a particular baccalaureate degree.
Only resident credits are considered in evaluating subjects and units
for a particular curriculum.
b. Residency Requirements
Residence refers to the number of years or terms required for a
student to finish a course.
b.1. An undergraduate student must finish the requirements of a course within
the allowable period of residency which is equivalent to a maximum of
one and a-half of the normal length prescribed for the course.
Course duration Maximum Period of Residency

4 years 6 years
5 years 7.5 years
6 years 9 years
b.2. Transferees must have taken at least 50% of the total number of required
units in the curriculum with the University to comply with the residency
requirement.
b.3. No student shall graduate from the University unless he/she has completed
at least one (1) year of residence work prior to graduation.
6. Prerequisite/s of Subject/s
a. The sequence of subjects as indicated in the curriculum of the course
must be followed.
b. Any student who enrolled in and who attended classes of a particular
subject without satisfying its prerequisite shall not earn any academic
credit.
c. Graduating students shall be allowed to take the prerequisite subject and
the higher subject simultaneously only with the approval of the VP for
Academic Affairs upon recommendation of the Dean of College. However,
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if the student failed the prerequisite subject, the higher subject shall not
be given credit.
d. Subjects common to all Colleges must have the same prerequisite/s
7. Retention Policies
Evaluation of student records for purposes of retention is guided by the following
standards:
PERCENT NO. OF UNITS ALLOWABLE LOAD FOR THE
STATUS
FAILURE ENROLLED FOLLOWING SEMESTER
Any number of Less 3 units from
25% - 49% Warning
academic units normal load
6 academic units 15 units only
50% - 75% Probation
or more
a. A student who has received two (2) successive warnings shall be placed
on PROBATION.
b. Probation status of a student may be lifted when a student passed all the
enrolled subjects during the period of probation. .
c. A student under probation who failed 50% or above his/her total
enrolled academic units during the probation period shall be DISMISSED
from the University.
d. Any student dropped from another University/College/School shall be
subjected to the evaluation of the Dean. Should the student be admitted,
he shall be placed ON PROBATION status.
e. Permanent disqualification does not apply to student who incurred
grades of 5.0 due to unauthorized dropping and not due to poor
scholastic performance.
8. Academic Scholarship
Evaluation of student’s records for the purpose of academic scholarship shall
be based on the following standards:
a. Entrance scholarship shall be awarded to valedictorian and salutatorian
of recognized public and private secondary schools with at least 30
graduates as duly certified by the school principal. Recipients shall be
entitled to free tuition and laboratory fees.
b. President’s Lister shall be awarded to an undergraduate student who
obtained a general weighted average of 1.25 or better, and has no
grade lower than 2.5 in any subject for the semester. He/she shall enjoy
a free tuition, misselaneous fees in the succeeding semester. Further, a
semestral allowance of one thousand five hundred pesos (Php 1,500.00)
shall be given.
c. Dean’s lister shall be awarded to an undergraduate student who
obtained a general weighted average of 1.75 or better and has no grade
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below 3.0 for the semester. He/she shall enjoy a free tuition excluding the
miscelaneous and other mandatory fees in the following semester.
d. To qualify for any of the scholarships, a student must have at least 15
academic units or the regular load prescribed in his/her curriculum.
e. To qualify for any of the scholarships, a student must not have incurred
deficiencies in any of his/her academic and non-academic subjects.
A student who satisfies the required general weighted average and
f. other requirements shall be entitled to the academic scholarship for one
semester but shall continue to be entitled to the academic scholarship in
the succeeding semesters provided he/she satisfies consistently the GWA
and other requirements.
9. 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 approved curriculum for his/her baccalaureate
course and shall be allowed the maximum residency to finish the course..
c. If a student fails to finish the course within the prescribed years of
residency, he/she shall be required to follow the new curriculum.
10. Substitution of Subjects
a. Substitution of subjects is allowed when a student is pursuing a curriculum
that has been superseded by a new one; provided that the subject is no
longer offered and the subject to be substituted is similar to the subject
being considered, covers the same subject matter and has the same or
higher unit credits.
b. Petition for substitution must be recommended by the College Dean
and approved by the VP for Academic Affairs and duly recorded by the
University Registrar.
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11. Grading System
1. The Marking System
The grading system of the University uses numerical grades
assigned according to a particular scale and descriptions namely:
Numerical Grade Percentage Rating Descriptive Rating
1.0 100 Excellent

1.1 99 Excellent
1.2 98 Excellent
1.25 97 Highly Outstanding
1.6 93 Outstanding
1.7 92 Outstanding
1.75 91 Outstanding
1.8 90 Outstanding
1.9 89 Very Satisfactory
2.0 88 Very Satisfactory
2.1 87 Very Good
2.2 86 Very Good
2.25 85 Satisfactory
2.3 84 Satisfactory
2.4 83 Satisfactory
2.5 82 Good
2.6 81 Good
2.7 80 Good
2.8 79 Fair
2.9 78 Fair
3.0 75-77 Passing
5.0 74 and below Failed
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Other Symbols for Academic Performance and their Meanings:
DRP means that the student has not participated in or was absent from the
class activities more than 20% of the total of the course activity for the
semester or term. It is also applicable for a student who withdrew from
the course prior to two weeks before the Midterm Exam according to
the date set by the school and with permission from his/her parent and
teacher as shown in the Dropping form submitted to the Registrar
INC means that the student has not fulfilled the course requirements, e.g.,
term papers, research, project, etc. or did not took the final exam but
obtained a passing rating. It is a temporary grade which obliges the
student to complete the requirement in one month. For INC grade the
teacher is obliged to fill up the Remarks column of the grading sheet
with NFE (no final exam) or NCR (no course requirement)
The numerical grades are based on the course’s major and minor learning goals
and are measured in terms of the Converted Raw Score (CRS) arranged as follows:
TRANSMUTATION TABLE FOR THE GRADING SYSTEM
Converted Raw Percentage Numerical Descriptive Rating

Score (CRS) Rating Grade
100 100 1.0 Excellent
99 99 1.1 Excellent
98 99 1.1 Excellent
97 98 1.2 Excellent
96 98 1.2 Excellent
95 97 1.25 Highly Outstanding
89 93 1.6 Outstanding
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Converted Raw Percentage Numerical Descriptive Rating
Score (CRS) Rating Grade
83 89 1.9 Very Satisfactory
79 87 2.1 Very Good
78 86 2.2 Very Good
77 86 2.2 Very Good
76 85 2.25 Satisfactory
71 82 2.5 Good
70 81 2.6 Good
69 81 2.6 Good
68 80 2.7 Good
67 79 2.8 Fair
66 79 2.8 Fair
65 78 2.9 Fair
64 78 2.9 Fair
63 77 3.0 Passing
62 76 3.0 Passing
61 76 3.0 Passing
60 75 3.0 Passing
≤50 74 & below 5.0 Failed
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2. Mode for Computation of the Midterm/Prefinal Grade Lecture Course or
Practicum or Laboratory Course or Combined Courses
Percentage Converted Raw Score (CRS)
Grading Component
Regular Semester Summer
Class Standing 30% 30%
Midterm/Final Examination 20% 20%
Total 50% 50%
The class standing components and standards for evaluating these components
shall be determined before the start of the semester by the teacher/cluster/department
teaching/offering the course and these class standing components and standards must
be reflected in the course syllabus and communicated to the students at the start of the
semester. Class standing may include:
i. Tests and quizzes
ii. Reports or projects
iii. Student portfolios
iv. Class recitation
v. Oral presentations
vi. Others (shall be set by the department/cluster or teachers teaching
the course)
The midterm and final examinations are usually teacher-made summative
evaluation which may be written, oral, practical, etc.
3. Mode for Computation of the Final Grade Lecture Course or Practicum or
Laboratory Course or Combined Courses
Percentage Converted Raw Score (CRS)

Grading Component
Regular Semester Summer
Class Standing 60% 60%
Midterm Examination 20% 20%
Final Examination 20% 20%
Total 100% 100%
The class standing components and standards for evaluating these components
shall be determined before the start of the semester by the teacher/cluster/department
teaching/offering the course and these class standing components and standards must
be reflected in the course syllabus and communicated to the students at the start of the
semester. Class standing may include:
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i. Tests and quizzes
ii. Reports or projects
iii. Student portfolios
iv. Class recitation
v. Oral presentations
vi. Others (shall be set by the department/cluster or teachers teaching
the course)
The midterm and final examinations are usually teacher-made summative
evaluation which may be written, oral, practical, etc.
4. An example illustrating the process of computing the midterm grade
Suppose that teacher X who is handling the subject Y has decided to have the
following components of the class standing with the indicated weights:
Quizzes 15%
Long Tests 25%
Term Paper 20%
Project 25%
Recitation 15%
Suppose further that Student A is enrolled in the subject above and has
obtained the following scores in the indicated components:
Grading Components
1. Class Standing
Quizzes Raw Score Perfect Score
Q1 10 15
Q2 10 10
Q3 13 15
Q4 20 20
Q5 8 15
Total 61 75
Long Test 82 100

Term Paper 90 100
Project 88 100
Recitation 87 100
2. Midterm Examination 82 100
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The computations of the percentage scores for the components are summarized
as follows:
Grading Component Computation

Final
Score
Class Standing Raw Score Percentage Weighted Raw Score
Quizzes (61/75) x 100 = 81.33 81.33 x 0.15 12.20
Long Test (82/100) x 100 = 82.00 82.00 x 0.25 20.50
Term Paper (90/100) x 100 = 92.00 92.00 x 0.20 18.40
Project (88/100) x 100 = 88.00 88.00 x 0.25 22.00
Recitation (87/100) x 100 = 87.00 87.00 x 0.15 13.05
Total for Class Standing 86.15
Weighted Raw Score for Class Standing 86.15 x 0.30 = 25.84
Midterm Examination (82/100) x 100 = 82.00 82.00 x 0.20 16.40
TOTAL (Converted Raw Score) 42.24
Adding all the computed raw score for the class standing and midterm exam
we have a total converted raw score of 42.24. Then determine the percentage rating
by:as follows:
Percentage rating = (42.24)/50 *60 + 40 = 90.69 ~ 91
Using the Transmutation Table for the Grading System, a percentage rating of
91 is equivalent to a numerical grade of 1.75 with an adjectival rating of Outstanding.
5. An example illustrating the process of computing the pre-final grade
Suppose that teacher X who is handling the subject Y has decided to have the
following components of the class standing with the indicated weights:
Quizzes 15%
Long Tests 25%
Term Paper 20%
Project 25%
Recitation 15%
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Suppose further that Student A is enrolled in the subject above and has
obtained the following scores in the indicated components:
Grading Components
1. Class Standing
Quizzes Raw Score Perfect Score
Q1 8 15
Q2 6 10
Q3 11 15
Q4 15 20
Q5 9 15
Total 49 75
Long Test 65 100

Term Paper 80 100
Project 82 100
Recitation 80 100
2. Final Examination 72 100

The computations of the percentage scores for the components are summarized
as follows:
Grading Component Computation
Final
Score
Class Standing Raw Score Percentage Weighted Raw Score
Quizzes (49/75) x 100 = 65.33 65.33 x 0.15 9.80
Long Test (65/100) x 100 = 65.00 65.00 x 0.25 16.25
Term Paper (80/100) x 100 = 80.00 80.00 x 0.20 16.00
Project (82/100) x 100 = 82.00 82.00 x 0.25 20.50
Recitation (80/100) x 100 = 80.00 80.00 x 0.15 12.00
Total for Class Standing 74.55
Weighted Raw Score for Class Standing 74.55 x 0.30 = 22.37
Final Examination (72/100) x 100 = 72.00 72.00 x 0.20 14.40
TOTAL (Converted Raw Score) 36.77
Adding all the computed raw score for the class standing and final exam we
have a total converted raw score of 36.77. Then determine the percentage rating by:
Percentage rating = (36.77)/50 *60 + 40 = 84.12 ~ 84
Using the Transmutation Table for the Grading System, a percentage rating of
84 is equivalent to a numerical grade of 2.3 with an adjectival rating of Satisfactory.
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6. An example illustrating the process of computing the final grade
To compute the final grade two methods can be employed using the formula
below:
First Method
Final Grade = Midterm Grade + Prefinal Grade
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For the given example:

Final Grade = 1.75 + 2.3 = 2.02 ~ 2.0
2
Second Method
Using the total weighted class standing (30% for midterm + 30% for prefinal),
midterm examination and final examination, determine the percentage rating by:
60% of Weighted Raw Score for Class Standing = 25.84 + 22.37 = 48.21
20% of Weighted Raw Score for Midterm Examination = 16.40
20% of Weighted Raw Score for Final Examination = 14.40
Percentage Rating = (48.21 + 16.40 + 14.40)/100 * 60 + 40 = 87.41 ~ 87

Looking at the Transmutation Table for the Grading System a Percentage rating
of 87 is equivalent to a Numerical grade of 2.1 with an adjectival rating of Very Good.
Final Grade = 2.1
Note:
There is a slight difference in the two methods because of rounding off.
Removal of Incomplete Grades
a.1 A student who incurred a final grade of INC (incomplete) is required to
comply with the course requirement within one month. A student who
comply with the course requirement shall receive a passing grade base
on the re-computed final grade. On other hand, a student who failed to
comply with the requirement as scheduled shall receive a grade of 5.0.
Change of Grades
b.1. A student who has received a passing grade in a course is not allowed to
take a re-examination for the purpose of improving his grades.
b.2. A faculty member may not change any grade of a student once it has been
posted. However, if erroneous entry has been done, the faculty member
must request in writing to rectify the entry for recommendation of the
dean and for approval of the VPAA.
b.3. A student may not directly or indirectly solicit assistance from anyone ,
who can influence his/her instructor/professor to change entries made in
his record, examination paper, or final report of grades.
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D. GRADUATION
1. Candidates for graduation must have satisfied all academic and non-academic
requirements prior to graduation.
2. The Diploma and the Transcript of Records shall bear the original date of
graduation.
3. A student to be graduated from the University must have his/her name approved
as a candidate for graduation by the Academic Council and confirmed by the
Board of Trustees.
4. The list of candidates for graduation shall be prepared by the University Registrar
and presented to the College Academic Council for approval, and finally to the
University Academic Council for endorsement to the Board of Regents.
5. All candidates for graduation must have completed their deficiencies and their
records cleared with exception of their currently enrolled subject/s not later than
the date specified in the academic calendar.
6. A student must have completed at least one (1) year of residency in the University
to qualify for graduation. Graduating students must successfully defend their
theses/dissertations and must submit the required number of bound copies,
including a soft copy, to the concerned offices.
7. All students, enrolled in any baccalaureate course or in two-year technical/
vocational or associate course are required to complete one year or two semesters
of National Service Training Program (NSTP) before graduation.
8. All graduating students shall attend the Commencement Exercises as scheduled.
9. Graduation in absentia for justifiable reason shall be allowed but must be
supported by valid certifications and presented before the Commencement
program to the University Registrar.
10. No student shall be allowed to graduate unless he pays the required graduation
fees.
11. Summer graduation may be held to accommodate the growing number of
graduates.
12. The University Registrar must be a signatory in the diploma.
13. Candidates for graduation with degrees or titles requiring not less than four (4)
years of collegiate instruction shall be required to wear academic gowns during
the Baccalaureate service and Commencement exercises.
14. Graduating Students with Honors
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a. Candidates for graduation must satisfy the following GWA requirements to
qualify for the corresponding latin honors:
Summa Cum Laude 1.00 to 1.25
Magna Cum Laude 1.26 to 1.50
Cum Laude 1.51 to 1.75
b. Final GWA of the candidate for honors shall not be rounded off.
c. Only final grades shall be considered in the computation of the GWA.
d. Only resident credits shall be considered in the computation of grades of
candidates for honors.
e. The candidate for graduation honors must not have a grade below 2.7 in
any academic or non-academic subject.
f. Candidates for graduation who qualify for honors must have completed
at least 75% of the required number of academic units leading to their
respective degrees in the University and must have established residency
for 2 years prior to graduation.
g. Candidates for graduation whose GWA qualified for academic honors must
have taken not less than 15 units each semester.
h. Candidates for graduation whose GWA qualified for academic honors yet
who failed to satisfy other requirements for his/her course program shall be
awarded “Academic Distinction” subject to the approval of the Academic
Council and the Board of Regents.
i. Candidates for graduation who are qualified for academic honors but whose
course program is less than 4 years will be accorded the following titles:,
‘With Highest honors”, “With High Honors” and “With Honors” and shall be
subject to the approval of the Academic Council and the Board of Regents.
E. COURSE CODING
1. The common course coding for similar subjects with the same unit credits shall
be followed by all Colleges in the University for standardization and uniformity.
2. 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 numbers for subjects belonging to the
same classification. For same subjects with different unit credits and for related
subjects, an alphabet is added to the number for differentiation purposes.
3. College concerned shall be responsible for the course coding of major subjects
and other related subjects.
4. A College with Thesis Writing as a subject may adopt the same as the descriptive
title.
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F. SCHOOL FEES
1. Regular and special fees shall be approved by the Board of Regents.
2. Matriculation or regular fees shall include tuition, laboratory, library, medical/
dental and other fees to be paid by the student if and when enrolled in the
university.
3. Students who have paid their matriculation fees and who withdraw their
enrollment and are granted transfer credential or leave of absence shall be
entitled to a refund of matriculation fees, except entrance and/or registration fee
in accordance with the University policies on refund of fees.
4. Laboratory fees shall not be refunded after one week of the opening of classes.
5. Refund of tuition for a subject may be allowed only in case of forced dropping.
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CHAPTER V
STUDENT SERVICES
A. Guidance, Counseling and Testing
To complement the objectives of the Office of Student Affairs and Services
(OSAS), the Guidance and Counseling Unit is designed to help the students achieve
academic life and success. Particularly, it aims to help the students solve their problems,
improve their behavior or arrive with a better decision so they can make better
adjustments in school, at home or in the community they are part of.
B. Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry serves as an institutional unit for the spiritual, moral
and values formation and enhancement of the academic community through on-
going formations. It attends to liturgical, para-liturgical and ecumenical celebrations,
reconciliations and recollections, spiritual counseling, supervision of catechetical
programs, and leadership training for volunteers. Other activities include involvement
in fellowship gatherings of the youth, person-to-person evangelization and outreach
programs in and off campus.
The Office of the Campus Ministry is headed by the University Chaplain

designated by the President. The Chaplain is assisted by Campus Ministry Coordinator
and student volunteers.
C. Scholarship Grants and Financial Assistance

Policy Statement
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, in its mandate to provide
quality education geared towards the development of competent, productive,
innovative and committed professionals and entrepreneurs, shall provide
scholarship grants and financial assistance to bona fide, needy and academically
qualified students who meet the requirements set for the scholarship grant or
financial assistance being applied for.
General Requirements, Policies and Guidelines

As a general rule, scholarship grants are given to students who meet the
minimum requirements set by the University. The policies provided herein shall
apply to all scholarship grants offered in the University, unless, otherwise provided
in the Memorandum of Agreement or in the supporting statute.
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General Statement of Policies:
1. A scholarship is a privilege and not a right. It carries with it certain responsibilities.
2. University scholars must uphold the highest ideals and values of the university.
They must not have been subjected to any disciplinary action involving
violation of rules and regulations of the University.
3. To qualify for academic scholarships, the prescribed load of the student is the
regular load prescribed in his/her curriculum.
4. The recipient must update all the academic or non-academic requirements
every semester, and has no incomplete grade (Inc) and no grade below 2.50 in
all subjects for Academic Scholarship, and 3.0 for Non-Academic Scholarship.
5. All applications and other pertinent documents for scholarship for validation
must be submitted on or before the designated deadline set by the Scholarship
and Financial Assistance Unit of the Office of Student Affairs and Services.
6. Continuing scholars need to re-apply during the prescribed period. Non-
compliance constitutes an automatic dropping from the Roster of Scholars.
7. Once the list is drawn, late applicants who may still fulfill the minimum
conditions shall no longer be considered.
8. Successful candidates are required to sign the Scholarship Agreement/Contract
indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
9. For transferees, a one semester residency is required before they could apply
for Institutional Scholarship.
Requirements:
The following are the general requirements that must be accomplished to
avail of the Scholarship Grants being offered in the University:
Regular requirements:
1. Application Form
2. Certificate of Good Moral Character
3. Pre-enrolment Form
4. Certificate of Grades for the previous semester/academic year (incoming
college freshmen)
5. Endorsement Letter of the respective head of the unit where the scholarship
is attached (e.g. Sports, Culture and Arts Group, School Publication) together
with supporting documents. In case of the University employees and their
dependents, a copy of the request letter for the grant of scholarship duly
approved by the University President must be submitted.
6. Validation Form duly recommended by the Scholarship Coordinator and
approved by the Director of Student Affairs and Services.
Additional Requirement ( as appropriate)
7. Certification from the Sponsoring Agency
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Selection Process:
1. The Coordinator of the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Unit shall evaluate
the qualifications of the grantee (applicant) and their compliance with the
requirements.
2. After the evaluation, the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Unit shall
recommend to the Director of Student Affairs and Services the Scholarship of an
applicant for final validation who shall approve the same.
3. A Selection Committee shall be organized as the need arises. The Committee
shall be in charge of the selection process following the approved policy/
guidelines relative to the grant of scholarship/financial assistance provided by
the University or channeled through the University by a sponsoring agency.
The Committee on Student Scholarship is in charge of the selection process.
The committee follows the approved policy/guidelines relative to the granting of
scholarship/financial assistance provided by the University or channeled through the
University. The Committee on Student Scholarship shall be composed of the following:
a. The Director of the Student Affairs and Services or its equivalent in the
different campuses as Chairperson;
b. The Dean of the concerned College as Member
c. The Coordinator for Student Scholarship as Member/Secretary
d. The Director for Student Admission as Member
e. The President of the Student Council as Member
A. Categories of Scholarship Grants

1. Full Scholarship (FS)
Full Scholarship may either be:
a. Full Scholarship A (FS-A)
This entitles a grantee to free tuition, miscellaneous and other
mandatory fees. Further, a semestral allowance of one thousand five
hundred pesos (Php 1,500.00) shall be given.
b. Full Scholarship B (FS-B)
This entitles a grantee to free tuition excluding the miscellaneous
and other mandatory fees.
2. Partial Scholarship (PS)
This provides a fifty percent (50%) discount in the payment of tuition only.
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B. TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANT
1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The general weighted average (GWA) in the previous semester or a high
academic standing shall be the basis of this scholarship. It shall be composed of the
following:
a. Entrance Scholarship
a.1 For Undergraduate Students
A student who graduated valedictorian or salutatorian in any high
school, duly recognized by the government, shall be granted FS-B upon
enrolment in any curricular program offered in the University, provided that
the recipient graduated from a class of at least 40 students to be certified by
the head of the institution concerned.
a.2 Top 10 College Entrance Exam Scholarship

The top ten takers of the College Entrance Examination shall be
granted FS-B upon enrolment in any curricular program offered in the
University, provided, that they graduated from a duly recognized high school
with a minimum number of graduates of 40 students.
b. Resident Scholarship
This scholarship is in recognition of the student’s high academic
achievement. The recipient must carry the prescribed regular load in the
previous semester.
b.1 For Graduate Students
Any graduate student who maintains a GWA of 1.25 or higher, with
a study load of nine (9) units in the regular semester and six (6) units in the
summer term, shall be granted FS-B for the next semester.
b.2 For Undergraduate Students
Any undergraduate student with high academic achievement who
carried the prescribed regular load in a semester with no incomplete or
failing grade and have not been subjected to any disciplinary action involving
violation of rules and regulations of the University shall be granted Resident
Scholarship for the next semester.
b.2.1 President’s Lister
Resident scholars who obtained a GWA of 1.0 - 1.25 during the
previous semester shall be granted FS-A upon enrolment for the next
semester.
b.2.2 Dean’s Lister
Resident scholars who obtained a GWA of 1.26 - 1.75 during the
previous semester shall be granted FS-B upon enrolment for the next semester.
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2. Non-Academic Scholarship
a. CBSUA Employees
A regular employee of CBSUA who is granted a maximum study load
of 9 units per semester or 6 units during the summer term shall be entitled
to FS-B provided that there is a Scholarship Contract duly signed by the
University President and the recipient.
b. CBSUA Employees’ Children and Spouses
Children and spouses of permanent full-time employees of CBSUA
who have served continuously for a period of not less than five (5) years in the
University shall be granted FS-B on initial enrolment.
The prescribed number of years for the academic program being
taken by the recipient shall be the basis in determining the maximum period
that he can avail of the scholarship.
c. University Band Members and Majorettes
Band members and majorettes shall be entitled to FS-B upon enrolment.
d. Athletic Scholarship
d.1 Athletes of the University shall be entitled to FS-B provided that:
d.1.1 They have undergone a comprehensive training program duly
certified by the coach/trainer and endorsed by the Sports Director;
and/or
d.1.2 They have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any regional, national or
international sports competition or/athletic meet.
e. University Publication Editorial Board Members
e.1 Newly accepted staff members of the school publication shall be

granted PS for one semester
e.2 After satisfactorily serving as a staff member for a minimum of one
semester, they shall be entitled to a FS-B for the next semester upon
the endorsement of the School Publication Adviser.
f. ROTC Corps Commander and Staff
Corps Commander and staff of the ROTC Unit who are actively and satisfactorily
serving the unit shall be granted FS–B.
g. University Supreme Student Council (USSC)
Officers of the USSC who are satisfactorily serving the Council for the inclusive
semester shall be granted FS-B.
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h. CBSUA Culture and Arts Group
h.1 Newly accepted members shall be granted PS for one semester.
h.2 Members shall be entitled to FS-B provided that:
h.2.1 They have undergone a comprehensive training duly certified by
the coach/trainer and endorsed by the Coordinator.
h.2.2 After satisfactorily serving as members for a minimum of one
semester, they shall be endorsed by the Culture and Arts Group
Coordinator.
i. Outstanding Students of CBSUA

Full scholarship-B shall be granted to students who made noteworthy
contribution to the community and whose actions exemplify and showcase
the institutional values and commitment through a university-wide search/
competition.
4. Other Scholarships
a. Scholarships provided for by the Local Government Code and other laws,
which provide scholarships to needy and deserving students
Scholarships sponsored by the Local Government Units (province, city/
municipality and barangay), private individuals, agencies, associations or
corporations.
b. Scholarships sponsored by private individuals, agencies, associations or
corporations provided that there is a Memorandum of Agreement duly
signed by and between the sponsoring entity and the University to be
represented by the respective heads.
5. Financial Assistance
Requirements
Financial assistance to students shall be granted upon submission of
the following requirements and upon recommendation of the CBSUA
Student Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee:
1. Certificate of Good Moral Character

2. Residence Certificate
3. Birth Certificate
4. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) of parents/guardian or
5. Certificate of Indigency
5. Report of Grades
6. 3 copies of 2x2 pictures
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Types of Financial Assistance
a. CBSUA AEOP
It is a grant and aid from USAID in the amount of Php 447, 000.00. It can
be used for:
a.1 Project Loan
Any student intending to conduct an agricultural project like
piggery, poultry, rice and vegetable production can avail a maximum loan
of Fifteen Thousand peso (PhP 15,000.00) payable in one (1) year for piggery
and poultry production and six (6) months for vegetable production with a
one percent (1%) interest per month.
a.2 School Needs Loan
This can be availed of for the payment of tuition and school uniform,
purchase of books and manuals and for funding expenses for thesis writing.
For high school students, it is payable for one (1) year while for college
students, it is payable after every semester, with one percent (1%) interest
per month?
b. Safe 4 SR
This loan-grant amounting to Three (3) million pesos is an initiative of
Former Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. This can be availed of by 3rd and 4th
year college students for payment of tuition, boarding houses and graduation
fees. It is payable two (2) years after graduation. Interest?
c. Student Loan Fund

This loan-grant amounting to Five (5) million pesos is an initiative of
Former Sen. Raul S. Roco. This can be availed of by academically qualified but
financially needy students. It has a six percent (6%) interest per annum.

Grantees of this loan are required to pay Php 500.00 every end of
semester. However, full payment of loan must be done two (2) years after
graduation.
d. PGMA SAFE Loan
This loan-grant amounting to Php 1, 067, 000.00 can be availed by
5th and 6th year College students. It has zero interest. However, grantees are
required to pay within two (2) years after the release of their loan.
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D. Job Placement
This Unit is manned by the Job Placement Coordinator who at the same time
is the PESO Manager.
It performs the following functions:
1. Provides the graduates with technical assistance such as referral services

occupation/vocation guidance and employment counseling services information
of job vacancies from employers, and attendance to livelihood fair.
2. Conducts employment activities. It serves as Public Employment Service Office

(PESO), which implements programs of the Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE) benefiting CBSUA graduates and the community.
E. Arts and Culture Affairs
The Arts and Culture Affairs Unit aims to uplift the culture and arts awareness,
values and skills of the students through different forms of arts. Its functions include
the selection, formation and training on the following components:
a. Dance (native, folk, contemporary (majorettes) and modern or hiphop)
b. Music (Phil. Music – folk and contemporary, chorale, solo, duet and band)
c. Theater (drama, stage arts, theatrical and musical play, shadow puppetry or black
theater)
d. Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, digital designs, etc.)
e. Film and Media Arts (production and presentation of film)
f. Literary Arts
g. Communication Arts (Debate, Oration, Extemporaneous Speaking)
The Arts and Culture Affairs Unit is headed by the Coordinator for Culture and
the Arts Unit.
F. Sports Development
The Sports Development Unit aims to promote the development of a
sound body and sound mind among students through the provision of physical
fitness programs and healthy sports activities/competitions. It has the following
components: (a) selection/training of varsity teams, (b) participation in local/regional/
national sports competitions, and (c) conduct of sports clinic. The Unit is manned by a
Sports Director and a Coordinator in all the campuses.
Athletes who represent the University in regional and national competitions,
and who are recipients of gold medals shall be given cash incentives.
The guidelines for the granting of cash incentives shall be as follows:
a. PhP 1,000 for every gold medal garnered in regional competitions
b. PhP 5,000 for every gold medal garnered in national competitions
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G. Dormitories and Student Housing
CBSUA Campus is a residential University. It operates three ladies dormitories,

namely: the LRV Dormitory, Our Lady of Lourdes and New Ladies’ Dormitories. It also
has the Roco’s Scholar Dormitory and the MTB Dormitory for boys.
Construction of student cottages is now prohibited.
H. Food Services
The University Cafeteria serves snacks and meals to students, employees

and guests. It also provides catering services for meetings and conferences, parties
and other social functions upon request of the interested party. It is under the Office
of Auxiliary Services and managed by a designated Cafeteria Manager.
I. Gender Desk
The student sector being the key component of an educational institution shall
be given appropriate support system. Hence, a Gender Desk was established to
address male and female students’ concerns and ensure equal protection of their
rights. Specifically, it shall handle and maintain records of cases and other concerns
pertaining to gender-sensitive issues. It is manned by the Coordinator for Gender and
Development Program of the University.
J. Medical and Dental Services
The Infirmary offers medical and dental services from Mondays through
Fridays, 8am-5pm. The medical services include: physical examination, consultation,
treatment for minor injuries, dispensing of first-aid medicines, immunization
and circumcision. Dental services include consultation, tooth extraction and oral
prophylaxis.
Students and employees must present their CBSUA ID in availing the
services of the Infirmary. The Infirmary is manned by a physician, a dentist, a nurse
and a midwife, with infirmary aides who are on-call anytime there is a need for their
services.
The University Physician, Dentist and Nurse have regular schedules to render
services in other campuses of the University, to wit:
First Friday of the Month – Sipocot Campus

Second Friday of the Month – Calabanga Campus
Third Friday of the Month – Pasacao Campus
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K. University Library
Library card holders enjoy the privilege of borrowing some library resources
for home use. They must present properly countersigned library card every time they
wish to avail of the services of the library. The library card is non-transferable. Library
card presented by any person other than the owner shall be confiscated and the
person misusing it shall be subjected to a disciplinary action.
The steps in borrowing library resources are the following
a. Present validated library card to the librarian/library staff;
b. The library staff shall check the library card and shall scan the book to be borrowed
and
c. The borrower shall print his/her name on the book card and shall leave his / her
library card in the library until the material borrowed is returned.
The resources that can be borrowed for over noon (borrowing at 11:00 am
and to be retuned at 2:00 pm of the same day) and overnight (borrowing at 4:00 pm
and to be returned at 9:00 am of the following day except on Sunday and holiday) are
those in the following sections:
a. General Circulation
b. Archives
c. Filipiniana
The books in the Reserve section may be borrowed overnight while the
resources that can be used inside the library only are the following:
a. Dictionaries
b. Encyclopedias
c. Atlases
d. Gazettes
e. Serials
f. Clippings
g. Theses, dissertations and manuscripts
Fiction books may be borrowed for a period of one week subject to renewal
for another one week unless earlier recalled by the librarian.
Fine shall be charged for overdue books excluding Sundays and holidays.
Regular Semester
Mondays to Fridays 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (No noon break)
Saturdays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (No noon break)
Summer break:
Mondays to Fridays 8:00 am to 12:00 noon

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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CHAPTER VI
STUDENT AFFAIRS
A. The University Supreme Student Council (USSC)
The University Supreme Student Council (USSC) is the umbrella organization of
all accredited student organizations of the University. It is the highest governing body
of the studentry. It serves as the voice of the students to the administration.
1. There shall be a Federation of Student Council composed of Student Councils in
the different campuses. The President of the Federation shall be the representative
of the students in the Board of Regents.
2. The Student Council in every campus shall perform the following functions:
a. Formulate students’ development plan in accordance with the University
Corporate Plan and facilitate its implementation;
b. Foster University core values among the students and promote their general
welfare;
c. Coordinate with, and provide assistance to, accredited students’ organizations in
the implementation of their activities;
d. Submit to the Office of the University President, through the Office of the Director
of Student Affairs and Services, the Students’ Development Plan including work
and financial plan for appropriate action;
e. Communicate its opinion to the administration on any subject that concerns
students and on which the Council wishes to be consulted;
f. Exercise the powers accorded and perform their functions in accordance with
the Constitution and By-laws.
3. The composition of the University Supreme Student Council, its officers, and the
manner of electing its members and officers shall be in accordance with the rules
and regulations embodied in its Constitution and By-Laws.
B. Student Publication
The Student Publication serves as an avenue for students’ self-expression. It
also provides opportunity for harnessing the student’s talents in creative and literary
writing and their skills in journalistic investigation. Its objective is to provide an avenue
for the ethical use of thoughts in verbal expression and the exercise of freedom of
expression in asserting and defending the rights and welfare of the students.
The Official Student Publications of the University Pili Campus are: The Stateans
for College and The Pilinut for High School, while The Artisan (High School) and The
Scanner (College) for the Calabanga campus and The Builder (High School) and The
College Artisans Bulletin (College) for Sipocot campus and The Catalyst for Pasacao
campus.
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Qualifications of the Staff Members:
1. Must be a bonafide student with good academic standing
2. Must pass the qualifying examination and interview
3. Must possess writing skills in Bicol, Filipino, and English
4. Must be of good reputation and conduct
C. Student Organizations
Student organizations are groups of bona fide students united to promote the
ideals and objectives of the University and to serve as instruments of development.
They may be classified as Academic, Civic, Fraternities & Sororities, and Religious
Organizations. Its organizational programs serve the students’ needs to significantly
advance the University’s educational and social goals. It is facilitated by the Student
Organizations’ Coordinator and directly under the regulation and supervision of the
Office of Student Affairs & Services.
1. Requirements
Any group of twenty-five (25) students may apply as an organization to
the Office of Student Affairs and Services at the start of the Semester provided
that the following supporting documents are complied with and submitted in
duplicate copies:
a. Accreditation/Re-accreditation
a.1. New Organizations
a.1.1. A letter of intent addressed to the Office of Student Affairs and
Services, which contains the following:
• Name of proposed organization
• Nature of the organization
a.1.2. The following duly accomplished documents:
• Projected calendar of activities for the School Year;
• Roster of current officers and members (active and non-
active) with their names and addresses attested by the
Adviser and certified correct by the University Registrar;
• List of newly Elected Officers and Adviser of the organization
with two copies of 2 x 2 picture of each;
• Class schedule of the current officers of the organization;
• Constitution and By-Laws;
• Vision, Mission and Philosophy of the organization; and
• Date, time and place of proposed organization’s meeting
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a.2. Existing Organizations
a.2.1. Annual Accomplishment Report using the prescribed format with
supporting documents
a.2.2. Financial report of all activities conducted
a.2.3. The following duly accomplished documents:
a.2.3.1 Annual Workplan of activities for the school year; approved
by the adviser.
a.2.3.2 List of current officers and members (active and non- active)
with their names and addresses attested by the Adviser and
certified correct by the University Registrar;
a.2.3.3 List of newly elected officers and adviser of the organization
with 2 copies of 2 x 2 picture of each;
a.2.3.4 Class schedule of the current officers of the organization;
a.2.3.5 Ratified Constitution and By-Laws;
a.2.3.6 Vision, Mission and Philosophy of the organization; and
a.2.3.7 Date, time and place of organization’s meeting
a.2.4. Required Activities for Accreditation
a.2.4.1 One activity that highlights organization’s purpose of

existence. This excludes activities that are subject related
and a requirement for graduation, especially for academic
organization. If possible, organizations shall have one
unique and distinct signature activity to be coordinated
annually;
(e.g. Vaccination Drive for Venerable Knights and
Lady Veterinarian)
a.2.4.2 One activity of service learning in nature. Following the

Extension Agenda, student organizations shall conduct
an activity within or outside the University which shall
involve the immediate clients and/or community which
is of service learning in nature excluding those activities
described in number 1;
(e.g. Coastal clean-up and mangrove planting)
a.2.4.2 One activity on popular issues like: education,
environmental protection and preservation, sustainable
development, climate change, student rights, women
empowerment, etc. that is relevant to the organization’s
objectives.
(e.g. Climate Change Risk Reduction Student
Summit).
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a.2.4.4 Participation in all activities directly sponsored by the
OSAS or its coordinating units (as coordinator, sponsor,
facilitator or participant)
(e.g. Orientation Program)
a.2.4.5 A monitoring and evaluation scheme by the Adviser must
be devised.
a.2.5. Benefits & Incentives
a.2.5.1 Accredited Organization members shall be given first
priority in selection of attendees/participants to seminars,
trainings and other events either institutional, provincial,
regional, national or international requiring or not of a
financial support, of any financial support by USSC, and
of venues/facilities if its request is in conflict of another
request especially if the other requesting organization is
not accredited.
a.2.5.2 Accredited Organizations shall be given first priority of any
financial support by USSC.
a.2.5.3 An accredited organization shall also be given first priority
of venues/facilities if its request is in conflict of another
request especially if the other requesting organization is
not accredited.
a.2.5.4 Only accredited organizations are qualified in the Search
for Outstanding Organization.
a.2.5.5 Probationary organizations may also enjoy the
benefits of accredited organizations upon formal written
request, as long as such request is not in conflict with
accredited organizations’.
a.2.5.6 Probationary Organization shall not directly enjoy
any of these.
a.2.5.7 Certificates of organization’s accreditation status
shall be issued by the OSAS which is valid for one full
academic year for recognized and registered organizations
and two years for accredited organizations.
a.2.5.8 The OSAS will only issue a certificate of
commendation to advisers whose organization has an
accredited status.
a.3. Returning Organizations
Returning Organizations must submit the following:
a.3.1. A letter of intent addressed to the Director of Student Affairs and
Services stating the reason of the revival of the organization.
a.3.2. Same documents required for existing organizations (see a.2.3 of
Existing Organizations)
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Accreditation legitimizes the existence of a student organization
in the University and ensures the following privileges:
a. Participation in the General Orientation Program for First Year and
Transferees;
b. Utilization of the University facilities and equipment free of
charge;
c. Collection of membership fees/dues; and
d. Involvement in on and off-campus activities approved by OSAS.
b. Membership
To be a member, a student must:
b.1. Be full-time with an academic load of at least 12 units except for graduating
students
b.2. Not be under academic probation
b.3. Not have pending disciplinary record
b.4. Be of good moral character as certified by the Guidance Counselor.
c. Officership
c.1. Candidates for Organization President must have at least a two-year
residency requirement or an equivalent of at least 72 academic units earned
in the University.
c.2. Candidates for other executive and legislative positions must have at least
one-year residency or an equivalent of at least 36 academic units earned in
the University .
c.3. Candidates must be of good moral character as certified by the Guidance
Counselor.
d. Advisorship
To qualify for an adviser, a faculty member must be:
d.1. A permanent faculty member of the University;
d.2. Free from any pending Administrative or Civil case; and
d.3. Willing to serve.
2. Classification of Organizations
Accredited Shall be given to a student organization that has complied with all
the requirements.
Probationary Shall be given to a newly organized and returning organization and
to those organizations that do not comply with the requirements.
Shall be given to an organization committing violations of policies
concerning student’s organization as identified in the Student’s
Handbook
Shall also be given to an organization whose members or officers
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committed major offense/s during the conduct of their approved
activity, based on the Student’s Handbook
Shall also be given to an organization whose total number of
members including the officers does not qualify for the required
25 members, unless properly justified by the officers or by their
adviser.
Note: Organizations on probationary status for two(2)consecutive
school years will no longer be accepted for accreditation for the next
school year.
3. Revocation of Accreditation Status
Any student organization that violates its own statement of purpose/constitution
or that fails to comply with the University’s policies may have its accreditation
revoked and be automatically disqualified in the next accreditation.
4. Recognition
Exemplary performance of accredited student organizations shall be
recognized during the annual Recognition day of the University, based on the
following criteria:
a. Relevance of Activities -30%
a.1. to the University’s VMGO 15
a.2. to the Organization’s VMGO 15
b. Participation in Activities (National, Regional, -50%
Provincial and Institutional levels)
b.1. Activities sponsored 35%
Regional/National 10
Provincial 8
Institutional 7
b.2. Activities sponsored 15%
Regional/National 10
Provincial 8
Institutional 7
c. Nature of Activities Sponsored -20%
c.1. Academic 10
c.2. Community Service 5
c.3. Cultural and Others 5
Total 100%
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D. Student Activities
1. Activity Permit
a. Issuance of Permit
A written request to hold any activity shall be prepared and must
be approved following the prescribed protocol. The request shall include the
following:
a.1 Objectives/purpose of the activity
a.2 Date, venue and time frame
a.3 Program of activities
a.4 Budget proposal
a.5 Waiver and written permission from the parents of the students involved
if the activity shall be held/conducted outside the campus.
a.6 Policies and guidelines on educational tour and field trips (CMO 17)
must be complied if the student activity falls under the definition of an
educational tour and field trip.
Note: No activity shall be conducted unless approved by the OSAS.
b. Holding of Activity
b.1 Activities are to be scheduled based on approved program of activities
or calendar.
b.2 All activities need the approval of the OSAS Director. However, an
approved letter from the VPAA should be sought if the activity will be
done during class hours.
b.3 Any activity conducted from Mondays to Thursdays shall be until 8:00
p.m. only, except on Fridays which can be extended until 12:00 midnight.
No activity shall be conducted one week before and during examination
period.
b.4 The use of classrooms, other physical facilities and equipment by
accredited student organizations in the conduct of activities shall be free
of charge subject to the approval of the administration. The organization
concerned must take responsibility in taking care of said facilities and
equipment.
2. Posting of Information, Education and Communication Materials
Notices, advertisements, posters, manifestos and other information,
education and communication (IEC) materials shall be posted only in their
designated bulletin boards after said materials have been approved for posting
by the authorized OSAS personnel.
3. Documentation, Monitoring and Evaluation
All activities to be conducted by an accredited organization must be
properly documented. A narrative or evaluation report must be submitted to
the Office of the Coordinator for Student Organizations seven (7) days after the
completion of the activity. It must be accompanied with pictures showing the
highlights of the activity.
For activities involving finances (e.g., income generating project, SDF-
funded activities), a financial report shall likewise be prepared and submitted.
Said documents are required for purposes of monitoring and
evaluation. Evaluation forms are available at the Office of the Coordinator for
Student Organizations.
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CHAPTER VII
STUDENTS’ FREEDOM AND ADVOCACY; RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES;
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY
A. Academic Freedom
The academic freedom of students refers to the right of students to learn the
truth or to engage freely in the pursuit of knowledge. This right includes the freedom to
be accorded relevant and quality education, and to be free from coercive administrative
practices of the University inimical to the pursuit of knowledge and the truth
B. Freedom of Expression and Advocacy
1. The students shall have the freedom of expression as long as the exercise thereof
is peaceful and does not interfere with, obstruct or disrupt the normal operation
of the University and does not violate the rights of others.
2. The time, place and manner of exercising speech and advocacy in the campus
shall be subject to rules and regulations of the University to avoid, if not minimize,
any conflict.
3. Accredited student organizations may invite speakers from outside the University
to address on-campus seminars, workshops, trainings and similar activities
sponsored by them with the permission of the Director of Student Affairs and
Services. Approval of the invitations does not necessarily mean that the University
endorses the views that shall be expressed by the Resource Speaker.
C. Rights and Privileges
Under the Education Act of 1982, the following are the Rights and Privileges
granted to the students:
a. The right to receive, primarily through component instruction, relevant quality
education in line with national goals and conducive to their full development as
persons with human dignity;
b. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing curricula and
to continue their course therein until graduation, except in cases of academic
delinquency, or violation of disciplinary regulations;
c. The right to avail guidance and counseling services on all matters related to
academic problems;
d. The right to access to his own records, the confidentiality of which the University
shall maintain and preserve;
e. The right to the prompt issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of
records, grades, transfer credentials, and other similar documents upon submission
of the prescribed requirements;
f. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications, as well as the
right to invite resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other activities
of similar nature, provided such publications, assemblies and the like are not
prejudicial to the interest of the University;
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g. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions, and to effective
channels of communication with appropriate academic and administrative
bodies of the University;
h. The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations and societies
recognized by the University 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;
i. The right to be free from involuntary servitude and contributions, except those
approved by their own organizations or societies;
j. The right to participate in the formulation and development of policies
affecting the University in relation to the locality/region, and the nation through
representation in the Academic Council to be determined by the Board of
Trustees;
k. The right to receive reasonable protection within the University premises;
l. The right to be informed of the rules and regulations affecting him;
m. The right to participate in curricular and co-curricular activities;
n. The right to due process of law;
o. The privilege to be assisted by the University through current and adequate
information on work opportunities; and
p. The right to receive reasonable medical, dental services and first-aid services.
D. Duties and Responsibilities
All students of the University shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Exert utmost effort to develop their abilities and potentialities for service through
appropriate education and training;
b. Uphold the academic and moral integrity and endeavor to achieve academic
excellence by abiding with the rules and regulations of the University;
c. Observe the rules on discipline to attain harmonious relationships with fellow
students, teaching and non-teaching staff and other University personnel;
d. Participate actively in the promotion of the general welfare of the students, the
University and the society;
e. Exercise their rights considering the rights and welfare of others;
f. Strive to lead an upright, virtuous and useful life;
g. Love, respect, and obey their parents, and cooperate with them to maintain
family solidarity;
h. Help in the observance and exercise of individual and social rights, freedom and
cooperation;
i. Respect and cooperate with teachers, fellow students and school authorities in
the attainment and preservation of peace and order; and
j. Respect the customs and traditions of our people, the duly constituted
authorities, the laws of the country and the principles of democracy.
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CHAPTER VIII
CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
Article I. Preliminary Provisions
Sec. 1. The Code shall apply to all bonafide students of the Central Bicol State University
of Agriculture.
Sec. 2. A student assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner
that befits a member of the academic community and accepts the rules and
regulations prescribed by the University to enforce its effective role as an
educational institution.
Sec. 3. The right of the University to impose sanctions against student’s misconduct is
derived from and inherent in its obligations to:
a. Protect its name and properties as an educational institution;
b. Ensure the health and safety of persons in the community;
c. Preserve peace, ensure orderly procedures and maintain student morale, and
d. Preserve its standards for academic performance and achievements.
Article II. Dress Code
A. Prescribed Uniform. A student is required to wear the prescribed school uniform
during school days. However, during “Wash Days” or declared “Field Days” and
“Special Days”, students should maintain neat and decent attire at all times.
Hence, the following are prohibited: sando, tattered and dirty t-shirts, shirts
with obscene prints or shirts advertising the use of drugs and violence, dirty
pants, tattered pants, skimpy shorts, rubber slippers, backless, see-through or
flimsy, and spaghetti-strapped blouses, plunging necklines, shirts with holes or
obscene prints, and micro-mini skirts
Female White Blouse with thinly black striped color, with necktie (with CBSUA
seal) and Black Pants / Skirt (two inches above the knee) with white
striped color with matching Black closed Shoes (with or without heels)
Male Avocado Green Polo (Barong Style with CBSUA seal), Black Pants and
Black Leather Shoes
B. Identification Card. Every student must wear the prescribed school identification
(ID) card which shall be worn before entering and while inside the campus at all
times. The use of another student ID, defacing and tampering of ID are sA=πr^2
strictly prohibited and punishable.. IDs must be worn with the prescribed
College University cord.
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Article III. Classifications and Nature of Offenses
A. Offenses against Peace and Order
1. Acts Causing Minor Disturbance in the Classroom. Any student who shall
commit and cause minor disturbance inside the classroom shall be given
disciplinary measures.
2. Alarm and Scandal. Any student who, within the premises of the institution,
discharges any firearm, firecracker or other explosive materials/devices calculated
to cause alarm or danger, shall be penalized. Any act calculated to disturb the
holding of classes or authorized meetings is also prohibited.
3. Annoying or Harassing a Fellow Student. Any student shall be held liable for
aggravating circumstances that may cause infuriation among the students.
4. Any Violation of Government Laws. Any student who shall willfully and
deliberately violate government laws inside or outside the campus shall be
penalized.
5. Brawls on Campus. Any student who shall engage in a fight inside the campus,
for whatever reason, shall be penalized.
6. Bringing and/or Drinking Alcohol or Intoxicating Beverages and Use and/
or Possession of Liquor. Drinking, mere possession of intoxicating beverages
and staying inside the campus under the influence of liquor are prohibited and
punishable. The mere smell of liquor is sufficient ground to consider the student
to be under the influence of liquor.
7. Entering the Campus under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Prohibited
Drugs. Any student who shall be found to be under the influence of alcohol and/
or prohibited drugs shall not be allowed to enter the school premises and shall
be penalized.
8. Illegal Assembly and Unauthorized Organizations. Students or any student
organization found guilty of illegal assembly and forming unauthorized groups
shall be penalized.
9. Littering. Students are not allowed to dispose or scatter garbage anywhere.
Violators will be given disciplinary measures.
10. Loitering. Students, on their vacant time, must not stay along corridors, disturb
classes, make unnecessary noise or commit any act that would unduly disrupt
and prevent on-going classes. Violators will be given disciplinary measures.
11. Possession of Firearms, Explosive Materials and Deadly Weapons. Students
are not allowed to carry firearms, licensed or not, explosive materials and deadly
weapons inside the school premises. Violators will be penalized.
12. Possession of Indecent and Immoral Videos, Publications or Pornographic
Materials. Any student who pass around or exhibit indecent or pornographic
materials such as pictures, videos and books will be given disciplinary measures.
13. Provoking or Inducing One to a Fight. Any student who is found to have
initiated or provoked another or other students into a fight will be sanctioned.
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14. Possession, Use and Selling of Prohibited Drugs and Paraphernalia. Any
student found guilty of selling, administration, possession, distribution and
delivery of any probihited drugs such as but not limited to opium, morphine,
shabu, heroin, marijuana, and cocaine shall be penalized.
15. Smoking. No student shall be allowed to smoke anytime in any area in the
campus. Violators will be penalized.
16. Unauthorized Distribution or Display of Placards and Other Propaganda
Materials. Distribution of propaganda materials without the approval of the Office
of the Student Affairs is prohibited. Display of placards and other propaganda
materials on places other than those designated for student organizations is
likewise prohibited. Violators will be penalized.
17 Unauthorized Possession, Distribution and Use of Poisonous, Corrosive
and Explosive Materials. Any student who is found to carry, distribute or use
poisonous, corrosive and explosive materials shall be penalized.
B. Offenses against Person
1. Acts of Lasciviousness. Any student who shall commit immoral sexual actions
and in certain cases, words upon another person of either sex, under any
circumstances mentioned in Article 355, Revised Penal Code, shall be penalized.
2. Assault to School Authorities. Any student who shall attack, or employ force to
any school authority shall be penalized.
3. Disrespect to Persons in Authority. Any student who shall curse, utter derogatory
remarks or use foul words and do acts of disrespect to person-in-authority shall
be penalized.
4. Libel. Any student who shall commit public and malicious imputation of a crime,
or a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or
circumstances tending to cause the dishonor, discredit, or contempt of a natural or
juridical person, or to blacken the memory of one who is dead, shall be penalized.
5. Coercions. Any student who, without authority of law, shall, by means of violence,
threats or intimidation, prevent another from doing something not prohibited by
law, or compel him to do something against his will, shall be penalized.
6. Threats. Any student who shall threaten another with infliction upon the person,
honor or property of the latter or his family of any wrongdoing amounting to a
crime, shall be penalized.
7. Disturbance of Peace and Order. Any student who shall cause, commit any act
or incite others to cause disturbance of peace and order inside the campus, shall
be penalized.
8. Hazing Resulting to Serious Injuries. Any member of a fraternity/sorority who
shall inflict harm upon another student, resulting to serious injuries, as part of an
initiation rite, in violation of the anti- hazing law, shall be penalized.
9. Physical Assault. Any student who shall attack or inflict force upon another
student shall be penalized.
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C. Offenses against Properties
1. Extortion. Any student who, by force or intimidation, will demand something
from his fellow student anything of real value will be penalized.
2. Destruction of School Properties. Any student who shall cause damage to
property, willfully or neglegently, including but not limited to: vandals, graffiti
and the like, shall be required to replace, pay, or repair the damage and shall be
subjected to disciplinary measures. Students are expected to take good care of
school properties.
3. Forcible Entry and Unauthorized Use of School Facilities. Any student who
shall break any wall, roof, floor or window in order to enter a room, building or
any enclosure shall be penalized. The use of school facilities without the prior
approval of school officials concerned is prohibited.
4. Improper Use of Classroom and School Facilities. Any student found guilty
of improper use of classroom or any other school facilities will be subjected to
disciplinary measures and restitution. No student or group of students shall use
school facilities without care.
5. Malicious Mischief. Any student who shall deliberately cause damage to the
property of another student shall be penalized.
6. Robbery. Any student who, with intent to gain, shall take any personal property
belonging to another, by means of violence against or intimidation of any person,
or using force upon things, shall be penalized.
7. Theft. Students who, with intent to gain but without violence against or
intimidation of neither persons nor force upon things, shall take the property of
another without the latter’s consent shall be penalized.
8. Unauthorized Use of Student Organization’s Funds. Any student who shall use
Student organization’s funds without authority and for purposes to which the
same are not intended shall be penalized.
D. Offenses against School’s Interest

1. All forms of Immorality. Any student who shall engage in indecent acts such as
necking, petting, torrid kissing, physical imposition of sexual desire upon another
person, indecent exposure of human body regardless of sex shall be penalized.
2. Gambling. Any student who shall directly or indirectly take part in any game or
activities the result of which depends wholly or chiefly upon chance or hazard,
involving money, or other considerations shall be penalized.
3. Pornographic Materials. Any student who shall pass around or exhibit indecent
or pornographic materials such as pictures, videos, magazines and books shall be
penalized
4. Cheating. Any student who, in order to have good grades, shall use unauthorized
means and methods in answering examinations, preparing projects, and other
academic requirements, such as by plagiarism, copying someone’s answer,
submission of copied term papers and exercises and the like shall be penalized.
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5. Cheating in Major Examinations or Major Academic Requirements. Any
student who shall copy during major examinations or shall copy and reproduce as
his/her own output the work of another person in major academic requirements
(e.g. term papers, case studies and theses) shall be penalized.
6. Defacing and Using of another ID. Any student who shall willfully and
deliberately deface and use another student’s ID shall be penalized.
7. Falsification. Any student who shall imitate any handwriting, signature or rubric,
shall make untruthful statements in a narration of facts made by them, shall alter
true dates, shall make any alteration or intercalation in a genuine document which
changes its meaning, shall be penalized.
8. Forging, Falsification, Tampering of Official School Records or Documents.
Any student, who without authority, shall erase, substitute or alter by any means
the figures, letters, words or signs contained in a document or shall imitate the
signature in an official record or document shall be penalized.
9. Habitual Disregard and Willful Violation of School Policies and Regulations.
Any student who shall willfully and deliberately violate school policies and
regulations, more than two times a month shall be penalized.
10. Wearing of Incomplete or Improper Uniform. Any student who shall willfully
and deliberately wear not the proper or appropriate uniform during the prescribed
school days except on designated “wash days” or declared “field days” and “special
days” shall be given disciplinary measures.
11. Non-wearing or Improper Use of ID. Any student who shall vehemently neglect
the rules on the wearing of ID shall be given disciplinary measures..
12. Plagiarism. Any student who shall copy the statements or writings in a book,
newspaper or other print materials without acknowledging the author and make
the same as his/her own work shall be penalized.
Article IV. Disciplinary Measures
Sec. 1. Disciplinary measures include:
a. Not allowing the offender to enter, or ordering the offender to immediately
leave the classroom or campus;
b. Officially informing the parent/s or guardian/s of the offense/s committed;
c. Requiring the offender to submit a written apology and/or a written promise
not to commit the offense again and/or a written promise of the parent/s or
guardian/s that the offender will be placed under closer supervision by them.
d. Reprimanding/Warning of the same offense will be dealt with severely;
Sec. 2. Disciplinary measures are summary in nature and may be applied by any
Person in Authority for first offenses. They are not penalties; hence, they must
be immediately executed.
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Article V. Circumstances Affecting Students’ Liability
Sec. 1. The following shall be considered in imposing the penalty:
a. previous records
b. degree of malice and intent involved
c. position, age and sex of aggrieved party
d. established precedents
e. amount of harm or damage caused
f. conduct (attitude and behavior) during the investigation
g. other circumstances surrounding the situation such as (aggravating,
justifying, exempting, and mitigating circumstances under the Revised Penal
Code)
Article VI. Provisions on Sanctions
Sec. 1. Any student caught or proven to have violated any of the existing policies,
rules and regulations of the University shall be subjected to one or more of the
following disciplinary sanctions:
a. Reprimanding
b. Warning
c. Counseling
d. Restitution of property
e. Payment of damages
f. Deprivation of privileges like running for any office in the Council or other
g. organizations or enjoying scholarship grants
h. Suspension
i. Dismissal or dropping
j. Expulsion
Sec. 2. The following offenses or any combination thereof shall be meted with
disciplinary sanction for the first and second commission.
a. Acts causing minor disturbance in the classroom
b. Habitual tardiness
c. Improper use of classroom and school facilities
d. Wearing of Incomplete or improper uniform
e. Littering
f. Loitering
g. Non-wearing or improper use of ID
h. possession of indecent and immoral videos, publications or pornographic
materials
i. Wearing of inappropriate accessories for male
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Sec. 3. The following offenses or any combination thereof shall be punishable by
suspension from five (5) to thirty (30) days for the first commission, suspension
for one (1) semester for the second commission and dismissal for the third
commission:
a. Acts of Lasciviousness
b. Annoying or harassing fellow student/s
c. Brawls on campus
d. Bringing and/or drinking alcoholic or intoxicating beverages
e. Disrespect to school authorities
f. Distribution and exhibit of indecent and immoral publications or
pornographic materials
g. Entering the campus under the influence of alcohol or prohibited drugs
h. Extortion
i. Forcible entry and unauthorized use of school facilities
j. Gambling
k. Habitual disregard and willful violation of school policies and regulations
l. Illegal assembly and unauthorized organization
m.Immoral conduct
n. Physical assault
o. Plagiarism
p. Provoking or inducing one to a fight
q. Smoking
r. Stealing
s. Tampering, defacing and use of another ID
t. Tampering of official communication
u. Vandalism or destruction of school property
v. Unauthorized distribution or display of placards and other propaganda
materials
w. Unauthorized use of organization funds
x. Commission of any of the minor offenses for the third time.
Sec. 4. The following offenses are punishable by dismissal or expulsion:

a. Alarm and scandal
b. Any serious violation of government laws in or off campus
c. Assault to school authorities
d. Cheating in major examinations or major academic requirements
e. Forging, falsification, tampering of official school records or documents
f. Hazing resulting to serious injuries
g. Possession of firearms and deadly weapons
h. Possession, use and selling of prohibited drugs and paraphernalia
i. Unauthorized possession, distribution and use of poisonous, corrosive and
j. explosive materials
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Sec. 5. Any student who shall be proven to have violated any offense against properties
shall, in addition to sanctions provided in this code, replace the property or pay
for the value of property, whichever is applicable.
Sec. 6. If the offense proven to have been committed constitutes unauthorized use of
organization fund, the student shall be deprived of the privilege to run for any
office in the Council or other organizations in addition to the sanction provided
under Sec. 1 of Article VII.
Article VII. Sanctions and Penalties

Sec. 1. A. Minor Offense
1st Offense: Reprimand
2nd Offense: Warning
3rd Offense: 1 week suspension and counseling
B. Major Offense
1st Offense: I month suspension and counseling
2nd Offense: I semester suspension and counseling
3rd Offense: I school year suspension and counseling
4th Offense: Dismissal from the University
C. Non-Wearing of School ID
1st Offense: Reprimand/Warning
2nd Offense: 5 Hours of Service in OSAS
3rd Offense: 10 Hours of Service in OSAS
Subsequent Offenses: 20 Hours of Service in OSAS
Note:
In cases when the student’s ID was left at home, he or she should report to the
OSAS for the issuance of Pass Slip. Pass Slip can only be availed once.
D. Absenteeism/Tardiness
d.1. For 3-unit subjects (54 hours)
2 tardiness = 1 absence
6 hours maximum unexcused absences
11 hours and up - Dropped
d.2. For 5-unit subjects (90 hours)
2 tardiness = 1 absence
9 hours - maximum unexcused absences
18 hours and up – Dropped
Note:
Allowable absence is not a privilege but a provision for absences due to medical
reasons and unavoidable circumstances.
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E. Light Threats/Coercions
1st Offense: 1 week Suspension
2nd Offense: 1 month Suspension
3rd Offense: 1 semester Suspension
F. Grave Threats/Coercions
1st Offense: 1 semester Suspension
2nd Offense: 1 school year Suspension
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the University
G. Cheating, Plagiarism and Falsification

1st Offense: Grade of 5.0 and Suspension for 1 semester
2nd Offense: Grade of 5.0 and Suspension for 1 school year
3rd Offense: Grade of 5.0 and Dismissal from the University
H. Unauthorized Meetings/Conferences, Activity without Permit

and without the Organization’s Adviser
1st Offense: Warning
2nd Offense: Suspension of Recognition of the Organization
No activities to be approved for 1 semester
3rd Offense: Suspension for 1 School Year
4th Offense: Organization is banned from the University
I. Possession of Firearms and Selling of Prohibited Drugs

1st Offense: Dismissal from the University
J. Possession of Deadly Weapon/s
1st Offense: 1 semester Suspension and Confiscation of the Deadly Weapon/s
2nd Offense: 1 school year Suspension and Confiscation of the Deadly
Weapons
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the University
K. Theft and Robbery

1st Offense: 1 semester Suspension and Restitution of the Value of the Property
2nd Offense: 1 school year Suspension and Restitution of the Value of the Property
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the University and Restitution of the Value of the
Property
L. Violation of R.A. 8049 (Anti – Hazing Law)

A. Person/s directly involved in Hazing Act
1st Offense: Dismissal from the University
B. Organization/s violating the R.A. 8049
1st Offense: Suspension in Conducting Activity
No accreditation for 1 School Year
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M. Less Serious Physical Injuries Causing the Offended Party Incapacitated
to Work for 10 days or More (Art. 265, Revised Penal Code)
1st Offense: 1 semester Suspension and Payment of Damages
2nd Offense: 1 school year Suspension and Payment of Damages
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the University and payment of Damages
note: Damages covers only actual damages suffered by the university, if any, in the form of restitution.
N. Serious Physical Injuries Causing the Offended Party to be Insane,
Imbecile, Impotent, Blind, Shall Have Lost an Eye, a Foot, Arm, Leg or
Shall be Incapacitated to Work (Art. 265, Revised Penal Code)
1st Offense: 1 school year Suspension and Payment of Damages
2nd Offense: Dismissal from the University and Payment of Damages
Article VIII. Committee on Discipline

Sec. 1. The Committee on Discipline shall be composed of the following:
a. Director for Student Affairs and Services
b. Prefect of Discipline
c. College Dean/s of the concerned student/s
d. Student Representative (Student Council President or Senator)
e. University Legal Officer
Sec.2. Preliminary Actions to be undertaken by the Prefect of Discipline:
a. To assess the merit of the complaint filed against a student
b. To conduct investigation pertinent to the complaint/s filed and received by
c. the OSAS to determine probable cause.
d. To recommend the case for proper disposal to the Committee on Discipline.
Sec.3. The functions of the Committee on Discipline are as follows;
a. To conduct pre-hearing to consider a possibility of an amicable settlement
b. or of a submission to alternative modes of settlement;
To conduct formal hearing/trial of the case whereby evidences and witnesses
will be adduced presented both by the plaintiff and the defendant; and
c. To determine and impose appropriate sanction.
Article IX. Disciplinary Procedures

Uniform Rules on Disciplinary Process
RULE 1 General Provision
Section 1. These Rules shall govern the procedure to be observed in the conduct of
disciplinary process under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Discipline
involving students of this University.
Section 2. All complaints/actions filed in the Office of the Student Affairs and services
through the Prefect of Discipline shall be in the nature of an administrative
action.
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Section 3. All records of the case subject of disciplinary process by the Committee on
Discipline shall be treated with confidentiality.
Section 4. These Rules shall be liberally construed in order to secure a just and speedy
disposition of every complaint and proceeding.
Section 5. These Rules shall not apply to cases outside the jurisdiction of the
Committee on Discipline.
RULE 2 Filing of Complaint

Section 1. All complaints involving student discipline shall be filed in the Office of
Student Affairs and Services through the Prefect of Discipline.
Section 2. The complaint shall be in writing and signed by the complainant alleging
therein the complainant’s cause or causes of action.
Section 3. The complaint must be filed personally by the student, his parent or
guardian, or any faculty member, University official, or security officer most
directly concerned or in whose presence the violation was committed, or
other persons, whose rights are affected or violated by a student of CBSUA.
Section 4. If the parties involved are coming from the same college, the Prefect of
Discipline, after receiving the complaint, must refer the case to the College
Dean concerned for amicable settlement; otherwise, the Committee will
directly take jurisdiction over the case.
RULE 3 Amicable Settlement
Section 1. In cases cognizable, the Prefect of Discipline shall mandatorily, after filing
of the case and within (3) days, refer the case for amicable settlement to
facilitate the immediate settlement of an issue or a case.
Section 2. All agreements made during the amicable settlement shall be reduced in
writing and signed by the complainant and respondent. The agreement
covering the settlement shall be approved by the Director of Student
Affairs and Services.
Section 3. If the complainant does not appear at the amicable settlement and does
not offer an acceptable excuse for his lack of cooperation, the Prefect of
Discipline may summarily dismiss the case.
Section 4. Upon approval of the amicable settlement, it shall bar the filing of another
complaint based on the same cause of action.
Section 5. If the respondent, at any stage of the disciplinary process, admits his guilt/
fault, the Prefect of Discipline/Committee on Discipline shall recommend
the corresponding penalty to the Director of Student Affairs and Services,
where the latter approves the same.
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RULE 4 Summary Inquiry
Section 1. Summary inquiry is a preliminary investigation conducted by the Prefect of

Discipline to determine whether there is a prima facie evidence to hold the
case for hearing.
Section 2. Mediation shall be conducted only after it is determined in the summary
inquiry that the complaint has prima facie evident.
Section 3. In the conduct of summary inquiry, the Prefect of Discipline shall personally
examine the allegations and initial evidences that may be presented by the
complainant; and shall require the respondent to submit his answer and
other controverting evidence within (3) days after the receipt of the formal
charge.
Section 4. If the Prefect of Discipline finds cause to hold the case for hearing, he
shall submit a resolution before the Director of Student Affairs & Services
certifying that there is a prima facie evidence to hold the case for hearing.
Otherwise, he shall recommend the dismissal of the complaint.
RULE 5 Hearing
Section 1. Upon the approval of a resolution certifying that there is a prima facie case,
the Prefect of Discipline shall notify the parties of the date of hearing in
such a manner that shall ensure their receipt of that notice, at least (3) days
before such date.
Section 2. The hearing once commenced shall continue until terminated unless
postponed for a good cause within a reasonable period of time.
Section 3. Consistent with the requirements of due process, technicalities in
procedural rules and in the presentation and admission of evidence shall
be dispensed with as far as practicable.
Section 4. The respondent shall be accorded full opportunity to appear and defend
himself and to confront the complainant and witnesses against him.
RULE 6 Decision
Section 1. The Committee on Discipline shall render decision within five (5) days from
the date of the last hearing.
Section 2. Section 2. The decision of the Committee on Discipline must be in writing
and shall state the facts proven, rules violated and the penalties imposed
and shall be signed by the Committee Members taking part in the
deliberation.
Section 3. The decision of the Committee on discipline holding the respondent
guilty or not guilty of the complaint filed and the imposition on him of the
proper sanction shall be in the concurrence of at least the majority of the
membership of the Committee on Discipline.
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Section 4. A copy of the decision for disciplinary action shall be immediately forwarded
to the student’s parent/s or guardian/s.
Section 5. If no appeal or reconsideration is filed within the time provided in these
Rules, the decision/resolution shall become final and executory.
Section 6. Except where an appeal or reconsideration is made, the decision shall
become final and executory upon the approval by the Director of Student
Affairs and Services.
RULE 7 Appeal
Section 1. An appeal or reconsideration may be taken to the following:
(a) The Office of the Campus Administrator, in the case of decision of the
Committee on Discipline of Sipocot, Calabanga and Pasacao Campuses.
(b) The Office of the President, in the case of decision appealed in the Office
of the Campus Administrators and the Committee on Discipline in the
Pili Campus.
Section 2. An appeal or reconsideration may be taken within the period of (5) days
after notice of the decision of the Committee.
Section 3. The appeal or reconsideration is taken by filing a letter of appeal or
reconsideration which shall indicate the ground or grounds therefor.
Section 4. An appeal or reconsideration shall be taken only in cases with penalties of
one month suspension or higher; dismissal and expulsion. All other cases
shall be non-appealable and shall become final and executory upon the
promulgation of the decision.
Article X. Miscellaneous Provisions

Sec. 1. All rules previously issued by the University that are in conflict with the
provisions of this Code of conduct are hereby repealed
Sec. 2. This Code of Conduct shall take effect upon approval by the Board of Regents.
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Appendix 1
Primer on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law
(Republic Act No. 7877)
By: Judge Philip A. Aguinaldo
1. What is Republic Act No. 7877, otherwise known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment
Law?
Republic Act No. 7877, approved on February 14, 1995, is a special law
that declares sexual harassment unlawful in the employment, education or training
environment. This law is different from the crimes against chastity or crimes against
persons punishable under the Revised Penal Code, like rape, acts of lasciviousness,
seduction, corruption of minors or white slave trade, which require the element of
intent for their violation.
2. Does it mean to say that if the offended parry says that she/he was sexually
harassed, there is a violation of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law?
No, the fats must still be carefully viewed with utmost care for proceedings
of this nature affect not only the reputation of the alleged violator but also the
integrity of the office, as well.
In a decided case (Aquino vs. Acosta, April 2, 2002), the Supreme Court said
that casual gestures of friendship and camaraderie manifested by a sudden embrace
and kiss in the cheek during Christmas, after returning from a vacation or after a work
well-done, not motivated by malice or lewd design, do not constitute violation of the
law. In the case, the lady subordinate misunderstand the actuations of her superior
when he suddenly kissed her in the cheek, placed his arms around her shoulder,
pulled her towards him, on separate occasions, and misconstrued them as a work
related sexual harassment under R.A. 7877.
The Supreme Court, however, said that while it exonerated the superior
from the charges of sexual harassment, it admonished him not to commit similar
acts, otherwise his conduct may be construed as tainted with impropriety. In the
same decision, the Court lauded the efforts of the complainant subordinate to seek
redress for what she honesty believed to be an affront to her honor and recognized
her difficult and agonizing decision to come out in the open to accuse her superior to
sexual harassment even if her assessment of the incident was found to be misplaced.
3. What is the purpose of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law?
a. To protect the dignity of every individual;
b. To enhance the development of human resources;
c. To guarantee full respect to human rights;
d. To uphold the dignity of workers, employees, applicants for employments,
students and those undergoing training instructions or education.
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3. What is the purpose of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law?
a. It can only be committed by the following offenders: teacher, instructor, professor,

coach or trainer, administrator or any other person who, having authority, influence
or moral ascendancy over the offended parry in the education environment.
b. The offender demands, request or otherwise requires any sexual favor from the
offended party; and
c. When any of the following circumstances is present:
1. The offended party is one who is under the care, custody or supervision of the
offender;
2. The education, training, apprenticeship or tutorship of the offended party is
entrusted to the offender;
3. When the sexual favor is made a condition to the giving of a passing grade,
or the granting of honors and scholarships, or the payment of a stipend,
allowance or other benefits, privileges or considerations; or
4. The sexual advances results in an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environments for the student, trainee or apprentice
5. How can sexual harassment in a work-related or employment environment be
committed?
The following elements must all be present:
a) it is committed by an employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent of
the employer, or any other person who, having authority, influence or moral
ascendancy over the offended party in a work-related or employment
environment.
b) That the offender demands, requests or otherwise requires any sexual favor
from the offended party; and
c) When any of the following circumstances is present:
1. The sexual favor is made a condition in the hiring or the employment,

reemployment or continued employment of the employee;
2. When the sexual favor is made a condition in granting the employee
favorable compensation, terms, conditions, promotions or privileges;
3. When the refusal to grant the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating
or classifying the employee which in any way would discriminate,
deprive or diminish his/her employment opportunities or otherwise
adversely affect him/her.
4. When the sexual harassment would impair the rights or privileges of the
employee under existing laws.
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6. What examples of acts that can be considered sexual harassment in the
education or employment environment?
1. Words – telling repeated offensive sexual jokes, sexual harassment use of flirting
or vulgar language, telling stories with sexual innuendoes, heckling, asking
intimate questions on sexual activities and the sensitive parts of the body, making
obscene communications, and others of similar nature.
2. Deeds – displaying of sexuality offensive materials like pictures or calendars,
wearing of indecent attires, kissing, voyeurism, leering, touching, pinching,
brushing one’s body or any part against another’s body hugging, petting
necking, making offensive gestures, exhibitionism, sexual assault short of acts
of lasciviousness or attempted rape, leering, malicious staring and other lewd or
lascivious acts.
3. Others – like acts or attempts to change an educational or professional
relationships into an intimate one.
The above examples, to constitute sexual harassment, must be uttered or
done by a person who has moral ascendancy, authority or influence over the offended
party (student, trainee or apprentice/or employee) to solicit sexual favor or to create an
intimidating, hostile or offensive environment for them.
If it is not intended to solicit sexual favor or if these sexual acts are actually
committed or done (not merely harassment), the provisions of the Revised Penal Code,
like unjust vexation, acts of lasciviousness or even attempted/frustrated rape, are
applicable.
7. A. Can a student commit sexual harassment against his teachers, trainors,
professors or coaches?
No. because he does not exercise authority, influence or moral ascendancy over
his teachers, administrators, professors, trainors or instructors, unless he acts in
conspiracy with the superior of the victim
B. What about his fellow students?
No, because their status under law are equal, unless he acts in conspiracy with the
teachers and superiors of the victim.
If he sexually harasses his/her teacher’s professors, administrators or school
mates, his acts constitute a violation of he Revised Penal Code or other laws, like
unjust vexation where the penalty is lower, or acts of lasciviousness. He is not
punishable under the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law.
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8. A. Can an employee commit sexual harassment against his fellow employee?
Yes, this is provided by the law. If the violator exercises authority, influence or moral
ascendancy over his/her fellow employee in the work or training environment,
like a managerial or supervising employee over a staff or a lower rank and file
B. Can one who does not exercise moral ascendancy, influence or authority
over another commit sexual harassment against the latter?
An outsider of the employment environment can be charged with the sexual
harassment if he conspires with the offender in the commission of the act. This
happens when he directs or induces the offender to commit any act of sexual
harassment, or when he cooperates in the commission thereof by the offender
without which the sexual harassment would not have been committed.
9. Suppose the object of the sexual harassment accepts of the sexual demand,
request or requirement by the offended party, does this constitute a violation
of the law?
Yes, the law specifically says so. It can be presumed that the offender exerted his
moral ascendancy, influence or authority over the offended party who was harassed,
intimidated or threatened so that the latter just accepted his/her fate under the
circumstances
10. Can sexual harassment be violated by persons belonging to the same sex as
the offended party?
Yes, the law is gender free.
11. What can the offended party do to redress his/her grievances?
a) He/She can file an administrative complaint against the offender with the
Committee on Proper Decorum and Investigation of Cases on Sexual Harassment.
Created by the school under the law.
The complaint must be in writing and it contains the following information
1. Complainant’s name, address and course;
2. Name/s of respondent/alleged offender;
3. Narration of events/circumstances;
4. Names of witnesses, if any; and
5. Supporting documents of evidence.
b) He/She can file a criminal complaint48
with the Office of the Prosecutor which
determines if there is a probable cause for the violation of the Anti-Sexual
Harassment Law after which the case shall be filed in court to determines the
guilt of innocence of the offender.
c) He/She can file a civil case for the payment of damages in his/her favor.
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The offended party may file any of the above mentioned cases or all of them
at the same time provided that they are filed within three (3) years from the date the
sexual harassment was committed.
If case sexual harassment happened abroad, the offended party can file a
civil and/or administrative case against the offended party. Inasmuch as the act was
committed abroad, a criminal case cannot be filed.
12. What are the penalties imposed for violation of the laws?
a) In administrative cases, it ranges from admonition, reprimand, warning,
suspension to dismissal
b) In criminal cases, it is imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not
more than six (6) months, or fine of not less than P10,000.00 but not more than
P20,000.00, or both fine and imprisonment.
c) In civil cases, the court assesses the damages suffered by the offended party.
Note:
The complainant can file all the above mentioned cases at the same time. No
double jeopardy arises
13. If the complaint for sexual harassment is dismissed because the complainant
maliciously filed the case what is the remedy of the respondents?
The respondent can file a criminal case against the complainant, like
perjury or giving false testimony; or a civil case for damages because of malicious
prosecution; or an administrative case for violation of the provisions of the student
handbook, employees’ manual or the Civil Service Law.
14. How can you contribute to the prevention of sexual harassment?
It can be prevented by the adoption of proper manners and modesty in
words and action, but the wearing decent attire or clothing, by the observance
of self-respect and the promotion of human dignity, and by avoiding places of
circumstances where the Anti-Sexual Law Harassment Law is likely to be violated.
15. Can persons other than the offended party take proper actions in sexual
harassment cases?
Yes, Section 5 of the law mandates the employer or head of office of the
educational or training institution to take immediate actions (which includes the
filing of cases) if the offended party informs them of the commission of sexual
harassment, otherwise the (employer or head of office) shall be solidarity liable for
damages arising from acts of sexual harassment.
Also, if the offended party is a49minor (less than eighteen (18) years old), or
is physically or mentally handicapped, his parents, teachers or guardian can file the
case. It must also be noted that the teacher exercises special parental authority over
the minor victim and it is his duty to represent him/her.
In an administrative case, it is enough that the private complainant informs
the head of office of the violation of the law inasmuch as the real complainant is the
school since its rules and regulations were violated. The private complainant then
simply becomes a witness to such violation.
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16. Can the student return to the school after he/she graduates to file a case
against the violator?
Yes, as long as it is within the prescriptive period of three (3) years.
17. What are the specific duties of employer or head of office in the implementation
of the law?
a. It is their duty to prevent or deter the violation of the law in their jurisdiction.
b. They shall provide mechanism for the resolution, settlement or prosecution of
acts of sexual harassment through the promulgation of appropriate rules and
regulations and imposition of administrative sanctions in consultation with
the representatives of the different sectors in the workplaces or educational
community.
c. They shall create committee on decorum and investigation of cases on sexual
harassment. Said committee is also mandated to conduct meetings with the
different sectors to increase understanding of the law and to prevent its violation.
d. They shall disseminate or post a copy of the law for the information of all
concerned.
18. Is the employer or head of office liable if they do not perform their specific
duties in the implementation of the law?
Yes, they are solidarily liable for damages arising from the acts of sexual harassment
if they are informed by the offended party and no immediate actions is taken
thereon. School administrators are, therefore, required to adopt measures to
prevent the occurrence of another sexual harassment case. This is a defense they
can invoke in the event a case is filed against them.
18. Desistance by the complainant is not ground to dismiss the case. The school can
base its decision to impose disciplinary sanction no other pieces of evidence
gathered or presented during the investigation since the school is the real
complainant and the complainant is merely a witness to such violation.
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Appendix 2
Guidelines and Policies in the use of the Library
Objectives of the CBSUA Library
To provide the highest level of service through appropriate and usefully
organized collections; fair and equitable circulation and service policies; and skillful,
accurate, unbiased and courteous responses to all requests for assistance.
A. The Library Collection shall support the University curricular programs with:
1. Adequate research materials for student use
2. Supplementary reading selections
3. A diversified reading collection
4. A range of periodicals
5. Non-print materials including traditional and newly
developed Audio-visual and computer (machine readable)
formats.
B. To support institutional research to faculty or staff,
C. To provide services, which support the above objectives,
D. To encourage innovation and learning by providing facilities and resources which
will make these possibilities
E. To instruct in the most expeditious means of research.
Clientele of the CBSUA Library
The students registered for courses or programs of the University as well as
faculty members, administrators, support staff and other researchers of other institution/
agency.
Understanding the needs of the clients is the basis for the collection
development of the library.
Library Procedures:
1. Application for Library Card
a. Present the certificate of registration for the current semester;
b. Fill in the needed information on the client’s information sheet;
c. Submit affidavit of loss for lost library card;
d. Surrender the damaged library card for renewal;
e. Payment is in accordance with approved university policies; and
f. Receive the processed library card.
2. Borrowing of Books
Library card holders enjoy the privilege of borrowing some library resources for
home use. Present properly countersigned library card every time you wish to avail of
the services of the library.
The library card is non transferable. Library card presented by any person other
than the owner shall be confiscated and the person misusing it shall be subjected to
disciplinary action.
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• Books which can be borrowed over noon (borrowing starts at 11am and returned
at 2pm of the same day) and overnight (borrowing starts at 4pm and returned at
9am of the following day) are the following:
-General Circulation
-Archives
-Filipiniana
Note:
Fine shall be charged for overdue books excluding Sundays and holidays.
• Books in the Reserve Section may be borrowed overnight.
• Books to be used inside the library only are the following:
-dictionaries
-encyclopedias
-atlases
-gazetteers
-serials (newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, journals, etc.)
-clippings
-theses, dissertations and manuscripts
• Home reading books (fiction books) may be borrowed for a period of one week,
subject to renewal for another week unless earlier recalled by the Librarian.
3. Lost or Unreturned Books
Lost or unreturned books shall be replaced by the borrower or paid an amount
equivalent to the book’s current value within 30 days from due date. If the book is out
of print a replacement of book with related subject will be accepted after a thorough
search of the original book in the various books store. Accrued fines shall be charged.
Similarly, lost or unreturned periodicals must be replaced or paid for. Accrued
fines shall be charged.
4. Mutilation and Stealing of Library Resources

Any borrower who shall deface, mutilate, appropriate for himself or steal any
library resources or property shall be required to replace the same or pay the replacement
and processing costs thereof. It shall also be subjected to a fine to be determined by
the Librarian without prejudice to the imposition of appropriate penalty upon the
recommendation of the Librarian to the President through the Dean concerned.
5. Proper Conduct in the Library
Proper conduct of all library clients should be properly observed. Unnecessary
noise, loud conversation, smoking, eating and defacing library furniture and equipment
is strictly prohibited. Any violation hereof is subject to disciplinary action according to
the university policies
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6. Security and Control of Library Resources
a. All clients and other stakeholders shall leave their bags at the baggage counter
before they can enter the library. He/She shall bring all his/her valuables, e.g.
wallets, cell phones, jewelry, money, etc. and secure a claim tag corresponding
to his/her baggage number. Library Staff is not liable for any missing/lost items;
b. Only bags, folders, & envelopes are allowed to be deposited at the baggage
counter;
c. Bags/items that are deposited in the baggage counter shall be claimed when the
clients leave the library;
d. Any clients who lost the claim tag may be subject to library guidance for proper
identification and will provide a replacement for the lost claim tag; and
e. The clients shall register in registration logbook/record when they enter the
library
7. Library Clearance
At the end of each semester and school year clearance shall be signed by the
librarian provided that all accountabilities have been settled.
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Appendix 3
Guidelines in the Reassessment and Refund of School Due to withdrawal of
enrollment or Adding/Dropping/Substitution of subjects/s
1. Purpose – In line with the computerization of the student registration system,
these guidelines are promulgated to simplify the rules in the reassessment of fees
due to withdrawal of enrollment or adding/dropping/substitution of subjects to
ensure the accurate recording of the subject transactions by the accounting office.
Definition of Terms – As used in these guidelines, the following terms shall be
understood to mean:
a. Assessment – the sum payable as indicated in the student’s enrolment
certificate
b. Withdrawal of Enrolment – one-time dropping of all enrolled subjects.
c. Forced Dropping of Subject/s– dropping of subject/s due to conflict
in schedule, dissolution of the subject/s, failure to take or pass a pre-requisite
subject or other, similar causes, as certified by the Department chair
concerned.
d. Forced Withdrawal of Enrolment – withdrawal of enrolment due to
conscription in the military , serious illness as certified by the attending
physician, insanity, incarceration, death, forced dropping of all subjects, or
any other cause beyond the control of the student which effectively prevents
him from attending his classes.
e. Substitution of Subjects – simultaneous dropping and adding of subject/s
f. Reassessment – re-computation of the amount payable by a student as
a result of adding /dropping/substitution of subjects or withdrawal of
enrolment.
2. Rules on Reassessment and Refund of School Fees
a. A student who adds a subject shall be assessed the corresponding fees, which
shall be added to his/her original assessment.
b. A student who officially drops a subject shall be entitled to a corresponding
reduction in his/her original assessment.
i. If made before the 2nd week of classes – 100% of the assessment for the
dropped subject
ii. If made within the 2nd week – 75%
iii. If made within the 3rd week – 50%
iv. If made within the 4th week – 25%
v. If made after the 4th week – none
c. A student who officially withdraws his/her enrolment shall be entitled
corresponding reduction in his/her assessment, excluding entrance fee and fine,
if any, as follows:
i. If made before the 2nd week of classes – 100%
ii If made within the 2nd week – 75%
iii. If made within the 3rd week – 50%
iv. If made within the 4th week – 25%
v. If made after the 4th week – none
d. A student who in the forced either to drop a subject or to withdraw his/her
enrolment preceding rules.
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Appendix 4
Student Dormitories Rules and Regulations
(Revised 2012)
A. DORM APPLICATION
Only students with duly approved dormitory application are permitted to
reside in the dormitory.
1. The STUDENT PROFILE form is available at the Division of Auxiliary Services
Development and management (DASDM).
2. The dormitory application is binding for one semester/summer term only except
for students who voluntarily withdraw themselves.
3. the preceding semester/summer term.
4. For qualified new students, reservation will be allowed jupon presentation of the
receipt of at least two (2) months fee.
5. A student staying in the dormitory without the approval from the Dorm-In-
Charge will be penalized by a daily charge of Php50.00 to be paid to the DASDM
Office until he/she obtain approval of residency.
6. Likewise, a dormitory resident that allow another person/student/outsider to
stay in his/her room/bed without the permission of the dorm-In-Charge will be
fined with the same amount and will be warned of the violations committed.
7. Transients and of dormitory and electric fees shall be done at the DASDM
B. DORM PAYMENTS
Dorm fee starting May 2011 is Php500.00 per month.
1. New student dormers are required to pay two (2) months advance payment,
which will also serve as a deposit upon approval of residency.
2. Payments of the dormitory and electric fees shall be done at the DASDM Office
every first week of the month.
3. Upon payment, present an order of payment signed by the Dorm-In-Charge.
4. Always ask for an Official Receipt.
5. Payments will be accepted during Monday to Friday from 8:00 am -11:00 am and
from 1:00 pm 3:00 pm.
The electric fee rate starting June 2012 will be Php50.00 per electronic
appliance per month.
1. Additional charge for electric consumption will be a prerogative of the Dorm-In-
Charge.
2. Bringing or using of electronic appliances requires a written request addressed
to the Dorm-In-Charge and will be subjected for approval of the DASDM Director.
No refund
1. The DASDM reserves the right to refuse refund.
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Maintenance Fee
1. The dorm treasurer designated by the Dorm-In-Charge will collect maintenance
fee of Php20.00 per person per month.
2. Collection of payment shall be done every week of the month.
3. This amount is intended for buying cleaning supplies and other emergency
purchase of faucets, light bulbs, door knobs, etc, for the dormitory.
The billing shall be on a 15-day basis only.
1. A fraction of 15 days will be billed one-half month.
2. Otherwise, student dormers who will conduct special problems/thesis/practice
3. teaching outside the campus and will only be staying at the dormitory during
weekends or on fixed dates during the entire semester shall be charged with a a
special rate approved by the Dorm-In-Charge and the Director.
C. HOUSE RULES
Room Assignment
1. Student assignments on dorm beds/rooms shall be on first come first served basis
and subject for the approval of the Dorm-In-Charge.
2. Assignment or re-assignment of residents and increase the occupancy of the
room if it deems necessary. Such action may n be recommended by the dorm-In-
Charge to the Director.
Quiet Hours (Magnum Selencium)
1. Formal quiet hours (magnum selencium) are defined as the time during which
sound and noise should be minimized or avoided. Formal quiet hours have been
established from8:00pm to 5:00am. Radio/cassette, cellphones, laptops and other
electronic gadgets should be toned down to the listening level or muted so as not
to disturbed other residents.
2. Every resident is required to give respect on the rights and privacy at all times of
the day.
Visitation
1. Visitations are allowed in the dormitory for the enhancement of personal and
social relations. Visitors are only allowed to stay at the receiving/visitors’ area.
2. 2. No visitors will be allowed inside the bedroom.
3. 3. Visiting time is from 5:00 to 6:00pm during weekdays and 1:00pm to 5:00pm
during weekend at the visitor’s area.
4. Non-resident of the dormitory are definitely not allowed to cook, to use the
comfort room and take a bath in the dormitory.
5. Non-residents are not allowed to loiter at the receiving area during class hours.
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Curfew Hours
1. For security reasons the dormitory shall have a curfew from 8:00pm to 5:00am.
2. However curfew hours may be extended up to 12:00 midnight for individuals or
groups of attending, or who are involved in college approved social activities
such as parties and programs, provided that such individual or groups shall have
permission from the Dorm-In-Charge.
Semestral Break and Summer Vacation
1. During the period when the College is in recess, students are required to vacate
their rooms.
2. All things must be properly packed, labeled and deposited in a designated place.
3. When vacation or semestral/summer break begin, students must be out of
the dormitory two (2) days after the last scheduled final examination unless
exceptional cases approved by the Dorm-in-Charge.
Maintenance and upkeep of the dormitory
1. At the time of check-in, each resident shall sign the logbook indicating the time
and date of checking in with his/her signature.
2. The Dorm-in-Charge does not assume the respo0nsibility for loss or damage
to property of occupants. Residents are urge to provide security of their own
belongings.
3. Any untoward incident that happens in the dormitory should be reported
immediately for proper action.
4. The management through its representative reserves the right to inspect rooms,
and take other steps necessary and admirable for safety, security, health and
maintenance.
5. Each student occupant is responsible for every damage or loss in his/her assigned
bed/room including its conditions (reasonable cleanliness), furniture and fixtures,
equipment’s and other effects contained therein and for damage or loss caused
by the other residence or students to any part of dormitory.
6. The use of materials such as paints, glue, and nails in the room including inside
and outside doors is prohibited. Pictures and poster are to be hanged with picture
hooks or masking tape only.
7. Private contractors may be allowed to make repair, but payments must be
shouldered by the student or students’ concern. If unpaid, clearance will be held.
Damages shall be repaired within 60 days.
8. 8. For safety and cleanliness, liquefied petroleum gas and/or petroleum operated
cooking ranges shall be used in designated areas.
9. Daily cleaning is scheduled from 5:30am to 6:30am and the bimonthly general;
cleaning is scheduled every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month.
10. Garbage must be segregated properly and should be disposed at the designated.
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D. PROHIBITIONS AND OFFENSES:
Major offenses
The following are considered major offenses which should be acted upon
by the Dorm-in-Charge subject to the approval of the DASDM in case of expulsion:
1. Possession of firearms, other deadly weapons, firecrackers, explosives, open
flame devices and other items, which constitute fire hazards.
2. Possession of alcoholic beverages and prohibited drugs.
3. Maintaining pets other than fish and dog.
4. Drunkenness, smoking, gambling.
5. Making extra electrical connections.
6. Allowing visitors/transients to stay and sleep in the dorm without the permission
from the Dorm-In-Charge.
7. Vandalism to any part of the dormitory.
8. Stealing the property of co-residents.
9. Going home and coming back without informing the Dorm-In-Charge.
10. Sleeping in other cottages without permission from the Dorm-In-Charge.
Minor offenses
1. Using electrical gadgets without the approval of the Dorm-In-Charge.
2. Laundry hanging on the windows and path ways (except during rainy days and
at night time).
3. Littering and smashing of bottles.
4. Unclean surroundings (its own perimeter0 and unsegregated trash.
5. Chatting noisily with roommates during magnum selencium.
6. Consistent unexcused absences in cleaning assignments.
7. Going out of the dorm during curfew hours without informing and permission
from the Dorm-In-Charge.
8. Being quarrelsome to fellow dorm mates.
9. Using belongings and other properties of dorm mates without permission.
E. SANCTIONS
All violations are subject to the following sanctions/penalties.
1. First offense - warning
2. Second offense - and confiscation and imposition of Php50.00
3. Third offense - expulsion
The Dorm-In-Charge reserves the right to reject tenant and refuse
dormitory applications if found guilty of violating dorm policies and regulations
(verbal/written).
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Appendix 5
Preventive measures against violence and sanctions of fraternities
and the organizations
(CHED order No. 4s. 1995)
From the Commission on Higher Education
Office of the President of the Philippines
To: CHED Regional Directors
Heads of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
President of State Colleges and Universities
1. The fundamental law of the land requires the State through its instrumentalities,
in particular the educational agencies, to promote the physical, intellectual and
social well-being of the youth, the students. They are encouraged to go to schools
of all levels to utilize their God given talents for self-development and collectively,
for nations building. They are encouraged further to join all kinds of organizations
that foster camaraderie’s and instill brotherhood.
2. Historically, fraternities were founded to promote brotherhood and camaraderie
among groups of people, including students in colleges and universities.
Fraternities and other student organizations must serve to forge nor only
brotherhood as the ultimate bonding of all men and women inside and outside
the confines of universities, but must exist to preserve the value of human life. Their
talents and energies must be channeled and utilized for collective development.
3. Recent events involving fraternities tend to erode the moral values uncalculated
by the parents and educational institutions. Student’s dedication to study, respect
for authority, observance of the rules and regulations of educational institutions
are authority, observance of the rules and regulations of educational institutions
are ignored. Existing laws and other administrative issuances seem not enough
to deter some students to inflict physical and mental injuries on others and, in so
many instances, causes the loss of life of students.
4. In order to have an atmosphere of brotherhood among fraternities and other
student organizations, all educational institutions of higher learning are
encouraging to promote programs and projects that will produce responsible
students and will instill the value of human life for a productive future. The
following preventive measures are therefore suggested.
a. Monthly meeting of heads of fraternities in Council of Equals.
b. Regular gathering of fraternity members through sports, cultural events and
join community projects where there are cross membership.
c. Reporting a potential conflict to the head of the fraternity as a standard
procedure. The head in turn will patch it up with his counterpart.
d. Internal policing by the fraternities themselves.
e. Long-term re-orientation of the role of the fraternities to move away from the
macho conflicts in a society of brotherhood that stresses study, productivity,
creativity and sense of community and nationhood.
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f. Move interaction between the School Administration and the fraternities.
g. Parents informed about the participation of their children in fraternities.
h. Use of fraternity alumni members to counsel resident members.
i. Fraternities are obliged to have an ethical code in their organization
5. In order to deter violence among fraternities, the following sanctions shall be
strictly carried out:
a. Starting or taking the offensive action that clearly provokes violence.
b. Carrying of knives, sticks, pipes, guns and other deadly weapons in school, and
c. Extortion
6. Higher Education institutions must fully assume authority and responsibility in
dealing with fraternities and other student organizations. They are joined to closely
monitor and supervise the enumerated preventive measures and sanctions herein
above-sated.
7. Immediate dissemination of this order as desired.
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Appendix 6
Anti-Hazing Law
Section 1.
Hazing as used in this Act is an initiation rite or practice as prerequisite
for admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing
the recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations
such as forcing him to do menial, silly or foolish and similar tasks or activities or
otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury.
The term organization shall include any club or the Armed Forces of the
Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Military Academy or officers and
cadet corps of Citizen’s military Training, or Citizen’s Army Training. The physical,
metal and psychological testing and training procedure and practices to determine
and enhance the physical, mental and psychological fitness of prospective regular
members of the Armed forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police as
approved by the Secretary of National Defense and the National Police commission
duly recommended by the Chief of Staff, armed Forces of the Philippines and
Director General of the Philippine National Police shall not be considered as hazing
for the purpose of this Act.
Section 2.
No hazing or initiation rites in any form of manner by a fraternity, sorority or
organization shall be allowed without prior written notice to the school authorities
or head or organization seven (7) days before the conduct of such initiation. The
written notice shall indicate the period for the initiation activities, and shall further
contain an undertaking that no physical violence be employed by anybody during
initiation rites.
Section 3.
The head of the school or organization or their representatives must assign
at least two representatives of the school organization, as the case may be, to be
present during the initiation. It is the duty of such representative to see to it that o
physical harm of any kind shall be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte or applicant.
Section 4.
If the person to hazing or other forms of initiation rites suffer any physical
injury or dies as a result thereof, the officers and members of the fraternity, sorority
or organization who actually participated in the infliction of physical harm shall
be liable as principal. The person or persons who participated in the hazing shall
suffer:
a. The penalty of reclusion perpetua is death, rape, sodomy, or mutilation results
there from.
b. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period if in consequence of
the hazing the victim shall become insane, imbecile, impotent or blind.
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c. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period if in consequence of
the hazing the victim shall have lost the use of speech or the power to hear or
to smell, or shall have lost an eye, a hand, a foot, a arms, or a leg or shall have
lost there use of any such member shall become incapacitated for the activity or
work in which he was habitually engaged.
d. The penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period if in consequence of
the hazing the victim shall become deformed or shall have lost any other part
of his body, or shall have lost use thereof, or shall have lost any other part of his
body, or shall have lost use thereof, or shall have been ill or incapacitated for the
performance of the activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for a
period of more than ninety (90) days.
e. The penalty of prison mayor in its maximum period if in consequence of the
hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance on the
activity or work in which he was habitually engaged for more than thirty (30)
days.
f. The penalty of prison mayor in its medium period if in consequence of the
hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the
activity or work in which he was habitually engaged from ten (10) days or more,
that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same period.
The penalty of prison mayor in its minimum period if in consequence of the
g. hazing the victim shall have been ill or incapacitated for the performance of the
activity or work in which he was habitually engaged from one (1) day to nine
days, or that the injury sustained shall require medical attendance for the same
period.
h. The penalty or prison correctional in its maximum period if in consequence of
the hazing the victim sustain physical injuries which do not prevent him from
engaging in his habitual activity or work nor require medical attendance.
The responsible officials of the school or of the police, military or citizen’s army
training organization, may impose the appropriate administrative sanctions on the
person or persons charged inter this provision even before their conviction.
The maximum penalty herein provided shall be imposed in any of the following
instances:
a. When the recruitment is accompanied by force, violence, threat, intimidation or
deceit on the person of the recruit who refuses to join;
b. when the recruit, neophyte or applicant initially consents to join but upon
learning that hazing will be committed on his person, is prevented from quitting;
c. when the recruit, neophyte or applicant having undergone hazing is prevented
from reporting the unlawful act to his parents or guardians, to the proper
school authorities, or to the police authorities, through force, violence, threat or
intimidation;
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d. when the hazing is committed outside of the school or institution; or
e. when the victim is below twelve (12) years of age at the time of the hazing.
The owner of the place where the hazing is conducted shall be liable as an
accomplice, when he has actual knowledge of the hazing conducted therein but failed
to take any action to prevent the same from occurring if the hazing is held in the home
of one the officers or member of the fraternity, group, or organization, the parents shall
be held liable as principals when they have actual knowledge of the hazing conducted
therein but failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring.
The school authorities including faculty members who consent to the hazing or
who have actual knowledge thereof, but failed to take any action to prevent the same
from occurring shall be punished as accomplices for the acts of hazing committed by
perpetrators.
The officers, former officers, or alumni of the organization, group fraternity or
sorority who actually planned the hazing although not present when the acts
constituting the hazing were committed shall be liable as principals officers or members
of an organization, group, fraternity or sorority who knowingly cooperated in carrying
out the hazing by inducing the victim to be present there at shall be liable as principals.
A fraternity or sorority’s adviser who is present when the acts constituting the hazing
were committed and failed to take any action to prevent the same from occurring shall
be liable as principals.
The presence of any person during the hazing is prima facie evidence of
participation therein as a principal unless he prevented the commission of the acts
punishable herein.
Any person charged under this provision shall not be entitled to the mitigating
circumstance that there was no intention to commit so grave a wrong.
This section shall apply to the president, manager, director or other responsible
officer of a corporation engaged in hazing as a requirement for employment in the
manner provided herein.
Section 5.
If any provision or part of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional,
the other parts or provisions thereof shall remain valid and effective.
Section 6.
All laws, orders, rules and regulation which are inconsistent with or
contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly.
Section 7.
This Act take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2)
national newspaper of general circulation. (Published; Malaya, June 30, 1995 and
OG 30, Aug. 14, 1995)
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Appendix 7
Arson Law
(Act No. 3815, December 8, 1930)
An Act Revising the Penal Code and other Penal Laws
Book Two: Crimes and Penalties
Title 10: Crimes against Property
Chapter 8: Arson and other Crimes Involving Destructions

Section. 320. Destructive arson.
The penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum period to reclusion
perpetua shall be imposed upon any person who shall burn:
1. Any arsenal, shipyard, storehouse or military powder or fireworks factory,
ordinance, storehouse, archives or general museum of the Government.
2. Any passenger train or motor vehicle in motion or vessel out of port.
3. In an inhabited place, any storehouse or factory of inflammable or explosive
materials.
Section. 321. Other forms of arson.
When the arson consists in the burning of other property and under the
circumstances given hereunder, the offender shall be punishable:
1. By reclusion temporal or reclusion perpetua:
a. if the offender shall set fire to any building, farmhouse, warehouse, hut,
shelter, or vessel in port, knowing it to be occupied at the time by one or more
persons;
b. If the building burned is a public building and value of the damage caused
exceeds 6,000 pesos;
c. If the building burned is a public building and the purpose is to destroy
evidence kept therein to be used in instituting prosecution for the punishment
of violators of the law, irrespective of the amount of the damage;
d. If the building burned is a public building and the purpose is to destroy
evidence kept therein to be used in legislative, judicial or administrative
proceedings, irrespective of the amount of the damage; Provided, however,
That if the evidence destroyed is to be used against the defendant for the
prosecution of any crime punishable under existing laws, the penalty shall be
reclusion perpetua;
e. If the arson shall have been committed
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an insurance policy against loss or damage by fire.
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2. By reclusion temporal:
a. If an inhabited house or any other building in which people are accustomed
to meet is set on fire, and the culprit did not know that such house or building
was occupied at the time, or if he shall set fire to a moving freight train or
motor vehicle, and the value of the damage caused exceeds 6,000 pesos;
b. If the value of the damage caused in paragraph (b) of the preceding subdivision
does not exceed 6,000 pesos;
c. If a farm, sugar mill, cane mill, mill central, bamboo groves or any similar
plantation is set on fire and the damage caused exceeds 6,000 pesos; and
d. If grain fields, pasture lands, or forests, or plantings are set on fire, and the
damage caused exceeds 6,000 pesos.
3. By prison mayor:
a. If the value of the damage caused in the case mentioned in paragraphs (a), (c),
and (d) in the next preceding subdivision does not exceed 6,000 pesos;
b. If a building not used as a dwelling or place of assembly, located in a populated
place, is set on fire, and the damage caused exceeds 6,000 pesos;
4.By prison correccional in its maximum period to prison mayor in its medium
period:
a. If a building used as dwelling located in an uninhabited place is set on fire and
the damage caused exceeds 1,000 pesos;
b. If the value or the damage caused in the case mentioned in paragraphs (c)
and (d) of subdivision 2 of this article does not exceed 200 pesos.
5. By prisoncorreccional in its medium period to prision mayor in its minimum
period, when the damage caused is over 200 pesos but does not exceed 1,000
pesos, and the property referred to in paragraph (a) of the preceding subdivision
is set on fire; but when the value of such property does not exceed 200 pesos,
the penalty next lower in degree than that prescribed in this subdivision shall be
imposed.
6. The penalty of prisoncorreccional in its medium and maximum periods, if the
damage caused in the case mentioned in paragraph (b) of subdivision 3 of this
article does not exceed 6,000 pesos but is over 200 pesos.
7. The penalty of prisoncorreccional in its minimum and medium periods, if the
damage caused in the case mentioned paragraph (b) subdivision 3 of this article
does not exceed 200 pesos.
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8. The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine ranging from fifty to one hundred per
centum if the damage caused shall be imposed, when the property burned
consists of grain fields, pasture lands, forests, or plantations when the value of
such property does not exceed 200 pesos. (As amended by R.A. 5467, approved
May 12, 1969).
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Section. 322. Cases of arson not included in the preceding articles.
Cases of arson not included in the preceding articles shall be punished:
1. By arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods, when the damage caused
does not exceed 50 pesos;
2. By arresto mayor in its maximum period to prisoncorreccional in its minimum
period, when the damage caused is over 50 pesos but does not exceed 200
pesos;
3. By prisoncorreccional in its minimum and medium periods, if the damage caused
is over 200 pesos but does not exceed 1,000 pesos; and by prisoncorreccional in
its medium and maximum periods, if it is over 1,000
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Appendix 8
An Act providing for the development and promotion of Campus
Journalism and for the other purposes
Section 1. Title.
This Act shall be known and referred to as the “Campus Journalism Act of 1991.”
Section 2. Declaration of Policy
It is the declared policy of the State to uphold and protect the freedom of the
press even at the campus level and to promote the development and growth of
campus journalism as a means of strengthening ethical values, encouraging critical
and creative thinking, and developing moral character and personal discipline of
the Filipino youth. In furtherance of this policy, the State shall undertake various
programs and projects aimed at improving the journalistic skills of students
concerned and promoting responsible and free journalism.
Section 3. Definition of Terms.
a. School. An institution for learning in the elementary, secondary or tertiary
level comprised of the studentry, administration, faculty and non-faculty
personnel;
b. Student publication. The issue of any printed material that is independently
published by, and which meets the needs and interests of, the studentry;
c. Student journalist. Any bonafide student enrolled for the current semester or
term, who has passed or met the qualification and standards of the editorial
board. He must likewise maintain a satisfactory academic standing.
d. Editorial board. In the tertiary level, the editorial board shall be composed
of student journalists who have qualified in placement examinations. In
the case of elementary and high school levels, the editorial board shall be
composed of a duly appointed faculty adviser, the editor who qualified and
a representative of the Parents-Teachers’ Association, who will determine the
editorial policies to be implemented by the editor and staff members of the
student publication concerned
At the tertiary level, the editorial board may include a publication adviser at the
option of its members.
e.Editorial policies. A set of guidelines by which a student publication is
operated and managed, taking into account pertinent laws as well as the
school administration’s policies. Said guidelines shall determine the frequency
of the publication, the manner of selecting articles and features and other
similar matters.
Section 4. Student publication.
A student publication is published by the student body through an
editorial board and publication staff composed of students selected but fair and
competitive examinations. Once the publication is established, its editorial board
shall freely determine its editorial policies and manage the publication’s funds.
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Section 5. Funding of student publication
Funding for the student publication may include the savings of the
respective school’s appropriations, student subscriptions, donations, and other
sources of funds.
In no instance shall the Department of Education, Culture and Sports or the
school administration concerned withhold his release of funds sourced from the
savings of the appropriations of the respective schools and other sources intended
for the student publication. Subscription fees collected by the school administration
shall be released automatically to the student publication concerned.
Section 6. Publication adviser.
The publication adviser shall be selected by the school administration
from a list of recommendees submitted by the publication staff. The function of the
adviser shall be limited to one of technical guidance.
Section 7. Security of tenure.
A member of the publication staff must maintain his or her status as
student in order to retain membership in the publication staff. A student shall not
be expelled or suspended solely on the basis of articles he or she has written, or on
the basis of the performance of his or her duties in the student publication.
Section 8. Press conferences and training seminar
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports shall sponsor periodic
competitions, press conferences and training seminars in which student-editors/
writers and teacher-adviser of student publications in the elementary, secondary
and tertiary levels shall participate. Such competitions, conferences and seminars
shall be held at the institutional, divisional, and regional levels, culminating with
the holding of the annual national elementary, secondary or tertiary School Press
Conferences in places of historical and/or cultural interest in the country.
Section 9. Rules and regulations
The Department of Education, Culture and Sports, in coordination with the
officers of the national elementary, secondary or tertiary organizations or official
advisers of student publications, together with student journalists at the tertiary
level and existing organizations of student journalists, shall promulgate the rules
and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.
Section 10. Tax exemption
Pursuant to paragraph 4, Section 4, Article XIV of the Constitution, all grants,
endowments, donations, or contributions used actually, directly and exclusively for
the promotion of campus journalism as provided for in this Act shall be exempt
from donor’s or gift tax.
Section 11. Appropriations.
For the initial year of implementation, the sum of Five million pesos
(P5,000,000.00) is hereby authorized to be charged against the savings from the
current appropriations of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act.
Section 12. Effectivity.
This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following the completion
of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.
Approved: July 5, 1991
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Appendix 9
An act instituting the comprehensive dangerous drugs act of 2002,
repealing Republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the dangerous
drugs act of 1972, as amended, providing funds
therefor and for other purposes.
Article II
Unlawful Acts and Penalties
Sec. 5. Sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution and
transportation of dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
chemicals.
The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer, dispense,
deliver, give away to another, distribute dispatch in transit or transport any dangerous
drug, including any and all species of opium poppy regardless of the quantity and purity
involved, or shall act as a broker in any of such transactions.
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from twelve (12) years and one (1) day to
twenty (20) years and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00)
to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person,
who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, trade, administer, dispense, deliver, give away
to another, distribute, dispatch in transit or transport any controlled precursor and
essential chemical, or shall act as a broker in such transactions.
If the sale, trading, administration, dispensation, delivery, distribution or transportation
of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical transpires
within one hundred (100) meters from the school, the maximum penalty shall be
imposed in every case.
For drug pushers who use minors or mentally incapacitated individuals as
runners, couriers and messengers, or in any other capacity directly connected to the
dangerous drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential chemical trade, the
maximum penalty shall be imposed in every case.
If the victim of the offense is a minor or a mentally incapacitated individual, or
should a dangerous drug and/or a controlled precursor and essential chemical involved
in any offense herein provided be the proximate cause of death of a victim thereof, the
maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed.
The maximum penalty provided for under this Section shall be imposed upon
any person who organizes, manages or acts as a “financier” of any of the illegal activities
prescribed in this Section.
The penalty of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years of
imprisonment and a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to
Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who
acts as a “protector/coddler” of any violator of the provisions under this Section.
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Sec. 11. Possession of dangerous drugs.
The penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00) to Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be imposed
upon any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess any dangerous drug in
the following quantities, regardless of the degree of purity thereof:
1. 10 grams or more of opium;
2. 10 grams or more of morphine;
3. 10 grams or more of heroin;
4. 10 grams or more of cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride;
5. 50 grams or more of methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu”;
6. 10 grams or more of marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil;
7. 500 grams or more of marijuana; and
8. 10 grams or more of other dangerous drugs such as, but not
limited to, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDA) or “ecstasy”,
paramethoxyamphetamine (PMA), trimethoxyamphetamine (TMA), lysergic acid
diethylamine (LSD), gamma hydroxyamphetamine (GHB), and those similarly
designed or newly introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having
any therapeutic value or if the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic
requirements, as determined and promulgated by the Board in accordance to
Section 93, Article XI of this Act.
Otherwise, if the quantity involved is less than the foregoing quantities, the
penalties shall be graduated as follows:
1. Life imprisonment and a fine ranging from Four hundred thousand pesos
(P400,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if the quantity of
methamphetamine hydrochloride or “shabu” is ten (10) grams or more but less
than fifty (50) grams;
2. Imprisonment of twenty (20) years and one (1) day to life imprisonment and a
fine ranging from Four hundred thousand pesos (P400,000.00) to Five hundred
thousand pesos (P500,000.00), if the quantities of dangerous drugs are five (5)
grams or more but less than ten (10) grams of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or
cocaine hydrochloride, marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine
hydrochloride or “shabu”, or other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
MDMA or “ecstasy”, PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB, and those similarly designed or newly
introduced drugs and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic value or if
the quantity possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements; or three hundred
(300) grams or more but less than five (hundred) 500) grams of marijuana; and
3. Imprisonment of twelve (12) years and one (1) day to twenty (20) years and a
fine ranging from Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) to Four hundred
thousand pesos (P400,000.00), if the quantities of dangerous drugs are less than
five (5) grams of opium, morphine, heroin, cocaine or cocaine hydrochloride,
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marijuana resin or marijuana resin oil, methamphetamine hydrochloride or
“shabu”, or other dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to, MDMA or “ecstasy”,
PMA, TMA, LSD, GHB, and those similarly designed or newly introduced drugs
and their derivatives, without having any therapeutic value or if the quantity
possessed is far beyond therapeutic requirements; or less than three hundred
(300) grams of marijuana.
Sec. 12. Possession of equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia
for dangerous drugs.
The penalty of imprisonment ranging from six (6) months and one (1) day to
four (4) years and a fine ranging from Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to Fifty thousand
pesos (P50,000.00) shall be imposed upon any person, who, unless authorized by law,
shall possess or have under his/her control any equipment, instrument, apparatus and
other paraphernalia fit or intended for smoking, consuming, administering, injecting,
ingesting, or introducing any dangerous drug into the body: Provided, That in the
case of medical practitioners and various professionals who are required to carry such
equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia in the practice of their
profession, the Board shall prescribe the necessary implementing guidelines thereof.
The possession of such equipment, instrument, apparatus and other
paraphernalia fit or intended for any of the purposes enumerated in the preceding
paragraph shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has smoked, consumed,
administered to himself/herself, injected, ingested or used a dangerous drug and shall
be presumed to have violated Section 15 of this Act.
Sec. 13. Possession of dangerous drugs during parties, social gatherings or

meetings.
Any person found possessing any dangerous drug during a party, or at a social
gathering or meeting, or in the proximate company of at least two (2) persons, shall
suffer the maximum penalties provided for in Section 11 of this Act, regardless of the
quantity and purity of such dangerous drugs.
Sec. 14. Possession of equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia
for dangerous drugs during parties, social gatherings or meetings.
The maximum penalty provided for in Section 12 of this Act shall be imposed
upon any person, who shall possess or have under his/her control any equipment,
instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for smoking, consuming,
administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any dangerous drug into the body,
during parties, social gatherings or meetings, or in the proximate company of at least
two (2) persons.
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Sec. 15. Use of dangerous drugs.
A person apprehended or arrested, who is found to be positive for use of any
dangerous drug, after a confirmatory test, shall be imposed a penalty of a minimum
of six (6) months rehabilitation in a government center for the first offense, subject
to the provisions of Article VIII of this Act. If apprehended using any dangerous drug
for the second time, he/she shall suffer the penalty of imprisonment ranging from six
(6) years and one (1) day to twelve (12) years and a fine ranging from Fifty thousand
pesos (P50,000.00) to Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00): Provided, That this
Section shall not be applicable where the person tested is also found to have in his/her
possession such quantity of any dangerous drug provided for under Section 11 of this
Act, in which case the provisions stated therein shall apply.
Article IV
Participation of the Family, Students, Teachers and School Authorities in the
Enforcement of this Act
Sec. 41. Involvement of the family. The family being the basic unit of the Filipino
society shall be primarily responsible for the education and awareness of the members
of the family on the ill effects of dangerous drugs and close monitoring of family
members who may be susceptible to drug abuse.
Sec. 42. Student councils and campus organizations. All elementary, secondary
and tertiary schools’ student councils and campus organizations shall include in their
activities a program for the prevention of and deterrence in the use of dangerous drugs,
and referral for treatment and rehabilitation of students for drug dependence.
Sec. 43. School Curricula. Instruction on drug abuse prevention and control shall be
integrated in the elementary, secondary and tertiary curricula of all public and private
schools, whether general, technical, vocational or agro-industrial as well as in non-
formal, informal and indigenous learning systems. Such instructions shall include:
1. Adverse effects of the abuse and misuse of dangerous drugs on the person, the
family, the school and the community;
2. Preventive measures against drug abuse;
3. Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal and economic dimensions and
implications of the drug problem;
4. Steps to take when intervention on behalf of a drug dependent is needed, as well
as the services available for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents;
and
5. Misconceptions about the use of dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to,
the importance and safety of dangerous drugs for medical and therapeutic use
as well as the differentiation between medical patients and drug dependents in
order to avoid confusion and accidental stigmatization in the consciousness of
the students.
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Sec. 44. Heads, supervisors, and teachers of schools. For the purpose of enforcing
the provisions of Article II of this Act, all school heads, supervisors and teachers shall
be deemed persons in authority and, as such, are hereby empowered to apprehend,
arrest or cause the apprehension or arrest of any person who shall violate any of the said
provisions, pursuant to Section 5, Rule 113 of the Rules of Court. They shall be deemed
persons in authority if they are in the school or within its immediate vicinity, or even
beyond such immediate vicinity if they are in attendance at any school or class function
in their official capacity as school heads, supervisors, and teachers.
Any teacher or school employee, who discovers or finds that any person in the
school or within its immediate vicinity is liable for violating any of said provisions, shall
have the duty to report the same to the school head or immediate superior who shall, in
turn, report the matter to the proper authorities.
Failure to do so in either case, within a reasonable period from the time
of discovery of the violation shall, after due hearing, constitute sufficient cause for
disciplinary action by the school authorities.
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Appendix 10
Policies and Guidelines on Education tours and Field trips of
College and Graduates Students
In accordance with the pertinent provisions of Batas Pambansa Blg. 232,Republic
Act (R.A.) 7722 otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, provision in the
Constitution which states that “The State shall exercise reasonable supervision over all
higher Education institutions”, and pursuant to Commission en Banc Resolution No. 122-
2012 dated June 11, 2012, the following are the policies and guidelines and procedures
are hereby adopted
ARTICLE I
STATEMENT OF POLICIES
Section 1. It is the policy of the state to create and sustain a complete, adequate and
integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society. In line
with this, the higher education’s contribution to boost tourism and generate more
employment is recognized towards the attainment of the goals of human development.
Section 2. It is also the policy of the state to continuously promote the law to restrain
certain acts of public officers and private persons alike which constitute graft or
ARTICLE II
COVERAGE
Section 3. These policies and guidelines shall cover the educational tours and/or field
trips in the Philippines duly required in the approved curriculum of authorized higher
education programs of both public and private HEIs. These shall apply to all higher
education students and the faculty duly authorized by the concerned HEI to handle
educational tours and/or field trips. Other trips to be conducted after the student has
graduated are not covered by these policies and guidelines.
Section 4. For purposes of this CMO, the terms below are defined as follow:
Educational Tour - an extended educational activity involving the travel of
students and supervising faculty outside the school campus which is relatively of
longer duration usually lasting for more than one day and relatively more places of
destination than a field trip;
Field Trip- an educational activity involving the travel of students and supervising
faculty outside the school campus but is of relatively shorter duration usually
lasting for only one day and with fewer places of destination
ARTICLE III
OBJECTIVES
Section 5. These set of policies and guidelines aims to rationalize the Conduct of
Educational Tours and/or Field Trips among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in order
to:
5.1 Provide access to efficient and interactive learning of students through
meaningful educational tours and/or field trips as required in their program
requirement embodied in the approved curriculum; and
5.2. Ensure that all Higher Education Institutions provide quality educational tours
and/or field trips relevant to the acquisition of the necessary knowledge, skills,
and values for student welfare and development.
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ARTICLE IV
ACADEME-INDUSTRY LINKAGE
Section 6. Educational Tours and Field Trips in general are part of the curriculum
enhancement, hence, broadens the students’ learning opportunities and a feel of the
real world, and therefore serves a s a powerful motivator to strengthen the academe-
industry linkage. HEIs should come up with their creative academe-industry linkage
plans appropriate to degree program requirement.
ARTICLE V
STUDENTS
Section 7. Higher education students are considered as young adults, thus they shall
assess their capability to undertake such educational tours and/or field trips. HEIs shall
require the concerned students to submit a medical clearance before allowing them to
join the given educational tours and/or field trips. The medical clearance must be issued
by the concerned HEIs as part of their free services to the students.
Section 8. For students who can not join the educational tours and/or field trips, they
shall be given parallel school activity which provides similar acquisition of knowledge
of the required practical competencies and achieve other learning objectives. Learners
with special needs such as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Shall be given due consideration.
Section 9. For students undergoing internship, practicum or on-the-job training
program, the same shall be governed by CHED Memorandum Order No. 23 s. 2009
“Guidelines for Student Internship Program in the Philippines (SIPP) for all programs with
practicum subject. Educational tours and field trips shall not be made as a substitute of a
major examination for the purpose of compelling students to participate in educational
activities not otherwise compulsory.
ARTICLE VII
DESTINATION
Section 10. As much as practicable, destinations of educational tours and/or field trips
should be near the concerned HEI in order to minimize cost. Be guided by CMO 11, s. 1997
for the places where they should visit among others, the registered museums, cultural
sites and landmarks which should be in line with the objectives of the educational tours
and/or field trips.
Section 11. When the educational tours and/or field trips require additional cost on the
part of the students, prior consultation with concern students shall be undertaken as
much as possible. Hence, all these information shall form part of the student handbook
so that the same shall be explained during the Orientation of Freshmen before the start
of the classes, including the details of the educational tours and/or field trips.
Section 12. Whenever necessary for the safety and convenience of the touring party,
advance and proper coordination with the local government units with appropriate
clearance from the concerned government and non-government offices shall be
secured before the scheduled dates of the educational tours and/or field trips.
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ARTICLE VIII
ROLES OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Section 13. HEI shall implement the appropriate educational tours and/or field trips in
accordance with the specific degree program requirement.
Section 14. Briefing and debriefing program shall be undertaken by the concern HEI
before and or after the educational tours and field trips. Briefing shall include others,
precautionary measures shall be undertaken by the concerned HEI with the concerned
students and the parents /guardians if the student is a minor. Also, Risk Assessment
Procedures for educational tours and /or field trips must also be discussed with
concerned students including parents and or guardians. Ads a general requirement,
the HEIs following their institutional policy should require the students to submit the
parent’s and/or guardians consent. Debriefing program should include among others,
reflection of the learning experiences duly documented in the learning journal.
Section 15. As part of the curriculum/course, a Proto- type Observation Guide during
educational tours and /or field trips must be required and to be accomplished, giving
emphasis on the relevant competencies and lessons learned from the stated trips. An
assessment of learning outcomes must also be accomplished following the institutional
policy on grading system.
Section 16. HEIs shall inform the CHEDROs on the nature of the educational tours and/
or field trips to include purpose, schedule, destinations, cost and submit a report on the
matter to the CHED Regional offices concerned at least one month before the opening of
classes for every academic year, HEI’s report should include among others the filled –in
undertaking form that the field trip is not conducted to unduly benefit or accommodate
any of the establishments enumerated in the list owned by an HEI or employee or by
an owner who is a relative within the third civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to an
HEI owner who is a relative within the involvement in the conduct of educational tours
and/or field trips. In turn, all CHEDRO’s are hereby directed to consolidate these reports
of the HEI’s within their respective jurisdictions and submit the same to the Executive
Office (Attention: The Director, Office of Student Services).
Section 17. In the event that tour guides will be utilized, only accredited Tour Operators
and Tour Guides from the Department of Tourism shall be engaged by the HEI’s. To
ensure quality and professional conduct of tours, only travel and tours operators and
tour guides accredited by the HEIs (a list of DOT –accredited tourism enterprises can be
obtained from the DOT Main and Regional Offices).
Section 18. Security of the students should be the foremost responsibility of the higher
education institutions concerned. HEI authorities shall inform parents or guardians on
the HEI guidelines on the conduct of educational tours and/or field trips.
Section 19. HEI guidelines for the educational tours and/or field trips or on-the – job
trainings shall be written in their student handbook and copies of the same shall be
given to students and displayed in conspicuous places for their students’ guidance and
reference.
Section 20. It shall be unlawful for an HEI employee to personally profit from educational
tours and /or field trips. HEI employee who violates this section may be terminated for
Grave Misconduct.
Section 21. If any of the services companies mentioned in the preceding section is
established as a laboratory or practicum training outfit, the provision of the immediately
preceding sections shall not apply.
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ARTICLE VIII
FUNDING
Section 22. Prior consultation including the manner, time and duration of the
educational tours and /or field trips shall be done by the concerned students and
stakeholders. If the educational tours and/or field trip is included in the internship, this
shall be fully explained to the concerned students. Enclosed is Annex A for the checklist
of requirements.
ARTICLE IX
SANCTIONS
Section 23. In order to ensure compliance with the guidelines and regulations stated
in this CMO, the Commission en Banc may, upon there commendation of the Regional
Offices and CHED Legazpi Services, impose the following sanctions depending on
the nature and seriousness of the violation or non compliance of Higher Education
Institutions.
Any HEI found guilty of violating any of the provisions contained in these
guidelines may be subjected to the following sanctions:
1st Offense, a written warning
2nd Offense, suspension from conducting educational tours and field trips for a period
of time as determined by the Commission en Banc, and 3rd Offense,
• Disapproved the application for other school fees increase and introduction of
new fees of HEI;
• Administrative and criminal charges against it and/or its responsible officers
under existing laws;
• Imposition of penalties such as revocation of permits, downgrading of status,
phase-out and such other penalties may be validly imposed by the Commission
to the concerned HEIs.
ARTICLE X
REPEALING CLAUSE
Section 24. CHED Memorandum Order No. 11, s. 1997 “Enjoying all HEIs in the Country
to Make insofar as practicable. All registered Museums and Cultural Sites and Landmarks
as Venues for Educational Tours and Field Trips and subjects for Studies and Research is
hereby amended. All previous issuances inconsistent with these guidelines are deemed
repealed, revoked or rescinded accordingly.
ARTICLE XI
EFFECTIVITY
Section 25. These guidelines shall take effect 15 days after publication in newspaper of
general circulation and should be observed by all HEIs starting AY 2012-2013 and shall
remain in force and effect until revoked or amended.
Issued this 6thday of July 2012 in Quezon City.
PATRICIA B. LICUANAN, Ph.D.

Chairperson
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Annex A
Checklist of Requirements
For CMO N0.17 Policies and Guidelines on Educational Tours and Field Trips of
College and Graduate Students
Date:
Complied
Remarks
Yes No
A. Before the Educational Visit or
Field Trip
1. Included in the curriculum Included in the curriculum
with corresponding unit
credits and time allotment
whether lecture or laboratory
hours
Specify course title and unit
credits
2. Guidelines of concerned Updated Guidelines of con-
HEI included in the student’s cerned HEI included in the
handbook, displayed in student’s handbook, dis-
conspicuous places, and played in conspicuous places,
included in the General and included in the General
orientation of Freshmen Orientation of Freshmen
Outline of Assessment Report
to be filled in by the concerned
faculty and students.
3. Faculty-in-charge Faculty-in-charge
a. Present designation
b. with letter of notification
from the Administration
indicating Faculty-in-charge
role and responsibilities
before, during and after the
educational tours and field
trips.
4. Advanced and properly Advanced and properly coor-
coordinated with the Local dinated with the Local Gov-
Government and other ernment and other concerned
concerned non-government non-government offices with
offices letter request by the sending
HEI and acknowledged/ap-
proved by LGUs/NGOs.
Consultation conducted to
5. Consultation conducted to concerned students, faculty
concerned students, faculty and and stakeholders with at-
stakeholders. tached minutes of consulta-
tion and attendee’s signature
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Complied
Remarks
Yes No
Destination chosen, consider-
6. Destination chosen
ing cost and benefit require-
considering cost and benefit
ments, safety, and relevance
requirements
with the subject matter
Fund and other resources
7. Fund the other resources
properly secured and ac-
properly secured
counted for
Briefing to concerned faculty
8. Briefing to concerned faculty
and students and provide the
and students
needed info materials
Written plans by the accredit-
9. Written plans submitted to ed travel agency (if appropri-
HEIs ate) with attached Gant Chart
duly-approved by the HEI
Copy of the itinerary and Trav-
el Agency’s or Tour Operator’s
Accreditation Certificate is-
sued by DOT
10. Insurance for students, fac- Individual or group Insurance
ulty, and other concerned stake- for students, faculty, and oth-
holders er concerned stakeholders
11. Format of Learning journals Standard Format of Learning
given to students journals given to students
Announcement to students,
faculty and parents made one
12. Announcement to students,
(1) to two (2) months before
faculty, and parents
the scheduled date of educa-
tional tour/field trip
Risk Assessment plans and
13. Risk Assessment plans in
preventive measures given to
place
students and stakeholders
Medical clearance of students
14. Medical Clearance of stu-
and medical aid kits are pro-
dents
vided
Medical clearance duly signed
by the Parent or Physician or
Waiver
15. Schedule of fees Written schedule of fees
(including its details) disseminated to concerned
stakeholders
16. Parent/guardian consent du-
Duly notarized consent sub-
ly-notarized be required before
mitted before the activity
the educational tour or field trip
B. During the Educational Visit or
Field Trip
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Complied
Remarks
Yes No
Concerned parents or guard-
ians were properly informed
1. Security of the students of the HEI guidelines on the
conduct of educational tours
and/or field trip
Program of activities followed
2. Proper Implementation of ed-
as planned or activities ad-
ucational visit or field trip
justed as the need arises
3. Properly coordinated with Letter or MOA stating the co-
concerned LGU and/or govern- ordination with concerned
ment or non –government office LGUs or NGOs.
C. After the Educational Visit or
Field Trip
1. Conducted Debriefing pro-
gram including among others
Documentation of Debriefing
reflection of the learning expe-
Program
riences duly documented in the
learning journal
Assessment report by faculty
2. Assessment report by faculty and submitted including de-
and submitted including details tails of amount expended to
of amount expended be submitted to CHED.
Filled-in undertaking form
Assessment report by stu-
3. Assessment report by students
dents submitted to con-
and students’ concerned
cerned HEI
Prepared by: Certified Correct:
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CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
Organizational Structure
105
OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND SERVICES
Organizational Structure
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Academic Load – the total number of units in a regular semester for which a student may register shall
be in accordance with the curricular program where the student is enrolled.
Full Time Student – refers to student who carries the full load in any given semester as specified in the
curriculum.
Part Time Student – refers to student who carries less than the full load specified in the curriculum.
Transfer Student – refers to the student who comes from another institution where he/she has started
studying for a course and who is now registered in the University after qualifying for admission.
Foreign Student – refers to student who is registered for formal academic credits and is not a citizen
of the Philippines.
Working Student – refers to student who is registered for formal academic credits and who is employed
on a full time or part time basis in or outside of the University.
Special Student – refers to student who is not entitled to receive official credit for his/her work because
he/she does not satisfy the requirements for admission to the course or the subject.
First Year/Freshmen – refers to student who has not finished the prescribed subjects for First Year or
has completed 25% of total number of units required in his/her course.
Second Year/Sophomore – refers to students who completed his/her First Year course of has finished
25% but not more than 50% of the total number of units required in his/her course.
Third Year/Junior – refers to students who completed the first two (2) years of his/her course, of has
finished 50% but not more than 75% of the total number of units required in his/her course.
Fourth Year/Senior – refers to students who completed the first three (3) years of his/her curriculum or
has finished 755 but not more than 85% of the total number of units required in his/her course.
Fifth Year/Terminal – refers to students who 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.
Resident Credits – refer to all academic subjects and units earned in the University including those
earned in other institution/s that are required for a particular degree and had already been validated/
accredited in the institution.
Residence – refers to the number of years or terms require for a student to finish a course.
Officially Enrolled – status given to a student after paying his/her tuition and other fees duly validated
and approved by the University Registrar.
Student Activity – any activity sponsored by an accredited student organization and duly approved by
Office of Student Affairs and Services.
Activity Permit – a written request to hold any student activity.
Accredited Organization – refers to student organization that has complied with all the requirements
for accreditation.
Academic Scholarship – type of scholarship granted to student who graduated valedictorian or
salutatorian in any high school duly recognized by the government; to student who obtained a General
Weighted Average Grade of 1.0-1.75 during the previous semester.
Institutional Scholarship – type of scholarship granted to CBSUA employees, CBSUA employees’
children and spouses, University band and majorette member, athletes, staffers of the student
publication, ROTC corps command and staff, officer of University supreme and student council and
CBSUA cultural group.
Respondent – refers to student who is called upon to issue a response to a complaint made by another.
Dropped – means that the student has not participated or was absent from the class activities more
than 20% of the total of the course activity for the semester or term. It is also applicable for a student
who withdrew from the course prior to two weeks before the Midterm Exam according to the date set
by the University and with permission from his/her parent and teacher as shown in the Dropping Form
submitted to the Registrar.
INC - means that the student has not fulfilled the course requirements, e.g., term papers, research,
project, etc. or did not took the final exam but obtained a passing rating. It is a temporary grade which
obliges the student to complete the requirement in one month.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Brief History of CBSUA..............................................................................................................................1

CHAPTER II. GRADUATE SCHOOL, COLLEGES AND THEIR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

A. Graduate School. ..................................................................................................................................................9

C. National Service Training Program (NSTP)...............................................................................................12

1. Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC).........................................................................................12

CHAPTER III. THE CAMPUSES

A. CBSUA Calabanga ...............................................................................................................................................13

1. College of Industrial Technology (CIndT)……………………………………………………… 15

CHAPTER IV. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

C. Evaluation of Student’s Status........................................................................................................................20

CHAPTER V. STUDENT SERVICES

A. Guidance, Counseling and Testing..................................................................................................................36

CHAPTER VI. STUDENT AFFAIRS

A. University Supreme Student Council (USSC)................................................................................................46

B. Freedom of Expression and Advocacy............................................................................................................53

C. Rights and Privileges.............................................................................................................................................53

D. Duties and Responsibilities................................................................................................................................54

CHAPTER VIII. CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

Article I. Preliminary Provisions........................................................................................................55

Welcome to the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture! You will

georgina j. Bordado, dbm

Lord God, You have created us

In You, O Lord we take our refuge, for

You are our great provider,

Open our eyes to Your deeds,

That every action may increase our sharing

Enkindle in us a strong commitment to strive

Lord God, we humbly ask

CBSUA started as an Elementary Farm School for boys established by the

In 1982, Batas Pambansa Blg. 198, authored by then Assemblywoman Dolores

Its dream of becoming a University in agriculture was realized by virtue of

The Calabanga Polytechnic College (CPC) began serving in 1965 as a national

In view of the emerging complexity and consequent educational challenges of

The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture Pasacao Campus (CBSUA-

CBSUA-Pasacao Campus former Camarines Sur State Agricultural College

The school was administered first by Campus Administrator Dr. Norma R.

The school operated under the umbrella of the Institute of Development

CBSUA-Pasacao Campus is on its way of maximizing its capability to produce

1. Provide high quality education experience to students in agriculture and related

2. Generate relevant and responsive technologies through research and development

2. Professionalism - a manifestation of strong achievement orientation evidenced

4. Liberalism – defending academic freedom of all staff and students to engage in

For the youth with willing hands

So open wide thy portals dear

Our CBSUA of old

B. Colleges and their Academic Departments

1. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

The College is composed of academically well prepared and efficient faculty

Department of Physical Education and Sports

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation

4. College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Department of Agricultural Economics (DAEc)

1. Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is optional and voluntary. As a program, it is

Literacy Training Service (LTS) is a program designed to train students to become

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) is designed to train students in activities

Graduate School (GS)

The Graduate School endeavors to provide graduate programs geared to

College of Industrial Technology (CIndT)

College of Information Technology (CIT)

C. CBSUA Pasacao Campus

b.1 Passed the University Entrance Examination