Professional Documents
Culture Documents
GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 1: USC VISION AND MISSION
VISION
The University of San Carlos sees:
a WORLD where the darkness of sin and the night of unbelief vanish before the
light of the Word and the Spirit of grace
MISSION
The University of San Carlos is a Catholic institution of learning that embodies the
principles of academic discipline of San Carlos Borromeo and the missionary charism of
the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
It aims to develop competent and socially responsible professionals and lifelong
learners in an environment that fosters excellence in the academic core processes of
teaching-learning, research, and community extension service.
Its mission is to provide timely, relevant, and transformative academic programs
responsive to the needs of the local, national, and global communities in a rapidly
changing world.
CORPORATE VALUES
The University Corporate Values are:
integrity
excellence
commitment
social responsibility
evangelization
leadership
Colegio de San Carlos conferred the Bachelors degree to its first graduates; among
them was Sergio Osmea, later the fourth president of the Philippines from 1944-1946.
At the outbreak of the Filipino Revolution against Spain in 1898, the school closed
and later re-opened when American rule began. In 1911, the school was incorporated
as Colegio de San Carlos under rector Jacinto Villalain. By 1922, the school was
separated from the seminary although it operated on the same campus along Calle
Martires (now M. J. Cuenco Avenue). In 1930, the Colegio de San Carlos transferred to
its present site along P. del Rosario Street.
In 1935, the Colegio de San Carlos was placed under the German religious order
Societas Verbi Divini (SVD). Between 1935 and 1940, the SVD priests and brothers
changed Colegio de San Carlos into a truly secular college with the addition of two new
colleges aside from the existing College of Liberal Arts: Law and Commerce. The
College of Education followed in 1938 and the College of Engineering in 1939.
The Colegio would have been a university, were it not for World War II. Instead, the
war brought the Colegio to its knees, leaving its building in ruins with many of its priests
and lay killed in the run-up to Liberation. Undaunted, the Colegio was re-opened in June
1945 by Fathers Josef Jaschik and Ernest Hoerdemann. Father Arthur Dingman, the
first SVD rector, returned and appointed Father Hoerdemann to oversee a ten-year
reconstruction plan, 1947-1957. In 1947, the College of Pharmacy was added.
On 1 July 1948, the Colegio was granted university status by the government. The
new University of San Carlos became a university in the real sense of the word with a
steady trickle of priest-scholars who left Fu Jen Catholic University of Beijing, China
due to the communist take-over. Their research activities in the fields of biology,
chemistry, physics, mathematics, anthropology, and archaeology raised the status of
the University to a research institution.
In 1956, a new campus for boys was opened along Gen. Maxilom Avenue
(presently, the North Campus). In 1962, another campus for grade school boys and
girls, for high school girls, and for teachers-to-be was also inaugurated on J. Alcantara
Street (now called South Campus).
In 1957, the University became one of the 11 (eleven) charter members of the
Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU)
after being judged worthy of accreditation by a separate committee formed by the
Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP).
With foresight, the University administrators opened yet another campus in
Talamban in 1963 with the construction of the first and only Coconut Chemical Plant in
the country, a joint project of the German and Philippine governments. The Talamban
campus, home of the College of Engineering and Architecture, became known as the
Technological Center by 1965.
Likewise, PAASCU has conferred a Level III accreditation status on USC. In the
national board examinations, the University is proud of its 55 first-place graduates and
441 other topnotch graduates, second to tenth places. The number of topnotchers in
government licensure examinations in Accountancy, Architecture, Chemistry,
Education, Engineering, Interior Design, Law, Library Science, and Pharmacy continues
to grow each year.
In research, aside from its in-house fund, the University is consistently the recipient
of major research grants from local and international external agencies. The
Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Science and Technology, and to a
minor extent, the private industry, have funded some research projects. Two Universitygenerated inventions have patent applications filed in 2011 in the IPOPhl. For research
performance in culture and literature, the Universitys Cebuano Studies Center was
awarded the Region VII Winner for CHED Best Higher Education Research Program in
2009.
The University of San Carlos has taken the lead in central Philippines in embracing
the Philippine Educational Reform Agenda: the institution of the K to 12 basic education
system, the possible differentiation of higher educational institutions into five types, and
the divergence of accreditation programs into those that are national
and international.
Section 4: SAN CARLOS BORROMEO AND THE SVD SAINTS
ST. CARLOS BORROMEO (1538-1584)
Although USC is owned and managed by the Society of Divine Word (SVD), its
name is carved after a saint who was not a member of this religious congregation. St.
Charles Borromeo, whose feast falls on November 4, was born to a noble family which
had produced, among others, such persons as Pope Pius IV, during whose leadership
Charles became the first Cardinal of Romagna and then, at twenty-two, the Archbishop
of Milan.
He was an influential churchman in his time, facilitating the final deliberations of the
Council of Trent and taking a large share in the drafting of the Tridentine Catechism. He
bravely attended to the sick and the dead victims of the plague, sparing no expense and
avoiding no danger in an effort to assist the poor. He played a major role in the antiReformation movement. Most relevant for this biographical sketch is his series of
activities toward reform of the collegiate churches, seminaries, colleges, and
communities for the education especially of candidates for holy orders.
At present, many Catholic schools and parishes all over the world are named after
him, including the Seminario Mayor de San Carlos in Cebu, Philippines. This makes him
a Patron of Seminaries, the reason why his name was adopted when the diocese took
over the school for clerical candidates in 1783. The Colegio used to be attached to the
Seminario, but legal considerations necessitated that it became an autonomous entity, a
secular school from which evolved the University of San Carlos. St. Charles Borromeo
is rightly venerated as a saint of learning and the arts, a reformist whose opinion was
sought by both sovereign and pope.
ST. ARNOLD JANSSEN
St. Arnold Janssen (1837-1909) is the founder of the Society which now owns and
manages the University of San Carlos, the Society of Divine Word (SVD), a missionary
congregation of more than 6,000 brothers and priests spread all over the world, which is
now the fastest growing religious male congregation in the Catholic Church. Unlike St.
Carlos Borromeo, St. Arnold Janssen came from a simple family of eleven children in
the village of Goch in the Rhineland, Germany, not far from the Dutch border.
Intellectually-endowed and keen on science and theology, he went through the usual
formation of a priest.
As a young priest, he became a school teacher of the natural sciences and
mathematics in Bocholt and, as a devotee to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, he was named
Diocesan Director for the Apostleship of Prayer. This devotion likewise inspired him to
engage in media work as a form of missionary activity especially through the circulation
of a devotional magazine, The Little Messenger of the Sacred Heart. St. Arnold
Janssen is what one might call an accidental religious founder, imbued with a vision and
forced by circumstances to undertake the foundation of a missionary congregation out
of obedience to his Bishop, during the difficult days of the Kulturkampf in 1875. He knew
that the whole project would collapse without Gods blessings. From zero, the
congregation grew to its present size like the proverbial mustard seed.
Today, the SVD missionary world is divided into 4 zones: Asia-Pacific (ASPAC),
Africa-Madagascar (AFRAM), America (PANAM) and Europe (EUROPA). In his lifetime,
too, St. Arnold became providentially the founder of two congregations of missionary
sisters: the Sisters of the Holy Spirit (SSpS), fondly called the Blue Sisters, and the
contemplative Sisters of the Holy Spirit of Perpetual Adoration (SSpSA), better known
as the Pink Sisters. The first missionaries were sent by the Founder to China and the
last missionaries, he commissioned to the Philippines, setting foot in Abra in 1909, just
before he breathed his last. St. Arnold Janssen is a model not only of a missionary, but
also of a leader or what is now called a manager or corporate executive officer.
Definitely, he was ahead of his time in his use of communication and media; he was
truly a holy and dialogical founder, leader, and father.
Development, and Special Projects, the Legal Counsel, the Quality Assurance Officer
and Internal Auditor. A Director of Basic Education Department has been designated
under the Office of the President to focus on basic education and the educational reform
agenda.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the chief academic officer of the
University. He exercises jurisdiction over the College Deans, the Directors of the
University Research Office, Community Extension Services, National Service Training
Program, Cebuano Studies, and of the Library System, the University Registrar, the
Curriculum Development Officer, the Manager of the USC Press, the Admission Officer
and the Department Chairs. He closely coordinates with the Human Resources
Management Office for concerns regarding academic ranking, classification, and
promotions, and the Instructional Development Unit for faculty in-service programs.
The Vice President for Administration (VPAd) is the chief administrative officer of the
University. He exercises jurisdiction over the Director of Information Resources
Management, Director of General Services, Curator of the University Museum, and the
Director of Support Services having a direct supervision over the Head of the Office of
Student Affairs, Head of Health Services, Head of Guidance Services, the Coordinator
of Performing Arts, Head of Athletics and Recreation, TC Dormitory Supervisor, and
Head of Security and Safety. Attached to his office are Human Resource Management
Office, In-House Legal Counsel and Consultant for Administrative Affairs, Administrator
of Properties, Infrastructure Development Office and Technical Assistant, and the
Administrative Council.
The Vice President for Finance (VPF) is the chief financial officer of the University.
He exercises jurisdiction over the Comptroller, Treasurer, and Head of the Budget and
Purchasing Department.
Due to special circumstances, certain units may be momentarily displaced from their
designated location in the organizational charts.
USC CORPORATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PRESIDENT
University Cabinet
University Chaplain
Presidential
Assistant
for Special Projects &
Planning
& Development
Programs
Legal Counsel
Principals
Council of Deans
Administrative Council
Council of Chairs
Administrator of Properties
Director, Information
Resources Management
Infrastructure
Development Officer &
Technical Assistant to VP
Admin
Director, Cebuano
Studies Center
Athletics &
Recreation Officer
Coordinator, Food
Services
Coordinator,
Performing Arts
Admission Officer
Chairs
University Registrar
Deans
Comptroller
Treasurer
Budget
Officer
Purchasing
Officer
Cash
Officer
University Curriculum
Development Officer
Supervisor, TC Dormitories
Head,
Budget &
Purchasing
Director, Community
Extension Services
Accounting
Officer
Payroll
Officer
Investment
Officer
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TRANSFEREES
Baccalaureate/Associate Degree Programs
Certificate of Transfer Credentials (CTC)
Informative Copy of Transcript of Records
Certificate of Good Moral Character signed by the Dean or
Head of School last attended
Original Copy of Birth Certificate (NSO copy)
Accomplished Accreditation Form
Clearance from the Office of Student Affairs after interview
Accomplished Students Personal Data Sheet
Other requirements where applicable
Masters/Doctorate Degree Programs
Certificate of Transfer Credentials (CTC)
Informative Copy of Transcript of Records
Application for Admission
Accomplished Students Personal Data Sheet
Other requirements where applicable
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Those who graduated from any high school in the Philippines should see
first the Foreign Students Coordinator before taking the Admissions Test
and submit the following documents: a.) Report Card (Form 138);
b.) photocopy of valid passport; and c.) original copy of birth certificate. If
the student is below 18 years old, he/she has to apply for Special Study
Permit (SSP) at the Bureau of Immigration.
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2.7 The name and other personal data and circumstances of each student as indicated
in his/her birth certificate or Alien Certificate of Registration, where applicable, shall
prevail.
2.8 During enrollment period, a student may change a program upon the approval of
the College/School Dean or Department Chair. Changes are not permitted after the
close of the enrollment period.
2.9 In general, CROSS-ENROLLMENT is discouraged. However, for valid reasons, as
determined by the Department Chair and approved by the College/School Dean,
cross-enrollment to another institution may be permitted to graduating students
(with Deficiency Form) of not more than six (6) units during the semester and three
(3) units during summer term, inclusive of the total units enrolled in that particular
term. Furthermore, cross-enrollment is not allowed if it is the only remaining course,
so as not to prejudice the students residence in the University. The last course
must be taken in the University.
2.10 A PERMIT TO STUDY in another school with accredited programs may be granted
upon the recommendation of the Department Chair and the approval of the
College/School Dean but only for general education courses. Major, professional
or technical courses required for the degree program pursued have to be taken in
the University.
2.11 WITHDRAWAL OF COURSE/S is allowed even after the close of the enrollment
period with the consent of a parent/guardian upon the recommendation of the
Department Chair and the approval of the College/School Dean using the
prescribed form and process. Withdrawal of course/s is not allowed, either after the
mid-term examinations or after the incurrence of unexcused absences (20% of the
total number of required school days).
2.12 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS AND TRANSFER CREDENTIALS. A student who
intends to transfer to another school should apply for a Certificate of Transfer
Credential at the Records Section. Such certificate with the informative copy of the
Transcript of Records and other documents will be issued only after the applicant
has been cleared of all financial and property liabilities and has surrendered his/her
University ID Card.
Section 3. FEES AND FEE ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 Payment for tuition and other school fees may be done in full at the time of
enrollment or by installment (amount set by the Office of Finance). Students are
required to claim their Examination Permit from the Accounting Department of the
Finance Division.
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3.2 Full payment of tuition and other school fees during enrollment may be done
without prejudice to any additional assessment that may be applied during the term
due to rate increases in tuition and other school fees the University may implement,
which related information was not yet available/disseminated at the time of
enrollment.
3.3 Discounts are granted on full payment of school fees during enrollment.
DISCOUNT RATE
5%
3.5%
3%
DISCOUNT BASE
Tuition Fees only
Tuition Fees only
Tuition Fees only
3.5%
PAYMENT FORM
Cash
Citibank Credit Card
Credit Cards of other
banks
BPI Express Debit Card
The above discounts are applicable to all programs offered by the University from
Basic Education to the Graduate School. Students who wish to avail of the
discount are advised to apply at the Accounting Office within a specified time
during the enrollment period; otherwise, the privilege will be forfeited.
3.4 Students who could not pay their tuition and other fees in full during enrollment
may settle their account on installment basis, provided that:
3.4.1 down payment is made at the time of enrollment according to the amount
fixed by the University. Information relative to this shall be duly posted.
3.4.2 the balance must be paid on a monthly basis or on scheduled examination
dates.
3.5 A student who withdraws his/her enrollment shall be charged as follows:
REGULAR SEMESTER
Within the enrollment period
(excluding the adjustment
period)
CHARGE
P500.00 non-refundable
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A refund of the amount paid (less processing charges and less non-refundable
matriculation fees) shall be made if the student withdraws during the enrollment
period, but prior to the opening of classes.
3.6
3.7
Members of the same family, that is, brothers and sisters, enrolled during the
regular academic year/semester in any of the basic education departments and/or
undergraduate colleges of the University (except Montessori, Law, and Graduate
programs) are granted a five (5%) percent discount each on tuition fees only. This
shall be limited to just four (4) students.
3.8.
Application forms for fee adjustment for children of University employees and
members of the same family are available at the Office of the Vice President for
Finance.
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it is the only course left for the students to graduate at the end of
the term;
there should be at least six (6) students for the petitioned course
and five (5) students or less for the tutorial course;
a laboratory course can only be requested as a petitioned class.
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4.6 PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Students are required eight (8) units of Physical
Education (PE) during their first two years. Simultaneous enrolment in two or more
PE courses in a particular term is not permitted. PE units are included in the
summation of the total study load for the term and in the computation of the grade
point average (GPA). Students with particular medical conditions or disabilities may
take adopted PE classes in consultation with the Department of Physical Education.
4.7 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM. The Implementing Rules and
Regulations of National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, states that
all incoming freshmen students, male and female, starting school year 2002-2003,
enrolled in any baccalaureate program and in at least 2-year technical and
vocational or associate course, are required to complete one NSTP component of
their choice, as a graduation requirement. It has the following components which
the students can choose from: Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), Literacy
Training Service (LTS), and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS). Each of these
components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters; and
shall be credited for three (3) units with 54 to 90 training hours each semester.
Foreign students, however, are not required to attend the NSTP.
Section 5: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND GRADING SYSTEM
5.1 ATTENDANCE. A student who incurs unexcused absences of more than 20%
of the prescribed number of class hours or laboratory periods during the term
should be given NC or 5.0.
5.2 RETENTION. If in any term a student fails in one-third of the units for which
he/she is enrolled, he/she should not re-enroll in the same program without
approval from the College/School Dean and the endorsement of the Department
Chair. If the student fails the second time, he/she may enroll in another program
if accepted by the Department Chair concerned. A student is disqualified from the
University if he/she fails the third time. A college/department may, nevertheless,
prescribe its own retention policy.
5.3 GRADING SYSTEM. The grading system adopted by the University is as
follows:
Grade
Equivalent
1.0
A+
100-95%
Excellent
1.1
A
94%
1.2
A
93%
1.3
A
92%
Very Good
1.4
A91%
1.5
A90%
1.6
A89%
1.7
B+
88%
1.8
B+
87%
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1.9
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
5.0
B+
B
B
B
BBBC+
C+
C+
C
C
C-
86%
85%
Good
84%
83%
82%
81%
80%
79%
78%
77%
Fair
76%
75%
Below 75% Failure
Unsatisfactory
performance
or
unexcused absences of more than 20%
of the prescribed number of class hours
or laboratory periods during the term
NC
No Credit
Final grade which does not earn credit
nor indicate failure given in those cases
where the student did not take the final
examination in the course, and his/her
performance was not satisfactory to
merit a passing grade
Such grade is permanent and cannot be
changed subsequently.
INC
Incomplete
A grade which indicates that the student
has not complied with the academic
requirements for the course
It must be completed within one
academic
year
following
the
semester/trimester/ summer in which the
course was taken; otherwise, the grade
automatically becomes NC (No Credit).
Withdrawal of enrollment from course/s
with official notice
IP
In Progress
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Passed
A grade given to students who have
successfully
complied
with
the
requirements of their thesis/dissertation
or its equivalent
Second honors
Third honors
5.4.4 There is no limit to the number of students who can enjoy the privilege,
provided, they are within the GPA requirement for the particular
category of honors.
5.4.5 The GPA shall be computed based on the final grades of all courses
taken in the immediate preceding semester except ReEd and NSTP
courses.
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5.4.6 Students on the Deans Honors List who are entitled to scholarship
privileges enjoy the tuition fee discount during the succeeding
semester. Those who have graduated are no longer entitled to the
tuition fee discount privilege which is neither convertible to cash nor
refundable.
5.4.7 Students who are not on the Deans Honors List for a particular
semester can still qualify for Graduation Honors based on the set
criteria.
5.5 COMPUTATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA). The GPA is computed
in all curricula by multiplying the number of units assigned to a course by the
final grade earned and then by dividing the summation of the products by the
total number of units earned for the term. Non-credit courses like NSTP and
basic ReEd are excluded from the computation. Grades of 5.0 and NC of credit
courses are, however, included in the GPA calculation.
Section 6: ACADEMIC PRIVILEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The University grants scholarship privileges as grants-in-aid to students who excel in
their studies as well as to those who qualify as members of USC varsity teams and USC
performing arts groups, and to those who are financially-deprived. Scholarships are
likewise afforded to deserving students who meet the requirements of alumni
associations, government, and private scholarship benefactors. The scholarship
program then at USC consists of those sponsored by the University, Alumni,
Government, and Private institutions.
As a general rule, scholarship grantees are not allowed to avail of multiple
scholarships at any given time. But, if there are those who qualify for two scholarships
funded by the University, they can be entitled to the scholarship that provides the higher
financial grant, upon the endorsement of the Office of Scholarships, Alumni Affairs, and
Job Placement. However, those who are beneficiaries of a scholarship grant funded by
other agencies, or by private individuals are entitled to avail also of a USC tuition fee
discount privilege due them because of scholastic excellence (i.e. Deans Honors List
and Graduation Honors), and membership in varsity teams and performing arts groups
recognized by the University.
Application forms for scholarships can be obtained from the Office mentioned above
or from their respective Coordinators/Advisers. Duly accomplished forms, together with
the specified requirements, have to be submitted within the official registration period,
unless otherwise specified.
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University-Sponsored Scholarships
6.1 High School Graduates with Honors
VALEDICTORIANS
100% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of at least 60 students
75% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of below 60 but not less than 30 students
50% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of below 30 but not less than 15 students
SALUTATORIANS
75% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of at least 60 students
50% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of below 60 but not less than 30 students
25% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of 30 but not less than 15 students
FIRST HONORABLE MENTION
50% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of at least 60 students.
25% tuition fee discount (excluding laboratory and other school fees) provided
they come from a class of below 60 but not less than 30 students
6.1.1 High School Graduates with honors have to apply for the scholarship
privileges to which they are entitled. They must submit a duly accomplished
application form attached with the following requirements:
certification from the Principal of the secondary school where the student
graduated stating the graduation honor and the number of graduates in
their class;
Certificate of Good Moral Character; and
photocopy of Study Load.
They must comply with the following conditions:
have not availed of any other scholarship privilege granted by the
University;
have not engaged in any gainful occupation;
have a regular load of their prescribed curriculum; and
have attended the Scholarship Orientation with a parent or guardian.
6.1.2 Scholarship privileges for the aforementioned honor students are given for two
semesters only, provided that the grantees obtain a grade point average of at
least 1.70 in the first semester of their first year in the University and do not
shift to another curriculum.
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6.1.3 After two semesters, they may avail of other scholarship privileges if they meet
the qualifications for the Deans Honors List.
6.2
Varsity Players
Qualified athletes are granted scholarships in the form of tuition fee
adjustment privilege subject to the conditions laid down by the Board of Athletics.
The varsity teams for men and women are for the following sports:
6.3
badminton
basketball
chess
lawn tennis
swimming
table tennis
taekwondo
volleyball
soccer football
6.4
6.5
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Section 7: GRADUATION
7.1
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
7.1.1 Candidates for graduation are required to apply for evaluation of their academic
records a semester/term before their graduation in order that any deficiency can
be evaluated. Application forms can be obtained at the Evaluation Section of the
Office of the Registrar. Dates and deadlines for evaluation are announced each
semester.
7.1.2 After the evaluation of academic records, the candidates for graduation should
file an application for graduation at the Evaluation Section of the Office of the
Registrar. Dates and deadlines for application for graduation are announced
each semester.
7.1.3 Candidates for graduation are required to accomplish the clearance for
graduation before the final examinations, to clear them of financial and property
obligations. They are also required to apply for the release of their official
transcript of records and diplomas at the time of the application for clearance.
7.1.4 After the final examinations, application for graduation will no longer be
accommodated.
7.1.5 The College of Law requires that a candidates application for graduation be
approved by the Law Faculty and Board of Candidates for Graduation, which
shall, among other things, take into consideration the ability of the candidates to
pass the Bar Examination.
7.1.6 Fines are imposed for late application.
7.2 GRADUATION HONORS
7.2.1 Candidates for graduation who complete their courses with the following GPA
shall receive the corresponding Graduation Honors:
Summa Cum Laude
1.00 to 1.20
Magna Cum Laude
1.21 to 1.45
Cum Laude
1.46 to 1.70
7.2.2 The GPA is computed based on the final grades of all courses taken, except
NSTP and the basic ReEd courses.
7.2.3 To graduate with honors a student must:
carry the required load per term as prescribed in the curriculum pursued.
However, a student may qualify for honors even if he/she has been
underloaded for 3 units in a semester for a maximum of two semesters,
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provided the College Dean concerned can justify it and the Council of Deans
approves it on a case-to-case basis. The underload may also be justified if
he/she is a working scholar of the University;
7.2.4
have completed in USC at least 75% of the total number of academic units
and have been in residence for at least three consecutive years immediately
prior to graduation;
carry a minimum study load of 12 units and a work load of at least six (6)
hours per day if he/she is a working student for gainful employment, provided
that he/she can submit on the date of application for graduation these pieces
of evidence of his/her gainful employment: (a) certification of employment by
his/her employer, and (b) SSS membership documents or any other pertinent
document acceptable to the Council of Deans;
not have incurred a failing grade (including NSTP and ReEd courses) or NC
including courses taken from previous school/s attended.
Any deviation from the policies regarding an honor students study load
disqualifies him/her from the corresponding honors, with a subsequent
reduction of one rank.
Article III. CODE OF CONDUCT
Its validity is for five (5) years subject to validation every term.
It is required for the following purposes:
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present a neat, clean, and respectable image at all times even outside the
campus
Every student then, regardless of his/her academic program, has the right to:
have equal access and avail themselves of the services and facilities provided by
the university;
freely participate in university affairs and activities, both academic and
non-academic;
organize and join registered school organizations;
be treated fairly and with respect by teachers, employee or staff in the university,
and fellow students;
be informed regarding school policies and regulations which may directly or
indirectly affect them before such matters are adopted (article IV section 1, Bill of
Rights, Supreme Student Council Manual);
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
In the exercise of these rights and freedom, everyone shall be subject only to such
limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition
and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements
of morality, public order and the general welfare of all (Article 29, UN Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, 1948).
Among the recognized limitations on students rights are the following duties and
obligations of the student to:
1. exert his/her utmost initiative to develop his/her potential for service, particularly
pursuing an education suited to his/her abilities, in order that he/she may become an
asset to his/her family and to society;
2. uphold the academic integrity of the school, endeavor to achieve academic
excellence, and abide by the rules and regulations governing his/her academic
responsibilities and moral integrity;
3. promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the school by observing the rules
and discipline, and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationships with fellow
students, the teaching and academic staff, and other school personnel;
4. participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare,
particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of his/her community
and in the attainment of a just, compassionate, and orderly society;
5. exercise his/her rights responsibly in the knowledge that he/she is answerable for
any infringement or violation of the public welfare and of the rights of others
(Section 15, Education Act of 1982);
6. respect the academic freedom of institutions of higher learning as embodied in
Section 5 (2), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution.
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Campus Internet (CNET), Downtown Campus
Moot Courts
School buses
ARTICLE V. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
To complement and enhance the learning process, students are allowed to initiate
and organize activities which may be co-curricular or extra-curricular in nature.
Colleges, departments, and student organizations, in coordination with the Office of
Student Affairs, manage these activities. The following are activities held within the
academic calendar:
Freshmen Orientation Programs
Student Organization Fair
Student Leaders Congress
Affinity
SSC Elections
Dayon
USC Excellence Awards
University Days
Community Outreach Activities
Intramurals
Job Fair
Christmas Programs
Drug Awareness and Prevention
Our Noel
Month
College/School/Department Days
Womens Days
Student Organization Days
ARTICLE VI. SERVICE SUPPORT UNITS
Section 1. Library System
As an information resource center, the USC Library System provides information,
resources, and services responsive to the curricular and research needs of all sectors. It
supports the goal-directed thrusts of the University of San Carlos. Spread out on four
campuses are fifteen (15) libraries, seven (7) Audio Visual Centers, central acquisitions,
and cataloging units supervised by professional and PRC licensed librarians.
Library Location
Downtown Campus / P. del Rosario Campus
Bernard Bonk Library, 2nd Floor, Arthur Dingman Building
o School of Business and Economics Library
o American Corner
Law Library, 5th Floor, Ernest Hoerdemann Building
North Campus, Gen. Maxilom Avenue
Basic Education Library, Ground Floor, Edward Norton Hall
South Campus, J. Alcantara Street
Education Library, 2nd Floor, Anthony Buchcick Building
BED High School Library, 2nd Floor, Stephen Szmutko Wing
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Talamban Campus
Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center
o General Reference Library
o Humanities Library
o Science and Technology Library
o Social Science Library
o Filipiniana Library
o Cebuano Studies Center Library
o Serials Library
o Knowledge for Development Center
Hours of Service
Downtown Campus / P. del Rosario Campus
Bernard Bonk Library
07:30 AM - 08:00 PM
Law Library
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
North Campus
Basic Education Library
07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
South Campus
Education Library
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Basic Education Libraries
07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Talamban Campus
Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center
07:30 AM - 07:30 PM
Library Users
The following are authorized clients of the USC Libraries:
all bonafide students of USC with validated school identification card (ID)
USC faculty members, administrators, and employees
members of the SVD Community
USC Alumni bearing the appropriate alumni identification card
other users with recommendations or referral letters from their respective
librarians.
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Library Services
The librarians of the different libraries offer to the users proactive services.
Circulation
Book Borrowing
Reserve Book Service
Faculty members may place books on a particular subject on reserve.
Their students may borrow the books by the hour or for overnoon and
overnight use at the Reserved Book Section.
Book Reservation
Administrators, faculty members, and administrative staff who have urgent
processing requests are notified by phone when the books are delivered
to the Circulation Counter.
Stack Service
Shelvers maintain the books in accurate arrangement to ensure efficiency
in searching and locating the volumes for use by different customers.
Current Awareness Service
Information Literacy
InterLibrary Loan, Referrals
Reading Advisory Guidance
Reference and Information Services
Storytelling and Book Talk
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Library Facilities
The Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center serves as a one-stop-information
hub that responds to the demands of the users for valuable information. Each of the
libraries within the LRC has a reading area. In addition, carrels are provided for
graduate students doing research. Lounging areas are segregated and are specifically
for newspaper and magazine readers. Microforms, microfilm, and microfiche are
available at the Serials Library. The Library has the Knowledge Navigation Center
(KNC) that allows the customers to discover and explore CD Stations, the Internet,
digital resources, and other applications; and to access the proper resources and
subject specialists. Each library is provided with Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
Audio Visual Halls are air-conditioned and are provided with good acoustics and up-todate equipment for user comfort. (See Appendix 7: General Rules for Library Use)
Section 1.1. Audio Visual Centers
There are seven Audio Visual Halls located in the four campuses of the University.
At the Downtown Campus at P. del Rosario St. are two audio visual halls namely,
Buttenbruch Hall and van Gansewinkel Hall.
The Buttenbruch Hall is dedicated to the memory of Fr.Theodore Buttenbruch, SVD.
It can be a venue for cultural performances with a 240-seating capacity for theater
viewing.
The van Gansewinkel Hall can likewise accommodate 272 persons for theater
viewing. It can also be a venue for cultural performances, seminars, forums, and other
similar activities.
The Norton Hall at the North Campus is available for seminars, forums, cultural
performances, and other similar activities for mostly basic education classes.
Fr. Anthony Buchcik Hall at the South Campus, is named after Fr. Anthony Buchcik,
an SVD priest who served as the Dean of the College of Education and at the same
time the Director of Music in 1956 to 1965. The entire wing of the Teacher Education
Center is now called Anthony Buchcik Building.
Fr. Joseph Jaschik Hall, also at the South Campus, is the audio-visual hall intended
for the Basic Education, located at the north side of the building known as the Fr.
Joseph Jaschik Wing.
The USC Technological Center at the Talamban Campus, has two audio visual halls:
Rigney Hall, and Hoeppener Hall. The former, located on the first floor of the Bunzel
Building, can seat 192 persons for seminars, forums, and other activities. The latter has
130 seats. These facilities have several AV equipment and software materials.
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year-level and credits earned for the purpose of graduation and sees to it that
CHEDs and the Universitys curricular policies are enforced and properly
complied with.
3. System Support Section handles tasks related to enrollment like change of
curriculum (shiftees), change of grades, printing of Form XIX, enrollment data,
and other structured data. Also, it checks and verifies faculty load for payroll,
encodes new and revised curricula, and encodes enrollees in petition and tutorial
classes.
Section 4. Community Extension Services
The Community Extension Service (CES) is one of the three core functions of the
University of San Carlos as a Higher Education Institution along with Teaching-Learning
and Research. Hence, Carolinians experience integral development by advancing their
academic competencies, highly motivated by their active engagements with university
partner communities, institutions, and organizations. All CES programs, projects, and
activities are undertaken by students, faculty, and staff with a three-fold mandate: first,
to voluntarily extend their professional and academic expertise; second, to engage in
prophetic dialogue with the world guided by the Missionary charisma of SVD Spirituality;
and third, to empower people and communities for social change through a
transformatory or liberational approach.
As an HEI settled in a particular locale and community, USC recognizes that it has
an undeniable role to its context. The needs of its context must be considered of
primary importance in developing a CES program and in organizing pertinent activities.
Data and information must be gathered using valid and reliable tools to serve as bases
for the university, through its units, to offer appropriate and relevant responses to
community needs. All CES programs, projects, and activities must be contextresponsive.
To create a truly appropriate and relevant response, the CES taps and mobilizes the
discipline that can best provide the extension service. This strategy shall essentially
provide faculty and students the opportunity to practise their profession in actual and
real cases/situations. The competencies are ably executed while assisting the
communities in their needs and problems. Hence, all CES programs, projects, and
activities must be specialization-based.
Recognizing the multi-faceted character of socio-cultural, economic, and political
realities, the academic and administrative units work together in crafting comprehensive
extension initiatives and in utilizing multi- and inter-disciplinary approaches. Also, to
ensure the responsiveness of all extension work communities, organizations, and
institutions, the CES treats them not only as beneficiaries but also as partners. This
partnership is essential for making CES programs doable. Hence, all CES programs,
projects, and activities must be collaborative and inclusive.
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Talamban Campus
Counseling Offices
Arts and Sciences
Architecture and Fine Arts
Engineering and Computer Sciences
School of Health Care Professions Testing Office
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South Campus
Counseling Office
College of Education
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organizations in the University. It also produces a pool of student leaders who are
actively involved in their own development and that of the communities where they
operate. It networks and coordinates with other service support units in the
University in their regulation and supervision of student activities.
Specifically, the office:
processes/approves registration of student organizations
processes/approves registration of registered student organizations
publication
approves and issues activity permits
regulates and monitors student activities
evaluates performance of student organizations
organizes and conducts the search for outstanding graduates, leaders,
and campus student organizations
organizes/conducts/facilitates leadership training seminars
provides mentoring and guidance to student organizations
screens, approves, and regulates announcements/notices and
streamers/tarpaulins for posting
7.2. WOMEN AFFAIRS SECTION. This Office complements the academic departments
in their concern for the total development of female students. It organizes and
provides seminar-workshops, symposiums, relevant forums or activities that will
hone their active, effective, assertive, and decisive potentials necessary for
success in their chosen careers. It also ensures that all students adhere to and
abide by the Dress Code Policy and all other pertinent policies affecting them.
Specifically, this section:
designs training programs for female students
organizes symposiums/forums addressing issues and specific needs of
women
oversees the implementation of rules regarding school uniform and school
attire
conducts preliminary investigations on cases involving female students
facilitates participation of female students in relevant activities on and offcampus
issues uniform exemptions/special permits for students specifically those
who are:
o pregnant
o gainfully employed
o cross-enrollees
o consortium students
o married
o second-coursers
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Students enrolled in the Graduate Programs and the College of Law are
exempted from wearing the school uniform. However, appropriate attire must be
strictly observed.
Students of courses that require special uniforms on specific days may wear
their prescribed company, hospital/community or duty/ practicum uniforms with the
approval of the Women Affairs Section. Since the practicum uniform takes the
place of the prescribed school uniform, not wearing the former on scheduled days
would mean no entry to any USC campus.
7.3. STUDENT DISCIPLINE SECTION. The Office seeks to uphold the Universitys and
students interests by implementing the established regulations related to
appropriate behavior expected of a Carolinian studying in a Catholic University.
Hence, the emphasis on all the programs and interventions on appropriate
behavior is intended to prevent, if not, deter any misbehavior of students, to ensure
upright living.
Specifically, this section:
accepts filing of grievances and complaints and sending Notices of
Summons to both complainants and respondents;
conducts preliminary investigations on minor and major violations of
University policies;
convenes members of the Formal Inquiry Committee to conduct Formal
Disciplinary Proceeding;
deliberates and recommends sanctions on students found guilty of
misconduct;
coordinates with the Registrar regarding non-processing and nonissuance of credentials to students with serious violations of University
policies;
releases confiscated IDs;
coordinates with the Guidance Center for counseling referrals;
represents the University and the students in cases related to student
discipline;
keeps records of cases of students with confidentiality;
facilitates issuance of Certificate of Good Moral Character;
facilitates issuance of temporary permits and gate passes;
interviews transferees and returning students to the University;
implements immediate disciplinary sanctions commensurate to minor
infractions; and
facilitates inquiries/ background investigation on students over-all
performance and behavior for reference purposes.
A students liability is not confined to the offenses specifically identified and
defined in the schools code of discipline. Some offenses may be generally worded as to
encompass a number of related wrongdoings.
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SERVICES
The specific functions of each area are:
Alumni Affairs
o assists in the requests by alumni, particularly those overseas, for school
records and other pertinent documents;
o facilitates, in collaboration with the concerned College(s) in tapping
expertise within the University for the needs of industry where alumni are
employed;
o facilitates the granting of privileges, whenever possible and relates to the
core functions of the University, in the use of facilities and equipment for
developmental activities;
o maintains the Alumni and Visitors Center where the alumni can meet and
discuss;
o maintains an Alumni Newsletter that, among others, posts announcements
of milestones in the professional careers of alumni;
o maintains the Alumni Web-Section on the University Website to foster
links between and among fellow alumni;
o assists in the establishment of formal organizations of alumni batches and
chapters;
o collaborates with College Alumni Relations Councils (ARCs) and Basic
Education Alumni Coordinators in the planning and holding of activities by
alumni batches and chapters;
o assists in bringing together and finding synergy in the efforts of alumni to
help address the development needs of the University;
o helps identify avenues for alumni to take part in sustaining and enriching
the academic life of the different sectors of the University through logistical
support, among others;
o collaborates with the Universitys alumni association in the search for and
in the recognition of alumni with outstanding achievements during the
annual Grand Alumni Homecoming; and
o recommends the grant of honorific academic recognitions to accomplished
alumni in their chosen field of endeavor who have manifested the impact
of the University on their community or country and the international
arena.
Scholarships
o maintains the database of existing sponsors for maintenance or possible
increase of scholarships granted and of scholars who can be tapped as
sponsors in the future;
o prepares and provides performance and financial reports to sponsors;
o seeks out and facilitates sponsorship of scholarships by individuals,
groups or institutions;
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Job Placement
o facilitates job search of graduating students and alumni by organizing Job
Fairs;
o maintains linkages with employment-service offices or agencies to
broaden opportunities for job search and employment of graduates;
o works closely with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to
help provide better opportunities for job search through its official
government search-engine;
o posts, on bulletin boards and on the University Website, Job Ads from
partner companies or institutions;
o collaborates with other University offices in the conduct of Job Preparation
Symposiums;
o projects a friendly atmosphere and provides assistance to companies or
institutions which undertake recruitment activities within the University;
o facilitates, between the College(s)/Department(s) concerned and
companies or institutions, the setting up and maintenance of a Cadet-ship
Program, particularly for fresh graduates to undergo training for a certain
period, with the probability of getting hired thereafter; and
o seeks out and negotiates for the offering, by companies or institutions, of
special arrangements on Internship or On-the-Job Training (OJT) for
enrolled students, also with the probability of getting hired after
graduation.
ARTICLE VIII. Other Services
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and anywhere at their own convenience. ISMIS supports the following processes:
online enrollment, online inquiry of records through the Student Kiosk, and payment
through banks.
Section 2. Textbook and Mimeographing Services
This section is responsible for the procurement, sale, and distribution of the required
textbooks and other instructional materials, materials for school uniforms and other
academic attires (P.E. uniforms and graduation toga), as well as printing needs
(mimeographing, and bindery services).
Section 3. University of San Carlos Press
University of San Carlos Press was founded in 1964 as San Carlos Publications.
That same year it began publishing a series of monographs in these areas, namely:
Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Philosophy, and Theology. It also
started the annual peer-reviewed scientific journal The Philippine Scientist. In 1973, it
began publishing the Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society (PQCS), a peerreviewed scholarly publication issued four times a year. PS is accessible online through
PhilJol; and PQCS, through JSTOR.
USC Press is a member of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers and
the Council of Editors of Learned Journals. Its clientele includes a great many national
and university libraries both in the Philippines and abroad.
San Carlos Publications formally became USC Press in 2007, following wide-ranging
improvements in its publishing portfolio. It continues to produce the two above-named
journals plus a host of books in various academic fields.
Section 4. Water Laboratory
The University of San Carlos Water Laboratory, an attached unit to the Chemistry
Department, serves as a research arm for students. It caters to the needs of learners as
the laboratory offers quality first-hand experience on different analyses involving
different types of equipment supplemental to their academic training. The Water
Laboratory has widened its scope of analytical capabilities, not only to water analyses
but also to soil, ore, and other special samples for testing.
The Water Laboratory also extends its analytical services to external clients, from
private and government entities in Cebu to other neighboring provinces in the Visayas
and Mindanao. It is commercially recognized as a standard testing laboratory and is
constantly accredited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) and the Department of Health (DOH).
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1: CAMPUS DIRECTORY
DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
P. del Rosario St., Cebu City
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Evangelization. Students aspire to be Witness to the Word in their academic and social
lives. Under the guidance of the Administration and the faculty, they endeavor to
internalize the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and the role a Catholic
University plays in the evangelization of peoples and cultures, especially the poor and
the marginalized in the society. Daily they strive to assimilate the Word of God and
exhibit the practice of their faith, including the frequent reception of the Sacraments so
that they may be examples of Christian living in their respective communities.
Leadership. While respecting authority at the University, students are called to personal
initiative and leadership. They exercise these through commitment to action on the
grounds of concern rather than of personal advantage, on the strength of their
convictions rather than of the desire for popularity. By exercising leadership roles during
their formation, students build a strong sense of Christian identity and confidence in
their personal effectiveness as graduates of a Catholic University.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Section 1: Academic Conduct
Students share with their teachers and academic heads the responsibility of
maintaining a suitable environment that is conducive to their own learning as well as to
the classroom management by their teachers. Students perform their part in this shared
responsibility by:
1.1 faithfully adhering to the rules and regulations given in the Handbook for
Students;
1.2 assuming full accountability and responsibility for their own learning and
actively taking part in the learning of other students;
1.3 exerting every effort to relate what they learn in the classroom to the real world
outside;
1.4 observing proper academic conduct at all times, specifically abstaining from
committing plagiarism, cheating in tests or examinations, falsifying academic
documents, and from abetting students to do all these immoral acts;
1.5 demonstrating sensitivity to and appreciation of the facilities provided for their
learning by the University by refraining from defacing, damaging, or
committing wastage and theft of institutional resources.
Section 2: Student Student Relationship
As a major part of the University community, students are responsible for promoting
genuine collegiality among their peers through mutual respect for each other as well as
by the example of their moral behavior. This collegiality is manifested in the following
actions:
2.1 respecting the rights of fellow students to learn and affording them courtesy
and respect at all times;
2.2 valuing and respecting the diverse qualities and gifts of their peers, especially
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Legend:
Frequency
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Penalty
Code
Warning/Reprimand
Suspension/Probation for Discipline
Exclusion (Temporary)
Exclusion (Permanent, cf.. Step 4 P. 64)
Expulsion
Nature of Offenses
But Not Limited To The Following
1. entering the University campus without a valid school
identification card (I.D.)
2. non-wearing of school identification card on campus
3. possession of two or more school identification cards
(I.D.) or gate pass by whatever means or manner
4. losing ones ID or Temporary Gate Pass three (3) times
5. sitting on a ledge or sleeping on a bench or table
6. loitering or making excessive noise in corridors,
stairways or immediate vicinities during classes
7. boisterous laughter, excessively loud conversation or
argument, shouting or howling offensive to the
sensibilities of the school community or disruptive of
classes
8. use of cellular phones, beepers, iPods or other
communication gadgets inside the classroom while
classes, examination or other academic activities are
going on
9. bringing in or playing with any gambling paraphernalia on
or off campus sites
10. proselytizing, defined as attempting to convert others to
ones faith by attacking or denigrating the practices and
beliefs of another, or by offering special inducements
11. irreverent conduct in the chapel or during angelus, Holy
Mass, prayer or any other similar religious practice
12. disrespect to national symbols (e.g. making a mockery of
the national anthem) and any other similar infraction
13. unauthorized use of school facilities or equipment
14. irresponsible use of school properties
15. eating and drinking in the theater, AVR or in other
designated non-eating areas
16. indiscriminate throwing of waste paper, candy wrappers,
chewing gums, plastic cups, etc. on campus or spitting
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A
B
C
D
E
A
B
B
C
A
A
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
C
C
D
D
Nature of Offenses
But Not Limited To The Following
on floors or walls
17. failure to wear the prescribed school attire or uniform
18. taking off of school uniform on campus except during
class activities that require civilian attire.
19. wearing P.E. uniform on campus but outside of P.E.
classes
20. male students wearing attire inappropriate to the formal
school
environment,
like:
sandals,
slippers,
sando/sleeveless shirts, shorts (except during intramural
games, sports fest and P.E. classes), tattered
pants/clothes, long hair [covering the ears and collar of
the uniform], dreadlocks, outrageous hair coloring, beard
and mustache, shirts with offensive and lewd prints,
earrings, nose ring, lip/tongue/eyelid rings, and tattoo on
an exposed part of the body.
21. female students wearing attire inappropriate to the formal
school environment, like: blouses or dresses of such
designs as backless, halter cut, plunging/low cut
necklines, sleeveless, tube style, narrow shoulder straps,
spaghetti straps, baby shirts/blouses exposing the navel
or belly - transparent attires with no proper
undergarments, miniskirts and dresses, shorts of any
style
(bicycle
shorts/culottes/city
shorts/tight
leggings/tight knee-length pedal pushers except during
intramural games and P.E. classes), tattered pants,
slippers(rubber or leather), tattoos, multiple earrings and
body piercing
Hemline of the skirt-uniform should cover the knee.
22. cross-dressing: male students wearing make-up/colored
fingernails and wearing female designed outfit such as
blouses, lady tight jeans, lady sandals/shoes, bras, etc.
female students designing uniform blouse into mens
polo and wearing mens shoes
23. violation of parking regulations
24. borrowing or lending of USC ID card, gate pass, library
card, official receipt or other relevant and official school
documents for whatever purpose or intention; tampering
ones own or another students ID card and using it to
gain entry to USC premises, whether or not damage was
inflicted on any member of the USC academic
community
25. Possession of two or more school identification cards
(ID), gate pass by whatever means or manner
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A
C
B
D
C
A
B
B
C
C
D
Nature of Offenses
But Not Limited To The Following
26. unauthorized use of school facilities
27. plagiarism, forgery, falsification, tampering, alteration or
misuse of official school records, documents or
credentials, or any other acts indicating fraud or
misrepresentation
28. unauthorized access of computer files like hacking and
other IT-related violations
29. representing, wearing or using any uniform, insignia or
other identifying marks of the University or any
department or college without authorization for personal
gain
30. unauthorized solicitation or selling of any goods or
merchandise for fund raising
31. unauthorized collection of money, checks or any other
instrumentality of monetary value and embezzlement of
funds
32. extortions, unauthorized solicitations, and other similar
acts committed against other students, members of the
faculty, and other members of the academe
33. attempt to steal
34. stealing
35. cheating during any examination, quiz or long test
(including take home examination or written reports
required for submission) or any other academic
requirements
36. unauthorized possession of notes or any material
relative to the examination, whether actually used or not
37. copying from or allowing another to copy from ones
examination papers, assigned reports, reaction papers
and other similar materials
38. letting somebody else take the examination in his/her
own behalf (in which case both shall be liable hereunder)
39. communicating with others during examination without
permission from the teacher or proctor
40. submitting another persons work as ones own
41. Campus and Public Disturbance such as:
41.1. deliberate disruption of classes, academic
functions or activities within University premises
41.2. brawls, riots, hooliganism on or off campus
41.3. staging/organizing rallies, strikes, pickets, and
demonstrations against the University without
valid permit
41.4. instigating or participating in group activities
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C
D
B
D
D
D
C
D
D
D
E
Nature of Offenses
But Not Limited To The Following
leading to the stoppage of classes, presentations,
gatherings, rallies, etc.
41.5. causing panic or confusion by harassment and
picketing at University entrances and exits, loud
and disturbing arguments, shouting/heckling/
unrestrained laughter/loud talking inside or outside
the classroom or in the corridors/stairways and
immediate vicinities
41.6. barricading, preventing, or threatening any student
from entering the school campus or attending
classes, and/or school personnel from discharging
their duties
41.7. vandalism or destruction of properties of the
University, or those belonging to any member of
the administration, faculty, non-teaching staff,
fellow-students or visitors while on campus
41.8. tampering official announcements on bulletin
boards, posting of notices or posters in nondesignated areas or removing thereof without
proper authorization
41.9. posting and displaying on campus and its
immediate vicinity, posters, pictures, banners or
streamers with materials that are libelous,
obscene, indecent, offensive to the feeling and
moral sensitivity of persons, injurious to the good
name of individuals or of the university, subversive
or seditious.
41.10. authorship, publication or circulation of false
information about the University, its officials,
members of the faculty, non-teaching personnel or
students
41.11. oral defamation or slander
41.12. lying, misrepresenting, and other acts of perjury
committed during the Formal Disciplinary
Proceeding
41.13. grave threats, intimidation, coercion against any
member of the school community: administrators,
faculty, non-teaching staff, students or visitors
41.14. assault resulting in physical injury or damage to
property
41.15. any act or omission punishable under the laws of
the land.
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D
E
E
Nature of Offenses
But Not Limited To The Following
42. Acts of Immorality such as:
42.1 adultery, concubinage, bigamy, and other
immoral relationships which are against the laws
of the land and/or teachings of the Catholic
Church.
42.2. scandalous sexual acts and/or immoral acts
including but not limited to public display of
affection committed inside the school campus, or
outside the school premises when the name of
the school will be tarnished
43. manifesting vulgar or perverted behavior between
students whether of the same or opposite sexes
44. bringing, viewing, displaying or distributing pornographic
materials on campus (either acting as a model/subject,
agent, sponsor, or technical crew) or sending foul
messages to anybody (student, faculty, employee)
45. sexual harassment (please refer to IRR on the AntiSexual Harassment Bill of 1995)
46. subverting or defying policies and guidelines of any
college department, office of the University, and CHED
47. initiating or participating in activities contrary to law or
public order
48. desecrating Religious Images and Practices
49. disrespecting any member of the USC Community and
its guests resulting in ridicule, embarrassment or
humiliation or besmirched reputation, by and through any
means and medium, such as but not limited to Facebook,
social networking sites, or other sites on the internet
50. displaying publicly intimacy/affection that tends to offend
the sensibilities of the school community
51. smoking on campus and its immediate vicinity
52. entering the campus or off-campus sites under the
influence of alcohol and prohibited substances
53. bringing of intoxicated beverage in whatever amount on
campus
54. engaging in an unrestrained drinking of alcoholic
beverages with schoolmates or friends in school uniform
outside the campus during school hours.
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D
E
E
E
E
D
D
D
D
E
E
E
D
D
D
D
D
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The Universitys right to take action on the condemnable act or omission of a student
is not limited to what is listed or mentioned in this Manual. Whatever is actionable in
court or quasi-judicial body is also actionable in the administrative tribunal of the
University. If there is no written complaint, the Administration, on its own initiative, will
be the complainant and will start the investigative proceeding.
Other disciplinary sanctions which may be meted out to erring students are the
following:
1. written apology to the aggrieved/offended party
2. payment of the value of the property destroyed/damaged/lost or its
replacement
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VP for Administration
VP for Academic Affairs
Dean of College to which the respondent belongs
The Board shall impose the appropriate sanctions and render a decision on cases in
a manner herein provided.
The Formal Inquiry Committee (FIC) which conducts the formal investigation of all
disciplinary cases involving students is composed of the following:
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Chair of the Department to which the respondent belongs (or his or her
designated faculty representative)
Student Organization (S.O.) President or his/her representative to which the
respondent belongs
JURISDICTION
The USC Disciplinary Board and the Office of Student Affairs have jurisdiction over
all cases involving the discipline of students.
The fact that the misconduct was committed outside the University premises is
neither a defense nor a deterrent to an investigation by the University, for as long as the
misconduct involves his/her status as a student which can affect the good name or
reputation of the University. The proper discipline shall be imposed by the Board and
the Office.
A student who is charged with an offense and refuses to heed the summons to
appear before the investigating body set up by the administration, is deemed to have
waived his or her right to present evidence(s), and the case shall then be decided on
the basis of the complaint and evidence(s) presented.
In case of subsequent enrolment of such student, he/she shall have to answer the
charges filed and lodged against him/her.
HEARING PROCEDURES
A formal charge or written complaint shall be filed by the aggrieved party or any
person having direct and personal knowledge of the commission of the act charged
against the student. In the absence of a written complaint, the University, on its own
initiative, shall be the complainant against the erring student.
In the event that the University shall be the complainant, the aggrieved party (the
victim, if any) shall be the principal witness. The University shall uphold its right to
investigate cases even in the absence of a formal complaint by any aggrieved party,
provided that these cases do not involve immorality and its related cases thereto, where
a complainant is necessary to shed light and to give testimonies as well as to provide
acceptable and verifiable evidence(s) thereof.
DUE PROCESS
The Procedure on the matter pertaining to SERIOUS OFFENSES by erring students
which are investigated and deliberated on by a Formal Inquiry Committee is as follows:
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Step 1: The Office of Discipline shall strictly comply with the minimum requirements of
due process that entails the imposition of an administrative penalty as severe as
suspension, exclusion or expulsion, such as:
the students must be informed in writing of the nature and cause of any
accusation against them;
they shall have the right to answer the charges against them, with the
assistance of counsel, if desired;
they shall be informed of the evidence against them;
they shall have the right to adduce evidence in their own behalf; and
the evidence must be considered by the investigating committee or official
designated by the school authorities to hear and decide the case;
if the student involved is a minor, the parents and/or legal guardian shall be
duly notified of the charge/s.
Step 2: The Office of Discipline, while respecting the respondents right to due
process, shall convene a Formal Inquiry Committee to investigate, hear,
deliberate, and render a decision on the case.
Step 3: The Formal Inquiry Committee, after the investigation and deliberation on the
case, shall formally submit a written report of its FINDINGS, COMMENTS,
CONCLUSION, and RECOMMENDATION(s) to the Board of Discipline for
approval or disapproval.
STEP 4: The Board of Discipline shall make the final disposition/judgment on the case
after studying and evaluating the Findings, Comments, Conclusion, and
Recommended Penalty as submitted to them by the Formal Inquiry Committee.
The Vice President will make the final disposition/ judgment including cases
recommended for any of the following penalty:
In the above cases, the Board of Discipline shall forward all the papers to the Office
of the Vice President who shall make the final disposition of the case.
A student may file an appeal to the University President within five (5) working days
from his/her receipt of the judgment or decision from the Office of the Vice President.
The action of the University President is final and executory.
The Documents of Disciplinary Proceedings are confidential and are the exclusive
property of the University of San Carlos. These cannot be used by anybody as a
material for purposes of litigations in court proceedings, unless there is an order by a
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judge of Court. Furthermore, only the President of the University can decide for any
release of such documents.
SANCTIONS.
Pursuant to the Manual of Regulations for Private Higher Education, the following
disciplinary sanctions for serious offenses or violation of school regulations may be
applied on an erring student:
The decision of the school in every case involving the penalty of suspension
which exceeds 20% of the prescribed school days for a term shall be forwarded to
the CHED Regional Office within 10 days from the termination of the investigation of
each case.
The decision of the school in every case involving the penalty of exclusion from
the rolls, together with all the pertinent papers therefore, shall be filed in the school
for a period of one year in order to afford CHED the opportunity to review the case in
the event an appeal is taken by the party concerned.
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The decision of the school in every case involving the penalty of expulsion,together
with the supporting papers, shall be forwarded to the CHED Regional Office within
ten (10) days from the termination of the investigation of each case.
In cases not covered by the foregoing rules, the USC Disciplinary Board shall
determine the kind of penalty to be imposed, which may include, among others, the
following: reprimand, suspension, expulsion, dismissal or expulsion from the
University. The factors which may be taken into account in the determination of the
imposable penalty are:
The other disciplinary sanctions which may likewise be meted out to any erring
student are the following:
Preventive suspension of the accused may be imposed even before the hearing of
his/her case has commenced. The respondent shall not be allowed to enter the school
premises if the evidence of guilt is strong, and the school head is morally convinced that
the continued stay or presence of the accused during the period of investigation
constitutes an obstruction to the moral operation of the school or his/her presence
poses a risk or imminent danger to life and property in the school. The preventive
suspension shall not exceed 10% of the prescribed class days.
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A.2.2.2. If a student has lost his/her ID card, he/she will secure a Violation
Slip from the Security Department. The Violation Slip is valid for only
three days to give the student time to look for his/her ID card. This slip
will be used by the student in lieu of his/her lost ID card.
A.2.2.3. If a student can no longer find his/her ID card, he/she will execute an
affidavit of loss. This document shall be submitted to the Office of
Student Affairs (OSA) for the students ID replacement.
A.2.3. Students are required to be in their prescribed school uniform when entering
the campus; otherwise, they shall be denied entry. (Please refer to Article III,
Section 2 of this Manual for the specification of prescribed uniform.)
A.2.4. Students may be exempted from wearing the school uniform provided they
secure a uniform exemption pass from OSA to be obtained a day before
seeking entry on campus.
A.2.5.During wash days, students must wear the prescribed civilian attire; otherwise,
he/she shall be denied entry.
A.3. Parents/Visitors
A.3.1. They are required to present their valid Identification Card (ID) to the security
guard.
A.3.2. They shall then be asked to log in and deposit their ID card.
A.3.3. Subsequently, they shall be issued a visitors ID that they should wear while
inside the school.
A.3.4. When their transaction is done, they shall log out at the security guard on
duty, return the visitors ID, and ask for their ID card.
B. Entry of Motor Vehicles on Campus
B.1. All vehicles are subject to inspection by the security personnel upon entry and
exit in all USC campuses.
B.2. All USC Administrators, faculty, employees, students, parents, canteen
concessionaires and regular suppliers of the USC canteens, who are vehicle
owners and who wish to gain entry and/or avail of a parking space privilege
shall apply for a Motor Vehicle Pass Sticker (MVPS) in the Security Office.
B.3. An applicant is entitled to one (1) sticker privilege only. However, those
applicants with special concerns may be issued an additional sticker after being
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B.5. USC MVPS holders are expected to follow the guidelines stipulated in the
application form, uphold the rules and regulations of the University, and observe
traffic rules.
B.6. Any violation committed by a Motor Vehicle Pass Sticker (regular or temporary)
holder shall be dealt with accordingly.
B.7. Taxicabs hired by faculty, employees, and students may be allowed entry to the
Talamban Campus only. However, USC guidelines and traffic rules must be
observed.
B.8. In the South, North, Downtown, and Montessori Campuses, taxicabs are not
allowed entry, except for special requests from employees and administrators.
B.9. Student MVPS are issued only for the Talamban Campus.
C. Materials/Equipment
C.1 Taking out and returning USC Materials/Equipment
C.1.1. Any equipment/property owned by the university that will be taken outside
the campus must be recorded by the Security Guard on duty.
C.1.2. A gate pass duly accomplished and signed by the Department Head or any
authorized issuing person must be presented to the Security Guard before
such items can be taken outside the campus.
C.1.3. Upon the return of the said items back to the university, the gate pass shall
again be checked by the Security Guard to make sure that the
equipment/property brought in by the personnel matches that which was
taken out.
C.2. Bringing of Personal Property/Equipment/Gadgets Inside the School
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E. Guidelines
E.1. Entrance/Exit in USC-TC Dormitories - Dormitory occupants must present
their Dormitory Identification Card and school ID to the Security Guard at the
USC-TC entrance gate.
F. Safety and Preventive Consciousness for Fire Hazards and other Untoward
Incidents:
F.1 For safety purposes, teachers, officer in-charge, students or whoever is the
last user of the room or office facilities during the day should see to it that
lights, air conditioners, etc. are securely switched off before leaving the room
or office.
F.2 It is not the primary duty of the security guards to switch off electrical
appliances and lights. They are only to double check to make sure that all
rooms and offices are properly locked.
F.3 An incident report on any violation of the policies will be submitted by the
guard on duty to the Supervisor of the Campus Security, who in turn will make
an official written report to the Vice-President for Administration.
Appendix 7: General Rules for Library Use
A. General Rules
1. SILENCE should be observed.
2. Eating, smoking, and sleeping are prohibited.
3. Books in the reading areas should not be returned to their shelves but left on
the tables (to avoid their being misplaced).
Exception: Individual volumes belonging to a set, such as encyclopedias,
should be returned to their proper places.
4. Students have unrestricted access to thousands of volumes for reference and
browsing. They may also request stack service for books which they cannot
find.
5. A properly validated ID must be presented at the various counters wherever a
library material is needed. This card is non-transferable.
6. The University ID will be confiscated from a student who fails to observe
library regulations and procedures and shall be referred to the Department
Chair/Dean or Office of Student Affairs for disciplinary action.
B. Control Procedures
1. Library clients should wear their ID upon entry and all throughout their stay in
the library
2. Upon leaving the library, users are required to pass through the correct exit
security portal. If the exit triggers the alarm, they should follow these steps:
1st Alarm Ring Step aside and pass through the security portal again.
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2nd Alarm Ring Approach the circulation desk and verify if the material is
properly checked out. Wait for the library security guard or the librarian to
approach and check the handbag, briefcase, etc. for any materials that
may have triggered the alarm.
3. During brown-outs, users must:
Open and show contents of bags, folders and/or envelopes.
Show date due slips of every library material taken out to the exit checker.
C. Rules of Borrowing Materials
1. Reference and Browsing books may be borrowed for two (2) weeks
renewable for another two (2) weeks, unless needed by another student or
administrative employees whereas faculty and administrators may borrow the
material for a semester.
2. A maximum of ten (10) books may be borrowed at a time by students or
administrative employees. Faculty and administrators may borrow 20 books
at a time.
3. Reserved books are issued for an hour for use within the library or for
photocopying. Overnight use for selected titles is allowed.
4. Duplicate copies of the CD ROM may be borrowed by faculty and
administrators for overnight use.
The Library System complies with all the provisions of RA 8293: An Act
Prescribing an Intellectual Property Code, and strictly observes the countrys
copyright law and Fair Use Guidelines.
D. Fines and Other Penalties
1. For overdue books, the following fines are imposed:
1.1 Reference books and Browsing books: Php 5.00 per day per book
excluding Sundays and holidays
1.2 Reserved books: Php 2.00 for the first hour, Php1.00 for the second
hour and succeeding hours, and Php10.00 for each full day
including Sundays and holidays if these are service days.
The Library reserves the right to change rate of fines without prior notice.
2. When a book is lost, the borrower should report the loss immediately to the
librarian. Otherwise, the book becomes overdue and the borrower will pay the
overdue fines incurred until the day the loss is reported, in addition to paying
for the current replacement cost of the book.
3. Stealing and mutilating books are serious offenses and will be dealt with
strictly as these acts are grave offenses incurring disciplinary actions and
fines.
3.1 For the theft, a fine of Php 1,000 will be imposed in addition to the
current cost of acquiring a replacement.
3.2 For the mutilation, a fine of Php 500 plus the current cost of acquiring
a replacement.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Bachelor of Science in Applied
Physics
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Bachelor of Philosophy
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY,
ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
o Archeology and Cultural
Heritage Management Track
o Development Track
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DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and
Restaurant Management w/
Australian Qualification Framework
(AQF)
Bachelor of Tourism Management
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Certificate in Cruise Line Service
Operations and Management
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Associate in Paramedics
Certificate in Emergency Medical
Technician-Basic
Certificate in Emergency Medical
Technician-Intermediate
Certificate in Traditional Birthing
Attendance Hilot
Diploma in Midwifery
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Clinical
Pharmaceutical Sciences
SCHOOL OF LAW AND
GOVERNANCE
COLLEGE OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws
Juris Doctor
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
major in:
o International Relations and
Foreign Service
o Law and Policy Studies
o Political Theory and Systems
o Public Management and
Development
minor in : Economics
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Bachelor of Science in Economics
tracks :
o Business
o Law and Politics
o Social Science
o Statistics
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Bachelor of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Education in Early
Childhood Education with focus on
Montessori Education
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major in:
o Computer Networks
o Digital Systems Design
o Software Engineering
Certificate in Systems & Network
Administration
Certificate in Computer Technology
Specialization in:
o Software Development
o Systems and Networks
Administration
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Engineering (6-yr Bridged Program)
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (Ladderized Program)
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing
Engineering Major in Metalworking
(Ladderized Program)
Bachelor of Mechanical Technology
(Ladderized Program)
Preparatory Course for Mechanical
Engineering
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND
FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
Master of Architecture
major in:
o Architectural Science
o Landscape Architecture
o Urban Design
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema Studies
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
o Regular Program
o Straight Program
Master of Science in Physics
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychology
with concentration in:
o Industrial/Organizational
Psychology
o Developmental Psychology
o Social Psychology
Master of Arts in Guidance and
Counseling
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o Montessori Education
Certificate in Professional Education
Certificate in Teaching Montessori
Education
Certificate in Teaching Special
Education
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Master of Arts in Nursing Major in
Clinical Supervision
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY
Master of Science in Pharmacy
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING
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