Student Handbook

BSU Student Handbook BSU Student Handbook Benguet State University Institute of Human Kinetics / University Gymnasium College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) College of Engineering College of Agriculture (CA) & Applied Technology (CEAT) College of Forestry (CF) College of Home Economics College of Nursing (CN) & Technology (CHET) College of Teacher Education (CTE) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Institute of Public Administration (IPA) i BSU Student Handbook PREFACE Aware of the need to provide the students of Benguet State University (BSU) with all the necessary information to warrant promising stay and more profound existence in the University, the Student Handbook for the Tertiary Level was formulated. The policies, rules and regulations herein contained cover all college, graduate and post graduate students and govern remarkable pursuits relevant to the effective management of the Office of Student Services (OSS) as the regulating arm of the University. With these parameters, OSS advocates the principle of student freedom tempered by an acceptance of full accountability and responsibility for individual actions and the consequences that come with such demeanors. Subordinate to the duties and responsibilities parallel to each right as well as the restrictions stipulated in this handbook and provided the exercise of a right does not intrude on the rights of others, the OSS recognizes the rights of students embodied in the Education Act of 1982. In the light of the aforementioned, it is imperative that every student of the University is at all times duty-bound to take on obligation for his/her actions, to esteem established authority, to be truthful, and to respect the rights of others. In their exercise of their academic freedom and activities, students are expected to maintain high standards of honesty and integrity and willingly and dutifully abide by the institutionalized rules and regulations. Hence, they are expected to be familiar with the provisions of the Student Handbook. Ignorance excuses no student from the observance of these regulations or from sanctions arising from non-compliance. This 2019 BSU Student Handbook is a codification of existing University policies, rules and procedures, facilities, services and other information that are relevant to a student’s life. Meant to be the guidepost for BSU students, this handbook comes in handy as ready reference for whatever doubts or queries relative to their stay in the University. Hence, BSU students are admonished to read its contents carefully and thoughtfully. This done, their stay in the university will be more enjoyable, meaningful and fruitful as they abide by its provisions. ii BSU Student Handbook ACKNOWLEDGMENT The formulation of this Student Handbook became possible owing to the combined industries of below-named herein acknowledged, thus: The Board of Regents (BOR), and the Administrative and Academic Councils headed by Dr. Feliciano G. Calora, Jr., the incumbent University President; The Academic sector, headed by Dr. Kenneth A. Laruan, the incumbent Vice President for Academic Affairs; The Office of Student Services (OSS) Director, Dr. Joel V. Lubrica, the Division Heads and Unit Heads under the OSS as follows: Student Development Services (SDS) - Ms. Karryl Mae C. Ngina, SDS Division Head Student Discipline Unit (SDU) Ms. Editha A. Grande, SDU Head Student Organizations & Activities Unit (SOAU) Mr. Ramon C. Fiangaan, Jr., SOAU Head Student Scholarships & Grants Unit (SSGU) Mr. Ramon C. Fiangaan, Jr., SSGU Head Student Wellness Services (SWS) - Ms. Erlyn Honeylette C. Marquez, SWS Division Head Guidance & Counseling Unit (GCU) Ms. Maricris P. Lad-ey, Guidance Coordinator Student Housing Unit (SHU) Ms. Edna B. Delmas, Ladies’ Dorm Manager Mr. Nelson A. Politchay, Men’s Dorm Manager Testing and Materials Development Unit (TMDU) Ms. Irene T. Alcantara, TMDU Head Vocation and Placement Unit (VPU) Mr. Ramon C. Fiangaan, Jr., VPU Head University Health Services (UHS) - Dr. Florence V. Poltic, UHS Division Head Medical Clinic Dr. Khecy Manuel, Medical Officer II Dental Clinic Dr. Freddie T. Sayucop, Dentist III University Library & Info Services (ULIS) - Mr. Lauren P. Kipaan, ULIS Division Head Above all, resounding praises and profound thanks, are most of all sincerely offered to our Enabler, without whom this colossal attempt would have not been possible in the first place, to the God Almighty! All glory belongs to HIM only! iii BSU Student Handbook Pages PREFACE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ii ACKNOWLEDGMENT...............................................................................................................……………… iii I. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 1 A. Brief History of the University……......................................................................................................... 1 B. University Profile.................................................................................................................................... 1 C. University Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives and Core values ………………………………........... 2 D. University Seal and Colors ……………………………………………………………………………........... 3 E. University Organizational Structure ………………………………………………………........................... 4 II. GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES …………………………........................... 6 A. Academic Calendar............................................................................................................................... 6 B. Student Admission................................................................................................................................. 6 C. Withdrawal from Enrollment, Dropping, Changing and Adding Courses ……………………….............. 8 D. Student’s Academic Load...................................................................................................................... 9 E. Off-Campus Activities …………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 F. Dismissal and Postponement of Classes………………………………………………….......................... 11 G. Class Attendance.................................................................................................................................. 11 H. Examinations and Grading System....................................................................................................... 12 I. Classification of Students...................................................................................................................... 13 J. Academic Retention.............................................................................................................................. 14 K. Graduation............................................................................................................................................. 14 L. Release of School Credentials............................................................................................................... 15 M. Tuition and Other Fees.......................................................................................................................... 15 N. Student’s Guide to RA 10931 – “Free Higher Education”…………………………………....................... 16 O. List of Academic Programs.................................................................................................................... 17 III. STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES………………………………………………………...................... 21 OFFICE OF THE STUDENT SERVICES (OSS)…………………………………………………..................... 21 Four (4) Service Units A. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (SDS) DIVISION ………………………………....................... 21 1. Student Discipline Unit (SDU)……………………………………………………………...................... 21 Objectives and Functions…………………………………………………………………...................... 21 SDU Services Procedures………………………………………………….......................................... 22 a. Processing of Disciplinary Cases…………………………………………………..................... 22 b. Certificate of Good Moral Character Preparation………………………………...................... 22 c. Clearance Signing................................................................................................................ 23 d. Frontline Assistance to Walk-in Clients…………………………………………...................... 23 2. Student Organizations and Activities Unit (SOAU)……………………………………...................... 23 Functions and Other Programs………………………………………………………........................... 23 SOAU Services Procedures........................................................................................................... 24 a. Processing of Activity Permits……………………………………………………...................... 24 b. Submission of Accomplishment Reports……………………………………........................... 24 3. Student Scholarships and Grants Unit (SSGU)…………………………………………..................... 24 Objectives and Functions................................................................................................................ 24 SSGU Services Procedures............................................................................................................ 25 a. Processing of Scholarship/Grant during Enrolment……………………………...................... 25 b. Screening of Scholarship/Grant Beneficiaries…………………………………........................ 25 iv BSU Student Handbook c. Monitoring of Scholars and Grantees……………………………………………...................... 26 B. STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES (SWS) DIVISION……………………………………....................... 26 1. Guidance and

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