Central Philippine University Iloilo City Philippines www.cpu.edu.ph STUDENT HANDBOOK 1 Table of Contents Vision and Mission of the University IV Academic Matters 33 Introduction V President’s Message VI Enrollment Procedure 34 Brief History of CPU VII Adding, Changing, and Dropping 36 Philosophy And Purpose of the University VIII Selecting a Major 36 Goals and Objectives of the University IX Cross-Enrollment 36 CPU Core Values XII Special Class for Undergraduate Students 37 Withdrawal 38 Classifcation of Students 38 Academic Programs 13 International Studies 38 Kindergarten 14 Admission Requirements for International Students 38 Elementary 15 Schedule for Processing of Special Study Permit 40 High School 16 Orientation Program for Freshman Students 41 The Colleges 17 Transmutation Table for the Grading System 41 Agriculture, Resources, & Environmental Sciences 18 Grading System 41 Arts and Sciences 19 New Academic Policy on the Grading System 42 Business and Accountancy 20 Absences 43 Computer Studies 21 Procedure on Recording Cases of Students who Education 22 Dropped and Left the Class 43 Hospitality Management 24 No Grade Mark for Graduating Students 44 Engineering 25 Missed Major Examination 44 Medicine 26 Academic Residency 44 Nursing and Allied Health Sciences 27 Educational Tours and Field Trips 45 Theology 28 Guidelines on Holding of College Non-Curricular Law 30 Off-Campus Activities 50 Graduate Programs 32 Academic Records 51 Requirements for Graduation 53 VISION Graduating with Scholastic Honors 54 A University committed to Reasons for Disqualication of Honors 54 Exemplary Christian Education for Life Additional Degrees 54 (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 59 of the total person and the world. Tuition, Fees, And Other Matters 55 Linkages 59 Family Discount 55 Knowledge for Development Center 60 Payments 55 Library Services 60 MISSION Refund on Tuition Fees 55 Educational Media Center 60 Philippine Veterans 56 The mission of Central Philippine University is to Student Publications 61 Work-Study Program 56 carry out a program of spiritual, intellectual, moral, Insurance Plan 57 Ofce of the Vice President for Student Affairs 61 scientic, technological, and cultural training, and Student Development and Programs 61 allied studies under inuences which strengthen Student Support Services Program Of The University 57 Scholarship Program 62 Christian faith, build up character and promote Dormitory Services 57 Academic Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid 63 scholarship, research, and community service. Food Services 57 Work-Student Study Program 63 Hospital Benets 57 Recognized Student Campus Organizations 63 Health Services 58 College Freshmen and New Students’ Orientation 64 Clinical Laboratory 58 College Honors, Awards, and Recognition Program 64 Student Service Enterprise 58 Central Philippine University Republic 64 Student Union Building 58 Information Center 65 Mailing Service 58 Review, Continuing Education, and Consultancy Center 66 Printing Press 58 Guidance Services Center 67 Campus Security 58 Cultural, Recreational, and Social Opportunities 68 Sports Facilities 59 Dress Code for College Students 69 Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Code of Procedure on Student Disciplinary Cases 70 CPU Buildings and Landmarks 76 Academic Records 51 Requirements for Graduation 53 VISION Graduating with Scholastic Honors 54 A University committed to Reasons for Disqualication of Honors 54 Exemplary Christian Education for Life Additional Degrees 54 (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 59 of the total person and the world. Tuition, Fees, And Other Matters 55 Linkages 59 Family Discount 55 Knowledge for Development Center 60 Payments 55 Library Services 60 MISSION Refund on Tuition Fees 55 Educational Media Center 60 Philippine Veterans 56 The mission of Central Philippine University is to Student Publications 61 Work-Study Program 56 carry out a program of spiritual, intellectual, moral, Insurance Plan 57 Ofce of the Vice President for Student Affairs 61 scientic, technological, and cultural training, and Student Development and Programs 61 allied studies under inuences which strengthen Student Support Services Program Of The University 57 Scholarship Program 62 Christian faith, build up character and promote Dormitory Services 57 Academic Scholarships and Grants-in-Aid 63 scholarship, research, and community service. Food Services 57 Work-Student Study Program 63 Hospital Benets 57 Recognized Student Campus Organizations 63 Health Services 58 College Freshmen and New Students’ Orientation 64 Clinical Laboratory 58 College Honors, Awards, and Recognition Program 64 Student Service Enterprise 58 Central Philippine University Republic 64 Student Union Building 58 Information Center 65 Mailing Service 58 Review, Continuing Education, and Consultancy Center 66 Printing Press 58 Guidance Services Center 67 Campus Security 58 Cultural, Recreational, and Social Opportunities 68 Sports Facilities 59 Dress Code for College Students 69 Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Code of Procedure on Student Disciplinary Cases 70 CPU Buildings and Landmarks 76 I N T R O D U C T I O N MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT You have made one of the most woman-governor of Antique; Director use of cultural and social important decisions in your life—to Lily Ann Baldago, the woman at the opportunities. The numerous benets be a Centralian. helm of the Professional Regulation that CPU can offer you are more than Dear Student: Commission; Mr. Daniel Fajardo and you can imagine. YOU ARE A CENTRALIAN, and Mr. Rosendo Mejica, big men in you share in the lofty heritage of journalism and printing; Dr. Noel Moreover, this Student Handbook Welcome to Central Philippine University! Exemplary Christian Education for Nequin, a US-based Centralian with should help you make the most of Life (EXCEL). When you enrolled at a ourishing medical practice; Dr. your stay in the hallowed halls of Congratulations for choosing CPU and thank you very much for entrusting us CPU, you were instantly “initiated” Otoniel Gonzaga, internationally- Central Philippine University. This with your education. It is our desire that your years here will be academically into a unique kinship called the known book is about CPU - her vision and rich and personally rewarding. “Central spirit,” the special bond of music virtuoso; and no less than the mission, goals and objectives, course Centralians here and abroad. “Centralian of the Century” Dr. offerings, standards of academic As you spend your years studying at CPU, we desire that you attain not only the Alfonso Uy, standing tall in integrity, rules and regulations, and academic knowledge you intend to accumulate. We also aim to see you growing You have opened yourself to a whole entrepreneurship and public service services and facilities you can avail of and achieving as a person who is fully equipped with the needed knowledge and new world of possibilities by being to name a few. Most of them, your among others. There are also at the same time possessing and practicing the Christian values that would bring here. You are in league with the fellow Centralians, were awarded recognized organizations that you can about success and fulllment in your family and community. likes of Ret. Brig. Gen. Elvegia during CPU’s Centennial Year. join. Some words of advice though: Mendoza, the country’s rst woman - choose your groups wisely for they Campus life is both working hard on your lessons and engaging oneself with general; Atty. Lily Biton, 2004 Chief You are expected to excel in can either make or break you; avoid wholesome activities. Forging new friendships and fostering bonds and Justice awardee for outstanding whatever eld you put your heart harmful drugs, cigarettes (this is a networking among fellow students and academic staff members are some of the service in the Judiciary; Ms. Loreto into. In order to excel, start with smoke-free campus, by the way), many activities that you can join. Take time off to enjoy the beautiful and Tupaz, an icon in the eld of the right attitudes as you pursue intoxicating drinks, and other vices. sprawling campus environment of CPU and participate in many of the events nursing; Hon. Ferjenel Biron, a to adhere to CPU’s motto, Scientia Remember that what you take in and activities. We hope that you will graduate with fond memories of your study trailblazer in entrepreneurship and et des or “science and faith”. Not your body becomes you. You don’t and positive hopes for your careers. public service; Dr. Carmen Santos, only will your mind and body be want to take in trash! YOU ARE an exemplar in business and educated, but likewise your spirit, SPECIAL. You have the potential for “The Gold and Blue Student Handbook” is the student’s friendly guide to the education; beauty and brains Ms. for CPU seeks to glorify God in every greatness; thus, you will be shortly varied facets of CPU. Acquaint yourself well with it and you will never be lost in Louise Vail, 1965 Miss Universe aspect of life and is committed to trained in the tenets of EXCEL. CPU’s maze of information, services, programs, and rules and regulations. magic ve; Atty. Rene Villa, address the needs of the total Get the most of your campus life through the “The Gold and Blue Student Central’s pride in law and person. So, study well, participate in So, take care of yourself, and take Handbook”. government service and Ambassador the Christ Emphasis Week and other care of this book as well. May God Enrique Zaldivar, in foreign service; convocations, seek out Bible study bless your journey with us, fellow Hon. Salvacion Perez, the rst groups, consider athletics, and make Centralian. TEODORO C. ROBLES, Ph. D. UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT I N T R O D U C T I O N MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT You have made one of the most woman-governor of Antique; Director use of cultural and social important decisions in your life—to Lily Ann Baldago, the woman at the opportunities. The numerous benets be a Centralian.