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Academic Information

                       GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Any high school graduate or high school senior expected to graduate may be admitted as college freshman into the University based on the following:

1. performance in the AUF College Admissions Test (AUFCAT) and

2. weighted average of high school grades from first year to third year.

All students seeking admission in the University are required to take the Angeles University Foundation College Admissions Test (AUFCAT). The AUFCAT is an instrument aimed at measuring students’ potential for college performance.

All students who take the AUFCAT are ranked according to their General Weighted Average (GWA). The General Weighted Average is the result of combining the performance rating on the screening criteria such as the AUFCAT, and the high school academic report card from first year to third year.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

All AUFCAT applicants must submit the following:

1. High School grades during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years;

2. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from the Guidance Counselor and the Class Adviser;

3. Two (2) identical copies of 1 ½ x 1 ½ photo;

4. Photocopy of birth certificate; and

5. Testing and application fee

ADMISSION GUIDELINES ON TRANSFEREES AND SHIFTERS

Requirements for Transferees and Shifters

A. TRANSFEREES

1. A Student-transferee is permitted to take the AUFCAT after presentation of the photocopy of his transcript of records or certified true copy of grades or its equivalent, and his transfer credential (if already available). The Dean authenticates/verifies the photocopy against the original copy.

  a. Must have at least a general weighted average (GWA) of 85% with no failing grade, dropped or incomplete rating/s during the previous semester.

A Student-transferee who does not meet the minimum GWA requirement may still be permitted to take the AUFCAT upon the recommendation of the Dean based on her evaluation of the student’s aptitude and attitude.

  b. Must satisfactorily pass the interview with the Dean. The Dean interviews the student and his/her parent/s.

  c. Must obtain favorable recommendation/endorsement from the Guidance Director/Guidance Counselor as a result of the psychological testing and/or career counseling conducted by the Guidance and Counseling Center.

Note: Students who took AUFCAT two years ago and scored at least 60% or better are not required to take the AUFCAT (to be certified by the Guidance and Counseling Center).

2. The Dean recommends a Student-transferee who has at least 60% in the AUFCAT to the Committee on Transferees and Shifters for final interview.

A Student-transferee who does not meet the minimum AUFCAT score requirement may still be recommended by the Dean to the Committee for final interview based on her evaluation of the student’s aptitude and attitude.

3. A Student-transferee who is favorably recommended for admission by the Committee complies with the following:

  a. Must be ranked among the prospective student-applicants to be accepted in the College.

  b. Must report to the University Physician for physical and medical examination.   c. Must sign an “Undertaking” that he will enroll either as first year or second year student on a probationary status for one academic year.

  d. Must report to the Office of the University Registrar for proper evaluation and credit of his subjects and grades obtained from other school following the Credit System below:

   d.1 All major subjects earned in other school will not be credited. However, there may be major/professional subjects that are taken during the first two years and are considered common subjects for different major fields such as Accounting 1, Accounting 2 and Accounting 3b, etc. These major subjects may be credited upon the recommendation of the Dean (refer to the list of major subjects submitted by the Deans).

   d.2 General education subjects taken in other school with grades of at least 85% or better are automatically credited provided the course descriptions are similar to that of AUF.

   d.3 General education subjects taken in other school with grades lower than 85% but not below 80% are credited provided the course descriptions are similar to that of AUF and the Student-transferree has passed the validating examination given by the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, Center for Christian Formation and/or the College of Computer Science for these general education subjects.

   d.4 General education subjects taken in other school with grades lower than 80%, except for ROTC and Physical Education are not credited.

4. Upon confirmation/reservation of his enrolment, the Student-transferee must submit to the Dean the original copies of the following documents:

  a. Transfer Credential
  b. Transcript of Records or Certified True Copy of Grades
  c. Birth Certificate or Certificate of Live Birth
  d. Certificate of Good Moral Character from Parish Priest/Minister
  e. Police/Barangay Clearance

B. SHIFTERS

1. A student may be allowed to shift to another course only once.

2. A student is allowed to shift to another course under the following conditions:

  a. Must have at least a General Weighted Average of 80% during the previous semester, with no failing grade, Incomplete or Dropped rating on general education subjects.

  b. Must either be a first year or second year student. A third year student may be allowed to shift to another course provided he obtains a favorable recommendation/endorsement from the Guidance Director/Guidance Counselor as a result of the career counseling conducted by the Guidance and Counseling Center.

  c. Must satisfactorily pass the interview with the Dean. The Dean interviews the student and his/her parent/s.

  d. Must obtain favorable recommendation/endorsement from the Guidance Director/Guidance Counselor as a result of the career counseling conducted by the Guidance and Counseling Center.

  e. Must satisfactorily pass the interview with the Committee on Admissions of Transferees and Shifters.

  f. Must satisfy the admissions requirements of the new course and of the college.

3. A Student-shifter who is favorably recommended for admission by the Committee must comply with the following:

  a. Must be ranked among the prospective student-applicants to be accepted in the College.

  b. Must sign an “Undertaking” that he will enroll on a probationary status for one academic year upon acceptance.

  c. Must report to the Office of the University Registrar for evaluation and credit of his subjects obtained from his previous course. (if necessary)

  d. Must accomplish Shifting Form (Acad. Form 002D)

Procedures

A. TRANSFEREES

1. The Student-transferee submits the photocopies of his documents to the Dean who shall conduct the preliminary interview to screen/evaluate whether the student satisfies the requirements for admission. The Dean interviews the student and his/her parent/s.

2. The Student-transferee who passed the preliminary interview with the Dean is referred to the Guidance Director for AUFCAT and psychological testing.

3. The Dean recommends the Student-transferee who obtains a passing or better AUFCAT score to the Committee on Admissions of Transferee and Shifters for final interview.

4. The Student-transferee who passed the final interview with the Committee complies with the following:

a. Signing of the Undertaking
b. Evaluation of Grades
c. Validating Examination (if required)
d. Physical and Medical Examination

5. The Student-transferee submits to the Dean the original copies of documents to confirm his intent to enroll.

B. SHIFTERS

1. The Student-shifter requests a letter of recommendation from the Guidance Director/Guidance Counselor after undergoing career counseling.

2. The Student-shifter submits a copy of his grades and the letter of recommendation from the Guidance Director/Guidance Counselor to the Dean who shall conduct the preliminary interview to screen/evaluate whether the student satisfies the requirements for admission. The Dean interviews the student and his/her parent/s.

3. The Student-shifter who passed the preliminary interview with the Dean is referred to the Committee on Transferees and shifters for final interview.

4. The Student-shifter who passed the final interview with the Committee complies with the following:

a. Signing of the Undertaking
b. Accomplish Shifting Form (Acad. Form 002D)
c. Evaluation of grades (if necessary)

5. The Student-shifter signifies his intent to enroll through confirmation/reservation of his enrolment

POLICIES ON STUDENT PROMOTION AND RETENTION

The following rules and standards of retention of students shall be strictly observed:

1. Student performance based on scholastic ratings is the primary consideration.

2. A student with a general weighted average of 75 or better, without any failing mark, qualifies for readmission the following semester.

3. A student who failed in one or more subjects but not more than 30% of the total academic load enroled in during the preceding semester may be admitted “on probation” for the next semester subject to the recommendation of the Dean of the College.

4. A student who failed in more than 30% of the total academic load enroled in during the preceding semester is disqualified for readmission.

5. A student who obtained incomplete grades (INC) in one or more subjects but not more than 30% of the total academic load enroled in during the preceding semester may be admitted “on probation” subject to the recommendation of the Dean of the College.

6. A student who obtained incomplete grades (INC) in more than 30% of the academic load enroled in during the preceding semester is disqualified for readmission.

7. A student who dropped any or all of the subjects enroled in during the preceding semester may be admitted “on probation” upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College.

SCHOOL TERM

The academic year consists of two (2) semesters and one (1) summer. One semester consists of eighteen (18) weeks or 54 hours per three (3) unit subject. The first semester begins in June and ends in October. After three weeks of semestral break, the second semester starts in November and ends in March. Summer classes are held for six weeks during the months of April and May.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Classes are scheduled for two (2) sessions: morning and afternoon, Mondays thru Fridays. The morning session starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 noon while afternoon session begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 5:00 p.m.

During the regular semester, three (3) hours of lecture per week is equivalent to three (3) units of credit. Six (6) hours of laboratory work per week is equivalent to two (2) units of credit (for general education subjects only).

ACADEMIC LOAD

A student officially enrolled for a specified semester or term will earn academic credits only after attending regular classes, performing all assignments required and after complying with all requirements of the course.

Full time college students are allowed to carry a semestral load of twenty-one (21) units or more as specified in approved curricular programs. During summer, a maximum load of nine (9) units is allowed. Graduating students may be allowed to carry an excess load upon approval by the Commission on Higher Education.

CLASSROOM POLICIES

A. Attendance

1. Every student is required to attend not less than 80% of the total number of hours required per semester or term in order to earn corresponding credits.

2. A student who has incurred more than 20% absences of the total class hours required in a given semester will be considered DROPPED before the semi-finals and FAILED after the semi-finals.

3. Absences from classes whether excused or not, do not absolve the student from complying with the lessons covered during the absence. A student who is absent from class must present to the Dean a letter from parents stating the reason for absence. A medical certificate duly certified by the University Physician must support absence due to illness. The Dean decides whether a student’s absence is excused or not.

4. A student who is late in reporting to class by more than fifteen (15) minutes shall be considered absent. However, he may be allowed to stay. An excuse slip shall be required before a student is readmitted to the same class.

B. Discipline

1. Students officially enroled in the College are subject to the rules on discipline and are bound to follow the rules and regulations published in the Student Handbook and those that are promulgated by the University and the Commission on Higher Education.

2. Identification Card, ID Cards and Name Plates shall be worn at all times while inside the campus for security and identification purposes.

3. Uniforms, For proper identification, the College requires the students to attend the classes and other official functions of the College and the University in their prescribed uniforms. Informal attire such as shorts, jeans, sleeveless shirt/blouse, sandals and step-ins are prohibited. All students are required to wear closed black shoes.

4. Religious Discussions, Rites and Celebrations, Proper behavior should be observed during religious rites, Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, para-liturgical celebrations, and the Angelus Prayer, which is said every day at 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.

The holding of religious discussions, rites and meetings, bible readings, lectures etc., must be approved by the Campus Minister. Activities other than the Catholic faith/practices are not allowed on campus.

Opening and closing prayers will be said in every class to be led by a student. The prayer leaders are encouraged to give contextualized prayers.

5. Interpersonal Relationship, The development of personality can best be achieved through interaction with people. Genuine friendships are encouraged among students, faculty, university officials and employees.

Fraternizing of faculty with students is not allowed.

6. Decorum, Proper behavior should be practiced at all times. Only decent words must be used in school. Courtesy and politeness must be observed.

C. Examinations

1. There are three regular examinations during the semester, namely: preliminary, semi-final and final examinations for colleges. For the summer term, two (2) are given: midterms and final examinations.

2. Students taking the examinations must have a valid EXAMINATION PERMIT issued by the Accounting Office. An examination permit, which is tampered with, is not valid.

3. Students who fail to take any scheduled examination will not be given a final grade at the end of the semester or term. A student who fails to take any scheduled examination due to justifiable cause will be given a special examination upon approval of the Dean or Head concerned, and upon payment of a special examination fee and all outstanding accounts.

D. Grading System

The grades of a student in a subject officially enroled in shall be computed in accordance with the prescribed norms and standards established by the University and the guidelines prescribed by the Commission on Higher Education.

1. The grade of a student in college is computed as follows:

  a. Preliminary Grade

  (Class Standing x 2) + (Prelim Exam Rating)/3

  b. Semi-Final Grade

  (Class Standing x 2) + (Semi-Final Exam Rating)/3 +(Prelim Grade)/2

  c. Final Grade

  (Class Standing) + (Final Exam Rating x 2)/3 + (Semi-Final Grade)/2

The Class Standing will be taken from recitation, quizzes, seatwork, themes, experiments, laboratory work, class reports, projects and the like.

2. The University uses the percentage-rating system, which is as follows:

PERCENTAGE	DESCRIPTION
97	Excellent
91-96	Very Good
82-90	Good
77-81	Satisfactory
75-76	Passed
Below 75	Failed

3. The official passing grade for all subjects following conversion is 75%.

3. Other marks which may be given to a student at the end of the semester are as follows:

  a. Dropped (Drp) - It is given to a student who withdraws enrolment from the subject or course with the recommendation of the Dean, the notation of the Chief Accountant and the approval of the University Registrar before the 8th week of classes.

It is also given to a student who has not attended classes since the opening and has not filed an application for withdrawal before the 8th week of classes.

  b. Incomplete (Inc.) - An “incomplete” mark indicates a lack of fulfillment of major requirements of the subject (such as final exam, term papers, reports, thesis, etc.).

Removal of an incomplete mark must be made within the succeeding year from the date of the final examination. If not removed within the academic year, it becomes automatically a failure.

4. Failure due to Absences (FA) - It is given to a student who has incurred absences of more than 20% of the required number of class/laboratory hours in a given semester.

5. Failed - A grade of 70 is given to a student:

  a. who is unable to complete all the requirements of the course.

  b. who fails to remove an incomplete mark within the academic year.

9. A student who missed either the Preliminary or Mid-term Examination is given two weeks after the scheduled examination within which to fulfill the requirement or a failing grade will be given automatically if not complied with within the reglamentary period.

E. Christian Formation Subjects

All college students are required to complete twelve (12) units of Christian Formation subjects. Effective SY 1987-88, all students are required to finish their Christian Formation subjects during their first five semesters in college.

F. Physical Education

All college students are required to complete eight (8) units of physical education during the first-two-(2) years of college unless otherwise exempted.

G. National Service Training Program

All students pursuing a bachelor’s degree for the first time are required by law to take six (6) units of national service training program during their first year as a prerequisite for graduation.

H. Changing or Dropping of Subjects/Course

1. A student who wishes to change a subject or course must file an application, which must be duly recommended by the Dean or noted by the Chief Accountant, and approved by the University Registrar. An application form may be secured from the Registrar’s Office. No student will be allowed to change any subject or course enrolled after two weeks from the start of regular classes in a semester and after three days during summer.

2. A student who wishes to DROP or WITHDRAW any or all of the subjects enrolled in for a given semester or term must file the corresponding application with the Registrar’s Office which must be recommended by the Dean or Head, noted by the Chief Accountant and approved by the University Registrar prior to the middle of the term or before the 8th week of classes. Any dropping or withdrawal after the middle of the term or after the 8th week of classes will be given a failing mark.

3. Tuition Charge

  3.1 A student who transfers or otherwise withdraws in writing, within two (2) weeks after the beginning of classes and who has already paid the pertinent tuition and other school fees in full or for any length longer than one month may be charged ten percent (10%) of the total amount due for the term if he withdraws within the first week of classes (within first and second day in summer) or twenty percent (20%) if within the second week of classes (within third and fourth day in summer) regardless of whether or not he has actually attended classes.

  3.2 The student may be charged all the school fees in full if he withdraws anytime after the second week of classes.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

A student who has completed his program of study as prescribed by the University and CHED may graduate upon compliance with the following requirements:

  1. A candidate must have completed all the academic, residence and other requirements for graduation as prescribed by the University and CHED.

  2. A candidate must have attended the spiritual retreat for graduating students as organized by the Center for Christian Formation.

  3. All candidates for graduation are required to attend the commencement exercises.

GRADUATION WITH HONORS (date of effectivity – June 2002)

A. Qualifications

A student who has successfully completed all subjects in his course or curriculum is eligible for graduation with honors provided he meets all the following requirements:

  1. Completed all academic subjects required in the course or curriculum within the prescribed number of years.

  2. Earned from the University at least 75% of the total academic subjects required by the course or curriculum. All professional subjects must have been taken in the University.

  3. Completely satisfied the grade requirements as follows:

   a. General weighted average (GWA)

Summa cum laude = 95% or higher
Magna cum laude = 93% or higher
Cum laude = 90% or better

   b. A shifter or transferee must not have obtained a failing grade in any of the subjects required by his previous and/or present course even if such subject was not credited in his present course.

   c. He must not have obtained a mark of DROPPED and FA in any of the subjects required by the course, whether such mark was obtained in the University or elsewhere.

B. Computation of the General Weighted Average (GWA)

1. All the grades in the subjects required by the course shall be included in the computation of the GWA (except ROTC and NSTP)

2. In the case of transferee or s shifter, all the grades obtained in the subjects he had taken previously, whether in the University or elsewhere that were not credited in his present course, are not included in the computation of his GWA.

C. Evaluation, Recommendation and Approval

1. The committee on Awards and Recognition, composed of the Deans, University Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs, shall evaluate the nominations proposed by the various College Deans, and make appropriate recommendations to the President through the Executive Committee.

2. The President makes the final decision on the recommendations of the Committee, as he deems appropriate.