Student Handbook 2018 2022 PDF
Student Handbook 2018 2022 PDF
Student Handbook 2018 2022 PDF
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2018 - 2022
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Student Handbook Revision Committee (SHRC)
School Year 2017-2018
Chair
Dr. Mario Torres OSS Dean, SHRC Chair
Members
Dr. Paterno Alcartado COEd Dean
Dr. Alrien Dausan CCJE Dean
Mr. Rafael Julius Estrada CLAC Associate Dean
Mr. Romano Angelico Ebron CBAA Associate Dean
Ms. Wiziel Napod CTHM Associate Dean
Engr. Conrado Monzon CEAT Associate Dean
Ms. Perla Dela Cruz CSCS Associate Dean
Mr. Jose Ritche Bongcaron PMO Director
Ms. Ma. Luisa Ongcol SDAO Director
Mr. John Casidsid SWAFO Director
Ms. Demetria Panganiban SWC Director
Dr. Paulino Gatpandan University Registrar
Mr. Frederick Godinez POLCA representative
Ms. Risstin Limalima USC Vice President
Ms. Frances Therese Valdez CSCS Student Council President
Mr. Aaron Rhei Villarica COEd Student Council Representative
Ms. Shiela Ann Catanghal CBAA Student Council President
Ms. Alexandra Bolotano CTHM Student Council President
Mr. Christian George Cabatay CEAT Student Council President
Ms. Kathlene Joy Narte CCJE Student Council President
Ms. Ma. Andrea Dabuet CLAC Student Council President
Ms. Anri Ichimura HF Representative
Mr. Mohammad Gorki ISO Representative
Ms. Ada Beatriz Granados CSO President
Mr. Rudy Alduñar PAG President
Mr. Ian Melvin Tagra SCE Representative
Secretariat
Ms. Mellany Alvaran OSS Secretary
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
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ISO International Student Office
JFH Julian Felipe Hall
LACASS Lasallian Campus Advisers’ Seminar Series
LCDC Lasallian Community Development Center
LLC Language Learning Center
LOA Leave of Absence
LPB Lasallian Pop Band
LPNFDC Lasallian Pointes N' Flexes Dance Company
LSFDC La Salle Filipiniana Dance Company
MCO Marketing Communication Office
NSO National Statistics Office
NSTP National Service Training Program
OPAC Online Public Access Catalog
OSS Office of Student Services
OUR Office of the University Registrar
PAG Performing Arts Group
PAGASA Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration
PCF Parental Consent Form
PE Physical Education
PMO Presidential Management Office
POA Plan of Activities
POLCA Parents of La Salle Cavite
ROTC Reserve Officers Training Corps
RSO Recognized Student Organization
SAO Student Activities Office
SAP Student Assistantship Program
SAT Student Admission Test
SCE Student Commission on Election
SDAO Student Development and Activities Office
SDO Sports Development Office
SGB Student Grievance Board
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SWAFO Student Welfare and Formation Office
SWC Student Wellness Center
TOR Transcript of Records
UAO University Advancement Office
UDB University Discipline Board
ULAP University Life Advancement Program
ULS Ugnayang La Salle
USG University Student Government
VCAR Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research
VCFAS Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services
VCMEAA Vice Chancellor for Mission, External Affairs and
Advancement
VPAPU Visual and Performing Arts Production Unit
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Table of Contents
Vision-Mission Statement ……………………………………………. 1
Who are the Lasallian Students? ..………………………………….. 2
Alma Mater Hymn and Lasallian Prayers …………………………. 3
St. John Baptist de La Salle …………………………………………. 4
Lasallian Patrons of Colleges ……………………………………….. 6
History of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas …………………….. 8
General Regulations
Section 1 General Directives ……………………………… 13
Academic Information
Section 2 Program Offerings ………………………………. 23
Section 3 Admission to the University ……………………. 27
Section 4 Attendance ………………………………………. 38
Section 5 Examination ..……………………………………. 40
Section 6 Grading System …………………………………. 42
Section 7 Honors List ………………………………………. 44
Section 8 Special Awards ………………………………….. 45
Section 9 Retention Policy ………………………………… 47
Section 10 Graduation Requirements ……………………… 48
Section 11 Graduating with Honors ………………………... 49
Registration and Financial Information
Section 12 Enrollment Matters ……………………………… 53
Section 13 Financial Information …………………………… 57
Section 14 Student Clearance ……………………………… 61
Student Services and Policies
Section 15 Office of Student Services ……………………… 65
Student Wellness Center ……………………….. 65
NSTP and Intro to La Salle Programs ………… 68
Sports Development Office …………………….. 71
Student Development and Activities Office …… 72
Vicissitude ………………………………………... 99
International Student Office …………………….. 101
Student Welfare and Formation Office ………... 103
Section 16 Auxiliary Services ……………………………….. 113
Section 17 Student Scholarship Program ………………….. 119
Section 18 Student Government ……………………………. 125
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Code of Conduct
Section 19 Offenses, Violations and Interventions ………... 129
Section 20 Grievance Procedure ……………………………. 140
Appendices
Campus Directory .………..……………………………………... 183
Students’ Uniform ………………………………………………... 186
Conformé Form …………………………………………………... 187
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VISION-MISSION STATEMENT
VISION
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas is a Filipino Catholic University
established and managed by the De La Salle Brothers and their lay
partners in the historic province of Cavite in response to the needs of the
Church and the Nation for human and Christian education,
particularly the youth at risk.
MISSION
To realize this vision, the University shall strive to become a leading
institution nationally and globally in the integral formation of the youth
by offering relevant, responsive, and community-oriented academic
programs, research and extension services, and promoting a keen
sense of history, arts and culture.
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Who are the
LASALLIAN STUDENTS?
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Alma Mater Hymn
Hail, Hail Alma Mater
Hail to De La Salle
We’ll hold your banner
High and bright
A shield of Green and White
We’ll fight to keep your glory bright
And never shall we fail
Hail to Thee
Our Alma Mater
Hail, Hail, Hail
Centennial Prayer
Let me be the change I want to see
to do with strength and wisdom
all that needs to be done..
and become the hope that I can be.
Set me free from my fears and hesitations
grant me courage and humility
fill me with spirit to face the challenge
and start the change I long to see.
Today I start the change I want to see
Even if I’m not the light
I can be the spark
In faith, service and communion
Let us start the change we want to see
The change that begins in me
Live JESUS in our hearts FOREVER!
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John Baptist de La Salle was born into a world
very different from our own. He was the first
son of wealthy parents living in France over
300 years ago. Born at Reims, John Baptist
de La Salle received the tonsure at age
eleven and was named Canon of the
Reims Cathedral at sixteen.
His enterprise met opposition from the ecclesiastical authorities who resisted
the creation of a new form of religious life, a community of consecrated
laymen who intended to conduct gratuitous schools “together and by
association.” The educational establishment resented his innovative methods
and his insistence on gratuity for all, regardless of whether they could afford
to pay. Nevertheless, De La Salle and his Brothers succeeded in creating a
network of quality schools throughout France that featured instruction in the
vernacular grouping of students according to ability and achievement,
integration of religious instruction with secular subjects, well-prepared
teachers well prepared in the sense of vocation and mission, and the
involvement of parents.
Source: http://www.lasalle.org/en/who-are-we/st-john-baptist-de-la-salle/
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Lasallian Patrons of DLSU-D Colleges
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College Lasallian Patron
CLAC St. Miguel Febres Cordero
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• Feast Day: February 9
• Published many books (foremost was a Spanish
grammar book
which became the standard text during his time)
• Researcher and scholar in literature and linguistics
• Admired for his simplicity and devotion to the Sacred
Heart and Virgin Mary
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History of De La Salle University – Dasmariñas
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas was first established on July 18, 1977 in
Dasmariñas, Cavite, as a private nonsectarian tertiary school named General
Emilio Aguinaldo College (GEAC)- Cavite and managed by the Yaman Lahi
Foundation in Dasmariñas, Cavite. The College had Dr. Paulo C. Campos as
its president. It started with the Division of Health and Sciences with six
faculty members, and the Division of Arts and Sciences served by nine
faculty members. Offered during its first semester were the following courses:
Education and Elementary Education, Secretarial Administration, Nursing,
Foods and Nutrition, Midwifery, Radiologic Technology, and Business
Administration.
Technical courses were later included in the program offerings to help the
youth of the community who could not afford a costly four-year college
education and to train them to be skilled and became valuable citizens of
society. These courses included Agriculture Technology, Electrical
Technology, Electronics Technology, and Refrigeration and Air-conditioning.
Furthermore, a commitment to improve the lives of the underprivileged
sectors of the community motivated GEAC-Cavite to offer courses in
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Dressmaking, High Speed Machine Operation, and Ceramics which were
structured either for six months or two of intensive study and training.
In the following year, the permit granted by Minister Juan Manuel of the
Ministry of Education and Culture, GEAC-Cavite opened the College of
Criminology, listing among its students the police forces in Cavite, as well as
the members of the Philippine Constabulary, and the security guards of the
establishments in the vicinity.
During the first year of DLSU-EAC, ninety percent of freshmen came from
Cavite, specifically Dasmariñas, Imus, Silang and other Southern Tagalog
provinces areas. The other ten percent came from Las Piñas. On its second
year, the number of freshmen who came from Cavite and other Southern
Tagalog areas dropped to about sixty-five percent due to the increased
percentage of Metro Manila enrollees, which was thirty-five percent.
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The leadership of the University was likewise transferred from one dynamic
leader to another. Mr. Cecilio Acasio was the executive vice president in
1994. Dr. Ambrosio Capayas had a short stint as officer-in-charge before Dr.
Herminia Torres took the reins in 1995.
The advent of 1994 was typified by the return of Br. Andrew Gonzalez, FSC,
as president who was re-elected to his second term in 1997. In line with Bro.
Andrew Gonzalez's long-term plan to concentrate all the health sciences
programs in one campus, the College of Physical Therapy was transferred to
the College of Medicine in 1994. Consequently, the campus was renamed
DLSU-Health Sciences Campus which eventually absorbed the remaining
two health sciences programs, namely Bachelor of Science in Nursing and
Midwifery and Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology in 2000.
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Section 1
GENERAL DIRECTIVES
1.1 DLSU-D students are expected to act as mature Christians at all times,
on or off campus, and show respect for: (a) proper authority; (b) the
rights of fellow students; and (c) the good name of DLSU-D.
1.2.1 read and understand the student handbook and strictly comply with
all its provisions.
1.2.2 bear in mind that DLSU-D is a Catholic University. Therefore, all
students are required to attend masses and/or similar activities and
are mandated to complete spiritual retreats and recollections as
prerequisite for graduation.
1.2.3 act in accordance to, and/or with respect for, the Christian
principles, traditions and ideals of the Filipino nation and within the
framework of the policies, rules, and regulations of DLSU-D. This
also includes the use of decent and appropriate language when
communicating within and outside the campus.
1.2.4 maintain the standards of responsibility and dignity that are part of
the spirit of DLSU-D. When a student does not measure up to these
standards (e.g., when a student undertakes unscrupulous activities;
engages in premarital sexual relations; performs acts which malign
his/her personhood as well as the name of the school; and other
similar acts), his or her acts shall be dealt with accordingly under
the rules of DLSU-D (see section 19).
1.3 As a Catholic institution for learning, DLSU-D does not tolerate sexual
indiscretions. Violation of this policy merits appropriate corrective action.
1.4 It is considered unethical for any student to make any unfavorable act
towards another including discriminating remarks and actions.
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they shall have the right and duty to accost and refer any erring
student to the SWAFO for appropriate action.
1.5.2 The SWAFO director, student formatores, and security guards are
also persons in authority and must be accorded proper courtesy.
Support staff, including housekeepers, should report to the SWAFO
Director and student formatores violations of university rules and
regulations committed in their presence.
1.6.1 For males, the prescribed uniform is white barong with the
embroidered DLSU-D name, plain white t-shirt (v-neck) inside
(tucked), and black slacks (straight or tapered cut). Customized
polo barong and pants, maong/denim jeans of any color, cargo
pants, sandals, and rubber shoes/sneakers are not allowed to be
worn. They are enjoined to wear closed black leather shoes with
black socks.
1.6.2 For females, the prescribed uniform is white peach twill cotton
blouse with embroidered DLSU-D name, emerald green slacks
(semi-straight cut), and closed plain black shoes with at least one
inch heels. If socks are to be worn, plain black or skin-tone socks
or foot socks are acceptable. Customized blouses and skinny type
of pants are also not allowed to be worn. White/skin-tone brassiere
must be worn
1.6.3 Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform inside the
university premises within the week except during Wednesdays and
Saturdays, where they can either wear civilian or Lasallian shirt,
and Tuesdays, where they can wear the college-prescribed
practicum uniforms and/or corporate attire.
1.6.4 Students who have no classes but are required to come to DLSU-D
on days that are not wash days may wear prescribed civilian
clothes with their ID card and bring with them their COR.
1.6.5 Students with NSTP/PE subjects may wear their NSTP/PE t-shirts
the whole day when these subjects are scheduled except during
major examinations week. PE shorts are only allowed to be worn
during PE classes within the subject's premises.
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1.6 Identification card
1.7.1 Officially enrolled students must have an ID card which should be
visibly worn using lanyard/leis inside the campus at all times. New
ID cards are issued by the OUR while SWAFO keeps all
surrendered lost and found ID cards. Persons in authority have the
right to ask or confiscate the ID card when the student:
1.9 Student groups who invite guests from outside the campus (e.g. guest
lecturers, speakers, or seminar participants) are required to seek
approval from the College and OSS Deans before campus entry is
permitted. Once approved, gate pass should be secured from GSO at
least two (2) days before the activity.
1.11 Announcements
1.11.1 Official announcements may be posted on designated bulletin
boards, the university website, electronic billboards, the official
social media accounts, streamers, and other similar means
upon the endorsement of the requesting unit heads to the
MCO.
1.11.2 All streamers should be made up of university-approved
materials (e.g. polytarp, recycled plastic, cloth, or other recycled
material) and should accordingly pass through the MCO and
other concerned offices.
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1.11.2.1 The requesting unit shall be responsible for the
creation of the streamer design and correctness of
content. For student organizations and interest
groups, it is the SDAO Director who endorses the
request. A generic template furnished by the MCO
should serve as initial working draft.
1.11.2.2 The MCO shall be the designated unit to check the
following: institutional significance of the content,
allowable size according to significance, grammatical
correctness of contents, placement of objects, and
appropriate streamer rack/stand for display.
1.11.2.3 External parties may be allowed or authorized to post
streamers within the campus premises but should
have the proper endorsement of an internal or
endorsing unit and shall also pass through the
material and content process.
1.11.2.4 The BFMO shall be responsible for installing and
removing streamers at the designated streamer racks.
BFMO has the right to remove, even without notice,
any streamer that is posted without permission or
does not bear the MCO stamp of approval for posting.
1.11.2.5 Utilization of the streamer racks for significant events
and recognitions should be maximized, that is,
streamers shall remain displayed for a maximum
period of two (2) weeks (a week before and during the
event).
1.11.2.6 All removed tarpaulins shall be turned over to ERMaC
for proper storage and disposal.
1.12 Smoking
Smoking is strictly prohibited within the premises of DLSU-D. The use
of e-cigarettes and e-vaporizers is also prohibited inside the campus.
(100 meters from the perimeter to any point – RA 9211 Tobacco
Regulation Act)
1.13 Boycotting
Any student who impedes, obstructs, prevents, or defeats the right and
obligation of a teacher or professor to teach his/her subjects, or the
right of other students to attend classes, shall be subject to disciplinary
action.
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1.14 Littering
Meals, snacks, and drinks should be taken only in the canteen or
within its immediate vicinity. However, students who wish to eat in
other designated areas are advised to dispose of food wrappers, food
containers, tissue papers, and the like in trash bins and not in open
places. Eating inside the classrooms is generally prohibited.
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1.22 Change of residence or civil status
Students who have transferred residences, or have changed civil
status, should inform the OUR in writing. Contact information, with
corresponding legal documents relative to the same should be
submitted at the earliest opportunity. Students are liable for incorrect
information on their ID card, registration forms, and other school
documents.
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Section 2
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
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2.2 College of Education
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Graduate Studies Code
Master of Architecture MOA
Master of Engineering major in
Civil Engineering MOC
Electronics Engineering MOE
Industrial Engineering MOI
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Section 3
ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY
3.1 Admission Policy - Filipino Applicants
3.1.1 For Freshman Applicants
Freshman applicants for admission to DLSU-D must:
3.1.1.1 have satisfactorily completed their secondary education
or its equivalent;
3.1.1.2 have met the stanine scores required by the program the
student wishes to enroll in;
3.1.1.3 have passed the interview and evaluation by the
respective Deans or Department Chairs;
3.1.1.4 be of good moral character; and,
3.1.1.5 recommended by the School Principal or Guidance
Counselor.
3.1.2 For Transferee/Second Course Taker Applicants
A student with previous college studies wishing to transfer to
DLSU-D must:
3.1.2.1 have passed the interview and evaluation by the
respective Deans or Department Chairs;
3.1.2.2 have met the stanine scores required by the program the
student wishes to enroll in; and,
3.1.2.3 be of good moral.
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3.2.2.2 have passed the English Proficiency Examination;
3.2.2.3 have met the stanine scores required by the program the
student wishes to enroll in; and,
3.2.2.4 be of good moral character.
Part 2. Test
1 Arrive on time for the SAT as stated in the
test permit.
2 Take the test.
3 View test results in admission portal or If the applicant qualifies, proceed to part
claim the printed result at Counter 18 on 3 (Confirmation). If not, the process ends
the date stated in the test permit. here. Applicant may apply for
Reconsideration subject to evaluation
and availability of slots.
Part 3: Confirmation
1 Secure interview slip then Counter 19 Present the following:
proceed to respective 1. DLSU-D SAT result.
college (For college 2. Certified true copy of Form 138 (high
programs requiring school report card)
interview). *For college programs without interview,
proceed to the next step.
2 Submit confirmation Counter 19 Submit the following:
requirements. 1. DLSU-D SAT result
2. Original Senior High School Form 138
(report Card)
3. Original Certificate of Good Moral
Character
4. Photocopy of NSO birth certificate
5. 3 pcs. 2x2 recent colored pictures. 6
pcs. 2x2 recent colored pictures (for
criminology students only)
6. Police Clearance (for criminology
students only).
7. Result of interview (For college
programs requiring interview by the
college)
3 Pay confirmation fee. Counters Pay the confirmation fee as stated in the
14-16 payment slip.
• Please note that the
confirmation/reservation fee is non-
refundable, but will be deducted from
student’s tuition fees.
• Please refer to the registration form for
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the duration of the reservation and
enrollment.
• Cashier counters are open from 8:00
am – 4:00 pm on Mondays – Fridays
and 8:00 am – 12:00 nn during
Saturdays.
4 Claim Enrollment and Counter 19 Present the official receipt and payment
Medical Permits. slip to reserve a slot. Failure to present
the official receipt means ‘no reservation’.
5 Take ID picture Counter 5 Present the official receipt (confirmation
fee) for the student ID picture taking.
• Take note of the enrollment schedule
specified in the enrollment permit.
Part. 1 Application
1 Fill-out and submit Online Log-in and create an account at
application form online. http://www.dlsud.edu.ph/Admissions.htm
2 Print application form and Recommendation Form will be
accomplish submitted to and signed by the
recommendation form for Guidance Counselor of the applicant’s
signature of Guidance current school
Counselor.
3 Contact Admission Officer
for Schedule of Pre-exam
Interview.
4 Secure Track Clearance Counter 17
Form.
5 Proceed to OSS for OSS Photocopy of the following:
interview and submit Certificate of Good Moral Character
requirements. Transcript of Records
Passport/ ACR or I-Card
Student Visa or SSP used in previous
school (if available)
6 Secure recommendation OSS
form from OSS.
7 Secure Interview slip by Counter 17 Requirements:
presenting requirements. 1. Printed application form with latest ID
photo (2x2 inches with white
background)
2. Extra ID photo (identical to the one
used in the application form)
3. Signed recommendation form with
the school’s dry seal (last page of the
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application form)
8 Proceed to Pre-exam
Interview.
9 Submit signed Counter 17 Same requirements in step 7.
recommendation form and
requirements.
10 Pay application fee. Counters Application Fee is USD 50.00 (non-
14-16 refundable)
11 Submit official receipt to Counter 17
secure test permit
Part 2. Test
1 Arrive on time for the SAT as stated in the
test permit
2 Take the test
3 View test results in admission portal or If the applicant qualifies, proceed to part
claim the printed result at Counter 18 on 3 (Confirmation). If not, the process
the date stated in the test permit. ends here. Applicant may apply for
Reconsideration subject to evaluation
and availability of slots.
Part 3: Confirmation
1 Submit confirmation Counter 19 Submit the following:
requirements 1. DLSU-D SAT result
2. Original Senior High School Form 138
(report Card)
3. Original Certificate of Good Moral
Character
4. Photocopy of NSO birth certificate
5. 3 pcs. 2x2 recent colored pictures. 6
pcs. 2x2 recent colored pictures (for
criminology students only)
6. Police Clearance (for criminology
students only).
7. Result of interview (For college
programs requiring interview by the
college)
2 Pay confirmation fee. Counters Pay the confirmation fee as stated in the
14-16 payment slip.
• Please note that the
confirmation/reservation fee is non-
refundable but will be deducted from
student’s tuition fees.
• Please refer to the registration form for
the duration of the reservation and
enrollment.
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• Cashier counters are open from 8:00
am – 4:00 pm on Mondays – Fridays
and 8:00 am – 12:00 nn during
Saturdays.
3 Claim Enrollment and Counter 19 Present the official receipt and payment
Medical Permits. slip to reserve a slot. Failure to present
the official receipt means ‘no
reservation’.
4 Take ID picture. Counter 5 Present the official receipt (confirmation
fee) for the student ID picture taking.
• Take note of the enrollment schedule
specified in the enrollment permit.
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3 View test results in admission portal or If the applicant qualifies, proceed to part
claim the printed result at Counter 18 on 3 (Confirmation). If not, the process
the date stated in the test permit. ends here. Applicant may apply for
Reconsideration subject to evaluation
and availability of slots.
Part 3: Confirmation
1 Submit confirmation Counter 19 Submit the following:
requirements. 1. DLSU-D SAT result
2. Original Senior High School Form
138 (report Card)
3. Original Certificate of Good Moral
Character
4. Photocopy of NSO birth certificate
5. 3 pcs. 2x2 recent colored pictures. 6
pcs. 2x2 recent colored pictures (for
criminology students only)
6. Police Clearance (for criminology
students only).
2 Pay confirmation fee. Counters 14- Pay the confirmation fee as stated in the
16 payment slip.
• Please note that the
confirmation/reservation fee is non-
refundable, but will be deducted from
student’s tuition fees.
• Please refer to the registration form
for the duration of the reservation and
enrollment.
• Cashier counters are open from 8:00
am – 4:00 pm on Mondays – Fridays
and 8:00 am – 12:00 nn during
Saturdays.
3 Claim Enrollment and Counter 19 Present the official receipt and payment
Medical Permits. slip to reserve a slot. Failure to present
the official receipt means ‘no
reservation’.
4 Take ID picture. Counter 5 Present the official receipt (confirmation
fee) for the student ID picture taking.
• Take note of the enrollment schedule
specified in the enrollment permit.
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3.3.6 For Returnee Applicants
1 Secure referral slip Counter 17
2 Accomplish clearance Counters 6
and 12
3 Accomplish Interview Respective Present referral slip and attach previous
College registration form/copy of grades.
4 Secure enrollment permit Counter 19 Submit signed interview slip
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Section 4
ATTENDANCE
4.1 The name of a student who is officially enrolled appears on the final class
list provided by the OUR. Prompt and regular attendance in all classes is
required of all students from the first meeting of every course to the end
of the semester.
4.3 A student who comes late to class receives one-third absence if s/he
arrives in class within the time schedule described above. A one-third
(1/3) absence may be added to another two-third (2/3) absence to make
a full absence.
4.4 Although faculty members are expected to begin their classes promptly,
sometimes unavoidable circumstances may cause some faculty
members to be late for class. In such cases, the following guidelines are
to be observed:
4.4.1 For a one-hour class, students may leave the classroom only after 15
minutes has passed; for a one-and-a-half hour class, students should
leave after 25 minutes has passed; for a two-hour class, students
may leave after 30 minutes has passed; and for a three-hour class,
students may leave after 45 minutes.
4.4.2 Faculty members arriving late within the time schedule may mark
students absent who leave their classes earlier than the prescribed
time.
4.6 Meetings missed out on by late enrollees (as reflected in the COR) due to
valid reasons, such as sicknesses, accidents, financial difficulties, conflict
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in schedule, and late subject offering, should not be counted as
absences. Checking of attendance shall be based on the date of
registration.
4.9 A student is held responsible for all lessons and assignments that s/he
missed out on during his/her absence.
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Section 5
EXAMINATION
5.4 Students who failed to take any of the three major examinations may
apply for a special examination which faculty members usually administer
during the week immediately after the last day of the regular examination
schedule. In applying for special examinations, the students are advised
to adhere to the following procedure:
5.4.1 The special examination has to be taken at the most three (3) days
before the deadline for the submission of grades.
5.4.2 The student requests a special examination from his/her
professor/instructor. He fills out a Request Form for Special
Examination obtained from the OUR.
5.4.3 The accomplished form, together with the supporting documents
(medical certificate, affidavit, etc.), is submitted to the
professor/instructor concerned for notation.
5.4.4 The student brings the form with the attached document/s to the
dean of the college where s/he belongs for approval.
5.4.5 Once approved by the college dean, s/he then proceeds to the
cashier to settle the special examination fee.
5.4.6 The student goes back to his/her professor/instructor and submits
the accomplished form together with the official receipt.
5.4.7 The professor/instructor prepares the special examination and
administers on a scheduled date and time.
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5.5 If the student still fails to take the special examination on time, the
professor/instructor may compute his/her grade with a 0.0 grade for the
missed examination component.
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Section 6
GRADING SYSTEM
6.1 By the end of every semester, the academic performance of the students
shall be computed based on the Absolute Grading System using the
scale below:
Grade Point Percentage Equivalent
4.00 98 - 100
3.75 95 - 97
3.50 92 - 94
3.25 89 - 91
3.00 86 - 88
2.75 83 - 85
2.50 80 - 82
2.25 77 - 79
2.00 74 - 76
1.75 71 - 73
1.50 68 - 70
1.25 64 - 67
1.00 60 - 63
0.00 Below 60
6.3 A final grade of 0.00 (Failed) in the subject is given for any of the
following reasons:
6.3.1 Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subject/s
6.3.2 Excessive absences
6.4 A change of grade by the faculty may be allowed only if there was an
inadvertent mistake in the computation of the final grade. However, the
change must be substantiated by necessary documents, namely, the
class record, the final examination paper, and other related documents.
6.5 Only grades in academic courses are included in the computation of the
semestral GPA.
Example:
The GPA and the overall GPA are computed only up to three (3)
decimal places. The third decimal place is automatically dropped after
rounding off. No rounding off of numbers is allowed thereafter.
Course Grade Point Credit Unit Equivalent Point
BIOL106 3.25 3 9.75
MATH111 2.75 3 8.25
ENG101 3.50 3 10.50
SOSC102 3.00 3 9.00
PHL103 2.50 3 7.50
FILI101 3.50 3 10.50
Total 18 55.50
6.7 All college subjects enrolled and all corresponding grades obtained by
the student at DLSU-D, or at any postsecondary university, shall be
reflected on the official transcript of records. All grades shall be
considered in the computation of the overall GPA.
6.8 A grade of 0.00 will be automatically given by the faculty to the student
two (2) weeks after the last day of the final special examination
schedule if the student fails to take the final examination, and/or
accomplish other work/task prescribed for the course.
6.10 Grades can be viewed through the student portal. Students may print
the copy of grades. This copy of grades is not official unless certified
by the OUR.
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Section 7
HONORS LIST
7.1 For both degree and non-degree courses, a student with excellent grades
in all academic subjects shall receive recognition through inclusion in the
publication of the Honors List at the end of every semester of each school
year. To qualify for the Honors List, a student should meet the following
criteria:
7.1.1 academic load must be at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the
total number of units as prescribed in the curriculum during the
semester (e.g. must not drop any subject prescribed in the
curriculum);
7.1.2 no grade lower than 2.50 in any academic subject;
7.1.3 must have passed NSTP and INTRO subjects; and
7.1.4 must not have been given the sanction of suspension.
7.2 Students who get a GPA of 3.50 qualify for First Honors and those with
GPA of 3.00-3.49 qualify for Second Honors.
7.3 The Honors List is prepared by the OUR and furnishes all College Deans
a copy. The list is posted on the college bulletin board. Certificates of
Recognition are sent to the respective colleges.
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Section 8
SPECIAL AWARDS
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8.2.6 Golden Gear Award
The highest award given to a CEAT graduating student with good
academic standing and has rendered significant contribution to the
University.
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Section 9
RETENTION POLICY
9.2 The corresponding units of subjects retaken and then passed with a
grade of 2.00 or better shall be deducted from the accumulated units
of failures. The failing mark, however, will still appear on the official
transcript of records.
9.3 Each college has its own retention policy specifying the grade or GPA
requirements per program.
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Section 10
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
10.2 All candidates for graduation should pay the necessary graduation fee
and be cleared from all accountability from the Accounting Office before
participating in the graduation ceremony.
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Section 11
GRADUATING WITH HONORS
11.1 Students who have maintained the required academic standards may
be recommended by the Honors and Awards Committee for
graduating with honors.
11.1.1 In order to graduate with honors, a student must not have a
grade below 2.50 or its equivalent in all academic subjects
taken inside and/or outside the University.
11.1.2 A student must have earned seventy-five percent (75%) of
total credits in the DLSU-D.
11.2 Grades in NSTP and INTRO subjects are not included in the
computation of the GPA but these subjects should all be passed.
11.3 The GPA of a graduating student refers to the cumulative GPA. The
following cumulative GPA requirements apply to students graduating
with honors for degree courses:
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Section 12
ENROLLMENT MATTERS
12.1.5 INTRO
All freshmen and transferees are required to complete INTRO
01 and INTRO 02 during the first and second semesters of their
first academic year in campus.
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12.1.7 Overload
Graduating students may be given an overload not exceeding
six (6) units in excess of the normal load specified in the
curriculum during the regular semester and three (3) units during
the special term.
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12.2.3.3 Encoding of subjects and the subsequent release of
the certificate of registration reflecting the adjustment
are done in the OUR.
12.2.4 Cross-Enrollment
12.2.4.1 A student is allowed to cross-enroll at another university
only on the following conditions:
12.2.4.1.1 The student is graduating during the current
semester or special term.
12.2.4.1.2 The subject to be cross-enrolled is not
offered at DLSU-D and has the same
description and number of units as that
offered in another school.
12.2.4.1.3 The university where the student will cross
enroll should be of the same level (quality of
education) with DLSU-D.
12.2.4.2 A student who wishes to cross-enroll at another
academic institution should seek the endorsement of
the College Dean and permission of the University
Registrar. A properly accomplished cross-enrollment
slip is required for the release of the necessary permit.
12.2.6 Shifting
The filing of application for shifting is determined by the deadline
set by the OUR and approval of the deans/associate deans
concerned. A student is allowed to shift to another course at
most three (3) times. The student who intends to shift to another
course should:
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12.2.6.1 Secure and fill out the Shifting Form and obtain record
of GPA from the assigned Records Evaluator at the
OUR.
12.2.6.2 Consult with his/her SWC Counselor.
12.2.6.3 Get permission from current College Dean/Associate
Dean to shift to another course.
12.2.6.4 Proceed to the associate dean/dean of the college
where the preferred course is offered for the evaluation
of records and assigning of program code if a slot is
available.
12.2.6.5 Proceed to the OUR for encoding.
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Section 13
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
13.1 Student Transactions
Counters 11 & 12 are the transaction areas for the following:
13.1.1 Assessment of fees
13.1.2 Request for statement of account
13.1.3 Request for refund of excess payments
13.1.4 Student clearance
13.2 Enrollment / Payment of Fees
13.2.1 Students can pay at counters 14, 15 or 16, or at any
accredited payment centers listed on the students’ portal, or
can be obtained from the Finance Office.
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13.2.7 A student may pay in cash or in check. If the check was
returned by the bank for any reason, the student will no
longer be allowed to pay in check and a penalty will be
imposed.
13.2.8 Penalty for late payment of enrollment fees starts on the first
day of classes.
13.2.9 Payment through checks will not be accepted for old account
balances three (3) weeks before the final examination.
13.4.2 For the regular semester, the student will be charged based
on the total assessment using the following rates:
10% if the student drops during the 1st week of classes
20% if the student drops during the 2nd week of classes
100% if the student drops after the 2nd week of classes
13.4.3 For the Special Term, the student will be charged 10% based
on the total assessment if the student drops during the
dropping period with refund.
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13.4.4 The student must be cleared from all accountabilities before
the application for LOA will be processed.
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13.6.2 Surcharge fee
13.6.2.1 The effectivity of the implementation of 3% per month
surcharge fee that was approved by the multi-sectoral
committee on 27 February 2013 is first semester of
school year 2013-2014
13.6.2.2 Surcharge will be applied on the total unpaid balance
after the first day of the midterm exam which is
computed as follows:
3% after the 1st day of mid-term examination
period up to the last day of final examination
4% after the last day of final examination up to the
last day of term break
5% from the opening day of the new term
(semester or summer) until full settlement of
the account
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Section 14
STUDENT CLEARANCE
14.2 Beginning school year 2012-2013, the OUR has used a centralized
clearance system for all graduates with undergraduate and graduate
degrees. However, the old procedure is still being followed by
graduates of March 2011 and below. The steps of this old procedure
are outlined below:
14.2.1 Student fills out the Student Clearance Form available at the
OUR.
14.2.2 Student proceeds to secure the signatures of the unit heads
indicated in the form.
14.2.3 Once completed, the student presents the clearance to the
OUR so that the amount to be paid for the documents
requested may be indicated.
14.2.4 Student goes to the cashier to settle the fees and goes back to
the OUR to present the official proof of payment/receipt.
14.2.5 The clerk in-charge stamps the release date of the document
requested on the duplicate copy of the clearance.
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Section 15
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
DLSU-D upholds students’ holistic development. While innovative classes
and lectures strengthen academic excellence, the OSS supervises the extra-
curricular activities and various student development programs thru its
different units: SWC, NSTP-INTRO, SDO, SDAO, ISO, THF, and SWAFO.
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15.1.2.1.3 Wealthy Hour - Growth Sessions on
various topics such as boosting self-
confidence, dealing with bullying,
cultivating happiness, self-
empowerment, overcoming sadness or
depression, advocacy, life skills, and
interests enhancement.
15.1.2.2 Career service
This is focused on career planning, development and
education of students. This further involves
systematic assessment of their attitudes, interests,
personality, needs, values, skills, resources, and
personal mission or goals towards developing
career-ready students.
• Career Guidance and Counseling
• Transition Session for Shiftees with Special
Needs
• Small Group Session for Career Planning
• Seniors’ Convention
15.1.2.3 Academic development
This is designed to complement the academic
services of the University to facilitate students’
retention and completion. Such activities may be
done individually or in group and include:
• Inventory
• Executive Skills Enhancement
• Consultations and Conferences
• Referrals
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15.1.3.2 Research, data management, and evaluation
This is a system support services to maintain,
enhance and support the total operation of the
program through coordination and provision of
needed resources for research endeavors of
counselors; management of all relevant student
information; and development of appropriate
evaluation tools to be used in assessing the SWC
program.
15.1.3.3 Community service
This expresses SWC’s desire to continue deepening
pro-social behaviors among the students and within
the ranks in partnership with other individuals and
groups. This also strengthens and systemizes our
responses to the calls from the margins of society. In
doing so, each one is inspired to commit to causes
larger than one’s self.
15.1.3.4 Lasallian peer facilitators
Peer facilitators serve as a link between the
guidance counselors and students. They refer
students who need in-depth counseling and/or
consultation. Further, they assist in actualizing
various SWC-related activities like facilitating and
organizing seminars, reaching out to students-at
risk, conducting outreach program activities, among
others.
15.1.4 Students with special concern
SWC follows a procedure in handling students with special
issues/concerns arising from 15.1.2 – 15.1.3
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15.2.1.2.5 Graduates of CWTS belong to the National
Service Reserve Corps and could be
tapped by the State for literacy and civic
welfare activities through the joint efforts of
the Department of National Defense,
Commission on Higher Education, and
Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority, in cooperation with
the Department of Interior and Local
Government, Department of Social
Welfare and Development, and other
concerned agencies/association.
15.2.1.2.6 Graduates of the ROTC program shall be
part of the National Service Reserve Corps
and the Citizens Armed Force pursuant to
RA 9163, subject to the requirements of
the Department of National Defense.
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15.2.1.2.2 A total of three and a half (3.5) hours of
absence/tardiness will automatically mean
a failed mark.
15.2.1.2.3 Absences due to sicknesses or other
emergency reasons (sickness or death of
an immediate family member/s, accident)
should be duly certified by a doctor or a
letter from the parent or guardian upon the
approval or consideration of the facilitator.
An additional task will be given to the
student to pass the subject; thus, a period
of one (1) week after the whole duration of
INTRO class will be given to make up for
any excused absence/tardiness.
15.2.1.2.4 Students are required to answer all
worksheets and submit other requirements
that may be given by the facilitator.
15.2.1.2.5 Students are given a period of one (1)
week after the whole duration of the Intro
class to make up for any
absence/tardiness.
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15.3 Sports Development Office
15.3.1 The SDO is tasked with promoting physical wellness in students
by providing them with opportunities for developing themselves
physically, especially in the field of sports.
15.3.2 Under the SDO are different varsity groups and opportunities for
physical wellness like intramurals and other athletic meets and
tournaments.
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15.4 Student Development and Activities Office
15.4.1 The SDAO conducts year-round projects and activities in
coordination/partnership with other units/departments
within/or outside the University to provide leadership and
training opportunities for student leaders and students with
leadership potentials. Opportunities to develop and enhance
their talents, skills, abilities and other qualities necessary for
them to succeed as individuals or as members or leaders of
their own organizations.
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15.4.2.4 Organizational diagnosis/consultation
Any recognized student organization in DLSU-D that
has organizational concerns may avail of this
particular service. It proposes to help student
organizations manage issues and problems. Likewise,
this is a venue for consultation with student
organizations before getting proposals approved by
SDAO and OSS.
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15.4.3 Student Activities Office
15.4.3.1 SAO’s general policy
The establishment and operation of recognized
student organizations in the University are governed
by Batas Pambansa Blg. 232 otherwise known as
Education Act of 1982, specifically on student
organizations and their activities on campuses.
15.4.3.3 The SDAO, through the SAO, with the approval of the
OSS dean, has the authority to:
15.4.3.3.1 formulate and evaluate policies and
procedures for student activities upon
consultation with concerned parties;
15.4.3.3.2 approve initiated and participated
co/extra-curricular activities/ projects
which may be organizational, college-
wide, university-wide, and those which
involve other schools, companies,
institution, etc.;
15.4.3.3.3 revoke the accreditation of a student
organization to operate, for cause, upon
consultation with the executive board of
the CSO;
15.4.3.3.4 renew the certificate of recognition of a
student organization in consultation with
the executive board of CSO.
In case of conflict within an organization or between
two or more organizations/parties involved, and when
no resolution on the issue at hand has been reached,
the SAO may intervene and render a decision that is
deemed appropriate.
To assist, SAO committees may be created to
facilitate and serve as a training grounds for potential
student leaders. Such shall be composed of bona
fide members of RSO which shall be recommended
by CSO executive board and appointed by SAO with
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the approval of SDAO.
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15.4.3.4.4 Campus Advisers’ General Assembly
CAGA is an assembly for welcoming
campus advisers to the OSS family. This
program aims to orient the advisers on the
new and existing guidelines of SDAO
pertaining to student activities. CAGA also
serves as a venue for establishing a
network of Lasallian campus advisers who
understand and value their role in guiding
and helping student leaders deliver quality
services to students.
15.4.3.5.2 Classification
Co-curricular organizations support the
academic development of its members.
The main thrust is based on the objectives
and nature of the academic program each
organization aims to complement.
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15.4.3.6 Recognition of new student organization
15.4.3.6.1 The application period for recognition shall
be within thirty (30) working days before
the first day of the first semester and thirty
(30) working days before the first day of
the second semester. Recognition
granted before the first semester is
effective for the coming semester, while
the one granted during the first semester
is effective for the second semester.
The following requirements must be
submitted to SAO through the CSO:
• Letter of application addressed to the
Director of SDAO through the SAO
Coordinator.
For co-curricular organizations, the
letter of application should be signed by
the president and noted by the adviser
of the organization and endorsed by the
College Dean.
For interest organizations, the letter
of application should be signed by the
president and noted by the Adviser.
• A copy of the constitution and by-laws
of the organization to be defended
during the deliberation period. Such
constitution and by-laws must not be
contrary to the vision-mission of DLSU-
D and the constitution of CSO.
15.4.3.8 Revocation
The certificate of recognition of any student
organization already granted prior institutional
recognition may be revoked any time if found to have
violated its own statement of purpose and/or
constitution and by-laws, or have consistently failed to
comply with the policies of the University and other
circulars/memoranda of SAO, SDAO and OSS.
Revocation of recognition may only be enforced after
due process has been observed.
Other policies on revocation are contained in the CSO
Constitution and by-laws.
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15.4.3.9 Guidelines for student activities
15.4.3.9.1 Process for submission and approval
of activity proposal
General Provision. These guidelines are
hereby set for the following purposes:
• properly supervise and implement
student activities
• ensure the safety and security of all
students while doing the activity
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• Soft copies of the plan of activities
must be submitted to SDAO on or
before the deadline.
• The schedule of Integration Workshop
is included in the PRO LASALLE!
program.
*This activity is being done to
encourage organizations to conduct
tie-up activities and to identify
appropriate venues for student
activities.
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• In case of changes of the approved
activity (e.g. date, time or venue), the
“in case of change” portion in the
proposal form (1A, 1B, 2)must be
filled out.
• Cancellation of an approved activity
should be done at least one (1) week
before the activity’s schedule using
the Activity Cancellation Form.
• No activity shall be approved during
banned dates (one week before and
during institutional examination days)
except for valid reasons.
15.4.3.9.4 Venue reservation
The final output of integrated POA is
submitted to the reservation office for pre-
blocking of student council/organization
activities. The council or organization is
advised to accomplish the reservation
form at least two (2) weeks before the
date of activity. Other concerns and
inquiries regarding reservation policies
may be referred to the reservation officer.
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15.4.3.10.7 For joint activities
• Memorandum of agreement signed
by parties involved
• Accomplished proposal form for each
proponent and one set of
attachments submitted altogether
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15.4.3.10.10 For off-campus outreach activities
• Initial dialogue/consultation with
LCDC
• Observe LCDC outreach guidelines
• A brief description of the program to
be proposed
• Itinerary
• List of participants
• Letter of conformity of accompanying
faculty
• Letter for the issuance of parental
consent forms addressed to the
OSS Dean
• Resolution on budget allocation
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our culture through Philippine dances.
A technical dance instructor heads this
group to provide members with the
much needed training to prepare them
for competitive exposures and dance
competitions. Each year, LSFDC
mounts major and minor productions in
the campus.
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15.4.4.1.6 Lasallian Pop Band - LPB
The LPB is into OPM, pop, R&B, disco,
fiasco, and jazz music. It used to be a
unit under the DLSU-D Symphonic
Band. Thus, it is considered the
youngest member organization under
the PAG. It was launched as an
independent organization in 2002
during the Grand Alumni Homecoming.
Since then, LPB has been a constant
figure in various in/off-campus
activities and events.
15.4.4.2.2 Recruitment
The office recruits applicants annually
at the beginning of the school year to
give students the chance to be part of
the PAG of their choice. Applicants
undergo screening and interview
before they are accepted as
probationary members of the PAG.
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15.4.4.2.7 Cultural presentations
The office, through the seven
performing arts groups, holds major
and minor productions, concerts and
cultural shows to heighten cultural
awareness and to provide venues for
exposure and appreciation of the
different art forms on campus.
15.4.4.2.8 Performances
The office grants performance
requests from units/offices/department
/organizations from within and outside
the University to support their activities
and projects and showcase the artistic
talents of the seven PAGs.
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15.4.4 THE HERALDO FILIPINO
15.4.4.1 The HF is the official student publication of DLSU-D.
It is guided by the principles of responsible campus
journalism, motivated by the Lasallian virtues, and
called upon to serve the DLSU-D community by
establishing a pronounced transformation
constructive to the progress of the entire society.
As the voice of the students, The HF strives to
provide essential information and promote analytical
and reliable thinking for the students’ interest. As
dedicated and vigilant Lasallians, HF observes the
values of Religio, Mores, and Cultura in efficient
harmony with progressive and conscientious
judgment.
15.4.4.3 Publications
• HERALDO FILIPINO – broadsheet
• HERALDO FILIPINO Website – digital
platform
• La Salleño – feature magazine
• Just Play – sports magazine
• Palad – literary digest
• Alipato – art and photo folio
• Halalan – student elections coverage
• Decreto – investigative journalism
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15.4.4.4 Editorial policies
The editorial policies of the HF are the rules, guiding
standards, and principles with which the best quality
of the publication and the ethical standards of
journalism are guaranteed.
The editorial board of the HF is responsible for
enforcing, amending, and revising the policies every
3 years, with exceptions to necessary amendments,
as stated herein furtherance to Rule IV Sec 2 (c) of
DECS Order No. 94 Series of 1992, which has the
statement “…the editorial board shall freely
determine its editorial policies.”
15.4.4.5 Composition
15.4.4.5.1 The HF organizational structure is
comprised of the editorial board and the
editorial staff.
15.4.4.5.2 The editorial board is composed of five
higher editors (Editor in Chief,
Associate Editor, Managing Director,
Copy Editor, and Office and
Circulations Manager) in charge of
overseeing the editorial and operational
functions of the HF ; and nine section
editors (Writing: News Editor, Features
Editor, Literary Editor, Sports Editor;
Visuals: Art Director, Graphics and
Layout Director, Chief Photographer,
Chief Videographer: Digital: Web
Manager) in charge of creating the
content of the HF.
15.4.4.5.3 The editorial staff members of the HF
are ranked from apprentice, junior staff,
and senior staff, based on merit. Each
staff member belongs to one of the nine
sections of the HF: News, Features,
Literary, Sports, Art, Graphics, Photo,
Video, and Web.
15.4.4.6 Funding
15.4.4.6.1 The HF uses publication fees paid by
undergraduate students during regular
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semesters only. The HF collection fee
can be found under the miscellaneous
fees of each DLSU-D enrollee.
Such fees are collected by the
Accounting Office and are considered
to the HF trust fund under the care of
the university. The release of such
funds requires institutional accounting
procedure.
15.4.4.6.2 When a necessary and urgent need
arises, the provisions of RA 7079
(Campus Journalism Act of 1991) on
publication shall apply.
15.4.4.10 Printing
The HF , Vicissitude and all other collegiate,
department and organizational student publications
are printed by commercial printing presses chosen
through the University bidding process.
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15.5 Vicissitude
15.5.1 Vicissitude is DLSU-D’s collegiate official yearbook that
features the school year’s roster of graduates. The
recognized Vicissitude Editorial Board, under the
supervision of a coordinator, is generally concerned with
the preparation and production of the official yearbook.
They attend to the various phases of the production of the
yearbook such as editing, laying out, proofreading,
choosing the artwork, etc.
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15.5.4 Benefits and privileges
15.5.4.1 Deserving Editorial Board/Staff members may be
given any or all of the following benefits and
privileges:
• Free in-campus/off-campus trainings on
leadership, writing and editing, photography,
graphics and laying-out, and other fields
relevant to yearbook production
• Free pictorial by Vicissitude’s official
photographer/photo studio
• Free yearbook copies (for Editorial
Board/Staff members)
• Tuition discounts
In case that the graduating executive
board/executive staff members did not
accomplish the required duty hours, they shall
pay the total amount of the graduation picture
and yearbook.
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15.6 International Student Office
15.6.1 The ISO is a unit directly under the supervision of the OSS
Dean. Its main task is to ensure that all incoming and
bonafide international students of the university have the
proper visa and other requirements for studying.
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15.6.3 International Student Association
Every international student, upon enrollment at DLSU-D, is an
automatic member of the ISA. It is the official international
students’ organization in DLSU-D which is headed by eight (8)
officers and a maximum of ten (10) support staff represented
by all nationalities who will serve the organization for one
academic year under a designated adviser. The ISA is
directly under the OSS Dean. The functions are the following:
15.6.3.1 Spearhead activities for international students;
15.6.3.2 Promote cultural orientation, camaraderie, and
synergy between and among foreign and Filipino
students by conducting activities relevant and
helpful to them, such as outreach programs,
cultural shows and other programs;
15.6.3.3 Provide assistance to its members;
15.6.3.4 Render voluntary service to International Students
Office operations.
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15.7 Student Welfare and Formation Office
It is very important for students to maintain a clean discipline record to
be assured of their continued stay in DLSU-D. This section aims to
orient the students of what SWAFO is all about, its mandate, the
disciplinary proceedings, and the formation program. SWAFO
embraces the following taglines/goals to reach out positively to
students:
• Student Will Never Be A Foe With SWAFO;
• Strengthening Discipline. Exuding Compassion. Nothing But
Service.
• SWAFO exercises S.M.A.R.T. (S.mile M.ake simple
conversations, A.sk for student’s name and ID card, R.efer
the student to the office, T.hank the student.)
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demand the presentation/confiscation of the
student ID card;
15.7.2.4 conduct investigation of students who violate
University rules and regulations while being always
mindful of their rights;
15.7.2.5 prepare and submit required investigation report of
discipline cases to the SWAFO Director;
15.7.2.6 invite students during their free time to the SWAFO
for purposes relative to their violation;
15.7.2.7 coordinate with other offices and units of the
University regarding student discipline and
behavior; and
15.7.2.8 act as custodian of all surrendered lost and found
items
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15.7.5.1.1 Formation Program is a requirement to
students who have committed a major
offense, whether s/he is currently
enrolled, has already transferred to
another school or has already graduated
from this University.
15.7.5.1.2 Only students who have served / finished
their sanctions (either suspension or
alternative sanction) shall be required to
attend.
15.7.5.1.3 Students must visit the office and enlist
themselves (names and contact numbers)
for the seminar, through the SWAFO
Secretary, from the first day of classes
until before the date of the first meeting.
15.7.5.1.4 During the first meeting, students must
submit the following:
• COR – to serve as reference for
student’s current class schedule
• Certificate of Completion – to be
secured from SWAFO c/o the
Secretary upon completion of
sanction
15.7.5.1.5 The Formation Program is composed of
five (5) sessions, which shall be held once
a month. The first four (4) sessions shall
be scheduled based on the common
vacant time of the participants. The final
session shall be held for one whole day
and is usually scheduled after the final
examination week.
15.7.5.1.6 All participants are expected to:
• Complete all sessions of the
program to become qualified to
secure a Certificate of Good Moral
Character.
• Inform SWAFO, through the
Education Section, ahead of time
in case of a conflict with the
scheduled session. A letter of
explanation should be addressed
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to the SWAFO Director, through
the Education Section, subject for
approval.
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Certificate of Good Moral Character
shall be forfeited.
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Section 16
AUXILIARY SERVICES
16.1.2 There are three (3) clinics located in three distinct areas of
DLSU-D, namely: east campus (JFH 108), west campus
(GMH 114), and at the ULS.
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16.2.5 Retreat and Recollection Ministry provides all students with
spiritual formation through retreats and recollections as
required activities. Its retreat and recollection programs respond
to the goals of holistic formation and developmental growth of
the students. Moments of prayer, reflection and sharing are
provided so that the students may better understand who they
are and find God’s presence in their experiences.
Every retreat and recollection is a spiritual encounter with God
meant to be a venue for silence, prayer, reflection and renewal.
Students are given the following retreat and recollection
modules:
16.2.5.1 Kalooban: for first year students
16.2.5.2 Ugnayan: for second year students
16.2.5.3 Damayan: for third year students
16.2.5.4 Tipanan: for graduating students
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16.4 Food services
There are several food service areas inside the campus that cater to
the needs of the DLSU-D community. These food services encourage
the community to practice “CLAYGO”.
16.5 Recreation
The ULS provides facilities for basketball, volleyball, and table tennis
for the students’ recreational needs. An Olympic size swimming pool
adjacent to the ULS is available for the use of all students, faculty
members, and support staff. The track oval football field has been
developed to meet the increasing need for sports/athletics facilities.
16.6 Bookstore
Two bookstores, situated at the east and west campuses, service the
requirements of the members of the community for office supplies,
textbooks, and other items, at reasonable prices. It is open from 8:00
am to 6:00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays.
16.7.3 AEA-IRC has five (5) major units: Readers’ Services, Technical
Services, Educational Media Services, Archives and Special
Collection and Electronic Resource Services. Facilities such as:
(a) 7 discussion rooms, (b) the American Learning Resource
Center (ALRC), (c) Learning Commons, (d) Graduate Studies
and Faculty Section, (e) 2 Viewing Rooms with 89 seating
capacity (each), (f) 125 computer terminals, and (g) Preview
Area with 7 LCD TV.
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Section 17
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
DLSU-D extends financial assistance to deserving undergraduate and
graduate students. The scholarship program is funded by the general budget
and supplemented by donations from agencies or foundations that have
continually supported the program.
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17.1.1.4 Application Procedure
17.1.2.4.1 Applicants apply online and submit all the
required documents at the CSA following
a deadline.
17.1.2.4.2 The scholarship coordinator reviews the
applicants’ online data, home visitation
report, evaluation form, and other
submitted documents. Only the qualified
applicants will be subsequently endorsed
to the CSA Director.
17.1.2.4.3 The CSA Director accepts the list of
qualified applicants and schedules a
deliberation with the members of the
scholarship committee.
17.1.2.4.4 The scholarship committee deliberates
on the screened applications and
subsequently endorses the results to the
scholarship coordinator.
17.1.2.4.5 The scholarship coordinator releases the
results following an announced schedule
and procedure.
17.1.2.4.6 Grantees proceed to the CSA to present
original registration form and claim notice
of discount note to be subsequently
presented to the accounting office for
final assessment and/or payment.
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17.1.4 Tuition discounts for editors of the THF, athletes, ROTC
officers, USG officers, Rondalla members, and PAG
members
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17.1.5.2 Requirements for Entrance Scholarship
17.1.5.2.1 Printed application form and confirmation
receipt
17.1.5.2.2 Principal’s certification indicating the
applicant’s rank (1st or 2nd) and the
number of completers in the batch
17.1.5.2.3 Photocopy of Form 138
17.1.5.2.4 Recommendation letter from the high
school principal or guidance counselor
17.1.5.2.5 One (1) copy of latest 2”x2” colored
picture
17.1.5.2.6 One (1) long folder with paper fastener
Top Discount
1-5 100% tuition fee discount
6 - 15 75% tuition fee discount
16 - 35 50% tuition fee discount
36 - 55 25% tuition fee discount
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17.2 Externally Funded Scholarship
17.2.1 Various scholarships sponsored by organizations sourced
through the office of the VCMEAA are granted to economically
deprived students subject to the approval of student scholarship
committee.
17.2.2 List of Externally Funded Scholarship
17.2.2.1 Endowment Fund
17.2.2.2 Visitors and Brothers of the District of North Mexico
17.2.2.3 Term Scholarship
17.2.3.4 Government Agencies
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Section 18
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
18.2.3 The term of office of all USG officers shall commence on the
first day of July and end on the last day of June of the following
year. All qualified officers are entitled for reelection.
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18.3 College Student Government
18.3.1 The CSG is the student government in every college. It is
composed of 8 members, namely: president, vice president,
secretary, treasurer, auditor, business manager, and 2 public
relations officers.
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SECTION 19
OFFENSES, VIOLATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS
Violation Sanction
First Written warning (with verbal advice)
Second First minor offense
Third Second minor offense
Fourth Third minor offense (equivalent to a major offense)
19.1.2 Wearing of clothes that are not allowed in campus, such as:
19.1.2.1 jeans that are ripped more than 3 inches above the
knee and with visible skin
19.1.2.2 shorts (business style) that are more than 3 inches
above the knee
19.1.2.3 spaghetti straps, racer back, tube, unprescribed
sleeveless blouses
19.1.2.4 blouses and dresses with plunging neckline/backless
19.1.2.5 midriffs, hanging blouses, off shoulder blouses
and dresses
19.1.2.6 skirts/dresses more than 2 inches above the knee
19.1.2.7 overly tight clothing for male and female (including
leggings and jeggings)
19.1.2.8 haltered blouses/dresses and crop tops
19.1.2.9 see-through clothes without proper inner garments
19.1.2.10 t-shirts, blouses, and dresses with offensive
prints/statements
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19.1.2.11 all kinds of slippers (except during heavy rains)
19.1.2.12 cross-dressing
19.1.3 Improper use of facilities and equipment
19.1.3.1 improper/Unauthorized use of classroom equipment
(LCD monitor, projector, board, TV, aircon)
19.1.3.2 eating/drinking inside the classroom unless permitted
by the faculty–in-charge
19.1.4 Improper/non-wearing of school ID
19.1.5 Violation of class policies and procedures stated in the syllabus
19.1.6 Body piercing and more than a pair of earings for females
19.1.7 Tattoos particularly for CCJE, CEAT, CTHM and COEd
students due to the nature of their courses
19.1.8 Proselytizing
19.1.9 Unauthorized posting/removal of streamers in reference to
section 1.11.2
19.1.10 Failure of any enrolled international student to visit the
International Student Unit in OSS once every three months for
each school year
19.1.11 Use of gambling cards
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Corrective Action Description
1 Under probation for 1 year
2 Suspension of minimum of 3 days
to maximum of 5 days
3 Suspension of minimum of 6 to
maximum of 9 days
4 Suspension of: 10-12 days or
non-readmission
5 Exclusion/Expulsion
Note: Maximum days of suspension should be observed if the student opts to render the
alternative sanction
19.2.1 Misconduct
Corrective
Offense Action
1 2 3 4 5
19.2.1.1 Unauthorized changing of computer 1 2
setup and default network setup
19.2.1.2 Unofficial use of download and chat 1 2
tools or instant messengers through
the computer resource facility inside
the university
19.2.1.3 Intentional posting or transmitting any 1 2
information or software which contains
a virus, worm, or other harmful
features
19.2.1.4 Unauthorized use of routers 1 2
19.2.1.5 Playing of web, network, or PC games 1 2 3 4
in any of the computer resource facility
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inside the University
19.2.1.6 Sending of unofficial mass e-mail that 1 2 3 4
causes complaints to DLSU-D mailing
list
19.2.1.7 Sending of unsolicited e-mails with 1 2 3 4
large attachments to any DLSU-D
mailing list
19.2.1.8 Copying large non-work related files 1 2 3 4
over the network
19.2.1.9 Unauthorized sharing of folders other 1 2 3 4
than the default shared folder set by
the ICTC
19.2.1.10 Using the university owned IT devices 1 2 3 4
as storage for mp3’s and movies
19.2.1.11 Installing unlicensed software in 1 2 3 4
university-owned IT devices
19.2.1.12 Usage of anonymous proxy to access 2 3 4
regulated or restricted sites
19.2.1.13 Installation of rouge access points 2 3 4
without consulting the ICTC
19.2.1.14 Installation of non-ICTC unauthorized 2 3 4
test servers
19.2.1.15 Cloning the University website or 3 4 5
system to attempt phishing
19.2.1.16 Unauthorized access to any account or 3 4 5
computer resource not belonging to
the user
19.2.1.17 Selling of prohibited and/or regulated 5
drugs
19.2.1.18 Drug addiction and/or possession or 3 4 5
use of prohibited and regulated drugs
(without valid prescription) within and
outside the premises of the university
19.2.1.19 Provocation in any form that results in 1 2
heated verbal argument or physical
confrontation between students or
group of students
19.2.1.20 Acts of gross disrespect, in words or in 2 3 4
deeds, which tend to insult or subject
to public ridicule or to contempt any
member of the faculty, administration,
support staff, other students, and
visitors within the university, during
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official off-campus activities/functions,
outside the university, or through
electronic means
19.2.1.21 Unjust vexation/ discrimination/bullying 2 3 4
(as defined by law), posting person-to-
person damnation/cursing, or ill-
wishing a person’s present
physical/psychological state, ethnicity,
or cultural background, religion,
political beliefs, or the like. Using bad
and offending language in posting
messages. This provision also
includes cyberbullying.
19.2.1.22 Offering anything of value to any 3 4 5
member of academic community in
exchange for any undue personal gain
or as a favor for the benefit of another
19.2.1.23 Acts of lewdness 2 3 4
19.2.1.24 Deliberate disruption of the academic 2 3 4
function or any university activity or
any other intentional act which tends
to create disorders, tumult, breach of
peace, or any serious disturbance
although not connected with any
academic function or school activity,
including entering a class or breaking
into any university function without the
permission of those concerned
19.2.1.25 Publishing misleading information in 2 3 4
social media or in print
19.2.1.26 Forging/falsifying any official university 3 4 5
document/record
19.2.1.27 Acts that malign the good name and 2 3 4
reputation of the University, its duly
constituted authorities, and other
members of the academic community
such as the malicious imputation of a
crime, offense, or impropriety, vice or
defect whether real or imaginary or of
any act, omission, condition status or
circumstances tending to discredit or
cause dishonor and contempt to the
good name or reputation of the
university
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19.2.1.28 Unauthorized collection of money, 3 4 5
checks or other instruments used as
equivalents of money, in connection
with any matter, property or transaction
pertaining to University
19.2.1.29 Vandalism 2 3 4
19.2.1.30 Littering 2 3
19.2.1.31 Smoking and or using e-cigarettes/e- 2 3 4
vaporizers within the university
premises or approved off campus
activities
19.2.1.32 Gambling in any form inside the 2 3 4
University premises and approved off-
campus activity
19.2.1.33 Participating in approved off-campus 2 3 4
activity while in the state of
intoxication/under the influence of
liquor
19.2.1.34 Possession of deadly weapon/s 3 4 5
19.2.1.35 Bringing, sending, sharing of obscene, 2 3 4
profane or pornographic materials
inside the University or during
approved off-campus activities;
through electronic means or; visiting
pornographic sites
19.2.1.36 Entering or being in the University 2 3 4
premises while in a state of
intoxication/under the influence of
liquor
19.2.1.37 Public display of affection such as: 1 2
kissing; necking; petting; embracing;
sitting/lying somebody else's lap;
partner/couple staying in dark
inconspicuous places; partner/couple
staying in parked vehicles with lights
off and closed windows; arm/s on
hips/waist/shoulders of opposite sex;
any act which constitutes public
display of affection
19.2.1.38 Final conviction before any court of 3 4 5
any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude
19.2.1.39 Habitual commission of minor offenses 2 3 4
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(of the same nature)
19.2.1.40 Violation of condition of being under 1 2
probation
19.2.1.41 Major traffic violations 1 2 3 4 5
19.2.1.42 Commission of third minor offense 1 2
19.2.1.43 Commission of 2nd and 3rd major 2 3 4 5
offenses
19.2.1.44 Any similar or analogous acts to any of 1 2 3 4 5
the major offense
19.2.2 Dishonesty
Corrective
Offense Action
1 2 3 4 5
19.2.2.1 Tampering with any official school 2 3 4
document
19.2.2.2 Using someone else’s ID card/COR. 1 2
Lending of ID card/COR to someone
else or to an outsider
19.2.2.3 Giving false statements during 2 3 4
investigation and/or official inquiry in
order to secure favorable decision or
avoid liability
19.2.2.4 Stealing money or property, or any 3 4 5
attempt thereof
19.2.2.5 Acts of gross dishonesty 2 3 4
19.2.2.6 Cheating in any form 3 4 5
19.2.2.7 Plagiarism 3 4 5
19.2.2.8 Any similar or analogous acts to any of 1 2 3 4 5
the major offense
19.3.1 The GSO implements and monitors the guidelines for traffic
rules and regulations. It coordinates traffic-related offenses with
with other units such as: SWAFO for decision and resolution
and Accounting Office for payment.
19.3.1.1 Only vehicles with the current school year’s sticker are
allowed to enter the campus.
19.3.1.2 The guard-on-duty is authorized to inspect the vehicle
compartments upon entry and exit from the
campus.
19.3.1.3 Road signs within the campus should be strictly
followed.
19.3.1.4 Vehicles shall observe the speed limit of 20 kph.
19.3.1.5 Drivers should park their vehicles at the designated
parking areas only.
19.3.1.6 Family drivers should stay only in the designated
drivers’ lounge. Bodyguards are not allowed to roam
around the campus. They should also follow school
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policies and guidelines which include, but not limited
to no smoking, no gambling, no drinking of liquor,
no littering, no playing cards, no peddling, and no
bringing of deadly weapons or firearms inside the
campus.
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19.3.3.2.9 Heavily-tinted vehicle
19.3.3.2.10 Vehicle loud muffler
19.3.3.2.11 Smoke belching
19.3.3.2.12 Over speeding
19.3.3.2.13 Distracted driving such as using handheld
gadgets while driving
19.3.3.2.14 Idling (more than 3 minutes)
19.3.3.2.15 Disregarding road signs
19.3.3.2.16 Obstruction of traffic which includes but not
limited to, lowered cars and parking along the
roadside
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Section 20
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
20.1 Mediation and Procedural Process
As befitting members of a Christian academic community, grievances
against any member of the community shall be initially resolved through
sincere dialogue and discussion. It is only when such initial discussion
fails that one should resort to formal procedures for settling grievances.
In compliance with procedural due process, the following shall be
observed:
20.1.1 The right to a hearing, which includes the right to present one’s
case and submit evidence in support thereof;
20.1.2 The tribunal or body or any of its judges must act on its own
independent consideration of the law and facts of the
controversy, and not simply accept the views of a subordinate;
20.1.3 The tribunal must consider the evidence presented;
20.1.4 The decision must be based on the evidence presented at the
hearing, or at least contained in the record and disclosed to the
parties affected;
20.1.5 The evidence must be substantial. Substantial evidence means
such reasonable evidence as a reasonable mind accepts as
adequate to support a conclusion;
20.1.6 The decision must have something to support itself;
20.1.7 The board or body should, in all controversial questions, render
its decision in such manner that the parties to the proceeding
can know the various issues involved, and the reason for the
decision rendered.
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20.2.2 The complaint, answer, memorandum, recommendation and
eventually the decision must all be in writing. Excerpts of all
the proceedings shall be in writing and shall be signed by all
parties concerned. All original records of proceedings shall be
kept in the possession of the office or body hearing the
complaint.
20.3.2 The SGB is the body which shall have official jurisdiction on
cases filed by a student against any person enumerated in
20.2.3 in the failure of administrative remedies to resolve the
complaint.
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prejudice to the prescription period given by national
laws regarding the cause of the complaint.
20.3.4.2 The Faculty adviser conducts a one-on-one
conference with the student/faculty/staff respondent,
the purpose of which is to settle the matter amicably
within five (5) school days from filing of written
complaint by the students with the Class Adviser. If
the faculty adviser fails to resolve the case, s/he
refers it to the department chair for formal complaint.
20.3.4.3 Failure of the department chair to resolve the case
within five (5) school days, s/he refers it to the dean
of the college, who then creates an ad hoc
committee to deliberate on and resolve the conflict
within 5 school days.
20.3.4.4 If the decision on the case by the Department
Chair/College Dean is not satisfactory to the student
complainants, he may elevate the case to the SGB
chaired by the OSS Dean.
20.3.4.5 The OSS Dean convenes the SGB, which then
deliberates and decides on the case within seven (7)
school days.
The decision of the SGB as chaired by the OSS Dean is
appealable to the VCAR within five (5) school days from
receipt of the decision.
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Section 21
GUIDELINES FOR ON/OFF – CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
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Section 22
GUIDELINES IN CONDUCTING OUTREACH PROGRAMS
22.1.1 Requesting group/s shall confer with LCDC a month before the
date of implementation of their proposed outreach activity.
22.2 For new partnership and linkages with other communities and
institutions, concerned sector/ group initiating the partnership
must coordinate first with LCDC, prior to entering into formal
agreement with concerned community/ institution.
22.2.1 Initial dialogue with the new target community/ institution may
be done by the requesting group.
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LCDC in writing. In turn, LCDC shall inform the partner
institution or community regarding the cancellation.
22.3.3 Failure to comply with all the requirements needed for the
outreach program, i.e. submission of documents, non-
attendance in the orientation seminar, and unavailability of the
adviser or a substitute during the day of the outreach will mean
cancellation of the requested activity.
22.4.3 the adviser or his/her faculty representative did not assist and
accompany the requesting party during the implementation of
activity.
Written information shall be forwarded by LCDC to OSS-SDAO
regarding the above mentioned concerns.
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Section 23
GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY CONSIDERATIONS
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Section 24
GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
24.1 Payment of insurance
24.1.1 All students are required to pay their respective insurance
premiums per semester.
24.1.2 Students who pay the insurance premium during the 2nd
semester are also insured during the summer term, even if they
are not enrolled. Thus, the payment of insurance premium for
the two semesters entitles a student to a 12-month coverage.
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Section 25
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND GUIDELINES
NON-FRATERNITY/SORORITY PROVISIONS
FOR DLSU-D UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
RULE I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section 1. Title. These rules shall be known as the “Implementing Rules and
Guidelines on Non- Fraternity/Sorority Agreement for De La Salle University-
Dasmariñas Undergraduate Students.”
Section 2. Scope and Coverage. These rules shall cover all De La Salle
University-Dasmariñas undergraduate students.
RULE II
PROHIBITED ACTS
Section 3. The following are prohibited acts:
a. Violation of any of the provisions enshrined in the Non-
Fraternity/Sorority Agreement;
b. Persuading students to violate the Non-Fraternity/Sorority
Agreement;
c. Forming fraternity/sorority or organization which adhere to violent
acts like hazing;
d. Membership in fraternity/sorority or organization which adhere to
violent acts like hazing; and
e. Engaging in any of the acts prohibited in RA 8049 (Anti-Hazing
Law).
RULE III
PENALTY
Section 4. The penalty of exclusion or expulsion shall be imposed to
student/s found guilty for violating any of the preceding prohibited acts after
affording his/her right to due process.
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RULE IV
JURISDICTION
Section 5. The Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) shall have
the jurisdiction to investigate and try all cases involving fraternity/sorority and
non-recognized organization incidents.
RULE V
PROCEDURE IN HANDLING CASES
Section 6. Upon receipt of the report for violation of the said prohibited acts,
the head of the Investigation Section of SWAFO carefully study and
evaluates the report.
Section 10. The investigator then prepares the investigation report indicating
his findings and recommendations. The same shall be submitted to the
SWAFO Director.
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Section 11. After submission of the investigation report, the investigator, the
section head, the Assistant to the SWAFO Director and the SWAFO Director
shall convene regarding the case at hand.
Section 12. The SWAFO Director shall render the decision to the respondent
student on the scheduled time and date at the SWAFO.
RULE VI
DECISION AND APPEAL
Section 13. The decision of the SWAFO Director shall be final and executory
unless the student appeals the said decision. The appeal shall be filed before
the University Discipline Board (UDB) within five (5) days from the receipt of
the decision.
Section 14. Grounds for the consideration of appeal to the UDB are:
a. grave abuse of discretion on the part of the SWAFO Director; or
b. the absence of due process.
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ANTI-BULLYING PROVISIONS
FOR DLSU-D UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
RULE I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section 1. Title. These rules shall be known as the “Implementing Rules and
Guidelines on Anti-Bullying for De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
Undergraduate Students.”
Section 2. Scope and Coverage. These rules shall cover all De La Salle
University-Dasmariñas undergraduate students.
RULE II
PROHIBITED ACTS
Section 3. The following are prohibited acts:
a. Verbal/oral bullying;
b. Written bullying;
c. Cyber bullying;
d. Physical bullying; and
e. Combination of any of the aforementioned.
RULE III
PENALTY
Section 4. The penalty of suspension or non-readmission shall be imposed
to student/s found guilty for violating any of the preceding prohibited acts
after affording his/her right to due process.
RULE IV
JURISDICTION
Section 5. The Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) shall have
the jurisdiction to investigate and try all cases involving bullying incidents.
RULE V
PROCEDURE IN HANDLING CASES
Section 6. Upon receipt of the report for violation of the said prohibited acts,
the head of the Investigation Section of SWAFO carefully studies and
evaluates the report.
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Section 7. The respondent student shall be notified, through the investigator,
in writing of the nature and cause of allegation against him/her. The said
student shall be required to answer the allegation in writing within three (3)
school days upon receipt of the notice.
Section 10. The investigator then prepares the investigation report indicating
his findings and recommendations, the same shall be submitted to the
SWAFO Director.
Section 11. After submission of the investigation report, the investigator, the
section head, the Assistant to the SWAFO Director and the SWAFO Director
shall convene regarding the case at hand.
Section 12. The SWAFO Director shall render the decision to the respondent
student on the scheduled time and date at the SWAFO Office.
RULE VI
DECISION AND APPEAL
Section 13. The decision of the SWAFO Director shall be final and executory
unless the student appeals the said decision. The appeal shall be filed before
the University Discipline Board (UDB) within five (5) days from the receipt of
the decision.
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Section 14. Grounds for the consideration of appeal to the UDB are:
a. grave abuse of discretion on the part of the SWAFO Director; or
b. the absence of a due process.
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ANTI-VANDALISM PROVISIONS
FOR DLSU-D UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
RULE I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section 1. Title. These rules shall be known as the “Implementing Rules and
Guidelines on Anti-Vandalism for De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
Undergraduate Students.”
Section 2. Scope and Coverage. These rules shall cover all De La Salle
University-Dasmariñas undergraduate students.
RULE II
PROHIBITED ACTS
Section 3. The following are prohibited acts:
a. Destruction of property belonging to fellow student/s;
b. Destruction of property belonging to employees (staff, faculty and
administrator);
c. Destruction of property belonging to visitors; and
d. Destruction of property belonging to the University.
RULE III
PENALTY
Section 4. The penalty of suspension or non-readmission and payment of
the actual amount or replacement or repair of the property that incurred
damage shall be imposed on student/s found guilty for violating any of the
preceding prohibited acts after affording his/her right to due process.
RULE IV
JURISDICTION
Section 5. The Student Welfare and Formation Office (SWAFO) shall have
the jurisdiction to investigate and try all cases involving vandalism incidents.
RULE V
PROCEDURE IN HANDLING CASES
Section 6. Upon receipt of the report for violation of the said prohibited acts,
the head of the Investigation Section of SWAFO carefully studies and
evaluates the report.
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Section 7. The respondent student shall be notified, through the investigator,
in writing, of the nature and cause of allegation against him/her. The said
student shall be required to answer the allegation in writing within three (3)
school days upon receipt of the notice.
Section 10. The investigator then prepares the investigation report indicating
his findings and recommendations, the same shall be submitted to the
SWAFO Director.
Section 11. After submission of the investigation report, the investigator, the
section head, the Assistant to the SWAFO Director and the SWAFO Director
shall convene regarding the case at hand.
Section 12. The SWAFO Director shall render the decision to the respondent
student on the scheduled time and date at the SWAFO Office.
RULE VI
DECISION AND APPEAL
Section 13. The decision of the SWAFO Director shall be final and executory
unless the student appeals the said decision. The appeal shall be filed before
the University Discipline Board (UDB) within five (5) days from the receipt of
the decision.
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Section 14. Grounds for the consideration of appeal to the UDB are:
a. grave abuse of discretion on the part of the SWAFO Director; or
b. the absence of a due process.
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ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROVISIONS
FOR DLSU-D UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Rule 1
Policies
Section 1. State Policy- The state shall value the dignity of every individual,
enhance the development of its human resources, guarantee full respect for
human rights, and uphold the dignity of all members and elements of the
educational community, other workers, applicants for employment, those
undergoing training, instruction or education. Toward this end, all forms of
sexual harassment in the employment, education or training environment are
hereby declared unlawful.
Violation of this policy shall result in disciplinary action up to, and including,
expulsion or termination as the case may be.
Rule 1
Preliminary Provisions
Section 1. Work, Education or Training-Related Sexual Harassment Defined
Work, education or training-related sexual harassment is committed by an
employer, employee, manager, supervisor, agent of the employer, teacher,
instructor, professor, coach, trainer, or any other person who, having
authority, influence or moral ascendancy over another in a work or training
or education environment, demands, requests or otherwise requires any
sexual favor from the other, regardless of whether or not the demand,
request or requirement for submission is accepted by the object of said act.
a) In a work-related or employment environment, sexual harassment is
committed when:
(1) The sexual favor is made as condition in the hiring or the
employment, re-employment or continued employment of said
individual or in granting said, individual, favorable compensation,
terms conditions, promotions or privileges, or the refusal to grant
the sexual favor results in limiting, segregating or classifying the
employee which in any way would discriminate, deprive or
diminish employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect
said employee;
(2) The above would result in an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment for the employee;
(3) The above acts would impair the employee’s rights or privileges
under existing labor laws.
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Committee on Investigation
Section 1. Committee on Investigation – A committee on Investigation is
hereby created. The Committee shall conduct meetings with, as the case
may be, officers and employees, teachers, instructors, professors, coaches,
trainors, and students or trainees to increase understanding and prevent
incidents of sexual harassment. It shall also conduct the investigation of
alleged cases constituting sexual harassment.
(2) In the case where the aggrieved party is a staff and the offender is a
faculty member:
(a) Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services (VCFAS)
shall act and preside as chairperson
(b) Human Resource Management Office director/head of the
department to which the staff belongs
(c) KABALIKAT ng DLSU-D president
(d) A Faculty Association representative
(e) Dean of College/Department chair to which the offender faculty
belongs
(3) In cases where the aggrieved party is a faculty/support staff and the
offender is an administrator:
(4) In cases where the aggrieved party is the student and the offender is a
faculty member/support staff:
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(5) In cases where the aggrieved party is the student and the offender is the
administrator:
Chair:
1. President (if the respondent is VCAR/AVCAR/other heads under
the President)
Members:
a. VCAR/AVCAR
b. Dean of Student Services
c. USC Representative
d. College dean of the student
(6) In cases where the aggrieved party is an employee and the offender is
the Vice Chancellor:
Chair: President
Members:
1. VCAR/AVCAR (if s/he is not the complainant)
2. Faculty Association/KABALIKAT/USC representative
3. Head to which the complainant belongs
4. Senior faculty/Staff/Student Welfare and Formation Office
director.
Rule 2
Due Process
Rule 3
Complaint and Reporting System
Section 1. Complaint Defined – A complaint is a sworn written statement
under oath charging a person with a violation of sexual harassment a
subscribed before the proper authority.
Section 2. Who May File – Any student or employee of the University may
file a complaint of sexual harassment.
Section 7. Appeal to the President – Any party involved not satisfied with the
decision rendered by the committee may appeal to the Office of the President
stating the grounds therefore, within 48 hours from receipt of the decision. If
neither party appeals the decision in the manner and within the period herein
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above prescribed, the President makes the final decision and promulgates
the same within two (2) days after receipt of the decision which is final and
executory. In case the President fails to make a final decision whether to
affirm, modify or reverse, the decision shall become final and executory.
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Preventive Suspension
Section 1. Preventive Suspension of Accused in Sexual Harassment Cases-
Any member of the educational community may be placed immediately under
preventive suspension during the pendency if the case of the evidence of his
guilt is strong and the school head is morally convinced that the continued
stay of the accused during the period of investigation constitutes a
destruction to the normal operations of the other members of the educational
community. The chair shall make or submit recommendation to the
dean/head of the Department to which the respondent belongs and shall
inform the VCAR or VCFAS of the suspension. The concerned office shall be
furnished a copy.
Rule 2
Independent Action for Damages and Prescription
Section 1. Independent Action for Damages- Nothing in the Act or in these
rules shall preclude the victim of work, education or training-related sexual
harassment from instituting a separate and independent action for damages
and other affirmative relief.
Section 2. Prescription Period- Any action arising from the violation of the
provisions of the Act and these shall prescribe in three (3) years whether the
student, faculty or employee is no longer enrolled or employed.
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Section 26
ACCORD OF UNDERSTANDING
The ACCORD of UNDERSTANDING entered into by the De La Salle
University-Dasmariñas and among students is hereby incorporated to form
part and parcel of the Student Handbook.
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1. Student assembly – shall refer to any gathering, rally, demonstration,
parade, or other forms of mass action, conducted by bona fide students
in a peaceful manner inside school campuses, in a private property, in
a public place or thoroughfare for the purpose of presenting/articulating
a legitimate, lawful concern or grievance.
2. Peaceful Assembly – means that the assembly is peaceful when no
actual criminal acts and/or organized acts of disorder or violence are
committed by the demonstrators to indicate an intention on their part to
sow public disorder, or defy public authority.
3. Detachment – an organization unit of duly constituted authorities,
whether military or police, assigned in a fixed place, for the
enforcement of the law or the discharge of their duties in the
maintenance of peace and order within a designated area of authority.
4. Military – refers to the regular members of any of the major branches of
service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, namely: Philippine
Army, Philippine Air Force, and Philippine Navy, who are responsible
for the internal and external security of the Nation.
5. Police – refers to members of local police authorities charged with the
enforcement of the laws and the maintenance of public order.
6. Student – refers to any person officially enrolled in any recognized
educational institution in formal or non-formal education classes in
secondary, collegiate, graduate, and postgraduate courses.
7. Student Organization – refers to any organization of students, duly
organized pursuant to law, rules or regulations, in the educational
institution where it maintains membership.
8. Permit – means any approved application for permission or authority
from the school administration, or the local government authorities, as
the case may require, to sponsor, hold or undertake an assembly, rally
gathering or mass action of students in any place as authorized.
9. School Campus – means the principal place of operation of an
educational institution and all the contiguous areas and buildings,
facilities and the perimeter structures erected thereon, and the
premises thereof designated by the school authorities in appropriate
school rules and regulations.
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3. Students have the right to freedom from unwarranted or unlawful
interference and intrusion while inside school campuses in the pursuit
of their academic freedom.
4. Students have the right to freedom from any form of harassment or
unreasonable restraint by teachers and school authorities.
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evidence on their behalf, if any, and may avail of the assistance
of counsel.
2. Any student shall have the right to be heard by an impartial
body composed of three (3) members of the academic
community to be selected by the school administration; another
to be selected by as follows: one to be selected by school
administration; another to be selected by the student party in
interest; and the third to be appointed by the CHED. The Dean
of Student Services shall not be a member of the said tribunal
but shall convene the tribunal which shall elect its Chairperson
from among the members. No case shall be allowed to drag to
the prejudice of any party in litigation.
3. Either party shall have the right to appeal. The students shall
have the right to appeal to the University Head or Board of
Trustees within five (5) working days from receipt of the
decision of the tribunal. Either party shall have the final appeal
to the CHED with ten (10) working days. Otherwise, the
decision shall be deemed final and executory.
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Article VI – Disciplinary Sanctions
1. Any law enforcer who violates the terms and conditions of this
Accord shall be subjected to criminal/administrative prosecution
& sanctions in accordance with law.
2. Any student who violates the terms and conditions of this
Accord shall likewise be subjected to disciplinary action by the
school authorities or the Department of Education, or the
Commission on Higher Education, and, if warranted, to criminal
prosecution.
NCR and regional units are also hereby created to assist NARB in the
performance of its functions, to be composed of the duly authorized
representatives in the regions of the Commission on Human Rights,
Commission on Higher Education, Department of National Defense, and
National Union of Students of the Philippines.
The Regional Field Officers of the Commission on Human Rights are hereby
designated as the Chairmen at the Regional level.
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Campus Directory
Cavite trunk line – 046 481 1900
Manila trunk line – 02 779 5180
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Local User Bldg / Room # Local User Bldg / Room #
College of Science Human Resource Management Office
3150 Dean PCH 101 3110 Director,HRMO GMH
3073 Associate/Dean Secretary PCH 101 3110 Secretary,HRMO GMH
3093 Chair,Biological Dept COS 100A 3111 Staff Services GMH
3134 Chair,Computer Studies Dept COS 100C 3024 Faculty Services GMH
3087 Chair,Math Science Dept COS 100D 3024 Faculty Evaluator (Extension) GMH
3136 Physical Science Dept COS 100B 3191 Head,Faculty Services GMH
3102 Lab.,Learning Resource PCH 1401
3104 Laboratory, Research PCH 310 Information Communication Technology Center
3091 Stockroom,Biology PCH 203 3233 Director ICTC Bldg
3076 Stockroom,Chemistry PCH 303 3084 Secretary ICTC Bldg
3106 Stockroom,Physics PCH 109 3225 ICTC Helpdesk ICTC Bldg
3269 COS Comp Lab@ICTC Bldg ICTC bldg 208 3195 Technical Section ICTC Bldg
College of Tourism and Hospitality Mgnt 3231 SADU ICTC Bldg
3089 Dean/SEcretary Hotel De Oriente 3232 Web Unit ICTC Bldg
3090 HRM Dept Hotel De Oriente 3129 Head,ICT OU ICTC Bldg
3257 Tourism Dept Hotel De Oriente 3230 Portal Inquiry ICTC Bldg
3080 Supervisor,Hotel Rafael Campus Gourmet 3235 SADU ICTC Bldg
3079 HRM Laboratory Campus Gourmet 3189 Database ICTC Bldg
100 Reception, Hotel Rafael Hotel Rafael 0 Operator ICTC Bldg
3289 Travel Bureau Office CTHM 207
3227 CTHM Comp Lab CTHM 212 La Residencia San Miguel
Dormitory/Condominium 3172 La Residencia,Reception Residencia
3042 Matron Guest House
3040 Corporate Room Guest House Marketing & Communication Office
3267 Guest Room 1 Guest House 3202 Director GMH bldg
3144 FMIJ Convent Guest House Bsmnt 3031 Secretary GMH bldg
Environment Resource & Mgnt Center(ERMAC)
3124 Director West Campus Materials Management and Ancillary Services Office
3187 Pollution Control Officer West Campus 3215 Director West Campus
Faculty Association 3266 Secretary West Campus
3098 Faculty Association FCH 101 3266 Venue Reservation West Campus
3107 DLSUD Dev't Coop La Porteria 3005 Head,Purchasing Dept Admin bldg
Finance Office 3065 Clerk,Purschasing Dept Admin bldg
3007
Director,Treasury/Ancilliary ServicesGMH Bldg 3097 Fax Machine @ Purchasing Dept Admin bldg
3201 Secretary GMH Bldg 3123 Head,Warehouse Office SAH 101
3207 Controller GMH Bldg 3264 Head, RCC RCC bldg
3026 Payable Section GMH Bldg 400 Security Guard @ RCC RCC bldg
3203 Payroll Section GMH Bldg 3042 Head, Student Dormitory Dormitory
3186 Property Section GMH Bldg 3057 Animo Shop (re:School Uniform) SAH 110
3145 Disbursement Section GMH Bldg 3120 Head, MRO & Univ Food Square Square Canteen
3287 Cashier GMH Bldg
3038 Students Account Section GMH Bldg Museo De La Salle
House Keeping 3151 Director/Secretary Museo Grnd Flr
3083 Head,Hkeeping East Campus Botanical Garden 3152 Dining Room Museo 2nd Flr
3181 Head,Hkeeping West Campus GDO
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Local User Bldg / Room # Local User Bldg / Room #
Office of the President Office of the Vice Chancellor for Mission,External
3001 Br. Augustine L. Boquer FSC AEA,Old Bldg 3003 VCMEAD Office GMH bldg
3016 Secretary AEA,Old Bldg 3017 Secretary,VCMEAD GMH bldg
3046 Director,PMO AEA,Old Bldg 3004 Admin Assist,VCMEAD GMH bldg
3046 Secretary,PMO AEA,Old Bldg 3004 Univ Dev't Office GMH bldg
3156 Compliance Dept SDH-Ground Flr 3270 Dir,ULO GMH Bldg
3234 Fax machine AEA,Old Bldg 3192 Sec,Univ Linkages Office GMH bldg
3219 Quality Assurance Office AEA,New Bldg 3161 Director,ARPO SDH bldg
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Students’ Uniform
MALE: white barong with the embroidered DLSU-D name, plain white t-
shirt (v-neck) inside (tucked), and black slacks (straight or tapered cut),
closed black leather shoes with black socks
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Conformé
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARIÑAS
Dasmariñas City, Cavite
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Date
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Student’s Name & Signature Parent’s Name & Signature
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Course/Year/Section Contact Number
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