Preface Message

Word link together and all human activities form a connecting bond in every As a newly converted University in the Province, it is our great desire to
human relationship. After series of consultations with the University Officials and enhance our delivery of services and to perfectly mold the students of the present
administrators, faculty members, student body officers and those who were extensively generation to become competitive citizens of the future. It is indeed with profound
involved in academic affairs, this Revised Student Handbook (2009) came into print. appreciation that I extend my sincerest and reserved acknowledgement to all the
members of the committee who collectively shared their knowledge and competence
This Revised Student Handbook (2009) contains salient information on the in the preparation of this Student Handbook.
University’s operation, policies and regulations concerning the welfare of the students.
It is concerned with their day-to-day living in the University community, the place where This is now a manifestation of our unified stand and common direction to
they not only seek knowledge and skills, but also learn and develop better ways of achieve unity and solidarity as one family in the service that we have chosen. Our main
living with their authorities and peers. This revised reference aims to furnish the service is education. Through this Student Handbook, we will be guided of the
student-clientele with a better understanding of their rights and privileges, security and implementing Rules and Guidelines of this University. Our policies and guidelines are
welfare; it also hopes to provide a clearer comprehension of their duties and transparent and basically for our primary clientele, our poor but deserving students.
responsibilities and the direction they should take when the need arises. This second Having this handbook can absolutely increase our eminence as a University offering
revision of Student Handbook is done to integrate admission and registration-related quality education despite the complex demands of globalization.
policies and procedures among SUC institutions for the community, uniformity and
standardized policies to conform with the objectives of the National Association of Let us always remember the core values that we hold which form the
Registrars of State Universities and Colleges (NARSUC). foundation on which we perform, work and conduct ourselves. Indeed, we have an
entire universe of values, but some of them are so primary, so important to us that
This handbook, therefore, serves as a simple but important tool or guide for throughout the changes in the society, government, politics and technology, they are
students to maximize their efforts in enhancing their individual potentials and to still the core values that we will live by. Patriotism, Respect, Integrity, Zeal and
maximize obstacles that may hamper development and relationship among individuals Excellence are among the greatest values that we must stand for.
and groups within the institution. Furthermore, the text serves to enhance and preserve
the culture of excellence which the University is striving for. My dear students, as you continue stirring your vessel towards the harbor of
success, may you get nearer into the realization that through this University your future
This Revised Student Handbook (2009) covers the following topics: Program will be brightly put to shape. Let us unite and be involved in supporting and praying for
Offering, Academic Policies, Rights of Students, Duties and Responsibilities of the success of Sultan Kudarat State University for the greater glory of God.
Students, Code of Discipline, and other vital information that every student must know.
MABUHAY TAYONG LAHAT!
It is hoped that this Revised Student Handbook be an easy, handy and useful
guide for students to develop the right attitudes, actions and behavior in their pursuit of
development and success. Teresita L. Cambel, Ed.D.
President
 Student Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TABLE OF CONTENTS Tuition and Other School Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Classification of School Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
I SKSU Mission and Core Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Refund of Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
II Program Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Payment of School Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
III Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Student Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Admission Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Types of Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Academic Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Requirements for Admission Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Grant-In-Aid and Other Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Criteria for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Socio-Cultural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Admission Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Student-In-Free Enterprise (SIFE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Academic Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 USG President/Campus SBO Gov. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . 50
Cross-Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 University/Campus Publication Editors-in-Chief . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing/Adding/Dropping of Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dependents of SKSU Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Requested Subject/s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Other Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Shifting from One Course to Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Condition for Retention of Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Withdrawal of Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 IV Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Old Returning Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Validation/Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 University Student Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Campus Body Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Resident Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Department/Class/Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Maximum Residence Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Other Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Curriculum Level Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Collection and Utilization of Fines and Other Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Pre-requisites of Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Affairs Facilities and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Retention Policies/Scholastic Delinquency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Affairs Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Enforcing a New Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Student Affairs and Organization Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Substitution of Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Student Scholarship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Class Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Student Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ID Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Guidance Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ladies Dormitory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Graduation Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Teen Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Graduation with Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sports and Socio-Cultural Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Graduation Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 V Rights of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Guidelines for Internship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 VI Duties and Responsibilities of Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Policies on On-Job-Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 VII Code of Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Policies on Thesis Writing and Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Norms of Conduct and Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
University Policies on Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Grounds for Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Kinds of Records/Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Disciplinary Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Requesting of Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Releasing of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Withholding of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
 I. SKSU MISSION AND CORE VALUES II. PROGRAM OFFERINGS

UNIVERISITY MISSION College of Engineering, Information Technology and Industrial

Technology-Isulan Campus, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat
The university shall primarily give professional and technical training in
science and technology, shall provide advanced specialized instruction in literature, 1. Diploma in Industrial Technology-Bachelor in industrial Technology
philosophy, arts and sciences, besides providing for the promotion of scientific and major in:
technological researches. a. Architectural Drafting
b. Automotive Technology
UNIVERSITY CORE VALUES c. Civil Technology
d. Electrical Technology
SKSU is a state-owned higher educational institution that shall embark on the
Core Values that will produce globally competitive students and personnel who are e. Food Technology
patriotic, productive, with integrity and zeal, working towards achieving excellence in f. Electronic Technology
their chosen field of endeavors. The Core Values are manifested in the acronym PRIZE 2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology major in:
where each letter stands for: a. Computer Technology
b. Information Technology
PATRIOTISM – This commonly refers to the love, loyalty and devotion to our country 3. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
and our people. Patriotism must be inculcated in the hearts and minds 4. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
of our youths and adults alike. We must restore our pride of being 5. Short Term Courses
Filipinos. We must maintain our identity and preserve the high moral a. Automotive Mechanics
and ethical standards inherent in our culture amidst the presence of b. Electricity
globalization and living in a borderless society. There is a need to
c. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
teach our people to value, guard, and when necessary, defend our
freedom and democracy. d. Welding
e. CAD
RESPECT – Respect for the rights and beliefs of others, respect for life and the law
of nature, respect for elders and those who are in authority, and above College of Fishery Technology – Kalamansig Campus, Kalamansig, Sultan
all, respect for the supreme authority, God our Creator. Kudarat

INTEGRITY – Integrity is defined as a steadfast adherence to moral and ethical code. 1. Bachelor in fishery Technology major in Aquaculture
It is the condition of being sound in conduct and behavior. 2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology major in Computer
Technology
ZEAL – Zeal refers to passion. It is an enthusiastic devotion to a cause, an 3. Bachelor in Secondary Education
ideal or gal and tireless diligence in its furtherance. This is the undying
fire that must be kept burning in the hearts of all the students and
personnel to pursue and work for the things they have hoped for. College of Agriculture Technology – Lutayan Campus, Lutayan, Sultan
Kudarat
EXCELLENCE – This is the state of being in the best, superior and on top. This should
be the ultimate of all the efforts and undertakings each student and 1. Diploma in Agriculture Technology-Bachelor in Agricultural Technology
personnel has to be. It is giving our best and seeking the attainment 2. Bachelor in elementary Education
of excellence in all endeavors. 3. Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture
College of Agriculture Technology – Extension, SUNAS Campus, Dejay, College of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration and Hospitality
Surallah, South Cotabato Management – Tacurong Campus, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat

1. Bachelor in Agricultural Technology 1. Bachelor of Science in Biology

2. Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
College of Graduate Studies – ACCESS Campus 3. Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
4. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
1. Ph. D. Institutional Development and Management 5. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
2. Masters in Agricultural Science in Technology 6. Bachelor of Science in Criminology
3. Master in Management Major in: 7. Bachelor of Arts in Social Science major in:
a. Educational Management a. Economics
b. Public Management b. Political Science
4. Master of Arts in Teaching major in:
a. English College of Agricultural Business Management – Bagumbayan Campus,
b. Filipino Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat
c. Mathematics
d. Home Economics and Technological Education 1. Associate in Agricultural Business Management
e. Physical Education 2. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management
f. Social Studies
g. Science College of Environmental Management – SNA Campus, Sen. Ninoy
Aquino, Sultan Kudarat
College of Teacher Education – ACCESS Campus
1. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
1. Bachelor in Elementary Education
2. Bachelor in Secondary Education major in: College of Teacher Education, Information Technology and Business
a. English Administration – Extension, Glan, Sarangani
b. Filipino
c. Mathematics 1. Master in Management major in:
d. Biological Science a. Educational Management
e. Social Studies b. Public Management
f. MAPEH 2. Diploma in Teaching
3. Diploma in Teaching 3. Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology
4. Laboratory High School 4. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology major in:
a. Computer Technology
College of Law – ACCESS Campus 5. Bachelor in Elementary Education
6. Bachelor in Secondary Education
1. Bachelor of Laws
 III. ACADEMIC POLICIES 3. Foreign Students

A. ADMISSION POLICIES a. Must present complete and valid credentials.

b. Must meet all the prescribed requirements of DFA and the BID.
1. New/Beginning Freshmen Students c. Must submit a Certification of Proficiency in English based on
TOEFL score (for non-native speakers of English).
a. Shall be accepted regardless of age, nationality, religious or d. Must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the
political affiliations. University and the Course applied for.
b. Must have graduated from recognized secondary school. Admission Requirements
c. Must not have enrolled in any academic college subject/s prior 1. Incoming Freshmen
to their enrolment as beginning freshmen otherwise they shall An incoming freshmen shall be required to submit the original and
be classified as transferees. photocopy of the following:
d. New/beginning freshmen shall not be accepted during the a. High School Card
Second Semester or during the Summer Term. b. Certificate of Good Moral Character
e. Students enrolled in vocational courses or those not leading to c. Authenticated Copy of Birth Certificate (NSO)
a degree program shall be classified as beginning freshmen. d. Medical Certificate
f. Must comply with all the other prescribed admission e. Certificate of Residence from Brgy. Chairman
requirements of the University. f. Parents’ Income Tax Return (ITR)
g. Must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and g. 2 pcs. 2x2 ID picture (White Background)
regulations of the University. h. Result of Admission Test
i. Result of Interview
2. Transferees j. GPA of 85% and above for those seeking admission in courses
which require licensure examination.
a. Must submit an Official Transcript of Records during enrolment k. 2 psc. long brown envelope.
(TOR).
b. Must meet or comply with all other prescribed admission 2. Transferee
requirements. A transferee is required to submit the original/photocopy of the
c. Transferees who seek enrolment in any academic program following:
requiring licensure examination must not have a failing grade
in any academic and non-academic subjects. a. Certificate of Transfer Credential (Honorable Dismissal)
d. Only students who have enrolled in any course leading to a b. Transcript of Records (TOR) for reference
degree program shall be admitted as transferees. c. Certificate of Good Moral Character
e. Admission shall be on probation basis during the first term of d. Authenticated Copy of Birth Certificate (NSO)
stay in the University. e. Medical Certificate
f. Transferees from SUC institutions shall be admitted and f. Certificate of Residence from Brgy. Chairman
treated as regular students in accordance with the existing g. Parents’ Income Tax Return (ITR)
policies of the University. h. 2 pcs. 2x2 ID picture (with white backgraound)
i. Result of Admission Test
j. Result of Interview
k. GPA of 85% and above for those seeking admission in courses
which require licensure examination
 l. 2 pcs. long brown envelopes 1. Written Examination 50%

3. Foreign Student 2. G. P. A. 25%

A foreign student is required to submit the original and photocopy of
the following: 3. Interview 25%

a. University Admission Test TOTAL 100%

b. Certificate of Completion of a Secondary Curriculum
c. Original Transcript of Records In the computation of the written examination, 50% of the equivalent
d. Personal Data with 2x2 ID picture percentage shall be taken from the total scores in the four (4) areas of the
e. Affidavit of Support scholastic aptitude test in English, Mathematics, Science and General
f. Alien Certificate of Registration Information.
g. Result of TOEFL (for non-native speaker of English)
h. Student Visa 25% of the Grade Point Average of the students’ scholastic
i. Medical Certificate performance shall be the equivalent score in the GPA.
j. Certification of Drug Test with negative result
k. 2 pcs. long brown envelopes 25% of the total equivalent percentage score shall be computed based
on the percentage equivalent grade given by the interviewers using a set of
Requirements for Admission Test guided questions in the criteria having the following components:

Prior to taking the admission test, the following should be submitted to 1. Delivery 30%
the Office of the Guidance Counselor
a. Photocopy of School Card - Manner of answering question 20%
b. Testing Fee of Php100.00 - Pronunciation 5%
c. Receipt of Payment - Diction and articulation 5%

Criteria for Admission 2. Personality 30%

For incoming freshmen, they must have taken the placement test - Gesture 10%
before the interview process. The interview determines the students’ proficiency - Bearing/Poise/Confidence 10%
in English language and communication skills with the necessary knowledge - Physical Appearance 10%
competence in the field of chosen career.
3. Knowledge 40%
To be admitted to the degree programs, the following percentage distribution of
scores shall be required: - Content/Idea 10%
- Organization 10%
- Aptitude 10%
- Values and Attitudes are to be Considered 10%
____
100%
 The set of guided questionnaire for the interview is composed of open Admission Category
ended questions where the interviewer may be able to determine the skills and
competencies of the interviewee. To be admitted to any of the SKSU curricular programs, an examinee
must satisfactorily take the set of written examination and undergo the interview
There shall be three (3) members of the panel in a one-on-one basis. process, the results of which are added to the scores garnered in Grade Point
The average result shall be the final percentage score of the interviewee. average indicated in the High School Card. The total equivalent score shall
categorize the examinee in the range of percentage scores below;
The Interview Instrument
Range Description
There shall be 3 sets of interview questions.
65% - 100% PRC Regulated Courses
1. Global, National and Local Issues 50% - 64% CSC Regulated Courses
35% - 49% Two Year Courses
1.1. Politics 1% - 34% Special Technical Courses
1.2. Economics and Development
1.3. History and Entertainment Should a student enroll in a lower category but wishes to proceed to a
higher category the prospective student shall take any of the two-year courses,
2. Values Formation which have common or general subjects in the first year. He/She shall have at
least 15 units a semester to qualify for the next higher category, based on the
2.1. Courtship following categories:
2.2. Adolescent Reproductive Health
2.3. Family and Social Relationship 1. Category 1.

3. Special Issues  Grade Point Average of 2.00

 No Grade below 2.50
3.1. Drug Education and Peace and Order  Grade related to the major subjects must be at least 1.75
3.2. Women’s’ Lib
3.3. Human Rights 2. Category 2.
3.4. Gender Issues
 Grade Point Average of 2.25
 No Grade below 2.75
 Grade related to major subjects must be at least 2.00
B. REGISTRATION Academic Load

1. Registration of students shall only be conducted during the regular 1. The total number of units for which a student may register shall be in
period as indicated in the Academic Calendar. accordance with curricular program the student is enrolled in.
2. A student shall be considered officially enrolled for the whole 2. During the summer term, a student may enroll in nine (9) units except
semester/term when he/she has paid his tuition and other fees duly for graduating students who shall be allowed a higher load not
validated by the Office of the Registrar. exceeding twelve (12) units.
3. A student must be officially registered in order to receive credit for the 3. Only graduating student may be permitted to carry an overload for not
course work. more than six (6) units.
4. A student shall not be allowed to enroll in more than one (1) curricular 4. A student who is scholastically delinquent shall not be allowed to carry
program at the same time during his/her stay in the University. overload.
5. Rules in sequencing or subjects (pre-requisites) in the curriculum shall 5. The load of a transferee shall be limited only to subject/s without pre-
be observed and followed in enrolment. Enrolling in and attendance in requisites until such time that said subject shall have been
a subject without passing its pre-requisite shall earn no academic validated/accredited.
credit.
6. Registration of a returning student shall be dependent on his/her Cross-Enrolment
previous scholastic standing.
7. Late registration fee of P100.00 per day shall be charged to a student 1. Cross-enrollment should be done within the period of registration.
who enrolls after the regular registration period as provided for in the 2. Cross-enrollment shall be allowed in all curricular levels, provided a)
academic calendar not to exceed five (5) school days: these subjects are not offered in the institution, b) must have the same
8. No registration shall be allowed after the last day of registration except course description and number of units and c) must not be a major
for the following reasons: subject.
3. Cross-enrollment outside the University should be authorized by the
8.1. Interruption of regular transportation due to natural or man-maid University Registrar in coordination with the concerned Deans for the
calamity such as: typhoons, floods, earthquakes or military subject/s to be given official credit by the university.
operations, etc. 4. Student shall be allowed to cross-register in one school outside the
8.2. Accidents while in transit that need immediate hospitalization. university. However, students who need to cross-enroll in another
(Medical certificate or an affidavit by the student stating the causes campus within the university must seek written permission from the
for late registration mist be attached to the application for Campus Registrar stating the subject and number of units to register
exemption) in.
8.3. Emergencies at home like death of immediate member of the family 5. Total credit a student shall enroll should not exceed the prescribed units
such as: Father, mother, brother, sister. (Death Certificate issued of the curriculum.
by the Local Civil Registrar must be attached for exemption). 6. Students from another institution may cross-enroll at SKSU provided
the following conditions are satisfied:

6.1. A written permit from the College/University Register where he/she

is officially enrolled is submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
6.2. The subjects to be cross-enrolled is/are regularly offered.
6.3.
Changing/Adding/Dropping of Subjects Shifting from One Course to Another

1. Changing/adding/dropping of subject shall be made only for valid 1. A student is allowed to shift his/her course provided his/her application
reasons and stated in writing to be recommended by the Department to shift course be recommended by his/her Department
Chairman. Chairman/Head, approved by the Dean and acknowledged by the
2. Changing/adding/dropping of subjects shall be made within two weeks Registrar.
after start of classes subject to payment of corresponding fees of twenty
(20) pesos per subject. Withdrawal of Registration
3. Subject changed/added without approval of the University/Campus
Registrar shall not be given credit. 1. Withdrawal of registration shall be allowed only on meritorious cases
4. Total load carried by a student including additional subject/s must not as recommended by the Department Chairman/Head and the Dean.
exceed the maximum under the rule on academic load or that which is 2. Credentials shall be released after payment of necessary school fees
prescribed for his/her curriculum year during the term/semester. based on the Schedule of Fees.
5. A student may be allowed to drop the subject by filling out a prescribed 3. No withdrawal of registration shall be made after four (4) weeks from
form within the prescribed period of dropping. the start of classes. The rules for dropping shall apply.
6. Dropping a subject shall be allowed to drop before the Mid-term. After
the mid-term, a student maybe allowed to drop the subject for a valid Old Returning Student
and justifiable reason but he/she has to pay the corresponding tuition
fee for the particular subject/s dropped. 1. Renewal of Registration of a student is dependent on his previous
7. Unofficial dropping of subject before and after the mid-term shall earn records.
the student a failing grade of 5.0. 2. An old returning student shall be re-admitted upon presentation of a
Leave of Absence duly signed and after validation of records by the
Requested Subject/s University Registrar.
3. A returning student who exceeds the allowable number of residency
1. Any student shall apply for requested subject/s for valid reason only with the University shall be considered new student provided he/she
and stated in writing to be recommended by the department opts to enroll in another curricular program.
Chairman/Head, the Dean and approved by the University Registrar.
2. A student could request for a maximum of six (6) units during the C. VALIDATION/ACCREDITATION
semester of term.
3. Students who request subjects shall pay the amount of Five Thousand 1. All subjects and units taken from any SUC shall be credited provided
Pesos (P 5,000.00) per 3 unit-subjects which amount shall be divided that they are prescribed in the curriculum and have the same course
equally among the students. content and number of units.
4. Requested subject shall be approved upon presentation of Official 2. All subjects and units taken from a private institution with courses duly
Receipt of full payment. accredited by an accrediting agency maybe accredited provided that
5. The approved requested subject shall be added to the registered they are prescribed in the curriculum and have the same course content
academic load of a student. and number of units.
6. Requested subject shall be handled by an Instructor/Professor in line 3. Only subjects leading to a degree program taken by a transferee shall
of his/her specialization. be validated and accredited.
7. Requested subject shall not exceed fifteen (15) students. 4. Validation/accreditation should be done within the period of three (3)
semesters from the start of admission to the University.
 5. Subjects to be accredited must not exceed 30% of the total number of 4. Curriculum Level Placement
units prescribed in the curriculum.
6. Transferees will not be allowed to enroll in a subject the prerequisite of Evaluation of curricular level placement of student according to subjects
which, taken elsewhere, have not been validated or repeated. toward graduation shall be based on the following:
7. Transferees with subjects taken from other institution whose rating is
lower than 2.0 shall be required to take the validation examination for Year Level Number of Units Earned
said subjects to be conducted by the subject specialist assigned by the Freshmen (First) Has not finished the prescribed
Department Chairman/Head. subjects of first year or has
8. Payment for validation shall be required. completed 25% of total number of
units required in his/her course.
D. EVALUATION Sophomore (Second) Completed his/her first year
course or has finished 25% but
1. Resident Credits not more than 50% of the total
number of units required in his/her
Resident Credits refer to all academic subjects and units earned in the course.
university including those earned in other institution that are required for a Junior (Third) Completed the first 2 years of
particular degree and had already been validated/accredited in the university. his/her course, or has finished
Only resident credits are considered in evaluating subjects for a particular 50% of the total number of units
curriculum. required in his/her course.
Senior (Forth) Completed the first 3 years of
2. Maximum Residence Rules his/her curriculum or has finished
75% but not more than 85% of the
Residence refers to the number of years or terms required of a student to total number of units required in
finish a course or curricular program. his/her course.
Terminal (Fifth) Completed the first 4 years of
An undergraduate student must finish the requirements of a course within his/her curriculum or has finished
a period of actual residence equivalent to a maximum of one and on half times 85% of the total number of units
the normal length prescribed for the course; otherwise the student shall not be required in his/her course.
allowed to re-enroll further in that program.
5. Prerequisites of Subjects
3. Leave of Absence
1. The rules on sequence subjects in the curriculum of the course being
Leave of absence refers to temporary discontinuance of studies by the taken must be followed.
student due to illness, employment, pregnancy and other similar cases. 2. Enrolling in and attendance in a subject without passing its prerequisite
shall earn the student no academic credit.
1. Leave of absence shall be granted through written permission to the 3. Graduating students shall be allowed to take the prerequisite and
University/Campus Registrar stating the reason and the period of leave higher subjects simultaneously with the approval of the Department
which must not exceed a period of one year. Chairman and University/Campus Registrar of its equivalent. However,
2. Student who leaves the university without formal leave of absence shall if the student failed the prerequisite subject, the higher subject shall not
have his registration privileges curtailed of entirely withdrawn. be given credit.
6. Retention Policies/Scholastic Delinquency E. CLASS ATTENDANCE

Evaluation of student records for purpose of retention is guided by the 1. Any student who, for unavoidable circumstances, is absent from class
following standards. should submit a written excuse letter to the instructor/professor
concerned not later than the second session of the class after the date
No. of subjects Status Allowable Load for the of the student’s return.
Failed/Sem. following semester 2. Whenever a student has been absent for three (3) consecutive
2 subjects Warning Less 3 units from meetings, a report shall be sent by the subject instructor/professor to
normal loads the Guidance Counselor who shall call the student and notify the
3 subjects Change/Shift Course Advised to shift course parents if necessary.
4 subjects Permanent Not allowed to enroll 3. Students who incurred seven (7) to ten (10) absences shall be
Disqualification automatically dropped from the subject by the instructor/professor and
(Dismissal from the should earn a grade of 5.00.
university) 4. Time lost by students’ late enrollment shall be considered as time lost
by attendance.
7. Enforcing a New Curriculum 5. Absences due to the following reasons are considered excused:
5.1. Student sent on official business of the university to attend
1. When a new curriculum is enforced, only new student shall be covered. athletic meets, conferences and other similar cases or who joined
2. A student shall follow the same curriculum that he/she started on the class field trips. Approved Travel Order and Itinerary of Travel or
maximum length of time allowed for residence. Approved Request of field trip should be attached to the
3. If a student fails to finish the course within the prescribed number of application form for excused absences.
years of residence, he/she shall be required to follow the new 5.2. Student who has been ill or/and confined for hospitalization
curriculum. provided a medical certificate shall be submitted to the Dean and
should not exceed 25% of the class hours required in the subject.
8. Substitution of Subjects 5.3. Excuse is for the time missed only. All work covered by the class
during his/her absence will be made to satisfy the requirements
1. Substitution of subjects is allowed when a student is pursuing a missed within the semester before any final grade is given.
curriculum that has been suppressed by a new one and the substitution
tends to bring the old curriculum in line with the new. F. UNIFORMS
2. Every petition for substitution must involve subjects allied to each other
and with the same number of units or greater than the units of the In conjunction with the promulgation of Civil Service Commission Memo
required subjects. Circular No. 14, S. 1991 Prescribing a Dress Code for all employees of the
3. No substitution shall be allowed for a subject prescribed in a curriculum Government Services is hereby prescribed a similar dress code for all
in which the student failed, except when the subject in no longer students of the University on all the Academic levels, both male and female.
offered, provided, that the proposed substitution substantially covers All students shall comply with the conditions of the Dress Code of
the same subject matter as the required subject. SKSU.
4. Petition for substitution must be recommended by the Head of the 1. Where Uniforms are prescribed, these should be worn on the days
Department or by the Dean to be approved by the University Registrar. designated.
a. Female prescribed uniform is checkered skirt, white blouse
with seal and checkered cravat. Black close shoes shall be
worn and with school ID.
 b. Male prescribed uniform is white polo shirt, black pants and H. EXAMINATIONS
shoes of any dark color with socks and ID.
c. Wearing of PE uniforms is during PE classes only. 1. Examinations are integral components of instruction and shall be
d. Wearing of OJT/Internship uniform is during OJT/Internship administered by the instructor/professor for the purpose of evaluating
only. the students’ performance.
2. Short pants of any style are prohibited during the regular school days. 2. Giving of the examination ahead or later that the schedule shall need a
3. Male students should not wear earrings. written permission from the Dean of the Campus/College.
4. Jewelry worn be female students should not be garish, excessive or 3. No student shall be allowed to take the final examination unless he/she
vulgar. settles all his/her obligations to the university.
5. Moderately long hair up to the nape of neck among the male students 4. Two terms shall be given per semester: midterm and final
is not allowed. There must be no ponytails or headbands among the examinations.
male students. 5. A Special Examination is given to student who had and excused
6. The use of tight-fitting halter-top, micro miniskirts or transparent absence during the scheduled examination.
(seductive) attire by female student is prohibited. Male students must 6. A Special Examination shall be given immediately within a semester
wear standard polo or t-shirt during free style day. and shall not go beyond the following academic year.
7. Shoes shall be worn at all times in the campus. Slippers (rubber-thong 7. A student shall take a special examination upon payment of fifty pesos
or leather) or bakya are not allowed except for medical reasons as duly (P50.00) per subject to the campus cashier. Official receipt shall be
certified by the duly physician. presented to the subject instructor/professor before taking the Special
8. Hats and caps should be taken off when entering the classroom. Examination.
Muslim students may wear head covering as required by their religion. 8. Removal Examination shall be given to students whose final rating in a
9. Males shall not wear make-up, females should not wear heavy or particular subject is conditional. It shall be administered within five (5)
theatrical make-up. working days after the scheduled final examination.
10. Students not wearing the prescribed school uniforms will not be allowed 9. Removal/Special Examination may be taken upon the recommendation
to enter the school premises. of the Chairman of the department concerned and approved by the
Dean, and upon payment of an examination fee of fifty pesos (P50.00)
G. ID CARDS per subject.
10. Consent of the instructor shall be sought before a student could take
1. ID Cards should be worn at all times during school and activity days. the final examination.
2. ID Cards are issued by the University Registrar to incoming freshmen
only. I. GRADING SYSTEM
3. ID Cards of higher years shall be validated every semester with a
corresponding fee. 1. The academic performance of students shall be evaluated and graded
4. In case of loss, a presentation of affidavit of loss and a payment of same at the end of each term in accordance with the prescribed grading
amount paid by the freshmen of the current academic year shall be system.
complied as requirement for re-issuance.
 2. The grading system shall be uniform using the numerical value in the Dean/Department Chairman concerned, through a Rectification Form
multiple of .25 from 1.0 where 1.0 is the highest and 3.0 is the lowest (RD-ARTA Form 3) to make the necessary change. If the request is
passing grade. granted, the Dean concerned shall forward the change of rating to the
Numerical Letter Office of the Registrar for correction of records. However, in no case
% Equivalent Description
Value Equivalent shall Grades be changed beyond one (1) year after initial filing, nor shall
1.0 99-100 A+ Excellent any change be effective prejudicial to the student.
1.25 96-98 A Very Good 10. The grade of INC is given if a student is passing but fails to take the
1.5 93-95 A- Very Good Final Examination or fails to complete all academic requirements for
1.75 90-92 B+ Above Average course due to illness or other valid reasons.
2.0 87-89 B Above Average 11. Removal of deficiencies for non-pre-requisite subjects must be done
2.25 84-86 B- Average within the academic year following the incidence of said deficiency by
2.5 81-83 C+ Average passing the examination or meeting the requirements for the course
2.75 78-80 C Passing after which, the student shall be given a final grade based on his over-
3.0 75-77 C- Passing all performance.
4.0 73-74 D Conditional 12. Completion of INC shall be the sole responsibility of the student. Only
the Instructor who gave the INC could issue the completion grade. In
5.0 72 and Below F Failed
justifiable cases however, another instructor handling the same subject
INC Incomplete
as the one involved may conduct the removal examination and issue
DRP Dropped
the completion grade provided the said instructor is duly authorized by
3. The instructor is the sole authority to determine and give grades to
the Dean concerned.
his/her students based on the components of computing grades:
13. Payment of Completion Fee shall be required for students completing
Quizzes, Midterm/Final Examination, Project and Oral Participation
the INC within the grace period. A mark of “INC” in a prerequisite should
with total percentage of 100%. Distribution of percentage per
be removed before the next subject is taken.
component varies depending on the subject/course.
4. Every faculty member shall submit his/her report of grades for a
J. GRADUATION POLICIES
maximum of ten (10) working days after the scheduled final
examination.
1. Candidates for graduation must have satisfied all academic and non-
5. Reminder Slip (RD-ARTA Form 1) on submission of Grade Sheet shall
academic requirements prior to graduation.
be issued by the Campus Registrar to Subject Instructor/Professor
2. No student shall graduate unless he is approved as candidate for
whose grade sheets are not submitted on specified date.
graduation by the Academic Council of the University and confirmed by
6. Any deviation from the rules prescribed in the preceding numbers shall
the University Board of Regents.
require the imposition of fines of One Hundred Pesos (P100.00) per
3. The Campus Academic Council meeting shall be conducted to assess,
subject per day of delay.
evaluate and approve candidates for graduation prior to presentation
7. Grade/s issued by a faculty member who at the time of submission is
during the University Academic Council meeting.
no longer employed by the University shall not be honored.
4. Candidates for graduation having deficiencies must complete their
8. In the event the Instructor/Professor has not submitted grades after
requirements and records except for the subjects currently being taken
separation from the University, a validation examination shall be
not later than the date specified by the academic calendar.
administered by the Office of the Department Chairman.
5. The University Registrar shall be in charge of the arrangement for
9. No faculty shall change any grade after the report of the rating has been
commencement and baccalaureate exercises.
filed with the Office of the Registrar. Where an error in computation has
6. All graduating students shall be required to attend the Commencement
been committed, the instructor may request the authority from the
Exercises as scheduled.
 7. Graduation in absentia for a just reason shall be allowed, but must be 7. In the case of transferees, only credits/grades earned during
properly supported by a valid certification and be submitted to the residency shall be included in the computation of the final
Registrar before the commencement program. average of a candidate for graduation with honors.
8. The date of graduation in the Diploma and Transcript of Records shall 8. A candidate for graduation with honors must not have violated
bear the original date of graduation. existing University rules and regulations.
9. The signatories in the Diploma shall be the President of the University,
the Dean of the Campus and the University Registrar. b. Non-Academic Awards
10. The candidate for graduation must file an application form for Non-academic recognition shall be awarded to graduating students to
graduation to the Registrar’s Office at least 45 days before graduation. include the following:

K. GRADUATION WITH HONORS 1. Best Thesis

The awards in the thesis in the undergraduate program shall
a. Academic Awards have three categories: social, experimental and developmental
1. The general average of a candidate for graduation with honors, (invention and innovation). There shall be one recipient per
specifically, Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum category.
Laude, shall be based on the grade requirements prescribed by
the University, to wit: 2. Other Awards:
Summa Cum Laude - 1.25 - 1.00
Magna Cum Laude - 1.50 - 1.26 2.1. Leadership Award
Cum Laude - 1.75 - 1.51 2.2. Service Award
2. Only final grade shall be the basis in the computation of the 2.3. Outstanding Student Award
general average of the candidate for graduation with honors. 2.4. Athlete of the Year Award
Final grades shall use the point system; rounding off of final 2.5. Artist of the Year Award
grades shall not be allowed. 2.6. Others
3. A candidate for graduation with honors must not have repeated
any subject in the University or any other educational institution. 3. Criteria for awards shall be based on the current/latest criteria
4. A candidate for graduation with honors must have completed at set by the DOST, CHED and other agencies and approved by
least 75% of the total number of academic units for graduation the University authorities.
in the University and must have a resident therein for at least 3
years immediately prior to graduation. c. Recognition Program for Non-Graduating Students
5. A candidate for graduation with honors must have taken, during 1. Recognition of Non-graduating students with academic and
each semester, not less than 15 units of credit or the non-academic awards shall be conducted by campus at the end
normal/regular load prescribed in the curriculum. of each academic year.
6. A candidate for graduation with honors shall have no grade of 2.
Incomplete. Also, he/she shall not have a grade lower than 2.25 L. GRADUATION ATTIRE
for Cum Laude; 2.0 for Magna Cum Laude; and 1.75 for Summa
Cum Laude in any academic subject whether prescribed or not The attire for graduation shall be black academic gown with the
in his curriculum which he has taken in the University, or in any following color of hood:
other educational institution.
Bachelor of Science in Biology -Golden Yellow
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics -Golden Yellow
 BS Hotel and Restaurant Management -Red 7. Before performing actual teaching, and Intern shall be required a lesson
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science -Maroon plan/s for the subject/s, checked and approved one day before by the
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -Mocca Cooperating Teacher.
BS Management Accounting -Mocca 8. An Intern shall help the Cooperating Teacher in classroom
BS Accounting Technology -Mocca management, tutoring of pupils/students, follow up case study and
BS Entrepreneurial Management -Mocca other activities which can enrich the training experiences of the Intern.
Bachelor of Science in Criminology -Brown 9. In case the attendance of an Intern is required during an intra-curricular
BS Computer Engineering -Orange activity of the College of Teacher Education, they are to be excused
BS Civil Engineering -Tangerine from their respective assignments. The Cooperating Teachers and the
BSIT – Computer Technology -White Principal shall be informed accordingly by the Intern Supervisor through
Bachelor in Industrial Technology -Powdered Blue a memorandum or a letter.
Bachelor of Science Secondary Education -Yellow 10. In case of absence to be incurred, the Intern shall inform the Supervisor
Bachelor in Elementary Education -Yellow at the earliest possible time.
Diploma in Teaching -Yellow 11. Each Intern shall have a Final Demonstration class, to be done either
Bachelor in Agricultural Technology -Green during the middle or last part of the semester base on the schedule se
Bachelor in Fishery Technology -Aqua Blue by the Intern Supervisor and the cooperating school.
BS Agricultural Business Management -Apple Green 12. Before the Final Demonstration class, the Intern shall submit his lesson
BS Environmental Management -Green plans to the Cooperating Teacher for corrections and noted by the
BS Nursing -Pink School Principal. All other Interns shall be provided a copy of the lesson
plans to be used for future reference.
M. GUIDELINES FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 13. Final grade of the Intern shall be based on the following:
(Teacher Education Programs) a. 50% - Rating given by the cooperating teacher
b. 25% - Rating from the Final Demonstration
1. Internship shall be offered to a graduating student either during the first
c. 15% - Rating from Reports Submitted: Form 1; Form 18-A;
or second semester of each academic year.
Form 18-B; Form 137-A, Lesson Plans; Test Notebook;
2. A student without any subject deficiency is qualified to undergo
Logbook; DTR.
internship.
d. 10% - Rating from Attendance
3. Female students who are on the family way are not followed to undergo
14. An Intern is required to attend the periodic consultative meeting with
internship
the Dean/Department Chairman and Intern Supervisor.
4. An Intern is required to report his/her school assignment from Monday
to Friday and shall follow the official time-in and time-out of the school
N. POLICIES on ON-JOB-TRAINING
(example: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
5. Every Intern, male or female, should be in his/her proper uniform when
On-Job Training is a requirement for graduation as prescribed by the
reporting to his/her assignment from Monday to Friday.
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and approved by the University
6. An Intern is assigned to teach three (3) major subjects with 2
Board of Regents (BOR).
preparations and one (1) non-major subject. Priority shall be given to
his/her major subject. In case of conflict in the teaching assignments,
1. On-Job-Training shall be offered to graduating students either during
proper adjustments and arrangements shall be made based on the
the first semester, second semester of summer of each academic year.
MOA signed by authorized representatives of both parties.
2. Only graduating students with nine units deficiency or below may be
allowed to undergo On.-Job-Training.
3. Female Students who are on the family way are not allowed to undergo O. POLICIES ON THESIS WRITING AND ADVISING
OJT. (Undergraduate)
4. Graduating students who are qualified to undergo On-Job-Training
1. Title Proposal
shall accomplish and submit the following requirements three (3) weeks
1.1. Students shall fill up Form 1 (Plan of Course Work) before
before the scheduled On-Job-Training to the Office of the OJT
applying for a title proposal.
coordinator.
1.2. The student shall apply for a Guidance Committee (Form 2),
a. Duly accomplished Application for Training
secured from the Campus Research Chairman. The Guidance
b. Parent’s Consent/Waiver
Committee is composed of one (1) adviser and two (2) panel
c. Memorandum of Agreement between SKSU and the
members as examiners. The application shall be
Cooperating Agency.
recommended by the Research Chairman and approved by the
d. Dean’s Recommendation
Campus Dean.
e. Others
1.3. Application for Thesis Title (Form 3). Students shall fill up the
5. And orientation shall be conducted before the start of the scheduled
application form for research proposal title after the following
OJT.
conditions are met:
6. A student undergoing OJT shall wear the required OJT uniform to
a. The student must have, at least, taken and passed 75%
distinguish him/her from other students.
of his academic courses with the inclusion of courses on
7. He/she shall report to the particular agency punctually on the time
Methods of Research and Statistics.
indicated in the Memorandum of Agreement.
b. The researcher shall prepare at least three (3) title
8. He/she shall perform the job assigned and designated by the
proposals. The proposed titles must be within the thrust
authorized representative of the agency.
of the University.
9. He/she shall accomplish a Daily Time Record which shall be
1.4. Change of Title (Form 4). If the title has been approved, but the
countersigned by the authorized representative of the agency and also
student later decides to change it, he may do so using the
by the head of the agency. A trainee incurring twenty percent (20%)
same form.
absence of the total number of hours shall be given a grade of
1.5. Change of major field. If the student opts to change his major
INCOMPLETE.
field, a form (Form 5) must be filled up and the thesis title must
10. In case the attendance of the Trainee is required for important intra-
be redirected towards the new field of interest.
curricular activities of the College of the University, he/she is
1.6. Change of Adviser and Panel (Form 6). Change of adviser or
considered excused from his/her respective assignments.
panel member/s shall be approved by the Guidance
11. In case the trainee cannot report due to emergency, the On-Job-
Committee only with the consent of the previous adviser and ,
Training Coordinator shall be informed at the earliest possible time.
upon stating justifiable reasons through a formal letter
12. Each trainee shall submit a narrative report to the OJT Coordinator at
addressed to the Guidance Committee.
the end of the Term.
13. Final grade of the Trainees shall be based on the following: 2. Outline Writing
80% - Student’s Record of Job Experiences 2.1. Outline can be done only after the approval of title in
10% - Narrative Report coordination with the Guidance Committee.
10% - Attendance 2.2. Outline defense can be applied for after approval of the final
draft by the Guidance Committee (Form 7).
2.3. Prescribed outline format should be followed.
2.4. The outline defense shall be chaired by the adviser with
members of the Guidance Committee as members.
 2.5. The Guidance Committee shall be furnished copies of the 4. Thesis Processing and Defense
outline one (1) week before the defense. 4.1. The Guidance Committee members shall affix their signatures
2.6. Final copy of outline shall be reproduced in hard copy after or their comments on the flyleaf each time the thesis paper is
revision based on the comments and suggestions of the presented for evaluation.
Guidance Committee. A copy shall be furnished to each of the 4.2. Data presentation, analysis and interpretation shall be checked
members of Guidance Committee. by a statistician before final examination.
4.3. The students may apply for final after approval of the final draft
3. Conduct of the Study
by the Guidance Committee (Form 7).
3.1. Thesis shall be individually conducted by the student as
4.4. The final draft must be checked by the English critic/reader
requirement for graduation.
before the final defense presentation.
3.2. Thesis shall be conducted after approval by the Guidance
4.5. Application for final defense must be filed two weeks before the
Committee during the outline defense.
proposed date of examination. The Guidance Committee shall
3.3. Thesis may be conducted in absentia with the recommendation
be furnished a copy each one (1) week before the Final
of the Guidance Committee. A student working in absentia
Defense schedule.
shall make a periodic report of his program of work to his/her
4.6. The adviser shall act as Chairman of the Guidance Committee.
adviser.
4.7. Panel 1 and 2 shall serve as examiners of the study.
3.4. Conduct of research shall be closely supervised by the
Guidance Committee, especially by the adviser.
3.5. In the conduct of a research study, all activities to be 5. Reproduction of Book Report.
undertaken shall be closely coordinated with the adviser. The 5.1. The color of the book cover shall be strictly observed as follows
following are to be strictly observed:
a. Secure the “go signal” of the adviser. Have the adviser Bachelor of Science in Biology -Golden Yellow
monitor the progress of the study. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics -Golden Yellow
b. Inform the adviser of any destruction or damages caused BS Hotel and Restaurant Management -Red
by animals, pilferage, or any unusual observation(s) for Bachelor of Arts in Social Science -Maroon
experimental studies. Delayed reports regarding any or BS Criminology -Brown
BS Accountancy -Mocca
all of these can be grounds for suspicion of manipulating
BS Management Accounting -Mocca
data by the student and also by the adviser.
BS Accounting Technology -Mocca
c. Have the adviser affix his/her signature on raw data sheet BS Entrepreneurial Management -Mocca
every time datum/data is/are collected. Data gathered BS Computer Engineering -Orange
without close coordination on the part of the student and BS Civil Engineering -Tangerine
adviser and shown only at the end for scrutiny, analysis BSIT-Computer Technology -White
and approval may be a cause for disapproval by the Bachelor in Industrial Technology -Powdered Blue
adviser, and may be declared null and void. Bachelor in Secondary Education -Yellow
d. Secure adviser’s permission for collating, analyzing and Bachelor in Elementary Education -Yellow
writing results and implications of the study. Diploma in Teaching -Yellow
3.6. When writing manuscript, an adviser maybe consulted on any Bachelor in Agricultural Technology -Dark Green
problem or concern such as the guidelines for the format and Bachelor in Fishery Technology -Aqua Blue
some technicalities in writing the manuscript. BS Agricultural Business Mgt. -Green
BS Environmental Management -Green
Ladderized Nursing -Pink
 5.2. A graduating student shall be required to furnish one (1) copy 8.2. Thesis results cannot be published without the consent of the
of Compact Disk (CD) and seven (7) copies of his/her hard author and co-author.
bound book/report to the following: 8.3. In studies conceptualized by students with the assistance of
1. Campus Research Office advisers, the first authorship is credited to the student and co-
2. Campus Library authorship to the adviser if the findings are published in
3. Campus Department Office progress report, terminal reports and journals.
4. Research Division 8.4. The adviser is the first author and has the full authority to use
5. Adviser the findings of the study in terminal reports and publication,
6. Registrar with the students as co-authors, if the thesis is part and parcel
7. Student of the adviser’s research.
5.3. Grade for thesis writing shall be given by the thesis adviser. 8.5. If the thesis is a product of academic activities, it shall become
a property of SKSU and commercialization of such shall be
6. Thesis Fee subjected to the same intellectual rights and sharing scheme.
6.1. A student conducting a research study and thesis writing shall
pay an amount as prescribed by the University to be 9. The Role of Thesis Adviser
appropriated as follows 9.1. The thesis adviser serves as an adviser-critic, a consultant, a
catalyzer, and a director-facilitator on the reproduction of a
Thesis Outline Manuscript total scholarly quality manuscript.
Adviser 150.00 150.00 300.00 9.2. He/she is expected to be discerning, patient and a
Panel 1 100.00 100.00 200.00 conscientious mentor as he peruses the contents of the
Panel 2 100.00 100.00 200.00 submitted manuscript page by page and jots down marginal
Statistician 100.00 100.00 200.00 notes containing his/her critical comments, questions and
Reader/English Critic 100.00 100.00 200.00 suggestions on the parts or portions that require improvement
Research Fund 25.00 25.00 50.00 and those that should be corrected, deleted or modified.
Total 575.00 575.00 1,150.00 9.3. The adviser is expected to stimulate the thinking of his/her
advisee by giving critical hints and pointer on how the problem
6.2. 50% payment will be collected during the outline defense and can be attacked or handled.
the other 50% payment during the final defense. 9.4. The adviser may redirect his/her advisee to the point where the
6.3. Research fund shall be used for campus research and latter ends up seeing the problem in its right perspective.
development activities. 9.5. The adviser is expected to help illuminate and catalyze his/her
advisee’s thinking into coming up with sound decisions that
7. Scheduling would lead to the desired changes or modifications and in the
7.1. The schedule of outline and final defense shall be arranged by eventual completion of the research study.
the Research Chairman in coordination with the Guidance 9.6. The adviser is also expected to be constant source of
Committee and the student. inspiration as he/she directs and facilitates the work of his/her
7.2. A maximum of 4 researches/studies may be examined per day, advisee towards the successful completion of the study within
but only during office hours. the planned period.
9.7. The thesis adviser shall be bounded by the following rules:
8. Intellectual Property Rights and Publication A thesis adviser must be:
8.1. Thesis/Dissertation results shall not be published unless A guide,
presented in a research review set by the University. A stimulator or critical thinking,
 A coach, 1.1. Transcript of Records
A staunch advocate of illogical thinking, Student records are confidential and information is released only at the
A supporter of thesis standards, request of the student or of an appropriate institution. “Partial” transcripts shall
A specialist in his own line, not be issued. Official transcript of records obtained from other institution and
Above all a thesis adviser is himself a researcher. which have been submitted to the University for admission and/or transfer of
credits become a part of the student’s permanent record and are issued as true
10. The Role of Panel (Examiner) copy along with SKSU official transcript of records.
10.1. The panel 1 and 2 are the examiner of the thesis being the
member of the committee. 1.2. Certifications
10.2. The panel should counter check the work of the researcher/s Certifications or Records issued always indicate the purpose for which it
to ensure validity, reliability, accuracy and success. would be used.
10.3. Coordinate with the adviser for any decision made relatively
to the study. 1.3. Diploma
10.4. Work harmoniously with emphasis in objectivity, fairness and 1. Diploma is issued to graduates at least one month after graduation.
impartiality with the adviser, co-panel, statistician, critic and 2. Re-issuance of Diploma is allowed when original copy is lost, or
student researcher. damaged by fire, water and man-made calamity.

P. UNIVERSITY POLICIES ON RECORDS 1.4. Transfer Credential

1. Transfer Credential is issued to students who wishes to transfer to
Student records are confidential in nature. Access on records shall be other institution and is issued only once.
based on the following: 2. Transfer Credential is only issued if the form 137A/TOR of a
1. Each type of student record is the responsibility of a designated student is in file and all subjects and grades are all accounted for.
University Registrar, and has the sole authority to release the record.
2. Confidentiality educational or personal records may be released to 2. Requesting of Documents
other university personnel without the consent of the student involved 2.1. Request form should be accomplished personally by the requesting
if the record is a student’s application for financial aid or if it is in student.
response to a judicial order or subpoena, or due to any legal or safety 2.2. Proxy to do the request is obliged to submit a letter of authorization
emergency reasons. to Registrar’s Office.
3. All information about student records shall only be released to a third 2.3. Required fees should be paid to the University/Campus Cashier.
party duly authorized by the concerned student. 2.4. Requesting students are required to present a duly accomplished
4. The student should pay the required fee for Transcript of Records, clearance before requesting for any document from the Office of
Transfer Credentials and Certifications. the Registrar.
5. The TOR, Diploma, Certifications and Transfer Credentials should be
impressed by the University Seal.
6. The Transcript of Records shall bear the signatures of the one who 3. Releasing of Records
prepared it, the one who verified and the Registrar. 3.1. Academic Records are sent directly to requesting school or
7. Official receipt number of the documentary stamp fee is affixed. institution. It cannot be entrusted to the former student, unless
8. Accomplishment clearance form is required. authorized to hand carry the said record. It has to be placed in a
sealed envelope addressed to Registrar concerned with the flap of
1. Kinds of Records/Documents envelope signed by the registrar.
 3.2. The records released must have signatures of the concerned 1. Regular School Fees – include tuition fee, medical, dental, athletic,
signatories in every page and impressed by the University Seal. diploma, laboratory fee, guidance fee, library fee, registration fee,
3.3. Records released shall always indicate the purpose for which the development fee and Internet fee, etc.
record will be used. 2. Student Fees – include fees for student publication, identification card,
3.4. Normally, requested documents/records shall be issued within a insurance, SBO, USG, yearbook, workbook, graduation fee for seniors
maximum of five (5) working days after filing. But for peak seasons, and student handbook, SIFE fee, etc.
such as enrolment and graduation periods, requested documents 3. Administrative Fees – include fines for late enrolment and other
shall be released within fifteen (15) working days after filing. authorized fines, fees for changing, adding and dropping of subjects,
special services for validation, for removal examination, correction of
4. Withholding of Records personal information in TOR and Diploma, Official Transcript of
Records (TOR), Certification and Authentication Fees, etc.
When a student has a pending financial obligation to the University or
Campus, or when official records from a previous school (e.g. Transcript of 2. Refund of Fees
Records with remarks copy of SKSU) has not yet been submitted to the
Office of the University Registrar or when the student has been charged for 1. Student who has paid his/her fees in full and wish to withdraw his/her
official disciplinary action, and or the appropriate University official may registration shall be entitled to a refund of his/her payment in
request that the student’s record, e.g. Transcript of Records and/or accordance with the following schedule:
registration forms be withheld. 1.1. Within first week of Classes – 80% of the regular school fees
1.2. Within 2nd, 3rd and 4th week – 50% of the regular school fees
5. Student Clearance 1.3. After 4th week - no more refund
2. The same terms and conditions above shall apply to students who have
1. Each student shall be required to present a duly accomplished partially paid their regular school fees.
clearance from before taking the midterm and final examination.
2. Graduating students must present/submit a duly accomplished 3. Payment of School Fees
clearance form before graduation.
3. Any student who intends to transfer to any other institution must 1. School fees shall be paid in three installment and in the following
first present a duly accomplished campus clearance before manner:
requesting for release of his/her school records. a. 50% of total charge during enrolment
4. Exit clearance is required to a student requesting for his/her TOR, b. 40% before the mid-term
Diploma and Certifications. c. 10% before the final term
2. An incoming freshman shall pay the tuition fee for the said academic
Q. TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES year as set and approved by the BOR.
3. A student who shifts to another course and is classified as first year
Subject to applicable laws and regulations, all student fees and other shall follow the prevailing rate set in the course he/she qualifies.
charges shall be fixed by the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of 4. An old returning student shall follow the prevailing rate of tuition fee set
the Administrative Council. in his level of classification.
5. A student who dropped/is dropped from school whether officially or
unofficially shall pay the total/full charges for the whole semester.
6. The student’s Statement of Accounts shall be distributed two (2) weeks
1. Classification of School Fees: before the periodic examination.
 7. Payment shall be made directly to the cashier who will issue the B. Grant-In-Aid and Other Privileges
corresponding official receipt.
1. Socio-Cultural
R. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Components:
a. SKSU Teatro Kalakat Troupe
The University shall provide various scholarship programs for deserving b. SKSU Chorale
students. c. SKSU Literary and Visual Arts
d. SKSU Band
1. Types of Scholarship:
A. Academic Scholarship 1.1. Entrance to Regular Membership
1. Entrance Scholarship
1.1. Valedictorian – One hundred percent (100%) discount 1.1.1. Students of SKSU may qualify as a regular
from tuition fees. member, provided that he/she undergoes a
1.2. Top 100 students in the Entrance Scholarship screening process and agrees to abide by rules and
Examination – One hundred percent (100%) discount regulations of the Center.
from tuition fees. 1.1.2. The Office of the Socio-Cultural Affairs shall
1.3. Salutatorian – Seventy-five percent (75%) discount from designate a committee who shall conduct the
tuition fees. screening to qualify students for membership. This
shall be done at the ACCESS Campus.
2. University Scholarship – shall be granted to an undergraduate 1.1.3. The applicant should maintain good moral
student who obtains a grade point average (GPA) of 1.5 or standards and pass a provisionary period of two (2)
better; has no grade below 2.0, nor has any mark of ‘INC’ or semesters.
‘Dropped’ by the end of the semester; and thus, shall enjoy 1.1.4. The committee shall identify the different
free tuition fees during the following semester. categories of scholarship for Socio Cultural.
3. College scholarship – shall be granted to an undergraduate
student who obtains a grade point average (GPA) of 1.75; has 1.2. General Rules and Regulation
no grade below 2.5, nor has any mark of ‘INC’ or ‘Dropped’ by 1.2.1. Observe schedule for practice. Dancers, Chorale
the end of the semester; and thus, shall enjoy 75% discount members, Combo players and other participants
from tuition fees. should be in the dance room or practice area at
4. To qualify for academic scholarship, the prescribed load of a 4:30 – 6:00 in the afternoon or as required.
student should be at least 18 academic units of the normal 1.2.2. Maintain cleanliness of the dance room/practice
load prescribed in his/her curricular program. area and back stage during practice and
5. The academic scholarship shall be for a period of one performance.
semester only and shall continue during the succeeding 1.2.3. Drinking of alcoholic beverages, smoking and using
semesters, as long as the student satisfies the prescribed of prohibited drugs are strictly prohibited.
GPA and other requirements. 1.2.4. Use proper attire/costume during practice and
6. If a student qualifies for two or more scholarships, he/she shall presentations is required. Costumes should be
be made to choose only one of them. taken care of by the user; members are not allowed
to bring any costume without permission from the
moderator and costume in charge.
 1.2.5. Respect the personal belongings of other recognized by the University. He/she may be
members/participants. allowed to take special examinations a week after
1.2.6. Switch off all the lights, or any electric facilities such returning from official competitions/participation,
as cassette players, CD, etc. before going home or and a grade of INC. may be given for failure to take
leaving the area. the final exam during the grace period.
1.2.7. Always ask permission from the trainer/moderator 1.3.8. The participants may be given the highest grade in
when going out. The “Buddy System” is highly a basic subject in Physical Education according to
encouraged. the level of competitions participated in:
1.2.8. Be courteous especially to persons in authority, co-
members and the audience. National/International Level -----1.0 of 99% - 100%
1.2.9. Intimate affairs/relationship among members of the Regional Level -------------------- 1.25 or 96% - 98%
group is strictly prohibited. Provincial Level ------------------- 1.5 or 93% - 95%
1.2.10. Any member found to have violated rules shall be 1.3.9. When a regular member has a conditional or failing
subject to disciplinary actions or sanctions. Due grade in the midterm, he/she may opt to participate
process shall be observed. in a higher competition at his/her own risk.
However, when a failing grade is garnered during
1.3. Guidelines in Granting and Maintaining Scholarship the immediately preceding grading period, he/she
under the Socio-Cultural Program: shall not be given an option, but shall be
automatically disqualified to participate in the
1.3.1. The interested student/member shall undergo higher competitions.
screening by the designated committee. 1.3.10. The scholarship may be withdrawn if it is proven
1.3.2. The scholarship shall be for one academic year that statements, certifications, awards or grade
only. submitted while the grant is being availed of are
1.3.3. The same committee shall select/reclassify regular fictitious, incorrect or tampered.
members according to the categories in Table 1. 1.3.11. The scholarship may also be withdrawn if the
Likewise the same period for screening will be used member does not meet the age requirement, is
in order to facilitate assessment of school during found indulging in vices or is found violating other
semester/enrollment. rules.
1.3.4. The pre-annual screening/reclassification shall 1.3.12. In case of physical injury to a member during
take effect immediately the following year. participation/performances approved by the
1.3.5. A regular member shall carry an academic load of University, the university is not liable except in the
not less than fifteen (15) credit hours/units unless a payment of insurance and other mutual aid benefits
lower number is provided as normal regular load provided.
prescribed for a particular semester, but in no case
shall he/she be allowed to enroll more than the
prescribed regular normal load for the semester.
1.3.6. A regular member must pass all the subjects/units
enrolled in.
1.3.7. A regular member shall be allowed to make up for
deficiency in any course enrolled in while officially
participating in higher socio-cultural competitions
 TABLE – 1 2. Sports
CRITERIA FOR SKSU SOCIO-CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2.1. Recruitment System for Varsity Athletes
Level of Competition/ Participation Kind of scholarship/ Incentives/Bonus A. Tryouts – Usually done during the opening of the
categories
Category – A
school year.
 National/ International  College level.
 Champion Full Socio-Cultural  One hundred percent (100%) tuition fee only
 1st to 3rd Runner-up Scholarship  One thousand pesos (1,000.00) allowance This could be done by the coach himself. This shall be
Assistance per participant. given to the incoming first year students.
 One thousand pesos (1,000.00) bonus/
participant for garnering champion in
individual or team events. B. Intercampus Meet
 Should continue the regular practice and
active to school activities even after the
competition.
The Intercampus Meet is a good venue for
 National/ International Category B  College Level selection/screening of athletes who come from the different
 Champion Partial Scholarship  Seventy five percent (75%) free tuition campuses of the University.
 1st to 3rd Runner-up Assistance  Five hundred pesos (500.00) allowance per
participants.
 Five hundred pesos (500.00) bonus /
2.2. Guidelines for Entrance to Sports Scholarship
participants for garnering champion in 1. The University shall provide entrance to sports
individual or team events. scholarship as indicated in Table 2 as Criteria for
 Should continue the regular practice and
active to school activities even after the
SKSU entrance/continuing sports scholarship.
competition. 2. The screening committee will be composed of the
 National/ International Category C  College Level following:
 Champion Partial Scholarship  Fifty percent (50%) free tuition
Assistance
a. Sports Director – Chairman
 1st to 3rd Runner-up  Two hundred (200.00) allowance per
participants. b. Socio-Cultural Coordinator – Member
 Two hundred pesos (200.00) bonus / c. Chairman of the Scholarship Committee
participants for garnering champion in d. Campus sports coordinator of the applicant –
individual or team events.
 Should continue the regular practice and
member
active to school activities even after the e. Coach – Member
competition. 3. The applicant athlete shall meet the approval of the
 Regular member for 3-4 years Category D  College Level
Partial Scholarship
majority of the screening committee.
and has not participated in any  One hundred percent (100%) Tuition only
competition. Assistance  Had been active member for 3-4 years but not
 4th to 10th Runner-up given the chance to participate in the higher
competition. 2.3. Rules in Enjoying Scholarship
 Reporting for regular practice and other
activities of the center.
1. The sports scholarship shall be for one semester only
 Regular member for 1-2 years Category D  College Level upon recommendation of the sports screening
and has not participated in any Partial Scholarship  Fifty percent (50%) free tuition committee, but in no case shall the extension be given
competition. Assistance  Had been active member for 1-2 years but not to an athlete who has already earned one academic
given the chance to participate in the higher degree.
competition.
2. An athlete in the university level shall carry a load of
 Reporting for regular practice and other
activities of the center. not less than fifteen (15) credit hours/units per
semester unless lower number is provided as normal
load prescribed for a particular semester, but in no
 case shall he be allowed to get more than the 10. In case of physical injury to an athlete during
prescribed load in the curriculum for the semester. competition as authorized by the university, the
3. In case of suspension for one semester or expulsion university is not liable except the payment of insurance
due to disciplinary action, the athlete concerned shall provided and other mutual benefits.
repay school fees/privileges enjoyed, before any final 11. Other guidelines regarding athletes Eligibility shall be
clearance/certificates or transfer is issued. based on the different guidelines formulated by the
4. To maintain the scholarship, an athlete must pass all different sponsoring agencies as the case maybe:
subjects units enrolled in.
5. An athlete while participating in higher athletic 2.4. Classification of Athletes
meets/competitions officially authorized/hosted by the Table 2
university should be given an opportunity to make-up Classification Qualifications Incentive/Bonus
Category A 1. 90-100 percent attendance during practice 1. One hundred percent
for any academic deficiency incurred in his/her 2. Must have reached higher meet (National) (100%) free tuition fee
absence from classes. He/she may be allowed to take Full Sports 3. Ranks in the national competition
special examinations (final or midterm) a week after Scholarship 3.1. Team events 2. On thousand pesos
a. Must have landed in the top 3 rank (1,000.00) allowance per
returning officially from athletic meets/competitions. A in the field of at least 7 participants participant for every
grade of INC maybe given for failure to take final exam or teams participation.
during the grace period. b. Runner-up in the field of 4-6 teams
c. Champion in the field of 3 3. On thousand pesos
6. In PE he/she maybe given the highest grade according participants or teams (1,000.00) bonus/
to the level of sport/athletic competition she/he had 3.2. Individual events participant for garnering
completed. a. Champion in the field of 4-6 championship in
participants individual or team
b. Runner-up in the field of at least 7 events.
National level 1.0 or 99% - 100% participants
Regional level 1.25 or 96% - 98% 4. Possess good moral attitude.
5. No vices shall be observed on him/her on
Provincial level 1.5 or 93% - 95% and off the campus and competition period.
7. When a college student athlete has a conditional or 6. No failures/inc’s/dropped in all academic
failing grade in the midterm, he/she may opt to subjects
7. Shall have the endorsement or the coach
participate in the higher athletic meets at his own risks. after meeting the following standards:
When an athlete has a failing grade in the immediate a. Excellent playing attitudes observed
preceding period, he shall not be given an option, but during actual games and practice
b. Excellent skills or talent
automatically disqualified to participate in the higher c. Teamanship
meets. d. Coachability
8. The sports scholarship may be withdrawn if it be Category A 1. 80-100 percent attendance during practice 1. Seventy percent (70%)
verified that statements/certifications/medals/trophies 2. Must have reached higher meet (Regional) tuition fee
Partial 3. Rank in the Regional Competition;
upon which the grant has been made are fictitious, Scholarship 3.1. Team events 2. Five hundred pesos
incorrect or tampered. a. Champion in the field of 2 teams/ (500.00) allowance per
9. The sports scholarship may also be withdrawn if the participants. participant for every
b. Must have landed 3rd in the field of participation.
athlete disqualified on account of age limit, turning 4-6 participants/teams
professional, having case of foregoing, the student c. Must have landed in the top 4-5 rank 3. Five hundred pesos
shall be made to refund fees and waive privileges in the field of at least 7 (500.00) bonus/
participants/teams participant for garnering
enjoined. 3.2. Individual events. championship in
a. A runner-up
 b. Rank 3 in TTS individual or team
4. Possess good moral attitude. events.
5. No vices shall be observed on him/her on
and of the campus and during competition
period. 2.5. Documents needed for the endorsement of a sports
6. No failures/INC’s/Dropped in all academic
subject.
scholar to the University Student Scholarship
7. Shall have the endorsement of the coach Committee
after meeting the following standards:
a. Excellent playing attitudes observed
during actual games and practices
a. A report of attendance in every practice the team
b. Excellent individual skill. had as attested by a coach.
c. Teamanship/camaraderie within the b. Certificate of grades from the registrar. (Previous
team on and off the playing court.
d. Coachability
semester)
Category C 1. 80-100 percent attendance during practice 1. Fifty percent (50%) c. A photocopy of the Certificate of Enrolment.
2. Must have reached higher meet (Provincial tuition fee d. Certificate of ranks in the previous competitions
Partial Level and joined local tournaments held 2. Two hundred pesos
Scholarship within the nearby localities) (200.00) allowance per
where the team participated.
3. Rank in the regional competition participant for every e. A negative drug test result.
3.1. Team events participation. f. Endorsement by the coach as approved by the
a. A runner-up in the field of 2 teams 3. Two hundred pesos
or contestant (200.00) bonus/
screening committee.
b. A participant participant for garnering
3.2. Individual event championship in A recommended varsity athlete shall be required to fill-up scholarship
a. A participant individual or team
4. Possess good moral attitude. events.
application form from the Office of the Student Affairs.
5. No vices shall be observed on him/her on
and off the campus and during competition 2.6. Guidelines for joining higher competition:
period
6. No failures/INC’s/Dropped in all academic
Varsity athletes/teams shall be recommended for higher competition:
subject Provided they met the following requirements:
7. Shall have the endorsement of the coach 1. All out practice – should be properly manifested by a hundred percent
after meeting the following standards:
a. Excellent playing attitudes observed
attendance during practices as evaluated by the trainer and the coach.
during actual games and practices 2. Team/athletes attitudes towards a game – this would mean the attitude
b. Excellent skills or character shown during every game, such as how a team reacts
c. Teamanship
d. Coachability
when trailing their opponents score or when they are leading their team.
Category D. 1. 80-100 percent attendance during practice An allowance 3. Coachability of a team/athlete – this refers to the responses of the team
2. Maximum of one (1) deficiency (Failures, corresponding to the level to the challenges or plans as laid down by the coach/trainer of the team.
Scholarship INC’s or Dropped) of competition in every 4. Team camaraderie – refers to the following:
3. No vices shall be observed on him/her on participation shall be given
and off the campus to an athlete. a. Proper coordination of the team during team practices.
4. Shall have the endorsement of the coach b. Punctuality of every member in every scheduled practice, etc.
after meeting the following standards c. Winnability of the team or the capability of the team to win games.
a. Excellent playing attitudes observed
during actual games and practices Collective observations to the teams’ practice, suggestions and
b. Excellent skills recommendations to a team’s potentials shall be evaluated.
c. Teamanship
d. Coachability
 2.7. Practices guidelines: 6. Dependents of SKSU Personnel
6.1. Dependents of SKSU personnel presently employed on
As a varsity athlete, a number of the team shall be required to conduct permanent and non-permanent status shall enjoy the 100%
practice with or without any incoming games. discount from tuition fees.
1. Team and individual practices shall be scheduled by the coach 6.2. Legitimate children of SKSU employees who died while in the
him/herself. service of the University shall also enjoy the 100% discount from
2. They should practice at least twice a week for at least 3 hours in an tuition fees.
area identifies by the coach.
3. Class schedules of athletes and coach or trainer must be coordinated 6.3. Other scholarships
with the practice schedule. 6.4. CHED Special Study Grant Program for Congressional District.
4. An attendance sheet for every practice shall be required to be kept by 6.5. R.A. 7160 (Barangay Scholarship)
the coach/trainer/director. a. SK Chairma/Kagawads within the province of Sultan
Kudarat
3. Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Requirements:
1. The Students in Free Enterprise Scholarship is granted to students for 1. GPA of 80 and above (High School Report of Rating
having extended services and performances representing the Card)
institution in the Regional, National and International competition. 2. Certificate of Incumbency issued and signed by Punong
Barngay.
CRITERIA FOR SKPSC SIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 3. Certification from the City/Municipal Mayor attested by
Level of Competition/ Kind of Scholarship/ Incentives/Bonus C/MLGOO
Participation Categories
National/ Category A 100% Discount from Tuition Fees
b. Dependents of Barangay Council Members within the
International Travel allowance of 800.00/day Province of Sultan Kudarat only.
Regional Level Category B 75% Discount from Tuition Fees Requirements:
Travel allowance 1. GPA of 80 and above (High School Report Card)
Local/Provincial Category C 50% Discount from Tuition Fees
Travel Allowance 2. Certificate of Incumbency issued and signed by Punong
Barangay.
4. University Student Government President/Campus SBO Governor 3. Affidavit of Dependency.
Scholarship 4. Birth Certificate (NSO).
4.1. The elected University Student Government President shall 5. Certification from the City/Municipal Mayor attested by
enjoy the 100% discount from Tuition Fees during his/her the C/MLGOO.
incumbency. 6. Endorsement of the C/MLGOO.
4.2. The elected Campus Governor shall enjoy the 50% discount 6.6. RA 6973 (BOR Member)
form his/her tuition fees. 6.7. NCIP Educational Assistance Scholarship Program of South
Cotabato.
5. University/Campus Publication Editors-in-Chief 6.8. President Diosdado Macapaga Agrarian Scholarship Program
5.1. The university/Campus Publication Editor-in-Chief shall avail of (PDMASP/DAR)
50% discount from his/her tuition provided the editorial board 6.9. CHED’s Students Assistance for Education (SAFE).
can publish at least one issue per semester. 6.10. CHED’s One Town One Scholar (OTOS)
6.11. Full Merit, Half Merit, Tulong Dunong and Bright Muslim in
Mindanao.
6.12. ROTC Scholarship sponsored by DND-CHED-PASUC.
2. Condition for retention of scholarship incoming 2nd and 3rd year secondary students with experience
A scholarship maybe retained if the scholar satisfies the following condition: being officers in any organizations.
1. Has no grade below 3.0 in any subject. d. USG Representative
2. Has submitted a certification of grades/cards to the Student - A USG representative is the elected SBO Governor of the
Scholarship Division for evaluation at the end of the semester. respective campuses.
3. Has re-applied for scholarship grant from the scholarship office. e. A candidate for any USG position must not be an Editor-in-Chief in any
4. Has signed a Memorandum of Agreement after having complied with Campus publication nor Chairman/Head of any clubs or organizations.
all the requirements of the scholarship program. f. Any student who runs for any USG position should meet the following
5. Has submitted a copy of the approved scholarship grant to the requirements:
following offices: Accounting, Cashier, Registrar and Student Affairs.
1. Present a Certificate of Good Moral Character duly signed by
IV. STUDENT AFFAIRS his/her Campus Dean/HS Director.
2. Present a certification from the registrar’s office that he/she has
A. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS passed all subjects taken by him/her during the preceding
semester to include P.E. and Military Science.
1. University Student Government 3. Has a regular number of academic units required by the course for
the curriculum of the current semester.
The highest governing body of the students is the University Student 4. Has completed at least one year of residency during the time of
Government (USG). This is composed of the following elected officers: election.
President, Vice-President, 12 Senators voted by the organization during the
scheduled Annual Student Leadership Training and Seminar Workshop and 2. CAMPUS STUDENT BODY ORGANIZATION
one (1) USG Campus Representative who shall be the elected SBO Governor
per Campus to represent respective campuses including the High School. Each campus SBO shall be composed of the following duly elected officers
in the campus as follows: Governor, Vice Governor and Eight (8) Board
The Qualification for Officers of the USG shall be the following: members.

a. President The qualifications of SBO Officers shall be the following:

- Must be an Incoming regular Junior College Student (3rd year in a
4th-year curriculum or 4th year in 5-year curriculum; a. Governor – Incoming regular college junior student (3rd year in 4 –
- Must be a bonafide student of SKSU; year curriculum or 4th year in 5 year curriculum. Must be a bonafide
- Must have at least one year term in office as an SBO Officer in student of SKSU.
respective campus. b. Vice-Governor – Incoming regular college junior student (3rd year in a
b. Vice President 4 year curriculum) or 4th year in a 5 years curriculum. Must be a
- Must be an incoming regular Junior College student (3rd year in a bonafide student of SKSU.
4 year curriculum or 4th year in a 5 year curriculum); c. Board Member – Incoming 2nd, 3rd and 4th year (in a 5 year
- Must be a bonafide student of SKSU, and curriculum) regular college student. Must be a bonafide student of
- Must have at least one year in office as an SBO Officer in his/her SKSU.
respective campus.
c. Senators d. A candidate for graduation or a graduating student (in a 4 or 5 year
- Must be an incoming 2nd, 3rd and 4th year in a 4 or 5 year curriculum) is not allowed to run for any position.
curriculum regular college students of any course and campus or
 e. Any SBO officer may be elected as officer of other organizations, 4.5. All student organizations shall be subject to existing rules and
except as mayor or chairman. regulations and those that the Board of Regents may thereafter
f. Other criteria or requirements may be added by the campus SBO promulgate.
provided is should not contradict with the rule of the USG.
B. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
3. DEPARTMENT/CLASS/CLUBS
1. Elections
3.1. Composition of Department Officers: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Secretary, a. The SBO Election must be held during March.
Treasurer, Auditor, PIO, 2 Business Managers and 2 Sergeant at Arms. b. USG election shall be conducted during the Annual Student
Leadership Training Seminar and Workshop.
3.2. Composition of Class/Club Officers: Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Secretary, c. Department/class/club elections shall be scheduled 2 weeks after
Treasurer, Auditor, PIO, 2 Business Managers and 2 Sergeant at Arms. the start of the classes of the 1st semester.
d. In case the elected SBO/USG officer decided to transfer to another
3.3. Qualifications: school or removed from the office for one reason or another, the
a. Mayor/Chairman – Regular college junior student (3rd year in a 4 rule of succession will be applied (candidate with 2nd highest vote
year curriculum or 3rd or 4th year in 5 year curriculum) will take vacant post).
b. Vice-Mayor/Vice-Chairman – Regular college student sophomore e. In case the above provision is not applicable, an appointment of the
student (2nd or 3rd year in a 4 or 5 year curriculum) USG President or SBO Governor is made subject to the legislative
c. Lower Position – regular 2nd, 3rd, 4th year (in a 4 or 5 year body’s decision.
curriculum) students f. In case the SBO/USG officer is found out to have incurred a failing
d. A candidate for graduation or a graduating student himself (in a 4 grade during the 2nd semester, he/she shall be removed from the
or 5 year curriculum) student is prohibited to run for any position. elective office.
e. Other criteria or requirements may be formulated by the class/clubs
but not to contradict with that of SBO. 2. Educational Tours/Field Trips
Planning for educational tours or field trips outside of the state university,
4. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS whether subject related or not, should be done with utmost discretion. Proper
4.1. Any other organization aside from those which exist already in the coordination and detailed preparation by the parties concerned should be done
campus may take the form of an association, club, society of some before presenting these plans to the office of the President.
other forms of organized group whose officers and members are The following guidelines should be followed:
students of the university. a. Educational/Field Trip should be reflected in the course syllabus,
4.2. A student organization within the university shall be directly under the otherwise, it will be understood that it is not part of the program.
control and supervision by the Director of the Student Affairs who shall b. Such trips should be calendared at the start of the class, approved by
work in close cooperation and consultation with the deans/campus the school authorities and following prescribed rules and regulations or
heads. policies.
4.3. Every student organization shall have one or more faculty advisers c. Only concerned teachers should go along with the students. A ratio of
chosen by its member and approved by the Director for Student Affairs one teacher to thirty students is required for the trip.
after consultation with the deans/campus heads. d. Participation shall be allowed only after satisfaction of requirements
4.4. No student organization shall be allowed to function without its such as parent’s permission, authorized contributions and official
Constitution and By-Laws approved by the Director for Student Affairs arrangements with agencies to be visited.
upon recommendation of the faculty adviser. e. Contribution for the trip which would cover expenses like fare, food,
lodging etc should be minimal.
 f. The official permit/approval of the trip should be available two weeks 2. Utilization of Collected Fines and Other Contributions:
before the actual trip itself.
g. No trips are allowed within one month before the final exam. Organizational Tangible Project - 50%
h. No trips allowed during summer time. Tangible support to accreditation Activities - 20%
i. Evaluation report including pictorials, documentations and other proof Office Expense - 30%
of activity is submitted to the instructor 5 days after the trip. Total 100%

3. Convocations D. STUDENT AFFAIRS FACILITIES AND SERVICES

1. Student convocations of the university shall be held under the auspices
of any academic unit or student organizations upon approval of the a. Student Affairs Center
president of the university or his/her duly designated representative. To supplement its academic offerings the University provides services
that facilitate auxiliary needs of student. These services support the growth of
C. COLLECTION AND UTILIZATION OF FINES AND OTHER students both intellective and effective spheres and coordinated to the Office of
CONTIBUTIONS the Student Affairs.
The office of the Director of Student Affairs is an office under the Office
1. Collection of Fines and Other Contributions of the Vice President for Academic Affairs per table of organization approved
a. All fines must be uniform in terms of monetary consideration. For by the Board of Regents.
SKSU province-wide activities, a penalty of P 100.00 per activity is Subject to the General supervision of and under such directives and
allowed. For campus wide, P 75.00 per activity for department regulations as may be promulgated by the President of the University through
activity, for department activity P 50.00 and for class/clubs P25.00/ the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the office operates by
activity. using the approved policies and guidelines which was in operation since the
b. Excuse from the activities should be done by working students opening of the University.
together with a certification from employer that he/she is working 1. It directs, encourages and supervises relevant non-academic activities
and submit it at the start of the class in the SBO office. Students on of students to effectively implement its plans through the formation of
OJT or internship and other valid reasons as the maybe evaluated categorized student organization;
by the SBO adviser. 2. It also caused the formulation of policies concerning the student affairs
c. All payments of penalties must be properly receipted. The official and other organizations.
receipt will be provided by the USG. 3. It monitors the student body/organization activities in the campus
d. Remaining collection shall be deposited in the bank/coop before through the SBO Advisers or the University Student Government
the semester ends with the following signatories: Adviser, President and the USG Advisers;
Treasurer and another representative as agreed by the 4. In coordinates with campus deans on the implementation of the Student
organization. Affairs Programs of Activities assigned to their campus;
e. In case the student afford to pay, he/she shall render service in 5. It attends regular system of consultations and guidance to student
his/her respective campus such as: cleaning and other forms of leaders in connection with their management of student organization;
services in the campus equivalent to the number of hours absent 6. In initiates/encourages the student leaders and other organization in
in such activity the university or campus conducted. putting up their projects as a legacy of their leadership; and
7. It interprets the programs, policies and regulations pertaining to student
activities and affairs.
1. Student Affairs and Organization Services
 The Office of the University Chairman for Student Affairs and Organizations 3. Library Services
in an office subsumed under the office of the Student Affairs Director per table
of organization approved by the Board of Regents. The Library serves to meet the information needs of the school
The Chairman for Student Affairs and Organization Services performs the community. It is the instrument for carrying out the quality education for
following duties and responsibilities: enriching all parts of educational processes.
a. Exercises control over the service departments under its jurisdiction
particularly student affairs.
b. Responsible for the enforcement of the policies and rules pertaining to
student affairs.
c. Interprets the programs, policies and regulations pertaining to students
activities and affairs.
d. Performs liaison work between the student body and the 1. Rules and Regulations in using the Libraries
Center/Division of Student Affairs.
e. Acts as the Adviser of the University Student Government. a. General Rules:
f. Assists the Director for Student Affairs in supervising and monitoring
the campus activities. 1. Observe SILENCE. Idle and loud conversation and laughter and
other unnecessary noise are prohibited.
2. Student Scholarship Services 2. Eating, smoking and sleeping are not allowed inside the library.
3. Keep things in order. Chairs should be returned to its proper
The Office of University Chairman for Student Scholarship is an office place after using.
subsumed under the Office of the Student Affairs Director per table of 4. Keep the library clean. Waste or crumpled papers should be
organization approved by the Board of Regents. thrown in the garbage can.
The University Chairman for Student Scholarship performs the following 5. Books in reading areas should be placed on top of shelves
duties and responsibilities: where they were taken.
a. Ascertains fulfillment of requirements of different scholarship 6. Newspaper, magazines, other periodicals and individual
grants. volumes belonging to a set such as encyclopedias and other
b. Coordinates with the Deans of different campuses for the list of general reference materials should be returned to their proper
grantees. places according to their volume number.
c. Prepares billing of the CHED scholars. 7. Use of Library IDs
d. Causes the formulation of the requirements for admission to 7.1. A properly validated Library ID should be presented to
different campuses for the lists of all the developments and projects the Circulation Counter when borrowing back issues of
particularly student’s initiative. loose magazines and vertical files.
e. Responsible for the enforcement of the financial reports pertaining 7.2. Library ID should be presented to the Librarian before
to the said project. any general references and or reserved books be
f. Performs liaison work between the students and the USG office. borrowed.
g. Formulates, plans and programs the various projects and 7.3. When returning library references, The Library ID
developments and their implementations. should be taken back. The Library assumes no
h. Encourages the student leaders and other organizations in putting responsibility for exchange and/or loss of library ID.
up projects and varied developments for the sustainable growth of 7.4. A library ID is used in borrowing books. It is non-
the University. transferable.
8. Control Procedures:
 8.1. All bags, envelopes and personal books except 1. Anyone found guilty of stealing or mutilating library
valuables should be deposited at the depository materials shall be liable to appropriate disciplinary action.
counter.
8.2. Upon leaving the library, every user is required to show
date due slips of every library reference that is 4. Student Publication
borrowed.
4.1. There will be official student publication (OSP) in the University – one
2. Specific Rules on Borrowing Library References system-wide OSP and campus OSP’s – devoted primarily to the
a. Reference, Fiction Books and Faculty References should be publication of new information and feature articles that are of general
returned after two (2) days. interest to the students.
b. Reserved Books. 4.2. The official student publication shall be governed by the Campus
1. Reserved books can only be borrowed for overnight use only. Journalism Act of 1991 (RA 7079), pertinent provision of the University
2. Loaning period is at 3:00 p.m. and should be returned at 9:00 Charter (RA 9966), and the rules and regulations approved by the
a.m. the following day. SKSU Board of Regents.
c. The following types of references should be read only in the 4.3. The Director for Student Affairs and the Director of Publication shall
library. jointly exercise general supervision of all student publication to see to
1. General References like the Encyclopedia sets and others. it that their activities are in consonance with RA 7079, RA 9966 and
2. Art Collections SKSU Rules and Regulations.
3. Rare Books 4.4. The University President shall designate an Adviser to the system-wide
4. Theses/Dissertations OSP as well as the campus OSPs.
5. Periodicals 4.5. The powers of the advisers shall be in accordance to the provisions
6. Non-book materials like globes, maps, AV materials and provided for in the Campus Journalism Act of 1991.
others. 4.6. The system-wide/campus OSP shall be financed out of such sum that
7. Vertical Files. may be allocated from the publication fees to be paid by the students
in the respective campuses of the university.
3. Fines and Other Penalties 4.7. The system-wide OSP shall be published by the university through a
10% allocation from the Campus OSP fee.
a. For Overdue books, the following fines are imposed: 4.8. The Publication fees shall not be withdrawn without the approval of the
1. Books on Circulation – P10.00/day. Advisers and the Editor-in-Chief of the OSP.
2. Reserved Books – P2.00 for first hour. P1.00 for every 4.9. Each OSP shall have its own Constitution and By-Laws that shall
succeeding hour. govern their organization, specifically on the compositions and terms of
b. Fines must be paid to the counter in-charge or to the librarian, office of the Editorial Board, recruitment and selection of student
as the case may be. Failure to pay the fines means forfeiture of staffers, frequency of publication, meetings, etc.
library privileges. 4.10. A journalism seminar at the end of the school year shall be held for all
c. Lost Books the OSPs of SKSU. All the Advisers and key student staffers are
Any book lost by the borrower must immediately be required to attend.
reported to the librarian to avoid accumulations of fines. It may 4.11. A review of all the publication for the school year will be conducted
be replaced or paid as necessary. during the Journalism Seminar.
d. Stealing and mutilating library resources are serious offences 4.12. The Journalism Seminar shall be spearheaded by the Director of
and should be dealt with strictly. Publication in close coordination with the Director for Student Affairs.
5. Guidance Services It is designed to maintain proper assistance to students by keeping
track of their performance in school both in their behavioral and
The Guidance Services are the following: academic life.
1. Counseling Service: Student will be called by their respective counselor for an interview
This service aims to help students in their difficulties as well as regarding their adjustments and endeavors in the institution.
actualize their potentials to the maximum. Guidance counselors may visit the student’s family or guardian if
2. Group Counseling necessary. It is also designed to keep track of present situations of
This is to help students explore and appreciate their feelings, former student, both drop-outs and graduates.
develop mature decision-making, acquire self-understanding and 10. Referral
self-acceptance and grow in interpersonal relationships. Students who need specialized professional help are referred to
3. Individual Counseling competent persons in the school and in the community for proper
This is to help students in private matters related to educational, help/guidance.
career and personal development. 11. Career Placement and Follow-up
4. Peer Counseling As soon as a College freshman enters the university, he/she is
Students who were trained as peer counselors in order to help their guided in identifying and developing career paths through
co-students in their difficulties/problems. interviews conducted by a panel of interviewers. Career aptitudes
5. Testing Service and interests will be discussed taking into considerations
It is designated to enhance deeper understanding of self. And psychological sessions. When they graduated, students will be
individual to explore his/her capacities, achievements, interests, informed of job placement, opportunities and follow-up as to their
aptitudes and personality may avail of a battery of psychological career status.
tests. Through the use of testing instruments, a student will have
an objective assessment of his/her self whereby he/she can 6. Health Services
process himself/herself in areas which need improvement and
proper facilitation. 1. Medical/Dental Examination for tertiary & IGS students and
6. Individual Inventory Personnel shall be once a semester.
Records and files of each student enrolled in SKSU which are of 2. Clinic Services shall be observed:
paramount importance in their academic endeavor and Mon-Fri.-8:00 a.m. – 12:00 nn 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
development are updated and kept. These data are essential Sat – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 nn 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. for (CSG)
elements for future reference whenever the student in his/her 3. Referral of cases to retainer – Doctor and Dentist
development will seek for assistance. 4. Provision of First Aid and Emergency Treatment
7. Information Service 5. Scheduled Dental Service (Extraction, Filling, Cleaning)
It is devised to provide necessary information beneficial to the 6. Campus First Aiders during Sports Activities
student’s adjustment, growth, educational and occupational 7. First aid and basic life support trainings
pursuits. 8. Bloodletting and donating
8. Placement Service
It is intended to assist students regarding occupational and 7. Ladies Dormitory
educational opportunities for self-realizations and help them in their
adjustments to curricular programs. 7.1. General Provisions
9. Follow-through/Follow-up Service
The financial operation and administrative direction of the dormitory
shall be under the supervision of the Director for Student Affairs, to whom all
budgetary of financial requests for administrative positions, appointments and c. 1 pc. 2x2 ID picture.
other housekeeping matters shall be channeled.

The dormitory shall likewise provide other auxiliary services that will 7.4. Qualification of Applicant
cater to the needs of students, like canteen of cafeteria, bookstore and supplies,
recreational facilities, mail/telegrams, telephone and other related services. 1. Must be a regular student of SKSU and willing to abide by the
dormitory house rules established by the University.
Any violation of the above stated prohibitions and conditions will be 2. Has no derogatory records and should be of good moral character.
ground for termination of contract and dismissal from residency in the 3. Officially enrolled in the current semester or during the period of
dormitories. residency.
4. Must observe the order of priority.
7.2. Security and Safety a. First priorities are those non residents of Tacurong and
Isulan.
For protection and safety of life and properties of the b. Second priorities are the residents of Tacurong and Isulan
residents/occupants the following should be strictly observed: and whose parents belong to cultural minority groups.

1. Occupants should use the respective personal safe in the room to 7.5. Application Form
secure personal valuables.
2. Occupants should close the door properly when going out of the Name: _______________________________ Sex: ________ Age: ________
room. Complete Home Address: _________________________________________
3. Occupants should establish the identity and purpose of the visitor Date of Birth: ___________________________ Course & Year: ___________
before allowing his entry. Name of Parents/Guardian: ________________________________________
4. Occupants should register the name of any visitor in the logbook. Address: ______________________________________________________
5. Occupants/residents and guests are restrained from bringing into Contact Number of Occupant: ______________________________________
the dormitory the following: pets, malodorous articles, explosives, Contact Number of Parents/Guardian: _______________________________
volatile or flammable materials, firearms or any deadly weapons or
any item which may threat the safety of the occupants/residents. _______________________
Applicant’s Signature
7.3. Admission and Contract
7.6. Resident’s Contact
Students who would like to be admitted as residents/occupants of the ________________
dormitory shall follow the process below: Date
1. Secure a copy of Application Form and Contract. I ___________________________________ of _______________________
2. Pay the required amount in the cashier only after reading the (Full Name) (Permanent Address)
contract agreement. ___________________________________ ______________________
3. Fill up and affix signature in the Application Form. (College/Campus) (Course/Yr.)
4. Present the filled up Application Form and Contract with the _________________________ have the honor to apply for a bed space/room
following required documents: (Semester, S.Y.)
a. Photo copy of Student’s copy of enrollment form. at SKSU Ladies Dormitory and do hereby bind myself to the following conditions
b. Photo copy or Certificate of Good Moral Character (for in consideration of the privilege granted by the University.
new occupants only).
 That I shall abide by the house rules and regulations prescribed by the
Students’ code of the University; 8. Teen Center
That I understand that the reservation must be on the “first come, first
served” basis every semester; Aim:
That I shall seek first admission to the University/College before the To provide relevant Adolescent Reproductive Health (AHR) guidance
approval of the room reservation; and counseling services as well as recreational activities geared towards
That I shall pay the rentals three (3) months in advance with the remaining developing the intellectual, moral and psychological well-being of the students.
two (2) months on or before the mid-term examination of the current semester;
That I shall submit to the authority of the Dormitory Manager and other 1. The center is open from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
authorities to inspect my room as necessary; Monday to Friday.
That every end of the semester, I shall secure a clearance from 2. Activities Encouraged:
obligations and accountabilities from the management; a. Reading of available materials.
That during summer vacation all my belongings shall be remove from the b. Listening to Music
lockers, otherwise, I will be charged full of rentals for the summer; c. Counseling/Consultation
That I will register my guest/visitors (parents/relatives) in the log book duly d. Playing indoor games like;
and with full knowledge of the management; Scrabble
That the following are some causes and grounds for automatic dismissal Chess
from the dormitory: Dart etc.
a. Gambling e. Outdoor Games
b. Stealing/theft 3. Rules for Using Sports Equipment:
c. Possession of firearms and deadly weapons 1. A borrower’s slip shall be secured and filed through the Teen
d. Fighting with physical injuries Center-In-Charge.
e. Threatening the life of fellow occupants 2. The sports equipment may be used for a maximum of one hour to
f. Smoking give chance for others to use same equipment.
g. Insubordination 3. After one hour, a penalty of P10.00 per hour shall be imposed for
h. Taking prohibited drugs and alcohol delayed return of borrowed items.
i. Immorality 4. Any damaged or lost items are subject to replacement by the
j. Non-payment of rentals borrower.
k. Misuse of dormitory facilities 5. Use of Audio-Visual equipment is limited to ARH related activities
l. Tampering of electrical connection such as film-viewing, lectures, for a, symposia, trainings, seminars,
m. Vandalism; and etc.
That after I have read and understood the foregoing rules and conditions 6. A minimal fee of P5.00/head shall be charged to a class of 50
set forth, I shall fully abide and comply with the house rules. students; for less than 50 viewers, a fee of P10.00 per hour will be
charged.
__________________
Student’s Signature 9. Sports and Socio-Cultural Center

Aim:
To provide the necessary facilities for Sports and Socio Cultural
activities of students to develop their skills and talents physically, socially and
aesthetically.
 f. The right to issuance of official certificates, diplomas, transcript of
9.1. Functions of the Sports Directors records, grades, credentials and other similar documents upon
compliance of the requirements set by the University within five (5)
1. Plans and formulates policies and guidelines pertinent to sports in to fifteen (15) working days from request;
coordination with the Office of the Director for Student Services; g. The right to publish a student newspaper and similar publications,
2. Supervises all sports programs and policy implementation; as well as the right to invite resource persons during assemblies,
3. Organizes the system-wide sports events; symposia and other activities of similar nature;
4. Sets schedules for practice, sports/games competitions; h. The right to free expression of opinions and suggestions and to
5. Requests for needed supplies and equipment’s; effectively channel communications with concerned
6. Develops potential athletes for regional and national competitions. authority/ies/office/s of the University;
i. The right to form, establish, join and participate in organizations
9.2. Functions of the Socio-Cultural Director and societies duly recognized by the University in order to forester
intellectual, cultural, spiritual and physical growth and
1. Plans and evaluates programs/activities of the Center. development; or, to form, establish, join and maintain organizations
2. Takes charge of the Dance Troupe, “Teatro Kalakat”, Chorale, and societies for purposes not contrary to law;
visual arts and other related activities; j. The right to be free from any involuntary contributions, except those
3. Coordinates with other University campuses on conducts of socio- approved by their own organizations or societies, subject to the
cultural activities; and approval of the University.
4. Provide the needed facilities and equipments related to socio- k. The right to be represented in the formulation and development of
cultural activities. policies affecting the University;
l. The right to receive reasonable protection and security within the
V. RIGHTS OF STUDENTS University premises;
m. The right to know or be informed of the rules and regulations of the
1. In addition to the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution, University affecting them;
and subject to the limitations prescribed by law and regulations, n. The right to be dealt with professionally by the authorities of the
students of this University shall enjoy the following rights: University;
a. The right to receive, primarily through competent instruction, o. The right to participate in relevant curricular and co-curricular
relevant quality education in line with national goals and conducive activities duly authorized and recognized by the University;
to their full development as persons with dignity; p. The right to due process and equal protection of the law;
b. The right to freely choose their field of study subject to existing q. The right to receive medical and dental services as well as first-aid
curricula and to continue their course therein up to graduation, services; and
except in cases of academic deficiency, or violations of disciplinary r. The right to exercise one’s rights and responsibilities in the
regulations; knowledge that he is answerable for any infringement or violation
c. The right to guidance and counseling services thereby making of public welfare and of the rights of others.
decisions and selecting through the provision of current and
adequate information on work opportunities; VI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
d. The right to be informed of their scholastic standing/performance
at least two weeks after the Mid-term and Final Examination; The student of SKSU shall observe the following duties and
e. The right to access to their respective school records, the responsibilities:
confidentiality of which the school shall maintain and preserve; 1. Endeavor to achieve academic excellence;
2. Attend classes regularly;
 3. Participate actively in academic and non-academic activities of the c) He/she is fair and just in his/her dealings with his/her fellowmen;
University; d) He/she lives by the precepts of love, justice, equality,
4. Uphold the integrity of the University; compassion and concern for others; and
5. Abide by the rules and regulations of the University; e) He/she respects the right of others as he/she would want his/her
6. Respect the faculty and staff and other personnel of the University; rights to be respected/
7. Protect all properties of the University;
8. Promote and maintain the peace and orderliness of the University; B. Personal Discipline. A Student of SKSU is imbued with personal
and discipline, if among other qualities;
9. Fulfill their responsibilities and be answerable for any infringement or
violation committed against public welfare and the rights of others. a) He/she devotes him/herself to the fulfillment of his/her obligations
and consider rights as means to or rewards for the same;
VII. CODE OF DISCIPLINE b) He/she learns to forego the enjoyment of certain rights and
privileges that others more needy may be benefited, and for the
General Provisions greater good of society;
Every student shall obey the laws of the land, the rules and regulations c) He/she resolves his/her problem and conflicts without prejudicing
of the University and the accepted standards of society. others;
The definition or specification of certain offences or breaches of d) He/she is tolerant of others, and humble to accept what is better
discipline, formulated by the Academic Council and approved by the Board of than his/her;
Regents, shall not be construed to exclude other offences or breaches against e) He has developed temperance and propriety in words and in
the rules of discipline promulgated by the offices of the University President, action, especially against vices, e.g. gambling, drinking liquor,
Dean or Director of by the Committee on Student Discipline in cases not drugs, sexual excesses and aberrations, etc; and
provided by said University Academic Council. f) He/she learns to manage solid waste disposal.
The provisions of this Code shall apply to all bonafide students of the
University, for offence/s committed within the University jurisdiction and the C. Civic Conscience and Patriotism. A student of SKSU is imbued with
provisions herein shall apply whenever applicable. The existing pertinent laws civic conscience and patriotism, if among other qualities:
and regulations of the Philippines shall be supplementary to the provisions
hereof. a) He/she devotes to the growth and development of the
Philippines;
1. Norms of Conduct and Discipline b) He/she puts the welfare of the entire country above his/her
personal, family and regional interests;
For the guidance of all concerned, the following Norms of Conduct and c) He/she settles all disputes, problems and conflicts through the
Discipline of Students are hereby promulgated. channel provided by law and society;
d) He/she strives to bring about necessary changes through
A. Moral Character. A student of SKSU is imbued with moral character if peaceful means; and
among other qualities: e) He/she promotes love and respect for the environment.
a) He/she has learned to act, live and think as a person whose
values, attitudes and convictions are in accord with the University
ethical norms of right reason and the accepted values and
approved levels of conduct in the society where he/she lives;
b) He/she is honest to him/herself, accepting his/her shortcomings,
striving to improve and change;
2. Grounds for Disciplinary Actions/Sanctions 2nd offense - suspension for one (1) month and
One (1) day to one (1) semester
1. A student shall be subject to disciplinary action after due process for 3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
any of the following offences with corresponding penalties:
a. Any form of cheating in examinations, quizzes or any act of 2. Serious Physical Injuries
dishonesty in relation to his studies:
1st offense - Suspension for one (1) month to
1st Offense - Invalidation of the Examination paper one (1) semester
and/or suspension for 2-3 days 2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) year
2nd Offense - suspension for one (1) Semester 3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
Subsequent offenses - Expulsion from the University
f. Gambling inside the campus with or without cash bets
b. Carrying within the University premises any firearms, knife with 1st offense - Suspension for one (1) week to
a blade longer than 2 and 1/2 inches, or any dangerous one (1) month
explosives and other deadly weapon with or without license or 2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) month
permit to carry; provided, that this shall not apply to one who and 1 day to one (1) semester
carries the same in connection with his studies. 3rd offense - Expulsion from the University

1st and last Offense - Expulsion from the University g. Robbery

c. Drinking of alcoholic beverages within the college jurisdiction 1. Attempted Robbery

1st Offense - Suspension for 5-10 days
2nd Offense - Suspension for 1 month 1st offense - Suspension for one (1) month
3rd Offense - Suspension for one (1) month and 1 day to one (1) semester
And 1 Day to one (1) semester 2nd offense - Expulsion from the University

d. Unauthorized or illegal possession or use of prohibited drugs or 2. Consummated Robbery

chemicals, or other banned substances enumerated in the
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 (as amended), such as LSD, 2.1. Case involving values more than worth P500.00 or less
marijuana, heroin, shabu, or opiates and hallucinogenic drugs in
any form within the University premises; 1st offense - Suspension for one (1) month
1st and last offense – Expulsion from the University Turning-over and 1 day to one (1) semester
of the accused to proper law enforcing authorities and filing of and payment of damages
appropriate charges 2nd offense - suspension from the University
for one (1) semester and
e. Fighting or resorting to physical force or violence to settle restitution of stolen goods and
dispute, provided that the party who shall be proven to have payment of damages
acted in self-defense shall be exempted from the punishment. 3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
1. Slight Physical Injuries
1st offense - Suspension for one (1) week
 2.2. Case involving values worth more than P500.00 2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) semester
- Expulsion from the university and restitution of stolen 3rd offense - Expulsion from the University
goods and payments of damages.
h. Theft n. Vandalism or destruction of public property, such as destruction
1. Attempted/Frustrated Theft of building parts, fixtures, walls, tearing of pages of library books,
1st offense - Suspension for one month and magazines, etc.
one day to 1 semester
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University 1st offense - Suspension for two (2) weeks
and one (1) day to one (1) month
2. Consummated Theft and payment of damages
1st offense - Restitution of stolen goods and 2nd offense - Expulsion from the University and
suspension for one semester payment of damages
2nd offense - Restitution of stolen goods and
Indefinite suspension from the o. Littering or scattering of trash in public places.
University
i. Forging signature, perjury, impersonating or giving names, 1st offense - Picking up the litters for one (1)
misrepresentation of fact hour
1st offense - suspension for one (1) month and 2nd offense - Picking up the litters for two (2)
one day to one (1) semester hours
2nd offense - expulsion from the University 3rd offense - Suspension for one (1) week plus
j. Falsification of public documents and Dishonesty picking up litters for three (3)
1st offense - Forfeiture of academic document hours for every offense
and expulsion from the University
k. Scandalous Disturbance to Public Order and College Activity: p. Violation of legally posted signs and notices such as “No
1st offense - Suspension for one (1) week Trespassing”, “Keep off the Grass”, “Off Limits”, and/or marring
and 1 day to one (1) month legally posted signs and notices and marring public buildings,
2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) semester furniture, etc.
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University 1st offense - Warning
l. Connecting or disconnecting electrical wires and plumbing 2nd offense - Suspension for 3-5 days
device without permission from the authorities concerned, 3rd offense - Suspension for one (1) month for
cooking and doing toilet necessities in unauthorized places; and every offense
undue noise and disturbance in the classroom, library, quarters Subsequent offenses - Suspension for one (1) month
and other University premises. and 1 day to one (1) semester for
1st offense - Reprimand each offenses committed
2nd offense - Suspension for 2-4 days
Subsequent offense - Suspension for one (1) week and q. Speeding within the University jurisdiction with a motorized
1 day to two (2) weeks vehicle, i.e. driving at more than 40 kph.
m. Acts of bribery to gain favor in violation of the standards on 1st offense - Suspension for 2-3 days to one
instruction. (1) week
1st offense - Suspension for one (1) month 2nd offense - Suspension for 3 days to one (1)
and 1 day to two (2) months week
 3rd offense - Suspension for one (1) month w. Students who are pregnant without sanctity of marriage will be
Subsequent offenses - Suspension for one (1) month automatically dropped from school.
to (1) semester for each offense
committed x. Bringing and displaying of pornographic materials
1st offense - Warning
r. Non-possession of a school ID and failure to wear the prescribed 2nd offense and
school uniform upon demand by authorities of the University. Subsequent offenses - Suspension for one (1) week for
1st offense - Warning each offense committed
2nd offense and
Subsequent offense - Exclusion from the classes for y. Cutting, uprooting, storing, picking of fruits, trees, ornamental
each offense plants and unauthorized hunting and fishing within the campus:
1st offense - Suspension for 2-3 days and
s. Smoking in classroom/laboratory rooms and other “no smoking” payment of damages.
areas: 2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) week and
1st offense - Warning 1 day to one (1) month and
2nd offense - Suspension for 2-3 days payment of damages
Subsequent offense - Suspension for one (1) week for z. Saying of something false and malicious that damages
each offense somebody’s reputation or attacking somebody’s reputation,
character or good name by making slanderous statements.
t. Coming late to class, i.e., 10 minutes but not to exceed 15 1st offense - Warning
minutes after the start of the class with no valid reason: 2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) week
1st offense - Warning with letter of excuse 3rd offense - Suspension for one (1) month
2nd offense - Reprimand and inform parent/ Subsequent offenses - Expulsion from the University
guardian
3rd offense - Unexcused tardiness but still to 2. In meting penalties, the counting of the number of days of suspension
be admitted to the class shall include Saturdays, Sunday and legal holidays. Penalties imposed
Subsequent offense - Non-admission to class, considered shall not prejudice the filling of appropriate court action by the university
unexcused absence against the offender, if necessary.

u. Assault against a person in authority or an agent or a person in 3. Mitigating, aggravating and other circumstances affecting liability for an
authority as defined by law, e.g. teacher. offense committed shall be considered in meting penalties.
1st offense - Suspension for one (1) semester
2nd offense - Expulsion from the University
3. Disciplinary Actions
v. Public display of affection (hugging, kissing, necking and petting) For disciplinary action, students may be subject for investigation
within the University premises through the Campus Grievance Committee composed of Campus Dean/Head,
1st offense - Call parents/guardian Department Chairman, Campus Faculty Representative, SBO Representative
2nd offense - Suspension for one (1) semester and Campus PTA Representative who in turn will submit its findings/results to
3rd offense - Expulsion from the University the University Grievance Committee determined by the University President.
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Name: ___________________________________Course & Year: ____________________ Name: ___________________________________Course & Year: ____________________
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 Student Pledge
In consideration of my admission to
the Sultan Kudarat State University, and
to enjoy the privileges of a student in this
institution, I hereby promise and pledge to
abide by and comply with all the rules and
conduct, academic regulations and
procedures of the University in which I am
enrolled without prejudice to the rights
and privileges prescribed under existing
laws, refusal to take this pledge or
violation of its terms shall be sufficient
cause for summary dismissal or denial of
admission.

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