COMMITTEE ON

STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISION

2019 EDITION

DR. MA. LUISA M. VILLANUEVA

CHAIRPERSON

ATTY. JUAN JAIME D. NOLASCO

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Dr. RODRIGO DP. TOMAS

MEMBER

PROF. ELLA D. ARAGON

MEMBER

MS. MAUREEN ANNE ESTRABO

MEMBER
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

PART 2: STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

PART 3: DRUG TEST

PART 4: STUDENT GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINE

PART 5: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS POLICIES

PART 6: SENIOR HIGH POLICIES

PART 7: STUDENT SERVICES

PART 8: UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

CAMPUS MAP

MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT

APPENDICES
 PART 1: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

No student shall denied admission to the University by reason of age, sex, nationality,
religious belief, political affiliation, physical handicap, culture or economic situation (1987
Constitution a), (University Code ART. 182).

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS. There shall be generally applicable requirement in the

University and specific requirements for each course. The generally applicable requirements shall
be determined by the Academic Council and the specific requirements for each course by the
faculty of the College offering the course. The entrance requirements shall be approved by the
University President (College Code a), (University Code ART. 181).

HEALTH EXAMINATION. Every applicant for admission shall undergo a through health
examination. No person shall be admitted to the University who is found by the University
Medical Service to be suffering from dangerous, communicable, contagious or infectious disease
or who is physically unfit to take a course in any College of the University. If however, the Medical
Service discovers the disease or who is physically unfit to take a course in any College of the
University. If however, the Medical Service discovers the disease after the enrolment, it shall
submit a report to the Dean concerned for proper action (College Code a), (University Code, ART.
183).

NEW STUDENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

New students seeking admission to Rizal Technological University are required to submit
the following:
Incoming freshmen:
1. Accomplished Admission Form. This is given by the Guidance and Counseling
Center to successful RTU-CAT examinees. To accomplish this form, new student
needs to comply with all the requirements set by the Program Chair of their chosen
program, signature from the Medical and Dental Clinic and finally submission of
all documentary requirements set by the Student Records and Admission Services.
2. High School Grades. RTU requires high school grade (F138) in order to evaluate
the suitability of the applicant to the requirement of the programs offered by the
University.
3. Certificate of Good Moral Character
4. Birth Certificate (photocopy only). This is to avoid the problems of difference in
the names of students.
Incoming Transferee
1. Accomplished Admission Form. This is given by the Guidance and Counseling
Center to successful RTU-CAT examinees. To accomplish this form, new student
needs to comply with all the requirements set by the Program Chair of their chosen
 program, signature from the Medical and Dental Clinic and finally submission of
all documentary requirements set by the Student Records and Admission Services.
2. Certificate of Transfer. For transferee, RTU requires Certificate of Transfer
Eligibility; this is also referred to as the Certificate of Transfer or Honorable
Dismissal. This is a compulsory requirement that certifies that the student is free
from all financial and other responsibilities from originating school.
3. College Grades. This is usually in the form of True Copy of Grades. This are
presented for evaluation purposes only and not for formal transfer.
4. Certificate of Good Moral Character
5. Birth Certificate (photocopy only). This is to avoid the problems of difference in
the names of students.

Shifters (Transfer within the University)

A student who wishes to transfer from one College to another within the University
must:
1. Secure permit to transfer from the Dean of the College attended/
2. Present a complete copy of their grades for evaluation of the Program Chair of
program they wish to transfer and interview.
3. Report to the Guidance Counseling Center for vocational counseling and shifting
examination.
4. Pass the Shifting Examination given by GCC.
Cross-Enrollees
Cross-Enrollees are regular students of schools (as their home school) but who are
concurrently enrolled in RTU (as host school) for some subject/s. The policy and
requirements for accepting students to cross-enroll is Permit to Cross Enroll from the Home
school, while Cross-Enrollees are subject to all the policies imposed by RTU, including
fees, ID, permit to exempt in wearing school uniform and disciplinary rules and
regulations.

Foreign Students
Foreign students are subject to the requirements set by the International Relations
and Grants Office (IRGO)

REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT

The enrolment shall be conducted on the registration days indicated in the school calendar.
The enrolment of students is covered by the following policies:
1. A student is considered officially enrolled only after they have complied with the
submission of all required admission credentials and their registration forms have stamp of
“officially enrolled”.
2. When a student is officially enrolled, it is understood that they are enrolled for the duration
of the entre term.
3. Aside from the specified registration period, a student may be allowed to enroll in
accordance with reasonable rules of the school for late enrolment but shall in no case
exceed two (2) weeks after the opening of classes.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A student who does not intend to enroll in a semester may apply for a leave of absence
(LOA). This also applies to a student currently enrolled and who intends to withdraw his/her
enrollment for the rest of the semester. A request for a leave of absence should be made in writing
to the Dean prior to the semester students intend to take a leave. The request should state the reason
for the leave and should specify the period. The leave may be approved for a period of one (1) year
but may be renewed for at most another year. Students are only granted two (2) LOAs.
Filing of Leave of Absence (LOA) is important in the determination and computation of
the completion of their program that is covered by free higher education benefits.
CROSS-ENROLLMENT
Section 70 of 1992 MRPS discourages cross-enrollment. However, for valid reasons as
determined by the Registrar, a student may be issued permit to cross-enroll in another school. Valid
reasons including the following:
1. The subject is not offered or I no longer offered in the home school, usually as a result of
changes or revisions in the curriculum.
2. The subject is closed, dissolved or in conflict with another subject and the student is in
their terminal term.
3. The subject is a back subject or a pre-requisite subject.
Cross-enrolment may be granted under the following conditions:
1. The course description of the subject taken in the host school is similar to that of the home
school.
2. Student cannot cross-enroll in more than one school per term.
3. Total load does not exceed the regular load for that particular term.
• (Registrar’s Guidebook – Tertiary Level, 2006)
PETITIONED SUBJECTS
The reasons for granting requests to open petitioned subjects are the following:
1. There are still enrollees in subject that are already closed.
2. There are still students who are taking subjects no longer offered because of changes in the
curriculum.
Student who wishes to petition a subject needs to have 15 enrollees for major subjects and
35 for minor subjects. If in case the required number of enrollees are not met, the subject will still
be offered provided that the student enrolled in a petitioned subjects are willing to shoulder the
payment for the lack number of enrolled students.

CREDITING OF SUBJECTS
Crediting of subjects previously taken is usually done upon acceptance and enrolment
transferees. Under this procedure credits earned from the previous school are deemed sufficient to
meet the curriculum requirements of the degree the student is working for.
• Credited subjects should have similar subject description to the subject required
• Major or professional subjects may or may not be credited depending on the policy of
the Program / College.
• Limited number of credited units allowed in relation to residency requirements of RTU.
SUBSTITUTION OF SUBJECTS
Every substitution of subject may be allowed only when a student is pursuing a curriculum
that has been superseded by a new one and the subject/s included in the old curriculum cannot be
found in the new curriculum.

The substitute subjects must be allied to the subjects being substituted, or covers
substantially the same subject matter as substituted subjects (n). (University Code, ART. 219)

All applications for substitution of subject/s shall be indorsed by the Program Chair to the
Dean and duly recommended by the Dean to the Office of the Registrar. The Registrar may
approve or disapprove the substitution of subject on the merit that the proposed substitute must be
allied to the one being substituted;

DISSOLVED SUBJECTS
Subjects will be dissolved if the required number of enrollees in a class is not met, however,
if students enrolled in a particular subject signify willingness to pay for the number of lack number
of enrollees, the subject will not be considered dissolved.

CHANGING, DROPPING OR ADDING OF SUBJECTS AFTER ENROLLMENT

Changing, dropping or adding of subjects after enrolment is allowed only for valid reasons
within the prescribed period set by the school.
Changing of classes shall be made only during the period designated for the
Adding/Dropping/Changing of Classes which shall be in the second week or third week after the
start of classes in a semester (n).

Adding and changing of classes shall be made only for valid reasons. The Dean shall
examine each request for adding and changing to find out if the reasons given are reasonable, and
whether the student will not be overloaded or under loaded after the adding and changing request
by the Dean (n).

Changing of classes shall be allowed only on any of the following grounds:

a) Conflict hours between a required subject and another required subject ;

b) When a regular semester subject or those subjects which are included as regular
offerings
In semester as provided by the curriculum is not presently offered;
c) When the subject enrolled is dissolved; and,
d) When the enrollee is a working student and his/her hours of work have been changed,
certified to by his/her employer.

No other reasons shall be considered valid. Further, the Dean shall ensure that the
required minimum and maximum number of students per class is observed (n). (University
Code)
PROCEDURE FOR SYSTEM DROPPING
 1. The student concerned shall accomplish the Dropping Form and shall submit the same to
the Dean of Student Records and Admission Services (Registrar’s Office).

Types of Dropping of Duration Status

Subject
First week – Second Week of Name will be deleted from
System Dropping of Subjects
Classes the system
Third Week until one week
Normal Dropping Grade will appear as Dropped
before MidTerm

WITHDRAWAL OF SUBJECTS
A student who fails to attend class after the 4th week of the classes shall be declared
Withdrawn. The instructor shall provide the EDP Office with names of such students through the
appropriate form. The EDP Office shall provide the College Deans and VPAA with list of
“Withdrawn” students for appropriate actions.

STUDENT LOAD AND SUBJECT SEQUENCE

1. The load and sequence of subjects shall be in accordance with the approved curriculum for
each program or course of study. Reasonable exemptions to this rule may be permitted
taking into account the best interest of the student and the objectives of RTU.
2. No subjects may be taken unless the pre-requisite subjects have been taken and passed.
3. Upon the discretion of the Program Chair and the Dean, graduating student may be allowed
an additional subject load in excess of the regular load indicated in the curriculum.
4. Upon discretion of the Program Chair and the Dean, non-graduating students may be
allowed an additional subject load of not more than six (6) academic units in excess of the
regular load if the purpose of such overload is to make up for previously failed subject or
to grant the student regular status upon passing the subject.
5. No student should be allowed to enroll in the 4th year unless the subject has already taken
and passed all PE and NSTP subjects. (Registrar’s Guidebook, 2006)
OVERLOAD
1. In exceptional cases, a non-graduating student may be allowed to re-enroll a failed subject
in addition to the normal load to regain the regular status.
2. Upon the discretion of the Dean, an additional subject load of not more than two subjects
or six academic units, in excess of the regular load specified in the curriculum.

GRADING SYSTEM

The work of students shall be graded at the end of each term in accordance with the
following system:

1.00 - Excellent
1.25 - Very Good
1.50 - Very Good
 1.75 - Good
2.00 - Good
2.25 - Fair
2.50 - Fair
2.75 - Passing
3.00 - Passing
4.00 - Conditional Failure
5.00 - Failed
INC - Incomplete
DR - Dropped without credit
W - Unauthorized Dropping or Withdraw
X - No final examination

REMOVAL OF GRADE OF “4.00”.

The grade of “4.00” means conditional failure. It may be removed by repetition of the
course, or by passing a re-examination. Removal must be taken within one calendar year from the
date the grade of “4.00” has been received. If the condition is not removed within the prescribed
time, it shall automatically become “5.00.”

If the subject is a pre-requisite subject, the student concerned shall not be allowed to enroll
in the higher subjects unless the prerequisite is first satisfied (College Code a).

REMOVAL OF THE “INC” GRADE. “INC.”

This indicates that the work is incomplete, such as when a student fails to take the final
examination or fails to submit or finish a work or consideration, the deserved grade.

“INC.” may be removed after taking and passing the final examination or
submitting the required finished work. Examination for the removal of INC, grades may
be taken upon payment of a fee.

In no case shall the period for removal extend beyond one academic year from the
date grade was received (College Code a).

GRADUATION WITH HONORS, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.

Students who complete their courses with the following averages, computed on the basis
of units shall

Graduate with Honors:

Cum Laude ………………………………… 1.46 to 1.75
Magna Cum Laude …………………………… 1.26 to 1.45
Summa Cum Laude ………………………….. 1.00 to 1.25

Provided, that only the grades in all subjects prescribed in the curriculum shall be included
in the computation of the average; and provided further, that in case of students graduating with
honors in course with prescribed length is less than four years, the English equivalent, namely
“With Honors”, shall be used instead (College Code a).

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR HONORS.

Students who complete are candidates for graduation with honors must have taken during
each semester not less than fifteen units of credit or the normal load prescribed in the curriculum
(in cases where such normal load is less than fifteen units), unless the taking of a higher load was
due to justifiable cause to be determined in accordance with appropriate University policies
(College Code a).

LOWEST GRADES ALLOWABLE FOR CANDIDATES FOR HONORS.

Subject to University rules and regulations, a minimum grade of 2.00 for Magna Cum
Laude, and a grade of 2.25 for Cum Laude in all academic subjects obtained in RTU or elsewhere
is a requisite for graduation with honors (College Code a).
 PART 2: STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

GENERAL POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES TO THE STUDENTS

Upon admission to the University, all student agrees to abide by the policies and guidelines
and accept responsibilities towards all members of the University Community. The policies and
guidelines set herein shall be valid for all COLLEGE students. This also covers the students who
are undergoing the local On-the-Job training (OJT) and all university varsity players.

POLICIES AND PROCUDERES ON STUDENT DISCIPLINE

ATTENDANCE. At the start of each semester, student shall present his/her registration form to
the instructor before he/she may be allowed to attend the class. All students are required to
observe the following:
1. All students must attend his/her class on time and regularly.
2. A student shall be marked “LATE” if he arrives in the class 15 minutes after the start
of the scheduled class time.
3. After the Instructor checked the attendance and the student arrived, he/she will be
marked “ABSENT”. However, student must not de deprived of attending the lesson if
he wishes.

ABSENCES. Any student who accumulates more than twenty percent(20%) of the time of
UNEXCUSED absences from any of his/her subject before the midterm examinations shall be
DROPPED automatically from that subject. The following reasons for absences shall be
excused:
1. sickness duly certified by the University physician or the attending physician;
2. attendance in curricular, co-curricular and extra curricular activities with office order
or letter from the concerned officials; and
3. force majeure.
*** Absences incurred due to the aforementioned reasons do not exempt the concerned students
from complying with the regular requirements of their subjects.

ID REQUIREMENT
1. An official Identification Card (ID) shall be issued to every student of the University.
The ID must be worn upon entry and at all times inside the campus. All student ID
must be validated by the CSA every semester upon enrolment.
2. If the ID is torn, defaced or severely damaged, the student must surrender it to the CSA.
Registration form with CSA note will be used as temporary ID. The student shall
proceed to the Cashier’s Office to pay the corresponding fee for ID REPLACEMENT
and to the to MIC for picture taking.
 3. If the ID card is lost, the student shall provide an affidavit of loss, proceed to the
Cashier’s Office to pay the corresponding fee for ID REPLACEMENT, and proceeds
to MIC for picture taking.

PROPER UNIFORM and DRESS CODE

1. All College students must wear the prescribed University uniform on Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
2. Wednesday and Saturday are “wash day” or “free day”. Students may be exempted
from wearing the prescribed uniform, but they are nevertheless expected to wear neat,
clean and decent attires. Student Organization Tee shirts can be worn on these days.
3. Wearing of uniform may be waived during Summer term or in any case where a letter
of request for uniform exemption will be approved by the CSA.
4. Working students and students with COE subjects may apply for UNIFORM
EXEMPTION at the CSA office.
5. NON-WEARING of the prescribed uniform may be allowed on the following
instances:
a. Students who are pregnant
b. Force Majeure (fire, flood and other emergency situations)
c. Special cases such as students who are temporarily incapacitated or with
permanent disability.
6. PE uniforms are allowed ONLY during the scheduled PE class. Students entering the
University Campus wearing PE uniform will be barred from entry unless the PE class
is the first subject of the concerned student.
7. Wearing of the following is strictly PROHIBITED inside the University:
a. Slippers of any material, kind or form
b. Caps/hats inside the building/classroom
c. Ripped Jeans/Torn maong pants, shorts, miniskirts, pedal pushers, sando-type
shirts, leggings, sleeveless blouses, bare midribs, see through garments,
clothing which bares the chest and navel, tube tops and halter tops.
d. Heavy make-up; make-up for male
e. Cross-dressing
f. Loud hair color( e.g. red, blue, yellow, green, etc.)
g. Obscene, disrespectful, profane language or provocative pictures on clothing or
jewelry.
h. Spaghetti-strapped, sleeveless, haltered, see-through blouses; midriffs; tube
backless; plunging necklines
i. Sando/sleeveless shirts
j. Skirts with slits reaching the upper thighs; micro-mini skirts
k. Short shorts
l. Wearing of earrings for males
CODE OF CONDUCT
1. Show respect to everyone in school.
2. Avoid boisterous conduct, whistling, shouting or any action that tend to distract other
students from on-going activities in class.
3. Observe the “ CLEAN AS YOU GO POLICY” in all areas of the university premise.
4. Observe the “ KEEP RIGHT POLICY” in walking along the stairs and other pathways.
5. Keep off the feet on furniture and walls.
6. All university equipment should be handled with care.
7. Show proper ethics toward one another inside the university premises.
8. Students are expected to participate actively in class and exercise their extra- and co-
curricular activities.
9. No Students are allowed to enter the University on Sundays or holidays without
scheduled classes, no Homeroom activities may be scheduled on Sundays or holidays
unless with expressed permission from the CSA or authorized by proper University
officials.
10. Students may enter the school premises through the designated main entrance/gate
only. The security personnel may bar their entry to the campus through the use of other
gates.
11. Students shall not vandalize or damage any University property
12. Students shall not bring or carry inside or near the campus premises firearms, deadly
weapons, explosives and similar objects
13. Lewd pictures, magazines, and similar items, and those that offend moral sensibilities
are banned within the school premises.
14. No students are allowed to engage in any form of Public Display of Affection.
15. Smoking inside the campus is strictly prohibited.
16. Drinking and possession of liquor and other intoxicating substances inside the campus
premises are strictly prohibited. Use and possession of drugs and other prohibited
substances inside the campus is likewise strictly prohibited. Students under the influence
of liquor or of said outlawed substances shall not be allowed to enter the school premises.
17. Students are not allowed to bring inside the school campus any gambling
paraphernalia or engage in any form of gambling.
18. Students shall not commit any form of dishonesty such as cheating during
examinations, falsification of documents or plagiarism and other similar offenses.
19. Always keep our University clean and free from any litter. The University exerts
effort to maintain the cleanliness of its facilities. All students shall cooperate in this
endeavor.
20. Students shall not be involved in any form of Hazing or any act that would cause any
harm to fellow students or RTU personnel
21. Students are encouraged to join recognized academic or non academic organizations.
Only accredited student organizations with legal standing shall be allowed the use of
school bulletin boards and other facilities. Fund raising activities and solicitation activities
shall comply with the Solicitation Permit Law (PD 1564) and Republic Act No. 4208.
 PART 3: DRUG TEST

RTU IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES FOR RANDOM DRUG TESTING FOR

STUDENTS

Pursuant to the CHED Memorandum Order No. 18 series of 2018 entitled “The Implementing
Guidelines for the Conduct of Drug Testing of Students in All Higher Education Institution” and
Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) board regulations No. 3 series of 2009 entitled “General
Guidelines for the Conduct of Random Drug Testing for Students of Secondary, Tertiary,
Vocational and Technical Schools, Amending Board Regulation No. 6, Series of 2003”, the
following guidelines will be implemented by the Rizal Technological University beginning
academic year 2019 – 2020.

1. The university shall implement mandatory drug testing as part of the admission process,
while random drug testing shall be implemented as part of the retention process.

2. For old students, the selection process shall be random through a computerized lottery. The
whole student population of the university shall be included in the random sampling.

3. The drug testing shall be done in the university clinic and will be conducted by a duly
accredited drug-testing laboratory. The university health personnel shall assist the Drug
Testing Laboratory in the conduct of the drug testing.

4. TREATMENT OF RANDOM DRUG TEST RESULTS

a. The results of the test shall be strictly confidential. The university will not publish
or post results whether positive or negative.
b. Any person who violates the rules of confidentiality of the results and selection
shall be liable under section 72 of RA 9165 and such other appropriate laws.
c. The laboratory shall place the drug result in a sealed envelope and deliver the same
via personal service to the Drug Testing Coordinator. The Drug Testing
Coordinator shall then inform all the students tested individually of the test results.
d. In case the test results are positive at the screening level, the same specimen shall
immediately be submitted for confirmation observing all strict chain of custody
procedures and confidentiality of records.
e. If a student is “confirmed” to be using a dangerous drug, the following shall be
observed:
i. The Laboratory, places results in a sealed envelope for transmission to the
CHED Central Office.
ii. The CHED shall then transmit the results to the concerned university Drug
Testing Coordinator.
iii. The university Drug Testing Coordinator shall then inform the parent and
the student of the results and how the information is regarded with utmost
secrecy and confidentiality.
1. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall remind the student that
divulging the results with anybody will be at his own risk; and
 2. That if possible, the information should remain in the confines of
their house.
iv. The parent , the DT Coordinator and the student shall then prepare for a case
conference to discuss issues of drug use and possible dependency.
v. The Drug Testing Coordinator shall refer the student and his/her parent to a
government-owned DOH-accredited facility or DOH-accredited
government physician to determine the student’s dependency level.
vi. A date and venue shall be selected for the case conference
1. Date should be agreeable to all concerned in the case conference.
(Parent, Student, DT Coordinator and the DOH Accredited
Physician)
2. Venue should have a semblance of privacy.
3. Whichever is more convenient for the student and parent, venue
could be as follows:
a. Regional Office or hospital of the DOH
b. Regional Office of the Supervising Agency
c. Other designated venue which can assure privacy
vii. The DT Coordinator shall inform CHED Central Office coordinator on
the possible dates and venue for further discussions of options.
viii. Once finalized, the group shall proceed as planned with the case conference.
1. Drug dependency level of the student shall be evaluated.
2. Cross reference of information shall be validated from the parent
and DT coordinator;
3. Treatment planning for the student shall be discussed and presented
to the student and parent;
4. Options for treatment should be presented to the parent and student;
5. If a student (below 18 years of age) is found to be drug dependent,
the school authority shall refer him/her to the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD) or a local social worker for
counselling and other intervention;

f. If a student is confirmed negative from dangerous drug use, the following shall be
observed:
1. Names per school/institution of all who tested negative will be
summarized in a result form.
2. The summarized result form shall be transmitted to CHED Central
Office.
3. CHED Central Office shall forward the same to the concerned
University DT Coordinator.
4. The DT Coordinator and/or teacher adviser/and/or guidance
counselor shall individually inform each student and parent
concerned regarding the results.
 g. Positive confirmatory drug test for old students result under this Regulation shall
not be a ground for expulsion or any disciplinary action against the student
and should not be reflected in any and all academic records. Under no
circumstances shall the results used to incriminate any student for further legal
action which may result to administrative/civil/criminal liabilities.
For student applicants, in case the drug test yielded positive results, the student
applicant is not barred for admission, unless there is a valid reason not to admit
such new student on grounds other than the positive findings as a result of the drug
test.

h. The student shall then undergo the prescribed intervention program under the
supervision of the DOH-accredited facility or physician, or private practitioners, or
social worker, in consultation with the parent. Such process of observation and
counseling shall be done in coordination with the drug counselor of the school.

i. If the student shows no signs of improvement, recovery or fails the drug test the
second time, the DOH-accredited facility or physician, may make recommendation
to the student, parent, and Drug testing Coordinator to have referred to a DOH-
accredited facility suited to the student’s level of dependency. If another drug
testing is conducted for another period on the same student population and the
student is found positive the second time, the school shall proceed in accordance
with Section 61, RA 9165.

j. If the parent refuse to act, the school shall proceed in accordance to Sec. 61 of RA
9165 without prejudice to the provision of Section 73, RA 9165.

5. ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Students who refuse to undergo drug testing shall be dealt with in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the university; provided that at no time refusal to
undergo testing shall not give rise to a presumption of drug use or dependency;
provided further that the school may implement interventions on such refusal other
than the offense of drug use or dependency.

6. FEE REQUIREMENT
The fee for drug testing prior to admission will be borne by the student-applicant.
The student applicant may choose to be tested in any DOH-accredited drug facility
or in the authorized facility of the HEI. The drug testing fee of Php300.00 for old
students will be shouldered by the the University.
 PART 4: STUDENT GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINE

STUDENT GRIEVANCE

Students are empowered by RTU Charter to be represented in the governing board of the
University through their student organization known as the “Supreme Student Council” or their
elected “Student Regent”. Hence, grievances of the students may be directed by any student or
student organizations through the Supreme Student Council or their Student Regent
representative for appropriate action in accordance with the administrative processes of the
University. (n)

STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Discipline of students plays equally significant role in molding the students to become
responsible persons, have respect to persons in authority and become law-abiding citizens.

AUTHORITY TO DISCIPLINE

Authority to discipline is vested to the President of the University. Such authority may be
delegated to Vice Presidents, Deans and faculty members under such terms as the President
and/or the University Charter may specify. The University official authorized to impose
discipline is at all times empowered to admonish, stop, or prevent a student from committing
any misconduct in his presence.

Whenever a student is caught in the act of doing any of the prohibited acts listed herein or
any breach of discipline, said student shall be brought to the Dean of the College where he is
enrolled or to the Director of Student Affairs, who shall conduct a summary investigation of the
case and thereafter impose the proper penalty of not exceeding one (1) week suspension. Where
the offense committed warrants a higher penalty than one-week suspension, the Dean of the
College or the Director of Student Affairs, as the case may be shall refer to the Student
Discipline Committee for formal investigation. (Art. 300a,Unicode).

AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE PENALTY OF SUSPENSION TO EXPULSION

The President has the authority to impose penalties ranging from suspension for more than
one (1) week to expulsion, upon the recommendation of the Student Discipline Committee,
through the Vice President for Student Services. (Art. 302a, Unicode).

JURISDICTION AND COMPOSITION OF THE STUDENT DISCIPLINE

COMMITTEE

Student offenses punishable by penalties in excess of one (1) week suspension shall be
referred to the Student Discipline Committee (SDC). The SDC shall, after due notice to the
 parties, conduct a hearing or investigation in accordance with prescribed procedure and
consistent with the requirements of due process of law. Thereafter, the SDC shall submit to the
President, through the Vice President for Student Services (VPSS) its findings and
recommendations.
The SDC shall be composed of the following: the Director of Student Affairs, as ex-officio
Chairperson; the Chief Legal Counsel as the Vice Chairperson; and such other persons as may
be designated by the President as members. (Art. 303a, Unicode).

PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

Any disciplinary action taken against a minor student shall be reported in writing to his
parents or guardian by furnishing the latter a copy of the formal charge, the schedules of hearing,
and the copy of the decision taken.
Any student who is made a respondent (the person complained of) in a disciplinary case
heard by the Supreme Student Committee shall have the following rights:

1. The right to be informed in writing of the accusation against him and to be assisted by
counsel of his choice;
2. If a student is a minor, the right of his parents or guardian to be informed in writing;
3. The right to a formal investigation, unless he waives the same;
4. The right to be heard and to present evidence in his behalf; and
5. The right to be furnished copy of the decision.

A student-respondent, who fails to appear for an investigation despite notice, shall be

considered as in default, and the investigation shall proceed ex-parte.

PENALTIES IMPOSABLE

· Warning/Reprimand
· Suspension
· Dismissal
· Expulsion
· School/Office Service

REPRIMAND. A reprimand may be in the form of verbal counsel to student in regards to his/her
negative behavior or a written reprimand describing a student’s offense or misconduct, which
places on record that a student, in a specific instance, did not meet the behavioral standards
expected at the University. A written reprimand from the Dean for Student Affairs to the student
serves as a warning that continued conduct of the type described in the reprimand or other
misconduct may result in more severe disciplinary sanction against the student.
SUSPENSION. A time-specific suspension is a temporary cessation of educational services and
exclusion from the University property and facilities. The CSA shall determine the duration of
suspension and shall notify the concerned offices and units of the students serving the penalty of
suspension duly noted by the office of the University President.

DISMISSAL. Dismissal is termination of educational services and exclusion from the University
property and facilities for not less than one year. The conditions for readmission, if any, will be
stated in the order of dismissal. The penalty of dismissal is a decision of the University President.
A dismissed student can be reinstated only upon the favorable action by the President on his
petition for reinstatement.

EXPULSION. Expulsion is permanent severance from the University without provision for
readmission. Expulsion prohibits the student from using or entering any University property and
from attending any University function. The penalty of expulsion is a decision of the University
President. If a student is expelled, the Board of Student Discipline shall notify the concerned
offices and units and the Registrar, which shall have the appropriate disciplinary notation placed
on the student's official transcript of records.

The gravity of the offense committed and the circumstances attending its commission
shall determine the nature of the disciplinary action or penalty to be imposed. (Art. 305a,
Unicode)
PROHIBITED ACTS AND THEIR PENALTIES

MINOR OFFENSES

3rd
Section Specific Misconduct 1st Offense 2nd Offense
Offense
Obstruction or making
unnecessary noise in
University premises, or Three-day
disruption of teaching, Warning/Reprimand suspension
1 Dismissal
administrative work, 21 hours office service with 21 hours
disciplinary proceedings or office service
other University activities.

Three-day
Littering within the Warning/Reprimand suspension
2 Dismissal
premises of the University 21 hours office service with 21 hours
office service
Three-day
Provocation to a fight Warning/Reprimand suspension
3 Dismissal
(fistfight or quarrel). 21 hours office service with 21 hours
office service
Three-day
Public Display of Affection Warning/Reprimand suspension
4 Dismissal
(PDA). 21 hours office service with 21 hours
office service
Posting, distributing or
disseminating posters,
leaflets, opinionnaires, Three-day
Warning/Reprimand suspension
5 questionnaires, streamers, Dismissal
21 hours office service with 21 hours
tarpaulins without prior
office service
approval of the University
officials.
Unauthorized removal of Three-day
official notices, posters, Warning/Reprimand suspension
6 Dismissal
streamers tarpaulins and 21 hours office service with 21 hours
the like office service
Failure to attend required Three-day
Warning/Reprimand suspension
7 University activities and Dismissal
21 hours office service with 21 hours
programs
office service
Vandalism, which is the Three-day
Warning/Reprimand of
willful destruction of any suspension
8 promissory note Dismissal
University property, and with 21 hours
21 hours office service
which includes, but is not office service
 limited to, such acts as
tearing off or defacing any
library book, magazine or
periodicals; writing or
drawing on the walls and
pieces of furniture;
breakages of glass
windows, showcases,
cabinet doors, electrical,
mechanical or electronic
devise or contrivances;
sitting on arms of
classroom desks; improper
use of comfort rooms
Unauthorized solicitation Three-day
Warning/Reprimand suspension
9 of funds or selling of any Dismissal
21 hours office service with 21 hours
ticket
office service
Three-day
Violation of the University Warning/Reprimand suspension
10 Dismissal
curfew hours. 21 hours office service with 21 hours
office service
Wearing of someone else’s Warning/Reprimand of Three-day
suspension
11 ID/lending one’s ID to promissory note Dismissal
with 21 hours
another 21 hours office service
office service
Three-day
Unhygienic and improper Warning/Reprimand suspension
12 Dismissal
use of University facilities. 21 hours office service with 21 hours
office service
Three-day
Warning/Reprimand of
Not wearing of proper suspension
13 promissory note Dismissal
uniform with 21 hours
21 hours office service
office service
Warning/Reprimand Three-day
with expression of suspension
14 Not wearing of school ID Dismissal
promissory note with 21 hours
21 hours office service office service
MAJOR OFFENCES

3rd
Specific Misconduct 1st Offense 2nd Offense
Offense

Dishonesty, such as cheating during Seven-day

1 examinations, or plagiarism in connection suspension Dismissal
with any academic work with 42 hours
office service

Seven-day
2 Smoking within the premises of the University suspension Dismissal
with 42 hours
office service
Disrespectful behavior in words and in deeds Seven-day
or refusal to comply with the University three-day suspension
3 officials , employees, faculty member, security suspension with 42 Dismissal
guards and maintenance personnel acting in with 42 hours hours office
the performance of their duties. office service service
Seven-day
three-day suspension
Unauthorized entry to or use of the facilities 42 hours office suspension with 42
4
of the University. service with 42 hours
hours office office
service service
Illegal use ,possession or distribution of
prohibited drugs or chemicals such as LSD,
marijuana, heroin, cocaine, opiates in any
5 form, shabu, or the indiscriminate use of cough Expulsion
or cold medications with the intention of
getting intoxicated therewith and other similar
drugs.
Unlawful possession or use of explosives or
deadly weapons unless such is required in the
6 Dismissal
performance of official duties as may be
provided by law.
 Forgery, alteration or misuse of the
documents of the university, records or
credentials; knowingly furnishing false
information to the university in
Seven-day suspension
7 connection with official documents Dismissal
with 42 hours office
filed by him, and making, publishing or
service
circularizing false information about the
University; its officials, faculty members
and/or student

Seven-day
Physical assault on any person within three-day suspension suspension
8 Dismissal
the premises of the University with 42 hours office with 42 hours
service office service

Seven-day
Defamation committed against any three-day suspension
9 student, instructor or University 42 hours office service suspension with 42
authority or his agents with 42 hours hours office
office service service
Stealing or theft of, or damage to,
property of the University or of Seven-day
property in possession of, or owned of three-day suspension suspension
10 Dismissal
the school community. with 42 hours office with 42 hours
service office service

Hazing, which is any act that injures,

degrades or tends to injure, degrade or
disgrace any fellow student or person
attending the University, whether it is a
11 mere conspiracy or actually engaging in
Dismissal
this activity, and it includes, but is not
limited to, initiations in connection with
admissions to fraternities, sororities
and other student organizations
Engaging in lewd, indecent, obscene or
immoral conduct while within the
Seven-day suspension
12 University premises or during a Dismissal
with 42 hours office
University function. service
 Seven-day
three-day suspension suspension with
Entering the school premises in state of Dismissal
13 with 42 hours office 42 hours office
intoxication.
service service

Engaging in any form of gambling within three-day

suspension with Seven day
14 the University premises including Dismissal
42 hours office suspension with 42
possession of any gambling
service hours office service
paraphernalia
Violation of any penal statute, such as
malversation/estafa of funds, etc., or of
15 rules and regulations or of any valid
Dismissal
order of a competent University
authority

Physical/verbal/sexual/mental/emotional
abuse, threat, harassment, cyber
16 bullying, hazing, coercion and other
Dismissal
conduct that threatens or endangers the
health or safety of any person

Any other conduct which threatens or

endangers the health and/or safety, of
any person inside the premises of the
three-day Seven-day
University of which adversely affects the
17 suspension with suspension with 42 Dismissal
student’s suitability as a member of the
42 hours office hours office service
academic community as defined in service
appropriate University rules and
regulations

Bullying another in any form or violation

of any of the provisions of the Republic
18
Act (R.A. no. 10627 or Anti-Bullying Act Dismissal
of 2013
 Instigating, inciting, provoking, leading or
taking part in illegal and/or violent
demonstration or activities; threatening,
three-day Seven-day
coercing, intimidating or compelling
19 suspension with suspension with 42 Dismissal
student to be absent or boycott classes
42 hours office hours office service
and inciting them to violate school service
policies or participate in any illegal
activity

Note

1. 3 minor offenses shall be equivalent to one major offense under section 11

2. The University may increase the number of hours of office service if it deemed proper
and necessary
3. Imposition of any disciplinary action shall not prejudice the right of the University to
file criminal action in proper court

PART 5: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS POLICIES

VIOLATION OF RULES ON EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Whenever a student, either as an officer or member of an organization, has been reported

as, or has been suspected of, having violated the rules and regulations concerning student extra-
curricular activities and organizations, the Director of the Student Affairs shall immediately
direct an investigation to determine the truth of the report. If a student is found to have
committed the offense charged, i.e. engaging in any form of gambling inside the University
premises, abusive behavior or dishonesty towards the RTU officials and personnel, defamation,
physical assault, etc. (indicated in the preceding paragraphs) the CSA shall admonish,
reprimand, or suspend him/her for a period of not more than one (1) week and shall report such
action to the RTU President and the Vice President for Student Services (VPSS). If a heavier
penalty is warranted, the CSA shall refer the case to the Student Discipline Committee for
formal investigation, and the latter shall make the corresponding recommendation to the
President through the VPSS. (Art. 301a, Unicode).
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

ESTABLISHMENT OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

By definition, a student organization is one whose members are students of the University
and whose officers are such students. Students may desire to establish organizations in the
University for the purpose of providing essential activities closely related to but not normally
included as part of the regular instructional programs of the University. These activities may
include, though, not limited to student politics and governance, operation of student and campus
publication, musicale and theatrical endeavors, speech and debate activities, spiritual activities,
intramurals and inter-collegiate sports and other related activities that may contribute to the
development of skill and facility in human interaction designed to improve relations, leadership
potentials, sportsmanship, and fulfill moral, spiritual, recreational and social needs of the
students. (Art. 274, Unicode)

SUPERVISION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Center for Student Affairs shall have the power of supervision over the operation and
discipline of all recognized student organizations whose members are all RTU students. It shall
exercise supervision over campus publications in accordance with RA7079 and related laws,
implement fraternity/sorority related laws and regulations; and exercise primary oversight
functions over all student affairs. (Art. 73a, Unicode).

The rulings and decisions of the CSA relating to organizations subjects to its authority
may be directly reviewed by the VPSS and finally, by the President.

Any Special organizations, fraternities and sororities seeking recognition shall be

thoroughly screened by a committee created by the VPSS for the purpose of determining
whether or not their existence in the University complies with the law and the University rules
and regulations and whether or not their activities do not violate the provisions of R.A. 8049.
(Art. 274 & 276a, Unicode)

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Student organizations are classified into:

CLASS ORGANIZATIONS – those whose members belong to one class in a

school/institute/college.

COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS – or those whose members are limited to a single

school/institute/college like the CAS, CED, CBET, IPE, CAHS and CEIT Student Councils.

UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS – or those whose members come from different

colleges/institute in the University, such as the Central Student Council Pasig Campus.

SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL – is the highest student organization in the University,

with special participatory powers in the University affairs, as provided by law and pertinent
rules and regulations. (Art. 275, Unicode).

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS

No student organization, except a class organization, shall be allowed to function without

a Constitution and By-Laws previously ratified by its members in a plebiscite held for that
purpose. When a group of students associate themselves to form an organization desiring
recognition, they have to formulate their Constitution as their fundamental law and basis for
their governance. Their Constitution must state that the organization is created to promote the
happiness of the members, and to secure their rights (as students), independence and welfare.
(Art. 279a, Unicode).

RECOGNITION OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

After a student organization enacts and ratifies its Constitution and By-Laws, as
mentioned above, but before conducting any activity within the school premises, it shall submit
a ratified copy thereof to the Director of Student Affairs for confirmation/recognition.
Otherwise, upon its failure to do so, it shall be given a period of ninety (90) days within which
to enact a Constitution and By-laws and submit a ratified copy thereof to the CSA. Recognition
shall be withheld, or one issued earlier suspended, if, despite the lapse of the grace period, the
organization concerned still fails to comply with the requirement. (Art. 279a, Unicode).

In particular, a specialized student organization, which has not yet been recognized, shall
first secure a Certificate of Recognition issued by the President, upon the recommendation by
the CSA to the VPSS.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RECOGNITION

Any group of at least fifteen (15) students of RTU may apply with the Director of the
Student Affairs to organize and operate as such organization in the University. The following
documents shall be submitted with the application to the CSA in at least four (4) copies and
must be placed in separate folders.
1) Letter of request of the organization with pictures to the Director of Student Affairs and
endorsement by their College Student Council to the Dean of their College and
recommended by the Dean of their College to the Director of Student Affairs;
2) List of officers of the organization with pictures, including their positions, course, year,
and the accomplished Personal data;
3) Total number of registered RTU members;
4) Petition to designate faculty adviser/s and a letter of acceptance/willingness of faculty
adviser chosen by the organization;
5) Proposed plan/program of activities for the whole school year;
6) Constitution and By-laws signed by the proponents and duly ratified by all its members.
(n)
ADVISERS

Every student organization shall have one or two faculty advisers chosen by the members
and approved by the CSA and the VPSS, upon recommendation by the Academic Dean
concerned.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

All student activities must have approval from the College Dean and permit issued and
approved by the Director of Student Affairs. A Student organization who sponsors the activity
shall seek prior approval of the Director of Student Affairs by submitting a request at least five
(5) days before the scheduled activity. The request shall specify the nature of activity, the names
of invited speakers, if any, the duration of the activity, the venue required, the expected numbers
of participants, and such other information as may be required by the CSA. If the activity
requires use of University facilities and other properties, the request has to be coordinated with
other RTU offices responsible thereof to ensure smooth implementation of the said activity.
(Art. 281a, Unicode).

MEETINGS

All meetings of the campus student organizations shall be held only upon the approval of
the CSA or his representative. The meeting shall be held inside the campus and only in the
presence of the adviser except in meritorious cases to be determined by the CSA or his
representative. Minutes of the Meeting and the financial statement or report are to be signed by
the President, Secretary, Treasurer, as the case may be, and must be noted by the Adviser. (n)

STUDENT ASSEMBLY

Student assembly refers to any rally, demonstration, march, parade, procession,

convocation, seminars, workshops, or any other form of meeting or mass actions held within
the premises of the University for the purpose of discussing issues, presenting a cause,
addressing an opinion, or petitioning for redress of grievances.
Student organization, conducting student assembly shall observe the following rules:
1) The organization sponsoring the assembly must have a written application for a permit not
later than five (5) days before the assembly, signed by the organizers/leaders and approved
by the Adviser, which shall state the purpose/s for such assembly and shall provide the
names of the organizers or leaders, the date, the time and duration thereof, the venue or
the place where they shall hold the assembly, the number of participants and the names of
the invited speakers, if any;
2) There must be a written approval from the President upon the recommendation by the
VPSS through the CSA before any student assembly is held or announced.
In this connection, the CSA, in coordination with the Vice President for Development and
Administration (VPDA) or his duly authorized representative, shall determine whether the
proposed site of the student assembly is appropriate.
 Aside from the security officers of the University, the school authorities may request for
police assistance when a crime is being committed, or about to be committed, or when the
student assembly turned out into disorder, or it is attended to by actual violence, threats, or
destruction to life or property, or similar infractions of the law. (n)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE ORGANIZERS/LEADERS IN THE

ASSEMBLY

It shall be the duty and responsibility of the organizers or the leaders of the student
assembly to adopt all measures and to take all steps necessary to ensure a peaceful assembly.
They should include, but not limited, to the following:

1. To police the ranks of the participants in order to prevent any disruption of activities of the
student assembly;
2. To coordinate with the school officials in order to ensure that the student assembly is
conducted peacefully;
3. To ensure that no person in the student assembly molests, intimidates or threatens any other
persons or interferes in the exercise by others of their rights;
4. To see to it that the student assembly shall end on time stated in the permit;
5. To see to it that gates or any other entrance of the University are not blocked so as to permit
free entry and exit of students, faculty and non-academic personnel and the public;
6. To see to it that no educational functions of the University are in any way be disturbed,
distracted, nor interrupted; and
7. To see to it that no dangers of fire or destruction to University property may occur. (n)

CONVOCATIONS AND OTHER UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

Convocations and other activities undertaken by the student and faculty under the auspices
of the college and other units of the University, or by the student organizations maybe
undertaken upon approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President
for Student Services, as the case may be. In activities involving students, coordination with the
CSA may be made. (Art. 294, Unicode)

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

Any priest, preacher, or minister of the gospel of any religious denomination may speak
before student groups or organizations of the university, provided that in every case prior written
permission of the RTU President shall have been previously secured, and provided further, that
speakers shall not discuss questions which might provoke division in the University or arouse
disloyalty to the University or advocate the overthrow of the government by illegal means.

The vital role of religious activities in the formation of good values and character among
students and employees is recognized by the University. However, when religious activities
tend to conflict with the normal activities of students, or result into activities prohibited by law,
the University may justifiably limit, suspend or ban such activities. (Art. 295, Unicode)
 RULES ON STUDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC INTEREST

The participation of students in activities of public interest shall be governed by certain

principles. The University has one of its aims the training of thought and action for the general
citizenry of the country. For this purpose, the students of this University are encouraged to take
an intelligent interest in public questions. Though certain questions may be of controversial
nature, to place them beyond the inquiry and consideration by the students would be to defeat
this object. Therefore, students of this University are, and should be, free to express their views
and sympathies on any public question, subject, however, to certain self-evident and well
established limitations among which are:

a) The participation of students in parade, demonstrations, mass meetings, programs and the
like, organized or promoted by parties or interests not authorized by the University shall
not interfere with the classes and other activities of the University;
b) Students who take part in any of the aforementioned activities shall not exhibit any sign or
give the impression that they represent the University but shall indicate clearly that their
participation is on their individual accord;
c) Students at all times shall observe the pertinent laws and regulations and shall act always
with fairness, tolerance, moderation, and respect for the opinions and feelings of others,
bearing in mind that education stands for broadness of views and for appreciation and
understanding of principles; and
d) Students are expected to be courteous and considerate on all occasions as befitting men and
women of refinement and good breeding. (Art. 296a, Unicode).

FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES

Fund raising activities for the purpose of plans and program submitted upon the
recognition shall have the prior approval of the VPSS upon the recommendation of the CSA. A
report of earnings/income duly audited by the Auditor of the organization shall be submitted by
the sponsoring organization to the CSA ten (10) working days after the end of the activity.

The application shall contain the following:

i. Nature and purpose of the activity;

ii. Date, time and venue of the activity;
iii. Manner by which the fund shall be used, and
iv. Names of students directly in charge of the activity.

OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITY

Off-campus activities sponsored by the campus student organizations such as educational

trips, hiking, sports competition, and the like shall be approved by the University President or
his authorized representative.
 For activities to be held off-campus, the following guidelines shall apply:

a) The officer of the organization shall make a request and submit a copy of the
activity/program in duplicate for the consideration of the Dean of the Student Affairs/Vice
President of Academic Affairs;
b) The request shall be made at least five (5) days before the intended activity;
c) The CSA shall retain the duplicate copy, and
d) When approved, the CSA shall either enter the activity/program in the list of off-campus
activities of the University. (n)

ACTIVITY BAN

All student organizations shall observe the activity ban which provides that no co-
curricular and extra-curricular activities shall be conducted during and/or ten (10) days prior to
any scheduled examinations such as the Mid-term and Final Examinations. (n)

CLEARANCE TO OFFICERS/LEADERS

The CSA shall give clearance to all student officers/leaders handling key positions
especially during the last term of their Office prior to the final examinations. A list of student
leaders/officers to be given clearance shall be forwarded to the Office of the respective Deans.

These student leaders/officers subject to clearance shall submit the following papers to
the CSA before it can give clearance:

Shall be furnished copies of the Accomplishment Report of the organization duly signed by
the President;
Shall the Treasurer and the Auditor duly sign furnished copies of the Finance Statement of
the student organization every semester preferably a week before the final examination.

Failure to submit the semester end report and the financial statement mentioned above
will be a valid ground to deny clearance for re-admission in the RTU in the succeeding school
year and in the case of a member officer who is a candidate for graduation, failure to comply
with this requirement shall be sufficient ground to withhold issuance of Transcript of Records
or any other certificates of graduation. (n)

THE RTU STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The political subdivision of the Student Government of Rizal Technological University is

the Supreme Student Council, Central Student Council and College and Institute Student Council.

POWER OF THE RTU STUDENT GOVERNMENT

 The Rizal Technological University Student Government shall perform the following
powers:
1. Develop the spirit of unity among the students, promote their general welfare, and articulate
their needs.
2. Advise the University authorities, through the University President, on all matters affecting
the students and about their activities.
3. Help the University to maintain an orderly and productive relationship among the various
campus student organizations, and to promote the good name of the Rizal Technological
University in various Intra and Inter-University activities.
4. Exercise such other duties as may be delegated from time to time by the University
authorities such as University President, Vice President for Student Services, Director of
Student Affairs and Dean of the College or Institute concerned.

THE SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL (SSC)

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) shall be the primary student organization in the
University and shall be governed by the RTU Charter, the provision of the University Code, rules
and regulations. (Art. 274a, Unicode)

The Supreme Student Council shall be composed of the following who shall be elected by
its regular members:
• President
• Vice President
• Secretary-General
• Board Members representing PCCSC, CASSC (Mandaluyong and Pasig), CBETSC
(Mandaluyong and Pasig), CEATSC (Mandaluyong and Pasig), CEDSC (Mandaluyong
and Pasig), and IPESC.

For the purpose of ensuring to the students at large that the SSC, Inc. Officers are eligible,
there shall be qualifications for anyone who wishes to be an officer of the highest student
government. To with
a) Must be a bona fide (officially enrolled) undergraduate student of RTU;
b) Must have a good moral character;
c) Must be a resident of at least one (1) year in RTU; and
d) Must be an Officer of any Supreme Student Government in RTU both Mandaluyong and
Pasig Campuses.
e) Must not have any failing grade (5.00) of the immediate semester.

THE CENTRAL STUDENT COUNCIL (CSC)

There shall be Central Student Council in RTU Pasig Campus whose members come from
different colleges and institutes in the University, the Pasig Campus Central Student Council or
PCCSC. (Art. XIII Sec. 1, RTU Student Government Code)
THE COLLEGE AND INSTITUTE STUDENT COUNCILS (CISC)

There shall be a Student Council for every College or Institute in every campus or branch
of RTU whose members come from the same college or institute. (Art. XX Sec. 1, RTU Student
Government Code)

The CSC and CISC Officers shall be composed of the following who shall be elected by its
members through a general election:
• Chairperson
• Vice Chairperson
• Secretary
• Assistant Secretary
• Treasurer
• Assistant Treasurer
• Auditor
• Business Manager
• Public Relation Officers
• Five (5) Councilors

Every candidate for officership in the CSC and CISC must possess the following
qualifications:
a) Must be a bona fide (officially enrolled) student of the University.
b) Must have at least one (1) year residency in College at RTU.
c) Executive commission must carry at least twelve (12) units during the time of filling of
candidacy.
d) Must not have any failing grade (5.00) during the immediate semester, including summer,
previous to the filling of candidacy.
e) Must have obtained a General Weighted Average (GWA) of not lower than 2.50.
f) Executive commission must not be a working student, upon filling and during the term.
g) Executive commission must not be a 4th Year in a Four-Year Course or 5th Year in a Five-
Year course.
h) Must resign from any elected position in any accredited club/ organization before filing
his/ her candidacy and must show proof of resignation.

THE COMMISSION ON STUDENT ELECTION

For purposes of conducting and overseeing the election of student representatives to the
Supreme Student Council (SSC), there shall be a Commission on Student Election subject to
RTU Charter, provisions of the University Code, RTU Student Government Code and other
existing rules and regulations.

SCHEDULE OF ELECTION (STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS)

DATE

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY - ACADEMIC AND NON

AND FRIDAY OF SEPTEMBER ACADEMIC ORGANIZATION

EVERY 4TH WEDNESDAY - COLLEGE OF INSTITUTE

AND FRIDAY OF SEPTEMBER STUDENT COUNCILS AND
CENTRAL STUDENT COUNCIL

EVERY LAST MONDAY - SUPREME STUDENT COUNCIL

OF MAY

EX-OFFICIO ADVISER

The Director of the Center for Student Affairs shall be the ex-officio adviser of both the
Supreme Student Council and the all Student Government Constitutional Commissions. (Art. 285,
Unicode)

OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

There shall be one (1) official newspaper for students of the University to be called “THE
GUARDIAN”, devoted to the publication of news and information that are of general interest
to the students and to serve as the mouthpiece of the studentry. THE GUARDIAN shall not
be used as a medium for, promoting personal or sectoral interests. (Art. 286a, Unicode).

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

THE GUARDIAN shall enjoy freedom of expression and from prior censorship.
However, the editor and staff shall see to it that THE GUARDIAN assumes corresponding
obligations imposed by law, respects the rights of other parties, and maintain utmost objectivity
in the presentation of news and information. (Art. 287a, Unicode).

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

As the official newspaper in the University, THE GUARDIAN shall be financially

supported by the students who shall pay the publication fee to be fixed by the Board of Regents.
Amounts received from subscriptions, donations, advertisements, etc., shall form part of THE
GUARDIAN funds.
The editor and staff of THE GUARDIAN shall be paid honoraria to be fixed by the
President. (Art. 288, Unicode)

SELECTION OF “THE GUARDIAN” EDITOR

The Editor of THE GUARDIAN shall be chosen by a Student Publication Board of

Judges, which shall be composed of a Chairman and two (2) members. The ex-officio Chairman
of the Board shall be the head of the English Department of the College of Education. The two
members to be appointed by the RTU President shall consist of a faculty member from the
Political Science department and the other student-member nominated by the Dean of the
Student Affairs.

The selection of THE GUARDIAN Editor shall be made through a competitive

examination to be conducted by the Board. The qualification of the applicants for editor, the
criteria for selection, and the other powers of the Board, shall be governed by the guidelines
and rules to be passed by the Board of Regents. (Art. 289, Unicode)

ADVISER

The Adviser of THE GUARDIAN shall be a faculty member preferably from the English
department, to be nominated by the Vice President for Student Services and appointed by the
President. He/she shall serve as such adviser for an indefinite period until his/her designation is
terminated by the President. (Art. 290, Unicode)

OTHER STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing articles governing the publication of a

single official newspaper for the students, other student publication published by the various
student organizations in the University are allowed under the principle of press freedom,
provided that their publication expenses shall be defrayed by their respective organizations.,
These other student publications shall be considered as private publication and are subject to
the internal rules of the organization concerned. (Art. 291, Unicode)
 PART 6: SENIOR HIGH POLICIES

OFFERED
ACADEMIC TRACK

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

- General Weighted Average
should not be lower than 85%.

Accountancy, Business & Management (ABM)

- General Weighted Average should not be lower than 85%.

Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS)

- General Weighted Average should not be lower than 85%.

TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD TRACK

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Strand

Specialization: *Computer Programming - General Weighted Average

should not be lower than 82%.

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT

As a general rule, no student shall be denied admission to the University by reason of age, sex,
nationality, religious beliefs, political affiliation, physical handicap, culture or economic situation.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for admission, the applicant must:

• Pay a Non-Refundable Testing Fee

• Pass the RTU College Admission Test and Interview
• Be of good moral character

REQUIREMENTS:

Present the following at the SHS Office (MAB bldg. 5th floor Room 5013):

• (1) Photocopy of Grade 10 Report Card (at least 2nd Quarter)

• Original PSA Birth Certificate (Local Civil Registry is NOT ALLOWED).
• 2×2 picture with blue background
• 300 for Testing Fee.
• Long brown envelopes
SHS CURRICULUM

The SHS curriculum includes three (3) types of subjects:

1. Core Subjects
2. Applied Track Subjects
3. Specialized Track Subjects

The Rizal Technological University-Senior High School delivers a very dynamic and progressive
SHS curriculum such that are creatively intertwined. Tracks offered are supervised by the
prescribed curriculum of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the Academic and Tech-Voc
Livelihood Tracks, respectively. Thus, students are provided an opportunity to earn dual
qualification at the end of two

GRADING SYSTEM

Subject requirements, are allocated for Written Works (quizzes, homework etc.), Performance
Tasks (Project, Group Activities etc.) and Quarterly Assessments
The table below shows the Weights of SHS Components following the Department of Education
(DepEd) standards which will appear in the quarterly report card:

Based on DepDd Order 08, series of 2015, The work of the students shall be graded at the end of
each semester/term in accordance with the following system:

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to-12-basic-education-program/

Academic Warning and its

Effects

This status is applied to a

student who has received in a
term a grade of “below 75” The
student concerned shall be
warned in writing that he/she
must improve his academic
performance, and that he/she
must not incur grades of “below
75” again, and that any further
violation of these conditions
will be given a heavier penalty.

The Principal will also have the option to let the students to retake the subjects or to be subjected
for transfer out. On her/his part, the student will accomplish a written promise that he/she will
abide by the terms and conditions of the Academic Warning. The Principal shall consult with the
parents of the student upon the imposition of the status.

RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS

Following the policies and guidelines set by RTU-SHS and in compliance with the DepEd Order
36, series of 2016, SHS is adopting the enclosed Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition
for Basic Education Program.

Academic Excellence Award

At the end of the school year, the Academic Excellence Award is given to learners from grades 1
to 12 who have attained a General Average of at least 90 and a passing Final Grade in all learning
areas.
UNIFORM

The RTU SHS uniform distinguishes from the university's Laboratory High School and College
students and other universities. The Uniform required to wear it at all times inside the campus.

The SHS students will be refused entry into the campus for improper use of your school uniform.

FOR MALE FOR FEMALE

On days of no regular classes but need to come to school for official activities such as meetings,
seminars, and others activities, follow the prescribed uniform of the day as prescribed by the RTU-
Center of Student Affairs:
DISCIPLINE

RTU- SHS encourages appropriate student behavior based on the University’s Mission and Vision,
the Department's Goals and Objectives and in accordance to specific guidelines and policies of
CSA Handbook. Having students who come from diverse and multi-cultural composition, respect
and tolerance for other’s beliefs, religious and cultural heritage are highly expected from one
another. RTU-SHS believes that students are capable of making appropriate choices in their
behaviors.

Listed below are the major expectations and requirements for all SHS students.

1. School Uniform – Students are required to come to school in complete uniform. we take
pride in the RTU-SHS uniform.
2. Class Attendance – This is a must for all subjects. Students are required to attend at least
80% of the classes in all courses. This includes attendance in lectures, seminars or
workshops, industrial visits and other school related activities.
3. Tardiness – Student who arrives fifteen (15) minutes late for class will be marked TARDY.
Two (2) late marks are equivalent to one (1) Absence.
4. CLAYGO (Clean as you go) – Student must be well-discipline in maintaining the
orderliness and cleanliness of the University
5. Be Respectful –Student must respect their teachers, university personnel and co-students

On the other hand, the SHS Prefect of Discipline Committee is established to help the
Administration, the principal and teachers in matters pertaining the order and disciplines of
students.

Note: RTU strictly followed the Republic Act No. 10627 also known as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”.

STUDENT RECORD REQUEST

The following are the records/documents for Senior High School students:

• Form 138 (Report Card)

• Form 137 (Permanent Record)
• Good Moral Certificate
• Certificate of Honor
• True Copy of Grades
• Diploma

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

RTU-SHS encourages students to pursue sports activities and other interests and to form groups
or clubs to carry out these activities. As far as possible, the SISFU will provide the facilities for
the clubs that are formed, and where needed, will provide advisers and coaches.
SHS SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Founded in 2016, the SSG, being the highest governing body

of the SHS students, shall have the power which emanates from
the studentry. It shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and
democratic representative body of the SHS students

The SSG is founded on the principles of representation,

participatory democracy, decentralization, responsible student
leadership, collaboration and cooperation, equitability, accountability, and efficiency and efficacy
of service.

The SSG shall be committed in putting its values, principles, and ideals into action through
academic, socio-economic, and leadership programs, projects, and activities.

Under the RTU-SHS-SSG is the strand organizations who represent the student's tracks and/or
strands. Each organization shall embody the ideals and principles of the strand, develop leadership,
foster camaraderie, and advance academic excellence among students.

PART 7: STUDENT SERVICES

I. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

LIBRARY RULES AND REGULATIONS

All bonafide RTU students with Digital Identification Card (DIC) VALIDATED FOR
THE CURRENT SEMESTER
RTU administrator, faculty members, administrative employees
RTU alumni with valid alumni ID (inside use only of library resources)
Outside Researchers (with referral letter and inside use only of library resources)
GENERAL POLICIES

All bonafide students can use library facilities and resources in all library units provided they
have referral letter from their respective colleges’ librarian. Always wear your Digital ID as you
enter the library and while in the premises.
Student's ID is non-transferable. Lending DIC to other students for their use, tampering and
forging signature would mean confiscation of DIC and shall be deprived of their library
privileges for two weeks and be reported to the Center for Student Affairs for disciplinary action.
Log-in at RTU Library Database System.
Present your validated Digital ID when borrowing books or availing of other services of
the library such as internet usage, requesting referral letter and others.
All users must observe total silence in the library and its environs at all times.
Deposit bags at the luggage counter (except valuables: cell phone, wallet, etc.) before
entering the Book Sections, the library staff shall not be held liable for any losses of
personal belongings.
Library users must ask permission from the library staff before entering the Book
Sections.
Charging of laptops/cellphones and other gadgets are not allowed inside the library.
Group discussions are not allowed in the reading area because it will disturb other users
in the library.
No library equipment may be moved, modified or tampered without permission from the
librarian.
Technical Drawing, preparing Visual-Aids, sports activity, classes and meetings shall not
be done inside the library due to lack of space.

CONDUCT INSIDE THE LIBRARY PREMISES

Silence must be observed at all times. Violators shall be asked to leave the library
premises.
• 1st offense: Warning
• 2nd offense: Report to CSA for Disciplinary Action.
Smoking, littering, sleeping, eating, chewing gum, drinking, using electrical outlet,
playing video games are strictly prohibited. Cellular phones must be in silent mode and
have to step out of the library when there is a call to avoid disturbing clienteles.
Stealing, vandalism/destruction of library properties such as books, periodicals, computer
programs, chairs, and tables will be subject for disciplinary action.
Public displays of affection are strictly prohibited inside the library.
Disrespectful language and/or gestures against any library personnel will be dealt with
accordingly.
BORROWING OF BOOKS AND OTHER LIBRARY MATERIALS
Present your validated Digital ID when borrowing books
A borrower is held responsible for all materials use.
Reference Books, Special Collections and Periodicals are for inside use only, however,
books at the Filipiñiana and Circulation Sections may be allowed to photocopy, provided
that one must observed the copyright laws and must returned it immediately. Charges will
be imposed to the borrower for failing to return said materials.
Borrowers must ensure that the books they borrow are in good condition to avoid being
held responsible for any damages noted while returning the books.
Lost library books that are recovered, must be given back to the library because these are
the property of the college library.
Only a few pieces of paper and a ball pen needed for study and research shall be brought
inside the Book Section, valuables such as cellphones, wallets, laptops may brought
inside for the safety of patron’s belongings.
Users are not allowed to reshelf books after using them.
No more borrowing of books two weeks before the final examinations to enable the
library Staff to prepare clearances and conduct library inventory.
Borrower is made to pay the penalty for books amounting to Php 20.00 per day including
Saturday and Sunday except holidays when failed to return the books on time.
Payment of overdue books/penalties shall be made at the Cashier's Office.

USE OF INTERNET

Internet is open from 9:00am - 12:00PM; 1:00PM - 5:00 PM. First come first serve basis
for one-hour use per student. Present DIC and log in at the Library Database for Internet
Usage Menu.
Internet is for SEARCHING OF INFORMATION ONLY. E-mail, Chatting, Social
Networking (like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Games, CDs and USBs and
encoding term papers are strictly prohibited.

REFERRAL LETTER

A Referral letter is issued upon the request of students and faculty members who are
planning to use the library resources of other RTU Library units and outside institutions.
Students may request at the concerned Library Units.
OUTSIDE RESEARCHERS

As a general rule, all Library materials are for room-use only.

Users from other schools/institutions must present a referral letter from their Head
Librarian.
Current company/institutions ID must be presented.
Only four (4) researchers per school/company are allowed per day.
Visiting users may avail of the library facilities and services for four (4) hours per visit
(Monday to Friday)
No visiting user shall be accommodated during major examinations and
semestral/summer break.
Visiting users are advised to follow the University dress code.
The Librarians reserve the right to cancel requests when deemed necessary.
The Library is not responsible for personal items that are lost, stolen, or damaged on
Library premises.
Library staff reserves the right to inspect bags or other personal property when visitors
enter or leave the Library.
Large groups that want to visit/tour the Library are required to obtain permission in
advance.
Photocopying and recording are not allowed on Library premises without prior
permission.
Non – Compliance with the Library Rules and Regulations Shall Be Subject To
Sanctions/Penalties According to the Gravity of Infraction

II. SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE

SPONSORSHIP GRANTS PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Rizal Technological University and the sponsor agree to award scholarship grants to economically
deprived but highly motivated students. This grants includes financial assistance to relevant
curricular expenses which includes but may not be limited to tuition and miscellaneous fees, book
allowances, project allowances and/or other allowances as provided for the Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA), and are good for one semester renewable every semester thereafter. However,
the course must be completed by the student-grantee within the period prescribed in the curriculum
otherwise the grantee shall shoulder the expenses for the remaining semester he has to complete
to his course.
I. Qualifications for Admission to the Scholarship Program

1. The applicant must be able to meet the criteria set by the sponsor.

2. The applicant must conforms with the following standards as required by the RTU
Scholarship Program:

1.1 satisfactorily passed the RTU admission test and interviews;

1.2 must be single;

1.3 not more than 21 years old at the time of application;

1.4 economically deprived (annual income minimum requirements as shown by the ITR or
other proofs shall be determined by the sponsor);

1.5 have a general weighted average of 85 which is equivalent to 2.50 or better upon
application to such grant;

1.6 enrolled in priority courses as specified by the sponsor.

II. Procedure for Admission to the Sponsorship Grant

1. The qualified applicant applies through a request letter addresses to the sponsor through
the Scholarship Office. The letter shall include reasons for request and qualifications of
applicants.

2. Present himself for preliminary screening to the SO.

3. Submit the following supporting documents:

a. Accomplish application for sponsorship or application form as provided by the

sponsor;

b. Certificate of good moral character from either Barangay chairman, Principal or Dean;

c. Report card if incoming freshmen or photocopy of the complete graded class cards and
the corresponding registration form if already enrolled;

d. Income tax return of parents or guardian or the affidavit of non-filing of ITR.

4. Present himself for final screening

5. Sponsor approves or disapproves application

III. Condition for the Renewal of Grants

1. The grantee must maintain a general weighted average not less than 2.50 for Engineering
and Industrial Technology students and not less than 2.00 for Arts and Sciences, Business
and Entrepreneurial Technology and Education Students.

2. Must abide with the conditions set by the sponsor provided that they conform to the interest
of the school.

3. Must abide with the conditions set in RTU Scholarship Program.

4. Shall abide the RTU rules and regulations and further, to act as student role model.

IV. Procedure for Renewal of Sponsorship Grant

1. Grantee shall accomplish Renewal Form provided for by the RTU-SO

2. He shall present the previous semester’s registration form and graded class cards and
submit photocopy to RTU-SO and sponsor

3. RTU-SO recommends renewal or non-renewal of grant

4. Sponsor approves/disapproves renewal of sponsorship

GENERAL GUIDELINES ON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

All athletes are expected to pass all subjects in a given semester and to abide by all regulations
pertaining to scholastic standing. Failure to any subject shall result into loss of scholarship and
other privileges.

PARTICULAR RULES ON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

1. All varsity players are mandated to pass all their subjects in each semester that they have been
enrolled in. In no case, shall an athlete incur a failing grade in every semester or shall have
accumulated a total of nine (9) units for the duration of the course for which he/she is enrolled
with. (Office Memorandum No. 14, Series 2005);

2. Must diligently observe and attend promptly all training schedules approved by their
respective coaches and Head , SDO;
3. All athletes must see to it the compliance to all the policies of the University on matters on
academic and sports affairs; respect and obey all the rules and regulations of all organized
sports competitions such as: UNIGAMES, CHED-NCRAA, SCUAA and other recognized
Sport Bodies;

4. All varsity players must faithfully submit their school records and personal credentials without
delay as the University and various Sport Bodies above-mentioned may require from time to
time or periodically. No athlete shall be caught red-handed submitting forged, altered,
unintelligible documents appertaining to his/her personal circumstances; and/or knowingly
furnishing the school authorities any false information or confusing records/data in connection
with his/her academic or playing status;

5. No athlete must involve himself/herself in any controversy or uncompromising situation that

will put a cloud unto the image of the University; that she/he must serve as a role of the
University in all his/her dealings with the public; and

6. All athletes must faithfully abide with all the academic, administrative and operational policies
of the University at all times.

Failure to observe and to comply with any of the above rules shall subject an offending athlete to
the applicable prescribed graduated penalties. Since the athletes are also university students,
graduated penalties under Title III (Student Conduct) Revised Student Handbook (2007) shall also
apply.

GRANTS-IN-AID

In addition to academic scholarships, RTU students may avail themselves of the following grants,
subject to University rules and regulations and the law:

Other Scholarships sponsored by private or outside entities, financial aid-grants as:

- Editorial staff member

- Drum and Lyre Corps members

- Athletes

- Cultural Troupe member

- Rondalla Members

- Student Assistants

- COE Trainees in RTU

 - Study Now Pay Later Plan

- Cultural Minority Scholarship

- Barangay Scholarship

- Other Scholarship or Financial Grants which may be authorized from time to time (Art.
242, Unicode)

III. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER

The Guidance and Counseling Center is the service arm of the University by providing a
climate that develops the individual to understand himself and to be competent in achieving a
positive attitude towards learning. The center helps the University become highly competitive
to other educational institutions through selective admission of freshman students and
transferees by determining their intellectual capabilities and interests.
Services offered by the Center include Orientation, Individual Inventory, Counseling,
Testing, Information, Placement, Research and Evaluation.

IV. MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES

The University Medical and Dental Services conduct individual physical and dental
examinations. Emergency first aid, routine medications for common ailments of students,
issuance of medical certificates and referral to other hospitals are being rendered by the Medical
Clinic. Oral health awareness, consultation and primary dental services like oral
prophylaxis/restoration of cavities are provided by the Dental Clinic. Likewise, the Radiological
Unit of the Department is doing radiological services like chest X-ray of First year students up
to Fourth Year students.
The Clinic is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm on weekdays and from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
on Saturdays.

V. THE STUDENT RECORDS AND ADMISSION

SERVICES

Is the repository of all the student’s academic records from the time of admission until the
graduation of every student. It is responsible for receiving all admission credentials of an
applicant and in determining his qualifications for admission.

It renders such vital services as the evaluation of academic credits earned, preparation and
issuance of transfer credentials, scholastic records, transcript of records, diplomas and
certificates of graduation.
 VI. CENTER FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Center for Student Affairs is responsible for the orderly conduct of students’ extra-
curricular activities calculated to enhance and supplement classroom instruction.

Towards these ends, the department renders the following services:

ensures the orderly administration of student affairs and the dissemination of student
information;
has powers of supervision over the operation and discipline of student organizations;
exercises supervision over campus publications in accordance with Republic Act 7079 and
other related laws;
implements the Student Code of Conduct and recommends appropriate disciplinary action
against erring students to the proper University officials;
reviews and recommends to the Vice President for Student Services the appropriate action
on the application for recognition of student organizations;
and acts as ex-officio adviser in activities sponsored by student organizations in accordance
with law, particularly the conduct of the University student council, elections held in
accordance with the University Election Code

WI-FI SERVICES

Students and faculty members can now access the university wide internet connection
using the Wi-Fi network inside RTU. The university wide internet connection allows students
and faculty members to roam around the university and still stay connected to the network
wirelessly.

INSURANCE

All enrolled students are covered with Accident and Sickness Benefits, which provides
insurance to students 365 days, 24 hours inside and outside of the University.
Written notice of injury or sickness on which claim may be based must be given to the
Insurance Company within 30 days after the date of injury or sickness.
For details, please proceed to the CSA Office. Kindly inform the Department of the
Student Affairs of any accident and sickness as soon as possible.
 PART 8: UNIVERSITY FACILITIES

PLENARY HALL

A fully air-conditioned hall equipped with excellent audio-visual equipment and other
facilities. It can accommodate and can hold up to 350 to 400 participants during seminars,
trainings and other official University functions.

TRAINING HALL

Serve as conference venues for administrators, employees and students. It is fully air—
conditioned, equipped with hi-tech sound system and microphones, and provides good
ambiance for small training sessions.

STUDENT CENTERS

The Student Center in the Mandaluyong Campus is located at Room 201 of the Old
Building. It has a conference area, comfort rooms and lounge area ready to serve the student
organizations for meetings, gatherings and the like.
In the Pasig Campus, the Student Center is located at the 2nd Floor near the CSA, the
Cooperative Education and Central Student Council offices.

ST. JOSEPH, THE WORKER CHAPEL

St. Joseph, The Worker Chapel is the seat of all religious activities of faculty, personnel
and students and is located at the ground floor of the Old Building.

MULTI-PURPOSE GYMNASIUM

Named after its initiator, Congressman Neptali A. Gonzales II, the gymnasium
accommodates all sports related activities of the faculty and students.

OPEN BASKETBALL COURT

This court also serves as venue to conduct Physical Education classes.

THE ACADEMIC LABORATORIES

To provide students the practical and technological knowledge about the theoretical,
knowledge they learned inside the classrooms, the University provides the necessary
laboratories, strategically located in different buildings such as the Computer Laboratory,
Electronics and Communications Laboratory, Electrical Laboratory, Mechanical Laboratory,
Instrumentation and Control laboratory, Physics Laboratory, Drawing and Design Room, the
Speech Laboratory and Astronomy Laboratory which are all redesigned and improved for
 greater learning.

THE DORMITORY

The dormitory, named after the late Sen. Neptali A. Gonzales, is located at the back of the
IT Building and has 137 spacious bed capacity and laundry areas to serve the full time female
students.

RESEARCH AND EXTENSION FACILITIES.

The Research and Extension Building will serve as the center for all University research
designs and related activities.

UNIVERSITY CANTEEN AND OTHER FOOD STALLS

Food services are provided at the University canteen located at the Ground Floor of the
Neptali A. Gonzales Dormitory. The University has also kiosks found in conspicuous areas of
the campus. A renovated and expanded fast food center, found at Promenade at the Ground
Floor of the Old Building, serves hot meals and light snacks at affordable and reasonable prices.
Reservations for catering services during meetings and several functions are also accepted.

WELLNESS BUILDING

The Wellness Building was established to maintain the good standing of the University
relative to sports and recreation not only for faculty but for students as well.

PENTHOUSE

Established and located at TED Building which is placed in the last floor. It is used for
special occasion and proceedings. It is fully air-conditioned and fully furnish with good
equipment that can accommodate 200-300 participants.

10TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

Open Space Room that is usually used for Events such as meetings and accreditation.
This room somehow use for seminars for Student Leaders and meetings. It serves a universal
purpose and primary gathering of university.

LOBBY TED A AND B

 Ground floor area of TED Building which is wide and commonly used for events and
seminar as well, but most usually use for training for athletes and cultural. This Lobby serves as
the event center of university where students can also conduct their Physical Education classes
and activities.

ALUMNI HALL

This building is used to reunite all the proud product and graduate of the university and
other gathering purposes including Alumni and other officials.

COOPERATIVE STORE

Located at the Ground Floor of the Old Building, the cooperative store offers to students,
employees and visitors school supplies, uniforms, groceries and others.
 MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Managing Stress on Tough Times
There are too many reasons for us to get stressed out in our everyday lives. The traffic, school and
work loads, deadlines, and even our relationships. With all these stressors, hopefully we learn how
to cope. How we respond to our stressors affect our entire well-being. With this, we have to make
sure that we will follow the following tips and guidelines on how we can manage our stress and
our mental health.
1. Express your feelings.
Fighting your emotions won’t do any good for you. We all think that being “strong” all the time
would help us hide behind our problems but it won’t work. It will strike back and will leave you
exhausted if you keep fighting on it. Make sure to release your emotions properly.
2. Find social support
Social isolation is as much of a risk to one’s health as smoking or high cholesterol. Having a social
support provides an opportunity to share experiences and get advice. To have someone to stick
with you on your most stressful moment is a good thing.

3. Find a way to relax.

"You really can't be tense and relaxed at the same time. They're opposites," says Carol Goldberg,
psychologist and host and producer of the New York-area TV show "Dr. Carol Goldberg and
Company." She believes that every person should come up with a way on how he or she could
ease our his or her own stress. It could be in a form of music, a prayer, meditation, yoga, going
out for a walk and many more. What matters most is that you will be able to develop a way on
how you can manage a stressful situation by using an effective relaxation technique.
4. Plan ahead
Make a prioritized checklist of what needs to be addressed and tackle each item sequentially. This
way, it would be less burdensome for you since you have organized which among your
commitments should come first. From the most urgent and important to the less needed
commitments that could add up to your stress.
5. Know your limits and guard them.
We all have our limits and we have to guard it to assure that we won’t get pushed to what we can
only bear. Our limits were called limits for a purpose for they could break us if we will not be
careful on how you pushed ourselves to do things. It is okay to get a little overwhelmed but do not
overdo everything. Respect your limits.
6. Rest.
We won’t function in the most optimized way if we won’t get the right amount of rest we need

every day. Make sure that even things are overwhelming; you still find time to sleep, rest and

at least do leisure activities to manage your stress.

APPENDICES

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10931,

KNOWN AS THE “UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO QUALITY TERTIARY EDUCATION
ACT OF 2017”

FREE HIGHER EDUCATION (HE) IN SUCS AND LUCS

Section 4 – Coverage: All Filipino students who are either currently enrolled at the time of the
effectivity of the Act, or shall enroll at any time thereafter, in courses leading to a bachelor’s degree
in any SUC and LUC shall be exempt from paying tuition and other school fees for units enrolled
in. Students will be eligible to receive these benefits, provided they qualify under the admission
and retention requirements of the SUCs and LUCs.
Section 5 – Providers: All SUCs and LUCs are eligible to provide the Free Higher Education
provision. In the case of LUCs, only those recognized by the CHED on or before the cut-off
schedule for each fiscal year shall be eligible. The annual cut-off schedule will be determined by
the CHED.
Section 6 – Exceptions to Free Higher Education: The following students are ineligible to avail
of Free Higher Education:
(a) students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate
degree from any public or private HEI;
(b) students who fail to comply with the admission and/or retention policies of the SUCs or
LUCs, provided that the failure to comply with the SUC or LUC’s retention policies results in
the student’s permanent disqualification from enrolling in any SUC or LUC;
(c) students who fail to complete their bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate degree
within a year after the period prescribed in their program:
i. provided, that in the case of shiftees, any semester wherein the student has availed of the
benefits of free higher education will be subtracted from the expected duration of the
current program in which the student is enrolled;
ii. provided further, that in the case of transferees, any semester wherein the student has
availed of any form of government funded StuFAP shall be subtracted from the expected
duration of the current program in which the student is enrolled;
iii. provided further, that in the case of returning students and other students who went on
a leave of absence (LOA), the determination and computation of their free higher education
benefit shall be without prejudice to the most expedient way of completing their studies;
iv. provided finally, that the SUCs and LUCs shall decide on the cases that merit the
extension of the availment of free higher education; and
(d) students who voluntarily opt out of the free higher education provision. Students who are
not eligible to avail of the Free Higher Education provision shall be charged tuition and other
school fees as determined by the Governing Boards of the SUCs and LUCs.
Section 7 – Benefits: All students availing themselves of the free higher education provision shall
be entitled to:
(a) free tuition for all courses/subjects/classes enrolled in during a particular semester/term, as
part of the curriculum and are essential to obtaining a degree. This includes approved petitioned
classes, but not non-credit within-semester tutorial or review classes, nor review and
enhancement classes offered by the HEI;
(b) free miscellaneous, other school fees, and similar or related fees, which include:
- library fees

- computer fees

- laboratory fees

- school ID fees

- athletic fees

- admission fees

- development fees

- guidance fees

- handbook fees

- entrance fees
 - registration fees

- medical and dental fees

- cultural fees
Provided, that only the first copies/printouts of school ID, library ID, and student handbook
shall be free, and any subsequent requests by the student can be charged the usual fees.
All SUCs, LUCs and TVET institutions shall formulate and implement affirmative action
programs to enhance access of disadvantaged students, such as Lumads, Muslims, and other
indigenous peoples; persons with disabilities; students from public schools; and students from
depressed areas. These affirmative action programs shall be approved by the respective
governing boards and submitted to CHED within 1 year after the approval of the IRR.
Section – 8 Mechanism: All SUCs and LUCs shall create a mechanism to enable students with
financial capacity to pay for their education and voluntarily opt out of the subsidy for tuition and
other school fees.
The decision of the student to voluntarily opt out must be made during the enrollment period for
each semester/term and shall be considered final and irrevocable for that particular semester/term.
Students who opt out will be allowed to change their decision in subsequent semesters/terms.
Students who voluntarily opt out of the free higher education provision shall pay during the
enrollment period an amount equivalent to the assessed tuition and other school fees, which shall
be based on the policy of composite fees formulated by the UniFAST Board, subject to the
transitory provisions in Section 54 of the IRR.
Students who choose to voluntarily opt out of the provision shall sign and submit a waiver to the
SUC or LUC they are enrolling in. The SUC or LUC shall develop a pro-forma waiver, which
shall be notarized by the institution, and which has the following information:
(a) a statement certifying that the student is cognizant of the Act and all his/her benefits and
responsibilities under the Act, providing the reason for opting out of the provision and
certifying that the student made the choice voluntarily and not under duress;
(b) the academic period (semester/term and academic year) in which the student opted out;
(c) signature of the student, and if the student is a minor, the signature of his/her legal guardian
or parent; and
(d) certification/acceptance by the registrar and/or the guidance counselor.
Students who successfully opt-out of the free higher education provision during a semester / term
shall be exempt from the civic obligation during the same semester / term.
Section 9 – Student Voluntary Contribution Mechanism: All SUCs and LUCs shall create a
mechanism to enable students with the financial capacity to pay for their education to voluntarily
contribute a particular financial amount to the SUC or LUC while availing themselves of the free
higher education provision.
The decision of the student to pay any amount as voluntary contribution to the school must be
made during the enrollment period for a particular semester/term and shall be considered final and
irrevocable for that semester/term. These students shall be allowed to change their decision in
subsequent semesters/terms.
Students who choose to pay a voluntary contribution shall sign and submit a Voluntary
Contribution Form to the SUC or LUC in which they are enrolling. The SUC or LUC shall develop
a pro-forma contribution form, which shall be notarized by the institution, and which has the
following information:
 (a) a statement certifying that the student is cognizant of the Act and all his/her benefits and
responsibilities under the Act and that the student made the choice voluntarily and not under
duress;
(b) the amount of the financial contribution;
(c) the academic period (semester/term and academic year) in which the student made the
voluntary contribution;
(d) signature of the student, and if the student is a minor, the signature of his/her legal guardian
or parent; and
(e) certification/acceptance by the registrar and/or the guidance counselor.
Section 10 – Funding Requirement: Except during the transitory period, which shall be subject
to the transitory provisions in Section 52 and Section 53 of the IRR, the amount required to
implement the provision for free tuition and other school fees in SUCs and LUCs shall be
determined by the respective Governing Boards of the SUCs and LUCs based on the projected
number of enrollees for each academic year, which shall be the primary factor in computing the
annual proposed budget of SUCs and, in the case of LUCs, the CHED for such purpose. This shall
serve as the baseline to be used during the preparation of the annual National Expenditure Program
(NEP) of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which shall be submitted to and
finalized by the Congress.
Section 11 – Reporting Requirements: All SUCs and LUCs shall submit to the CHED within
five (5) working days after the last day of registration for each semester the following:
(a) a report detailing the names of applicants who took the SUC/LUC entrance exam, if any,
and information on whether these applicants passed or not;
(b) a report detailing the names of students in their institutions who availed of the free tuition
and other school fees benefit, and the relevant details of this availment (e.g., courses enrolled,
number of units enrolled, number of semesters left in the Free HE benefit, etc.);
(c) all payments collected from students who opted out; and
(d) all payments from students who made voluntary contributions to the institution.
All payments from students who opted out and those who made voluntary contributions to the
institutions shall accrue as income to the SUCs and LUCs.
Section 12 – Appropriate: The amounts necessary to carry out the provisions of the Free Higher
Education benefit in SUCs and LUCs shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act
(GAA) and shall be appropriated under SUCs and, in the case of LUCs, under the CHED, subject
to the transitory provisions in Section 52 of the IRR.
In the case that the appropriations for the free higher education provision is lodged in CHED,
payments by CHED to SUCs and LUCs shall be booked up as income of the institutions.