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9. ACADEMIC LOAD

9.a. The maximum semestral academic load in the various

programs shall be required for all regular students in all year
levels.

9.b. A maximum of 27 units shall be allowed for graduating
students except those under Education programs who are
undergoing practice teaching, wherein they are only allowed

to enroll a maximum of 12 units.

Note: Policies on the qualifications of students to undergo OJT/
Internship/ Field Practice in the Philippines may be referred to

the Section 16 of CMO No. 104, s. 2017, and CMO No. 22, s. 2013
for Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSGs) on Student

Internship Abroad Program (SIAP).

10. ACADEMIC CREDIT SYSTEM

10.a. Generally, every lecture subject with a class meeting of

three (3) hours a week is equivalent to three (3) credit units.
A laboratory subject with a class meeting of three (3) hours

a week is equivalent to one (1) credit unit, except for Nursing
which is governed by CMO No. 14, s. 2009.

10.b. The sequence of subjects enrolled shall be in accordance
with the approved curriculum. Subjects taken and
completed without passing the pre-requisite subject shall

not be credited.

11. SCHOOL TERMS

The academic year is composed of three (3) terms: two (2) semesters
with eighteen (18) weeks each, and one (1) mid-year term of six (6) weeks.

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