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8. Residence Requirement and Time-Limit Rule.

A student should be able to finish all courses in the:

a. Master’s level/post baccalaureate diploma in not more
than seven (7) years; or

b. Doctorate level in not more than nine (9) years.

A graduate student who fails to complete the
requirements for the program that he is pursuing within the
time limit will be disqualified from the program but may apply
for readmission in another program (degree program or major
field) offered by the OLC.

9. Leave of Absence

A student’s request for leave of absence must be approved
by the Dean of OLC upon endorsement by the Chairman of the
Advisory Committee and noted by the OLC Department
Chairperson concerned. The request should state the reason(s)
for which the leave is requested. An approved leave of absence
shall be counted toward the time limit.

A graduate student with leave of absence exceeding two
(2) years or stops attending classes for two years or more
without an approved leave of absence but within the time limit
rule shall be readmitted in the same program only after passing
the validating examinations in all subjects taken.

10. Honorable Dismissal

A graduate student who desires to severe connection with the
University shall submit a written petition to the University
Registrar, noted by the Dean of OLC. If the request is granted,
the student shall be given “Honorable Dismissal” by the

University Registrar.

A clearance from the University must be secured before a
certificate of honorable dismissal is issued. No certification of
“Honorable Dismissal” shall be granted to a graduate student
with pending case(s) of violation of University rules and
regulations.
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