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enrolled and except when it is the last semester of the student, he/she will be allowed a lighter
academic load.
21.f. If any of the above provisions have different interpretations,
then the interpretation not favoring the granting of the honor shall prevail. (BOR Resolution No. 75 s. 2014,
effective Second Semester, SY 2014-2015).

22. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

22.a. Application for Graduation
A candidate shall apply for graduation at the Registrar’s Office through the College Secretary four (4) weeks
after the first day of classes during his/her last semester.

22.b. Completion of Deficiencies
The candidate for graduation shall satisfactorily complete his/her deficiency/ies before the college/campus
academic council meeting.

22.c. Residency
For transferees, the residency requirement shall be at least one (1) academic year prior to graduation.

23. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES, BACCALAUREATE SERVICES AND HABILIMENTS

23.a. All graduating students shall be required to attend the commencement exercises and baccalaureate
mass or ecumenical service.
23.b. Graduating students shall wear their prescribed academic gowns, caps and the corresponding hood
and tassel colors during the baccalaureate service and commencement exercises:

Agriculture & other related programs - green

Education - powder blue

Business, Accountancy & Public
Administration - golden yellow

Engineering - maroon

Arts & Sciences - dark blue
Criminal Justice Education - red
Information and Communication Technology
- lilac

Veterinary Medicine - gray
Nursing - apricot

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