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CHAPTER 5
GENERAL ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND RETENTION PROCEDURES

These regulations and procedures apply to the undergraduate/graduate level of the
Ifugao State University.
Each class adviser is tasked to fully explain the contents of the Student Handbook to
his/her class at the onset of classes.
An Orientation to all 1 years/transferees is conducted every year. Orientation to
st
transferees is conducted every semester to be conducted by the Guidance and Counseling
Services.

5.1. School Terms
5.1.1. There are two semesters and one summer in an academic year. The number of school
days per semester and per summer is contained in the academic calendar, which was
based on the school calendar prepared by CHED for the undergraduate level.
5.1.2. The CHED prescribes a minimum of 18 school weeks per semester equivalent to 54 hours
for a three
(3) unit lecture subject in a semester. The summer term consists 6 weeks.

5.2. Requirements For Admission
5.2.1. New Entrants
5.2.1.1. Generally, no applicant for enrollment shall be denied admission to the University by
reasons of sex, age, nationality, religion, political affiliation or physical disability.
5.2.1.2. All incoming freshmen who wish to enroll in the specific courses that require an entrance
test must take and pass the entrance test administered by the Guidance Office. An
examination fee shall be charged to each applicant.
5.2.1.3. Freshmen from recognized high schools, seeking entry into the University, after passing
the entrance examination, shall submit the following documents upon enrollment:
5.2.1.3.1. Original copy of Form 138-A (High School Report card);
5.2.1.3.2. Certificate of Good Moral Character;
5.2.1.3.3. 2 Copies of latest I.D. picture (passport size)
5.2.1.3.4. National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate
5.2.1.3.5. Duly accomplished application form for admission
5.2.1.3.6. Medical Certificate;
5.2.1.3.7. Marriage certificate (for married students)

5.2.1.4. Freshmen who have not completely submitted the requirements shall not be admitted
to enroll in the succeeding semesters.
5.2.1.5. Freshmen who have not finished the requirement for the first semester should not be
admitted to enroll for the second semester. This will avoid irregular students due to
missing pre-requisites.

5.2.2. Transferees
5.2.2.1. Transferee students in the undergraduate program shall comply with the following
requirements for admission:
5.2.2.1.1. Duly accomplished application form for admission;
5.2.2.1.2. Average grade required by the University where the student wants to enroll;