Application for NSTP Exemption

National Service Training Program (NSTP) Exemption - Certain persons are exempted from the NSTP:

1) If you are a Foreign national, then you are automatically exempted from NSTP.

2) If you are an elected official in Local or National office. This includes members of the Sangguniang Kabataan, and, by extension, members of the Sangguniang Baranggay, Sangguniang Lungsod, Sangguniang Bayan, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan. It is assumed that you are actively in service of the community and are, thus, exempted from the NSTP.  "In lieu thereof, concerned Sangguniang Kabataan officials shall submit written reports, preferably with photographs, or other documentations of their participation in the implementation of programs, projects and activities as outlined in the Comprehensive Barangay Investment Program. Absence of such reports and documentations or a finding to the contrary upon verification of submitted reports, will disqualify the concerned Sangguniang Kabataan officials from this privilege. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Commission shall jointly promulgate the guidelines for the implementation of this provision; (SK Reform Act of 2015).

3) If you are a graduate of a Bachelor's degree or Associate degree (only provided that you had already taken NSTP courses in this previous academic program). Note: If this applies to you, you should apply for a transfer of credits (TOC) for these NSTP courses instead of requesting for exemption from the NSTP requirement. For further information on how to apply for TOC, you may refer to this link. However, if you already have a Bachelor's degree or Associate degree wherein you did NOT take and pass any NSTP courses, kindly note that you will still need to enroll and complete these now at UPOU.

Application Period: Ideally before the registration.

Application Requirements:

• Accomplished Google Form

• Letter of request addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Education, stating the reason for your exemption 

• Necessary files/certifications/reports as evidence of your reason for exemption:

a. If you are a Foreign national, kindly provide the appropriate certification.

b. If you are an elected official in Local or National Office, kindly provide the appropriate certifications/reports