Finding the right campus and course can be one of the most difficult challenges an aspiring Isko or Iska may face. With this, the Undergraduate Program Primers are created for them to have an idea of what degree programs the University has to offer. Individual primers are made specifically for each constituent university, containing not only details about the courses offered but also relevant information on the said campus and the respective colleges within it.
IsKodigo is an Iskollection of study materials from UP students, especially from upperclassmen. The collection of these community-sourced materials aims to help Iskos and Iskas prepare for college through the availability of reviewers, sample exams, references, exercises, worksheets, and more.
Gabay Isko Helpdesk is a virtual platform for aspiring and fellow Iskos and Iskas to raise their concerns and inquiries about the University. Primarily done on Facebook, the initiative aims to aid students with questions about UP which may include registration and enrollment, degree programs, dates to remember, learning management system (LMS) concerns, and other topics.
The Starter Packs are created to aid students, especially incoming freshies, shiftees, and transferees, in their online academic journey which may also be used in their other endeavors. These include browser extensions, study playlists and coffee recommendations, workspace tips and ergonomics, digital organization tips, and app recommendations.
From September 6-11, 2021, Gabay Isko held its 6-day Freshie Welcome Assembly 2021 entitled "KaleidISKOpe"! The event featured fifteen panelists and speakers who came from the different UP constituent units, and shared their insights on what UP is really all about. We have also gathered nine hundred Discord Server members who are composed of freshmen from all UP campuses.
In the Systemwide Zoom Assembly, we were enjoined by Mx. Raoul Manuel and Mx. Siegfred Severino. Mx. Raoul Manuel is a UP Visayas alumni and former Student Regent, who talked about Looking Through the KaleidISKOpe. Moreover, Mx. Siegfred Severino, the incumbent Chairperson of the UPLB USC, discussed valuable ideas regarding #ReadyIsko: Virtual Learning How-to’s. Our Vice President Leni Robredo has also partaken in the event through her recorded message for our UP Freshmen. You may view it here.