1. Synchronous sessions shall be met only once per week for a maximum of 60 minutes for the general education courses and at least 60 minutes for the professional and major courses regardless of the circumstances present unless a concession was made by the class to go beyond the prescribed time duration. There shall be no rescheduling of synchronous meetings in cases of suspensions or holidays, unless a concession was made by the class.

2. Synchronous sessions shall be used for discussion of complex topics, clarifications pertaining to the assignments, and/or discussion of academic requirements. Lectures are not encouraged since we are now using the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) framework.

3. Turning on of cameras during synchronous sessions is optional but highly encouraged for checking of attendance, recitation, among others.

4. In every period of the semester, the number of Assessment Tasks shall not exceed three (3) excluding the major asynchronous examinations.

5. Punctuality in the submission of requirements must be observed. However, in cases of technical concerns and other valid reasons, late submission shall be allowed through Canvas and/or email a week after a major period (PRELIM, MIDTERM, FINAL) ends. Other messaging applications are allowed, however, Canvas Message is the default medium for submission and messaging.

6. Attendance and behavior of students in synchronous classes are not part of assessment of student learning or grading. Nevertheless, all students must observe proper decorum, good manners and right conduct, and online etiquette.

7. For Professional education and Elective courses, the preliminary and midterm examinations shall be conducted synchronously.

8. Section advisers are enjoined to hold synchronous session once a month intended for homeroom concerns of their advisory class.

9. The week after a major examination shall be considered as “independent learning week”. There will be no synchronous meetings. During this week, asynchronous tasks like reading, video viewing, or late submission of requirements may be done by the students.

Source: July 21, 2021 Synchronous and Asynchronous classes guidelines from SEd Dean's Office

When there is an error in the computation, inputting, or entry of the student’s final grade, a request for a change of grade and all pertinent documents are submitted by the faculty to the Dean for evaluation. The Dean then recommends it to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) for appropriateaction. The maximum period within which a teacher may file for change of grade is one school year.

Outstanding academic achievement among college students is recognized every semester with the publication of the honor roll and through awarding of Certificates of Academic Excellence. To qualify for honors, a student must meet the following requirements:

1. A semestral weighted grade point average of

   1. • 1.0 - 1.25 President’s List

      • 1.26 - 1.75 Dean’s List

2. All academic units registered in the preceding semester are included in the computation of the weighted average.

3. The minimum grade requirement in all subjects is 2.0 except for P.E. and NSTP which the student needs to pass.

4. The semestral weighted average is not lower than 1.75.

5. The student must carry the number of units prescribed in the curriculum.

6. P.E. should be passed in the first two years and NSTP in the first year in college.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

1. A candidate for Summa Cum Laude must have taken all the academic units prescribed for graduation in this University. He/ She must carry the number of units prescribed by the curriculum per semester. In addition, he/she must have obtain a weighted average of 1.0-1.25.

2. A candidate for Magna Cum Laude must have taken all academic units prescribed for graduation in this University. He/ She must carry the number of units prescribed by the curriculum per semester. In addition, he/she must have obtained a weighted average of 1.26 to 1.50.

3. A candidate for Cum Laude must have taken at least seventy five percent (75%) of the total number of academic units prescribed for graduation in this University. He/She must carry the number of units prescribed by the curriculum per semester. In addition, he/she must have obtained a weighted average of 1.51 to 1.75.

4. A candidate should have no grade lower than 2.0 in all academic subjects, taken either here or in other schools regardless of the program/curriculum.

5. P.E. should be passed in the first two years and NSTP in the first year in college. 2.1.6. Students graduating with honors must have no failing marks [6.0 (FA), 8.0 (UW)] in any subject including OJT/Practicum/ Thesis.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for honors must not have been found guilty of major offense by the Board of Discipline throughout their stay in theUniversity.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Students who are candidates for graduation with honors must have completed their courses within the required number of years as prescribed in the curriculum. Exception may be granted on a case by-case basis to students who completed their course beyond the required number of curriculum years as prescribed but, in no case, beyond one year extension.