REVISED STUDENT HANDBOOK located in Ermita, Manila bounded on northeast by Calle San

Marcelino; on southeast by Estero Balete; and on northwest by Ayala

Boulevard. Since then, this became the site of the TUP Main campus.

I. TITLE AND SCOPE In 1915, PSAT was authorized to offer a secondary level
curriculum and in 1927, it was classified as a full secondary level
This Handbook shall be known as the Revised Student school. The intermediate grades were completely abolished and new
Handbook of the Technological University of the Philippines. courses, practical electricity and marine engineering, were offered.
In 1928, PSAT piloted the first two-year college courses for industrial
It contains general information about the TUP, academic teachers and skilled workers and, in 1934, it was formally organized.
policies, student services and the Rules of Student Conduct and In 1937, PSAT was formally classified as a junior college with two
Discipline. departments: teacher education and technical education. In 1941,
the school closed because of the Pacific War of World War II. After
The policies, rules and regulations provided in this Handbook the war in 1945, PSAT reopened and accommodated (1949) Dr.
shall apply to all students of TUP. Frederick Leasure, the first Fulbright exchange professor and a
professor of industrial education. In 1951, PSAT was granted
authority to offer a four-year degree leading to BS in Industrial
II. GENERAL INFORMATION Education. This was a first among schools.

TUP History PCAT (1959-1978). On June 17, 1959, PSAT was converted
into the Philippine College of Arts and Trades (PCAT) pursuant to RA
No. 2237—the PCAT Charter. Under the said Charter, PCAT was
MTS (1901-1910). The Technological University of the
mandated to offer courses in arts, industrial education and
Philippines was first established as the Manila Trade School in 1901
technology leading to baccalaureate and graduate degrees. This
upon the enactment of Act No. 74 by the United States Philippine
enabled the College to pioneer the offering of a graduate degree
Commission for the instruction of the Filipinos on useful trades.
program in industrial education in the second semester of SY 1959-
Originally housed near Ateneo de Manila in Intramuros, MTS
1960. During this period, the tatak “PCAT” became well known
transferred to the Exposicion Regional de Filipinos in Calle Padre
throughout the country due to the quality and excellent training and
Faura. Six years later, the MTS transferred to the City Shops in Calle
education of the pioneering industrial and technology programs
Arroceros. Industrial courses which included carpentry, English,
being offered for the Filipinos.
telegraphy, machine shop work, furniture making, wood carving,
boat building, plumbing, blacksmithing, mechanical and architectural
TUP (1978 to present). After 19 years, PCAT was elevated
drawing were offered on the primary school level during this period
and converted into what is now known as the Technological
because pupils at that time were already adults. They were studying
University of the Philippines (TUP) by virtue of Presidential Decree
certain trades which they intended to follow after leaving school.
No. 1518 on June 11, 1978. The TUP Charter mandates that the
University shall provide higher and advanced vocational, technical,
PSAT (1910-1959). In 1910, the MTS was renamed as the
industrial, technological, and professional education and training in
Philippine School of Arts and Trades (PSAT). It started to offer
the industries and technology, and practical arts leading to leading
intermediate grade courses. The primary school level was then
to certificates, diplomas and degrees. It shall provide progressive
phased out because the ages of pupils were younger now than in
leadership in applied research, developmental studies in technical,
1901. With the growing student population at that time, PSAT
industrial and technological fields and production using indigenous
relocated in 1916 to a 36,000 square meter property as its new
materials, effect technology transfer in the countryside; and assist in
campus site under Lot 1 Block 1485 Cad. 13, Manila Cadastre,
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the development of small and medium scale industries in identified Dasmarinas City, Cavite and operational since 1982 to present. This
growth-centers. (Sec. 2 PD 1518) Campus was opened to cater to the needs for technology education
of the people in the CALABARZON area.
TUP Expansion into the National Polytechnic System.
When the National Government established projects pursuant to At the Helm Through A Hundred Years of Leadership
Presidential Decree No. 6-A, three (3) prototype technician institutes and Excellence in Technology Education. Ronald P. Gleason was
in the Philippines were established funded under Credit Agreement the first principal (1901-1904) of the trade school; J.J. Eaton was the
349 PH with the World Bank, namely: Manila Technician Institute first superintendent (1905-1906); and Gregorio J. Sevilla was the first
(MTI) at Taguig, Metro Manila (1977); Visayas Technician Institute Filipino Superintendent (1936-1939). Prof. Jose S. Roldan became the
(VTI) at Talisay, Negros Occidental (1977) and Iligan Institute of first president of PCAT (1959-1961) and Prof. Apolinario G. Apilado
Technology (IIT) at Iligan City, and ten (10) Regional Manpower succeeded him as the second president (1962-1967). Dr. Jose R.
Training Centers of the National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC Vergara was the third president of PCAT and the first president of
now TESDA) in various parts of the country. With the urgent need to TUP (1968-1988). He was succeeded by Dr. Frederick So. Pada, the
integrate all programs and activities of the said state-supported second TUP president (1988-2000). Dr. Bernardo F. Adiviso served as
institutions and in the advent of the conversion of PCAT to TUP to third president (Aug. 1-16, 2000) followed by Dr. Fedeserio C.
provide leadership in the education and manpower potential in Camarao who became the fourth and centennial president (March
vocational, technical, industrial, technological and professional skills 28, 2001-March 27, 2005). Dr. Godofredo E. Gallega served as the
through technological program of education, Former President fifth president (October 10, 2005-October 9, 2009); and Dr. Olympio
Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Letter of Implementation (LOI) No. 79 on V. Caparas is now the sixth president of TUP (October 16, 2009 to
December 28, 1978 establishing a National Polytechnic System on present).
Technical/Technician Education through the integration of all state-
supported institutions in the Philippines. LOI 79 provides that the The TUP Seal (Official Logo)
National Polytechnic System shall be organized and established with
the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP) as the apex of
the system, and the three (3) prototype technician institutes, the ten
(10) Regional Manpower Training Centers, as well as all other state-
supported institutions engaged in similar program as component of
the system. The MTI and VTI shall be maintained and operated
under the administration and supervision of TUP: Provided, however,
that with respect to IIT, which shall be administratively under the
Mindanao State University, TUP shall only exercise functional
supervision over its technical/technician programs for purposes of
Intellectual Property Office (IPO) Certificate of Registration
coordination and effective operation of the system. This
No. 4-2012-007718
arrangement, however, with respect to IIT did not materialize due to
Date of Registration: November 22, 2012
its full integration to the MSU System. But in the case of MTI and
Term: 10 Years (Until November 22, 2022)
VTI, their lands, buildings, facilities, equipment, appropriations and
Claim of Color: Red, Gray, Black
qualified personnel were effectively transferred to TUP. And in 1985,
Disclaimer: No Claim is made to the exclusive use of the
the TUP Board of Regents officially renamed MTI and VTI as TUP
words “Technological, University, Philippines and Year 1901”
Taguig and TUP Visayas, respectively.
apart from the Mark as Shown
Published for Opposition: IPO e-gazette, released on
In 1981, the University expanded further when the Board of
October 22, 2012
Regents established the TUP Cavite Campus in Barangay Salitran IV,
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 are identical or similar to those in respect of which the trademark is
Description of the Name: The Seal of the Technological registered where such use would result in a likelihood of confusion.
University of the Philippines bears a 16-cog gear that represents
the 16 areas of specialized courses in skill training, with an In case of the use, of an identical sign for identical goods or services,
inscription of Technological University of the Philippines, following a likelihood of confusion shall be presumed.
the circle that forms a ring, the color of the gear which is cardinal red
symbolizes bravery and purity, and inside the ring is gray color for
work. The 1901 at the bottom represents the year when the ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
institution was established. There is inscribed symbol of Pythagorean
Theorem which means that “the area of the squares on the A. Manila Campus
hypotenuse of the triangle is equal to the sum of the squares on the
two sides of the triangle”. The side with nine (9) square-box 1. College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA)
represents the graduate programs; the side with 16-square box
symbolizes the different major technology areas; and the 25-square Master in Architecture
box, represents the bachelor programs, which emphasizes the Master in Graphics Technology
relevance of mathematics, science, physics, trigonometry, arts and Bachelor of Science in Architecture
other related areas of studies that shall complete the skills training Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising
aimed at producing quality graduates. Bachelor in Graphics Technology
Major in: Architecture Technology
Goods and Services: Mechanical Drafting Technology
Industrial Design
16 Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials not Three Year Diploma Courses:
included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding Graphics Technology
material; photograph; stationary; adhesives for stationary or Product Design and Development Technology
household purposes; artist’s materials; paint brushes;
typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); 2. College of Industrial Education (CIE)
instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic
materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Doctor of Education
playing cards; printer’s type printing blocks Major in: Industrial Education Management
Career Guidance
41 Education; Providing of training; entertainment; sporting and Master of Arts in Industrial Education
cultural activities Major in: Administration and Supervision
Guidance and Counseling
42 Scientific and technological services and research and design Educational Technology
relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; Curriculum and Instruction
design and development of computer hardware and software; Master of Arts in Teaching
legal services Major in: Technology and Home
Economics
Sec. 147, RA 8293 Rights Conferred. – The owner of a registered Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
mark shall have the exclusive right to prevent all third parties not Major in : Art Education
having the owner’s consent from using in the course of trade Computer Education
identical or similar signs or containers for goods or services which Electrical Technology
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 Electronics Technology Master of Technology Education
Home Economics Bachelor of Technology
Industrial Arts Bachelor of Technology major in Information Technology
Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
3. College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
Three Year Engineering Technology (Diploma) Courses:
Master in Management Automotive Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Management major in Industrial Apparel and Fashion Technology
Management Civil Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management Computer Engineering Technology
Electronic Communications Engineering Technology
4. College of Engineering (COE) Electrical Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Master of Engineering Program Foundry Engineering Technology
Master of Science in Civil Engineering Graphic Arts and Printing Technology
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Nutrition and Food Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Power Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Railway Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Refrigeration and Airconditioning Eng’g Technology
Tool and Die Engineering Technology
5. College of Science (COS) Welding Engineering Technology

Master of Arts in Teaching B. Cavite Campus

Major in : Mathematics Off-campus Graduate Programs
Physics Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
Chemistry Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education
General Science Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering *
Bachelor of Science in Information System Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering *
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering *
Bachelor in Applied Science major in Laboratory Technology * First Three Years
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Three-Year Diploma Courses:
6. College of Industrial Technology (CIT) Architecture Technology
Automotive Engineering Technology
Doctor of Technology Civil Engineering Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management Computer Engineering Technology
Master of Information Technology Off-campus Graduate Programs
Master of Technology Electrical Engineering Technology
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 Electronics Engineering Technology Chemical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology
Power Plant Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technology
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
C. Taguig Campus Electronics Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Off-campus Graduate Programs Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering III. ACADEMIC POLICIES
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Classification of Students
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education a. Undergraduate - those enrolled in three-year technology
Bachelor of Technology (non-degree) courses, four-year degree courses and five
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology year degree courses including those enrolled under
ETEEAP, Industry Based Programs and external studies
Three Year Diploma Courses: program.
Architectural Technology
Automotive Engineering Technology b. Graduate – those enrolled for masters and doctorate
Bio-Chemical Technology degrees including those under ETEEAP, Industry Based
Chemical Technology Programs and external studies program.
Civil Engineering Technology
Computer Engineering Technology c. Non-Regular – those enrolled as non-degree with credits,
Electrical Engineering Technology cross registrants with credits and special students without
Electronics Engineering Technology credit.
Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Foundry Engineering Technology Admission Requirements
Instrumentation and Control Eng’g Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology For New Applicants:
Non-Destructive Testing Engineering Technology
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Technology 1. Pass the oral and written admission tests
Tool Engineering Technology 2. Of good moral character
3. Physically and mentally fit
D. Visayas Campus 4. Meet the grade/other requirements in the
respective course
Off-campus Graduate Programs being applied for (e.g. for engineering,
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering architecture and other sciences courses should
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering have 80% grade or better in Math, Science and
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology English subjects)
5. High school graduate (for transferees—no failing
Three-Year Diploma Courses: grade in any
Automotive Engineering Technology
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 subject and can apply only in the engineering Academic Load
technology
courses) 1. As a rule, one unit of credit is eighteen (18) full hours of
6. Sign/Comply with the Student Pledge instruction in the form of lecture, discussion, seminar, tutorial,
recitation or the equivalent laboratory hours or 54 full hours per
For Continuum/Ladderized Program Applicants semester/term.

1. Pass the interview/oral exam 2. The maximum load of a full-time undergraduate student shall be
2. Meet the grade requirements in the course being equivalent to the curriculum load for his year-level classification
applied for and 12 units for full-time graduate students. Undergraduate
3. Of good moral character students shall not be allowed to take more than the prescribed
4. Physically and mentally fit number of units specified for the semester/term in the curriculum
5. Graduate of engineering technology courses in which he is enrolled.

For Applicants in Masters and Doctorate Programs

3. The Dean may limit the academic load of students who are
1. Graduate of relevant bachelor or masters degree employed, whether full-time or part-time; provided, that in
2. Pass the oral and written test graduate courses no student who is employed on a full-time basis
3. Physically and mentally fit shall be allowed an academic load of more than nine (9) units of
4. Of good moral character formal courses including thesis writing and twelve (12) units
5. Meet other entry requirements of the program including dissertation writing in any term/semester.

For Foreign student applicants 4. In the summer term, the maximum load shall be nine (9) units for
undergraduate students and six (6) units for graduate students.
1. Submit necessary documents for STUDENT VISA/ Visa
Conversion to the Office of the University Registrar: 5. During the regular semester, the maximum load shall be 12 units
a) Transcript of Records/Scholastic Records duly for full-time and 9 units for part-time graduate students.
authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post
located in the student applicant’s country of origin or 6. A graduating irregular student with an academic record better
legal residence. than average may be permitted to carry more than the
b) A Notarized Affidavit of Support including bank prescribed units of his curriculum during his last year; provided,
statement’s, notarized notice of grant for institutional that the prerequisites are satisfied and the student will not carry
scholars to cover expenses for the students more than three (3) laboratory subjects
accommodation and subsistence, as well as other
school dues and other incidental expenses; Prerequisite Subjects
c) Photocopy of data page of the student’s passport
showing date and place of birth, and birth certificate 1. Approved pre-requisite subjects must be enforced strictly, and
or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine may not be waived except on meritorious cases where the Dean
Foreign Service Post; may take appropriate action upon prior written request or
d) Duly authenticated police clearance; and application by the student.
e) Sign/comply with the Student Pledge.
Special Class
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 Every subject substitution is allowed with prior approval of the
A Special Class is an off-term subject whose class size does not meet VPAA/Campus Director/Chancellor as recommended by the
the minimum requirement, offered upon the request of graduating or Department Head/ Dean when a new one has superseded a
irregular students and with approval from the President or Campus curriculum and the substitution aligns the old curriculum with the
Director. The following shall be observed in considering a Special new.
Class:
Adding of Subject
1. It shall be strictly offered upon the approval of the
President/Chancellor/Campus Director. However, non- A student may add subject/s upon the recommendation of the
graduating students may be allowed to take special Department Head and approved by the Dean under the following
classes if the implementation of the policy on pre- conditions:
requisites would delay their graduation by at least a year.
1. The student is not carrying the maximum unit load per
2. The classes shall be held on a flexible time schedule semester/term prescribed in the curriculum;
but shall comply with all the requirements of the course; and 2. He has not met the authorized load for probationary
students; and
3. Teaching assignments in the special class shall not 3. For graduating undergraduate student, he may be allowed to add
form part of the maximum overload of the faculty and class size subject/s no more than six (6) units on top of the semester/ term
may not comply with the minimum requirement. load.
Fees
Dropping of Subject
1. Fees assessed and collected from the students are only those
A student may drop a subject/s any time before the midterm fees fixed and authorized by the Board of Regents.
following the procedure below:
2. The term matriculation or regular fees shall include: tuition,
1. Write a letter noted by parent/guardian specifying the reason/s for laboratory, library, medical, development and other fees to be
dropping and seek approval from the Dean of the college. paid by students in connection with their enrollment in the
2. Present the approved letter to the guidance personnel and secure University.
dropping form.
3. Accomplish the dropping form and have it signed by professor Refund of Fees
concerned and the Dean of the college.
4. Provide copies to offices concerned. A student who has paid matriculation fees but decided to withdraw
4. Pay the dropping fee of P50.00 to the Cashier. his registration or enrolment may be granted honorable dismissal or
leave of absence as well as refund of refund of tuition fees in
Changing or Substitution of Subject accordance with the following schedule and subject to payment of
refund fee of P200.00:
Changing of subject/s initiated by the students shall be allowed for
valid reasons within one week after the enrollment period. Such Regular Semester/ Term
change noted by the subject teacher shall be recommended by the Before the opening of the classes 100%
Department Head and duly approved by the Dean. Within one week from the opening of classes 70%
Within the 2nd week from opening of classes 50%
Within the 3rd week 30%
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 Within the 4th week No refund
1. A graduating student in the University may be authorized to
Summer cross-register/enroll in another institution of learning for
subjects, which are not offered in the University but are included
Before the opening of the classes 100% in his/her curriculum; or, in the case of a graduate student, when
Within the first day after the opening of classes 70% there is no other subject the student can enroll.
Within the 2nd day after the opening of classes 50%
Within the 3rd day after the opening of classes 30% 2. A graduating student who intends to register in other institutions
Within the 4th day of the opening of classes No refund shall obtain an approval from the Department Head/Dean/
Assistant Director for Academic Affairs and an official permit from
Provided, that in the case of student who withdraw before the the Registrar indicating the subject/s and number of units that he
opening of classes or those who register after the opening of classes is authorized to enroll.
and withdraw thereafter, the number of days shall be counted from
the actual date of registration; provided further, that in case of 3. Subject/s taken outside the University shall be subject to proper
death/permanent disability leading to inability to finish his studies validation before considering any credit.
during the semester, all the fees may be refunded.
4. A TUP student may be allowed to register in any College or
Laboratory fees shall not be refunded after one week from the Campus or those in consortium with TUP by securing the
opening of classes where voluntary change is made from one course permission of the Department Head/Dean of the College /
to another. Refund of tuition for a subject maybe allowed only in Assistant Director for Academic Affairs where the student is
case of forced dropping of such subject. primarily enrolled.

Attendance
5. No student from other institutions shall be allowed to cross
1. Any student who, for unavoidable circumstances, absents himself register or cross enroll into the University without a written
from class must submit an excuse letter duly signed by the permit coming from the Registrar of the institution he comes
parent or guardian, as the case may be, and presents the same from. The permit shall state subject and the total number of units
to his instructor/professor concerned. for which the student is authorized to take in any campus of the
University. Payment of such cross registration shall be based on
2. Whenever a student has been absent from his class for two the rate of tuition fee of the institution where the student comes
consecutive meetings, a report thereof must be sent by the from plus cross enrolment fee of P100.00.
faculty member concerned to the Director of Student Affairs,
stating the reasons if known. The Director will call the student 6. The total number of units of credit for which a student may cross-
and notify the parents/guardians immediately. register in this University shall have a maximum of two (2)
subjects per semester.
3. When a student incurs absences equivalent to 20% of the total
number of hours required he shall be dropped from the subject; Leave of Absence
however, considerations maybe given to a student by allowing
him to make up for his absences. Excused absences will not be 1. A student may take a leave of absence by submitting a written
considered in counting the number of absences. request addressed to the Dean indicating the reasons and
duration which must not exceed one academic year (2 semesters
Cross Registration/Enrollment or 3 terms). It shall be presented to the faculty adviser /
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 department head concerned for appropriate action and shall be 2.75 78-80 Satisfactory/Fair
subject to the approval by the Dean/ Campus Director/ 3.0 75-77 Passing
Chancellor. 5.0 50-74 Failure
Drp Dropped
2. No leave of absence shall be granted two weeks before the last
day of classes of a semester/ term. If the inability of the student B. For Graduate Students:
to continue attending classes within the above period is for
reasons of health or similar justifiable causes, absence shall be Grade Percentage Equivalent Descriptive Rating
considered “excused”. The student shall then be required to 1.0 96-100 Excellent
present to the faculty members concerned a letter of excuse and 1.25 92-95 Superior
to make up for work missed. 1.50 88-91 Very Good
1.75 84-87 Minimum Passing for Doctorate
3. Returning students who did not apply for leave of absence and Degree Program
have been out of the campus beyond the allowable maximum 2.00 80-83 Minimum Passing for Master’s
period of one (1) academic year, shall be readmitted on Degree Program
probationary basis within the maximum residence rule. Inc. Incomplete
Drp Dropped
Maximum Residency Rule

Below are the prescribed maximum residency period of the various

level of courses in the University:
Academic Honors

A student who completed the prescribed courses with the

Level of Courses Maximum Residency corresponding grade point averages shall be awarded the following
3-year 5 years honors provided he/she has not been found guilty of any major
4-year 6 years offense:
5-year 7 years
Masters 5 years Baccalaureate Programs
Summa cum laude- 1.00-1.20
Doctorate 7 years
Magna cum laude - 1.21-1.45
Cum laude - 1.46-1.75
Grading System
Pre-Baccalaureate Programs
The University implements the following grading system:
With Highest Honors - 1.00-1.20
With High Honors - 1.21 -1.45
A. For undergraduate students
With Honors - 1.46-`1.75
Grade Percentage Equivalent Descriptive Rating
1.0 99-100 Excellent/Very Superior
Scholastic Delinquency
1.25 96-98 Superior
1.50– 1.75 90-95 VeryGood/AboveAverage
2.00-2.50 81-89 Good/Average
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A warning is given to a student who obtains one failing grade in any
enrolled regular subject. Honorific Scholarship

Probationary Status. A student is placed on probationary status 1. University Scholar in one who obtained a General Point
under any of the following circumstances: Average of 1.45 or better and are listed in the President’s List in a
a. Obtains a rating of 5.0 in two subjects in a semester/term. given semester or term. They are entitled to free tuition and
b. Drops unofficially three or more or all of the subjects miscellaneous fees.
without a written consent from the parents.
c. Fails to pass at least 75% of the load for the term 2. College Scholar is one who obtained a General Point Average of
1.75 or better and are listed in the Dean’s List. They are entitled
Dismissal. A student who is not in the last two years of a five year to free tuition only.
course or in the last year of a four (4) or three (3) year course is
considered dismissed from the official roll of the university under any Readmission / Returning Policy
of the following conditions:
a. Obtains a rating of 5.0 in three (3) subjects. Returning student must apply for readmission at their respective
b. Obtains a dropped or failing grade in one subject while college. The college concerned evaluates the student’s scholastic
under probation. records and deportment in coordination with the Guidance Office
before the formal approval.

Application for Graduation

Transfer of Students The University Registrar, in accordance with the approved university
calendar, announces the time specified for the application for
1. A student from other campus of the University is allowed to graduation of students who have completed the requirements of the
transfer to another TUP campus; provided, that they satisfy the course.
admission requirements of the program in the college concerned. Application for Clearance

2. The admission of transfer students shall be on probation basis A Student who completed all the academic requirements and
until such time he shall have repeated and passed all the without pending case or have already graduated or who wish to
subjects with the grades lower than 80% or its equivalent transfer to another school must submit a duly accomplished
(including prerequisites), taken outside the University. clearance form before applying for any of the following: transcript of
records, certification, certificate of transfer credential. Clearance
3. A transfer student vying for honors must have completed in the forms are available at the Registrar’s Office. Before the release of
University at least 75% of the total number of academic units or their credentials, the student is required to surrender his university
hours for graduation. ID to the Office of Student Affairs.

4. Any student wishing to transfer to another school, college or

university must be cleared of all liabilities and responsibilities IV. SUPPORT SERVICES
(administrative, academic and financial) in the university. The
necessary documents for transfer could be secured from the OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Office of the Registrar.

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The Office of Student Affairs is one the service units under the Vice- As may be required by the Memorandum of Agreement between the
President for Academic Affairs responsible in providing programs and grantor and the university through the Office of Student Affairs, the
activities designed to meet the needs of every student specifically faculty-in-charge for Scholarship may conduct the screening of
that of having a healthy and productive student life. In order to interested students wishing to avail of the scholarship grant.
meet the different student concerns and ensure the total Likewise, processing of papers is undertaken by this unit.
development and well being of students, the unit is engage in
various undertakings. The unit is further divided into the following Scholarship and educational grants that are being offered by the
areas of concern/services namely: university are categorized into the following:

CAREER GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING CENTER 1. Institutionally funded/Internal grants/

The Career Guidance and Counseling Center offers various 2. TUP Employees/Legal Dependents under the CNA
services which can help mold the wholesome personality of the 2. External Grants
student. It offers the following:  Industry
a. Individual inventory  Non-Government Organization
b. Information (educational, vocational, personal-social)  Government
c. Counseling (individual and group) Agencies/Organization
d. Placement (in school job placement)
e. Follow-up How to Apply for Scholarship:
f. Referral system 1. Fill-up the application form available at the Office
of Student Affairs. Attach 1 ID picture.
STUDENT PUBLICATION. This office oversees the timely and 2. Present the following requirements together with
accurate release of and coordinates the activities of the student staff the duly accomplished application form:
of the official student newspaper of the university, the PHILIPPINE a. Photocopy of high school card (for freshmen
ARTISAN. Working in accordance with the issued guidelines of applicants) or rating slip from the Office of
campus/student journalism, the office updates student journalists on The Registrar (for sophomore to senior
the current trends in newspaper writing by recommending to the students)
student body and the university administration the attendance of b. Photocopy of Registration Form
student delegates to different symposia, seminars and lecture-series c. Income Tax Return of parents/guardian
of the same nature. It also assists current staffers in the screening of d. Notice of Admission
interested students wishing to take an active part in the university e. Certificate of Good Moral Character
student publication. Likewise, it oversees the handling of the f. Essay - My Autobiography
finances of the PHILIPPINE ARTISAN and may recommend disciplinary 3. Interview
action against any staffer as may be deemed important and ANCILLARY SERVICES. This unit is in charge of the student
imperative and according to the Rules and Regulation Governing identification card, student group insurance, student assistanceship
Organized Student Activities, Rules on Discipline and R.A. 7079. program and student mails.
SCHOLARSHIP. This unit is in charge of the different scholarships Student I.D. All students are required to wear their identification
and educational grants offered to students either by the university, cards inside the school premises at all times. No student is allowed
the national government or by any interested individual, to enter the university premises without the identification card
organization, company, group or persons. properly signed by the Director of Student Affairs / University
President and Validated for the current semester. Rules and
Regulations pertaining to the proper use of the university ID has
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been set forth by the university and student offenders are to be How to claim insurance benefits:
treated accordingly as per the Rules on Discipline. 1. Present the following to the Office of Student
Affairs:
How to apply for a university ID: a. Current register form
For new students: b. Duly accomplished claim form and medical
1. Present current registration form certificate.
2. Proceed to the ID Room for picture and signature c. Other documents as per required by the
capturing. Insurance Provider
Processing of papers will depend on the availability of
What to do in case of lost of ID cards: the required documents. All related expenses reflected in the
1. Secure an affidavit of loss of ID. official receipt will be required for submission.
2. Get application form at the Office of Student Affairs.
3. Pay the required ID fee at the Cashier’s office. Student Assistance Program. Any bonafide student of the
4. Proceed to ID room for photo and signature capturing university who has at least stayed in the university for one
school year and whose schedule of classes allow at least for 4
I.D. validation. All students who are officially enrolled for consecutive hours of free time, if interested and willing, could
the semester/term are required to have their I.D. cards apply for the Student Assistanceship Program. This program is
validated for the current semester/term. No student will be designed to train students in the different facets of the work
allowed entry to the university premises without the having place and at the same time expose them to first-hand work
his/her id validated. Computer/Sticker validation of ID is being experience. The student labor is paid based on the prevailing
done after he/she has officially paid his/her school fees. rates under the Annual General Appropriation Act of the
government.
School Uniform. All students are required to come to school
in an attire befitting a university student. Students are How to apply as a Student Assistant:
required to wear their prescribed uniforms on Mondays, 1. Present the current registration form and the duly
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays only. Students are likewise accomplished application form from the Office of
required to wear their laboratory/shop uniforms during their Student Affairs.
laboratory/shop periods, the prescribed P.E. uniform during 2. Report for testing and interview
their P.E. classes and the NSTP (ROTC/CWTS/LTS) uniform 3. Report to the Office of the Student Affairs to
during the training days. Students can come to school in follow-up your application.
civilian clothes befitting a university student during
Student Mails. Students can address their mails at the
Wednesdays – being the wash day. Part of the male decorum
Technological University of the Philippines especially if the
is a clean and decent haircut regardless of whether or not
letters are official in nature. Mails can be claimed at the Office
they are enrolled in the NSTP.
of Student Affairs during office hours provided that the
student presents his/her ID card. It is recommended that the
Student Group Insurance. All students enrolled for the
letter be addressed in the proper way as in the example
school year are required to have the student group insurance.
below:
Any student who meets an accident during the effectivity of
MS. MA. CRISTINA CRUZ
the one-year insurance plan will be reimbursed of the
College of Industrial Technology
incurred expenses in accordance with the guidelines set forth
Technological University of the Philippines
in the insurance plan/contract.
Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila 1000

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STUDENT LIFE DEVELOPMENT. This unit undertakes the
following:
a. Accreditation of student clubs and organizations per
school year;
b. Monitoring of activities and projects of the different V. RULES ON STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
accredited student organizations, college student councils
and the supreme student council;
c. Implementation of the Rules and Regulations Governing Section 1. BASIS. These rules are promulgated pursuant to the
Organized Student Activities and Rules on Discipline; valid exercise of academic freedom accorded by the 1987 Philippine
d. Recommendation of University-wide activities geared Constitution and enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.
towards the wholesome development of the student-
mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and morally. The pertinent provisions of the TUP Charter, P.D. 1518, the TUP Code
and RA 8292 otherwise known as the Higher Education
The university allows for the organization of a group of Modernization Act of 1997 and its Implementing Rules and
students who has successfully met the requirements set forth Regulations also cited as bases.
by the Office of Student Affairs regarding the matter.
However, such groups of students are bound by university Section 2. SCOPE/APPLICABILITY. These rules shall apply to all
standards to follow the Rules and Regulations Governing bona fide students in all Campuses of the University, including those
Organized Student Activities. No such group of student which concerned parties as herein provided.
is not officially accredited with the Office of Student Affairs
can function as a group within the university premises. The Section 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS
university likewise promotes the Government, which
according to its own constitution and by-laws, functions for For purposes of these rules, the following terms shall be defined as:
the betterment of the student population.
Apology – Vaid expression of remorse for wrong done submitted in
Student Privilege Fee. The Student Privilege Fee (SPF) is an writing.
authorized collection of P100.00 per student per semester or
term approved by the Board of Regents and held in trust by Clearance – a written certification signed concerned officials stating
the University for the Student Government and the Philippine that the student is cleared of all accountabilities.
Artisan to fund their legitimate activities for the students. The
said amount is shared by the USG and Philippine Artisan at Community Service – Any activity as provided by the disciplinary
P40.00 and P60.00, respectively. Every after enrolment, the authority intended for public good such as community beautification,
Budget Office shall certify a report of collection on the SPF works for campus maintenance on its facilities, etc.
which will be the basis of the USG and the Philippine Artisan
to program the utilization of the funds due them. It is Dismissal – a severe/extreme disciplinary sanction given to a
understood, however, that any disbursement shall be student, where one is permanently banned/removed from the school
supported by an approved program of expenditures, written system due to gross misconduct/ misbehavior. A dismissed student
requests, resolutions and such other pertinent documents and
is not entitled of Honorable Dismissal and his transcript of records or
must comply with the usual accounting and auditing rules
and regulations. Any unexpended balance shall carry over to the certification of his academic status in the University shall
the next succeeding year or school year. . contain a statement of the disciplinary action rendered him.

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Expulsion– a severe/extreme disciplinary sanction given to a 1. Each student must strictly adhere to the academic standards of
student, where one is permanently banned/removed from the school the University and intellectual honesty. He must be faithful to
system due to gross misconduct/ misbehavior. An expelled student his pledge and refrain from committing acts of misconduct as
defined by these rules and those that are in violation of existing
is not entitled of Honorable Dismissal and will not be issued of his
laws, rules and regulations of the University and of the
transcript of records/school credentials. It is permanent Government.
disqualification from attendance in the University.
2. Wearing of Prescribed Uniform. Every student shall wear the
prescribed uniform on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays.
Fraternity/sorority – a group of people, maybe male or female, Students are likewise required to wear their laboratory/shop
commonly associated with secret rites, initiation and/or hazing. uniforms during their laboratory/shop periods, the prescribed PE
uniform during their PE classes and the Citizen Military Training
Gambling - includes possession of gambling paraphernalia/devices uniform during the training days. However, students are allowed
that is normally used or usable in the playing phases of any entry wearing their PE Uniforms only if their PE class schedule is
gambling activity, whether that activity consists of gambling their first subject for the day, after which they have to change
between persons or gambling by a person. uniform.

Hearing – an opportunity for the parties to be heard. 3. I.D Requirement. Every student shall wear the official
identification card (I.D) at all times inside the university.
Intellectual Dishonesty – a fraudulent act performed by a student
for his academic advantage or gain in violation such as plagiarism, 4. Hair Cut for Male Students .Male students shall sport a clean
cheating during examinations, and such other analogous cases. and decent haircut regardless of whether the student is enrolled
in the NSTP.
Incendiary Material – any materials that can cause a large scale
fire or explosion. 5. Hair Color . All students are not allowed to have their hair
dyed.
Physical Intimacy – is sensual proximity or touching. Examples of
physical intimacy include being inside someone's personal 6. Student Attendance. Every student shall attend classes
space, hugging, kissing, caressing. promptly and regularly. In all cases of absences, a student may
only be re-admitted to his/her classes upon presentation of a
Suspension – a disciplinary sanction given to a student for a letter of excuse signed by the parent/guardian, as the case may
committed offense, usually barring a student from attending a be, and duly certified by the OSA.
particular class or from school for a prescribed period only.
SECTION 5. ACTS OF MISCONDUCT AND THEIR SANCTIONS.
TUP Community – refers to students, administrative personnel, Acts of misconduct as herein provided shall be classified as:
faculty members, TUP management and officials, the alumni and
friends or any person with legitimate business inside the University a. Major Offenses
are members of the TUP Community.
Major offenses include those behaviors which seriously
Section 4. NORMS OF CONDUCT violate the preservation of life and property and the
dignity of the University student. These likewise

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 include violations against local/city/national
ordinances 1. Filing of Complaint to the OSA by any aggrieved or
concerned party;
b. Minor Offenses 2. OSA to conduct preliminary inquiry. If there is prima facie,
OSA files the formal charge to SDT promptly. Otherwise,
All other offensive behaviors not listed under the OSA shall dismiss the complaint.
major offenses are classified as minor offenses. 3. If a formal charge is received, SDT convenes to check it
the charge is sufficient in form and substance.
Please see TABLE OF OFFENSES on page___ 4. If sufficient in form and substance, Notice to Answer will
be issued from the respondent.
SECTION 6. JURISDICTION 5. SDT conducts Hearing to receive evidence and
testimonies of witnesses, if any.
1. The Office of Student Affairs/Student Affairs Coordinators shall 6. SDT adopts No postpone rule unless meritorious
have exclusive jurisdiction over minor offenses that may be 7. Failure to Appear – Should either party fail to appear for
reported to them. They are empowered to apply summary action the scheduled hearing after due notice and without
in disposing those cases subject to the observance of due justifiable cause, this fact shall be noted and the
process. proceeding shall proceed ex party.

2. There shall be established in each campus a Student Disciplinary SECTION 8. DECISION

Tribunal (SDT) which have exclusive jurisdiction on cases or
violations of major offenses. The SDT shall be composed of (a) 1. After the hearing is terminated, the Decision of the SDT shall be
four (4) faculty members who must be permanent and at least rendered. The decision shall be in writing and based on relevant
Assistant Professor I and one (1) student representative from facts and applicable rules. The decision must be signed by a
student government/council. All of them shall be designated by majority of the members of the SDT.
the President including the Chairman for a fixed term of one year
without prejudice to their redesignation he may deem proper. 2. Decision must be rendered within fifteen (15) days after hearing.
The Decision of the SDT shall be final and executor unless
The SDT shall receive all formal charges that the OSA may file appealed within the reglementary period as herein provide.
before it after conducting the preliminary investigation on cases
or violations of major offense and conducts the disciplinary SECTION 9. APPEAL
proceeding accordingly.
1. There shall be no appeal on the decisions rendered by the OSA
The SDT shall promulgate its internal rules to facilitate orderly on conviction of minor offenses.
conduct of its proceeding.
2. Decision of SDT may be appealed as follows:
The Secretary to the SDT shall be designated by the President
who shall continue to function as such until replaced.  For conviction to an offense which penalty imposed is 15 or
30 Days suspension, the appeal shall be filed with the VPAA
SECTION 7. PROCEDURE or Campus Director within 10 days after receipt of notice of
decision. The decision of the VPAA or Campus Director shall
A disciplinary proceeding on cases/violations of major offense shall be final and executory.
be conducted in accordance with the following procedures:
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  For conviction to an offense which penalty is suspension for Failure of any concerned employee or official to make the said
one (1) semester, the appeal shall be lodged at the Office of reporting to the proper authority in the University shall be a ground
the President within 10 days after receipt of notice of decision for administrative discipline.
of the SDT. The decision of the President shall be final and
executory
SECTION 12. EFFECT OF PENDING CASES
 For conviction to an offense which penalty imposed is
Dismissal or Expulsion, the appeal shall be lodged at the A non-graduating student who has a pending disciplinary case may
Office of the President within 10 days after receipt of the continue performing his/her academic responsibilities and is allowed
notice of decision from the SDT. Once the President renders to enroll, attend classes and other class or shop activities, or take
his decision and the same is not appealed within 10 days exams and submit papers or assignments.
after receipt by the concerned party to the Board of Regent,
the said decision becomes final and executory. If appealed to In the case of graduating student with pending case, there shall no
the BOR, the decision of the BOR is final and executory. clearance to be issued until a decision is rendered with finality either
acquittal or found guilty.
SECTION 10. RIGHTS OF STUDENTS SUBJECT OF
DISCIPLINARY CASES SECTION 11. EXECUTION

The student complained or the accused shall enjoy the following Once decision is rendered with corresponding sanction, service of
rights: penalty shall take effect immediately as contained in the final
a) Right to due process decision.
b) Right to the presumption of innocence
c) Conviction on the basis of substantial evidence APPROVED AND PASSED BY THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL
d) Burden of proof being with the person or official bringing DURING ITS MEETING ON MAY 31, 2013 AT THE IRTC
the charge CONFERENCE HALL, TUP MANIL PER AC RESOLUTION NO. ____
e) Convicted only based on evidence introduced and offered S. 2013.
at the
proceedings
f) Right to defend himself personally or with representative CERTIFIED CORRECT:
or counsel

SECTION 11. IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF STUDENTS WITH

PENDING DISCIPLINARY CASES PROF. AIDA V. HUANG
University Registrar &
The Dean or the OSA Director/Head of Student Affairs and all Secretary to the Academic Council
concerned parties in the University are mandated to report pending
disciplinary cases involving a student so that no clearance will be
issued to the student and his name will be excluded from the list of CERTIFIED CORRECT:
candidates for graduation or grant of certain privileges.

OLYMPIO V. CAPARAS, Ed.D.

President
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LIST OF DELEGATES TO THE ASSEMBLY OF THE

FEDERATION OF STUDENT
COUNCILS/GOVERNMENTS AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR, HEAD OF STUDENTS, GUIDANCE
COUNSELORS DATED MAY 23-24 & 28-28, 2013:

CONSULTANTS AND RESOURCE PERSONS:

JONATHAN M. MONSAD
Supervising Administrative Officer &
Director, Office of Resource Generation

ATTY. DANILO M. ABAYON

OSG Deputized Special Attorney of TUP

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