Republic of the Philippines

ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY

Odiongan, Romblon

ADMISSION AND
REGISTRATION
MANUAL

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This manual serves a guide to the various guidelines and procedures that govern the
conduct of admission and registration of the University.

For more information and queries please contact the:

 ADMISSION OFFICE
Romblon State University
Odiongan, Romblon
Tel. No. 567-6043

 REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Romblon State University
Odiongan, Romblon
Tel. No. 567-5271

The RSU Admission and Registrar’s Manual

ISBN
Philippine Copyright 2015. All rights reserved

Project Management:
 MARIFE M. GARCIA, Ph. D.

Contributing Writers:
 Alejandro Q. Maulion
 Norayma F. Fortu

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 The RSU Admission and Registration Manual

Table of Contents

Page
No
Cover Page 1
Table of Contents 3
Preface 5
Definition of terms 6
Acronyms 7
General Information 8
History 8
Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives 9
Organizational Structure and Responsibilities 11
Responsibilities:
President 11
Vice President 12
Deans/Campus Directors 12
Director Admission and Registration 13
Organizational Structure 15
Admission 16
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students 16
Admission Procedures 17
Admission Requirement for Graduate Students 17
Admission Medical Examination and Guidance Counseling 20
Re-Admission of Student Returnees 21
Policies of the Office for Admission 21
Policies on Admission and Retention of 22
Colleges/Institute/Campuses
Registration 33
Computerized Record System 33
Operational Control and Supervision
General Policies, Guidelines and Conditions for Enrolment 34
Classification of Students 34
Enrollment of foreign Students 34
Admission policy for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) 34
Cross-Enrollment 35
Shifters 35
Unit-Earners 35
Requirements for Transferees 35

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 Acceptance to a Class 36
Honorable Dismissal 36
Leave of Absence 36
Adding and Changing of Subjects and/or Dropping of Subjects 37
Quality Management System
Quality Policy 38
Feedback Mechanism 38
Control of Documents and Record 38
Corrective Action 39
Preventive Action 39
Directory 40
Appendices:
A. Degree Programs Offered 43
B. Application form for College Admission 46

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 PREFACE

The Admission and Registration Manual of the Romblon State University (RSU)
was designed to provide information to the incoming students and transferees including
those persons with disabilities intended to enter in the university.

This document contains the general information of the university, the admission and
registration procedure, policies and guidelines and condition for enrolment. It provides a
detailed outline of the admission and retention policy of every College to ensure the
quality and competitiveness of the graduates anchored on the core values, philosophy,
vision, mission and objectives of the university.

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 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Admission
Admission refers to the prescribed entrance requirements which shall determine
the fitness of the student to enter the University.

Irregular student
Irregular student is a student who is registered for normal credits but who does not
carry the subjects for a full load called for in a given semester by the curriculum.

Registration
Registration is the process of entering information in a book or system of student
who has met the prescribed requirements for entry to the University.

Regular student
Regular student is a student who is registered for normal academic credits and
carries the courses required for in a given semester by the curriculum.

Returnees
Returnees are former students who have been out of the school for at least three
semesters.

Shifters
Shifters refer to students who intend to shift from one major course to another.

Unit-earners
Unit-earners are students who intend to earn units in a particular
College/Department.

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 ACRONYMS

CBA College of Business and Accountancy

CAFF College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

CAS College of Arts and Sciences

CED College of Education

CET College of Engineering and Technology

ICJE Institute of Criminal Justice Education

IIT Institute of Information Technology

IGS Institute of Graduate Studies

NSTP National Service Training Program

OFS Odiongan Farm School

ONAS Odiongan National Agricultural School

ORHS Odiongan Rural High School

OSA Office of Student Affairs

PPMP Project Procurement Management Plan

PWDs Person with Disabilities

RAC Romblon Agricultural College

RONAS Romblon National Agricultural School

RSC Romblon State College

RSU Romblon State University

SSC Supreme Student Council

VPAA Vice President for Academic Affairs

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

History

The Odiongan Farm School (OFS) was founded by John C. Early on 1915.It was
converted into Odiongan Rural High School (ORHS) offering complete Secondary
Course headed by a Principal but under the supervision of Schools Division
Superintendent on 1947.

On December 1, 1956, the Odiongan Rural High School was converted under RA
No. 1391 into a Secondary Curriculum and was named Odiongan National Agricultural
School (ONAS). ONAS remained as a regional school but the name was changed to
Romblon National Agricultural School (RONAS) by virtue of General Appropriations
Act of 1958.

On July 1, 1965, RONAS was converted into the Romblon National Agricultural
College under Republic Act No. 4286. The name RONAC was incidentally shortened to
the Romblon Agricultural College (RAC).

On May 18, 1983, the Romblon Agricultural College was converted into
Romblon State College (RSC) by the late President, His Excellency Ferdinand E. Marcos
through Batas PambansaBlg. 393; and its was inaugurated on September 30, 1983,
wherein it was fully operated as a State College under its own budget on 1985.

On January 12, 2001, the former Romblon College of Fisheries and Forestry
(RCFF) created under Batas PambansaBlg. 553 was fully integrated to Romblon College-
Odiongan Romblon by virtue of BOT Resolution No. 3, series of 2001, and name RSC
Tablas Branch through joint resolution of the Administrative and Academic council in
conformity with IGI-CSI issued under Memo Order No. 27, series of 2000.

On February 28, 2001, the former Sibuyan Polytechnic College (SPC) which was
created by virtue of Batas PambansaBlg. 614 was fully integrated to Romblon State
College through BOT Resolution No. 11, series of 2001 and it was named and renamed
RSC-Sibuyan Campus and RSC-Sibuyan Branch respectively.On October 14, 2009, the
Romblon State College was converted into Romblon State University (RSU) by Her
Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo through Republic Act 9721. THE
Romblon State University was inaugurated on November 28, 2009.

The Romblon State University as a state institution shall administer its affairs in
accordance with Republic Act 9721 and with the general laws of the country in so far as
they are applicable. The University upholds the humanistic philosophy of education and
committed itself to enhance the individual potentialities to the optimum; promote
physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of the youth; recognize

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the learner as the center of pedagogical efforts; and transform the educated individual to
become a man and woman for others (University Code).

Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

RSU Vision: Romblon State University as a premier institution of higher education in

theMIMAROPA Region for a globally competitive Province of Romblon

RSU Mission: The University is committed to provide advance education, higher

technological/professional instruction and training in agriculture and fishery, forestry,
science and technology, education, arts and sciences, and other relevant fields of study. It
shall undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in its
areas of specialization.

Admission Office:

Vision : A functional and dynamic office that addresses the emerging needs of students
and faculty members.

Mission:To provide needed assistance to student applicant and faculty member in

achieving their respective desired goals through formulation of relevant policies.

Goal:Promulgate policies on admission and faculty evaluation that would serve as

guidelines in implementing procedures on admission of student and evaluation of faculty
members of the university.

Objectives/Mandates:

The Directors for Admission and the Registrar are mandated to:
 Implement policies and handles correspondence and other inquiries about course
offerings and application procedures of different program of the University;
 Take charge of the admission, registration and keeping of scholastic records of
students, commencements and publications such as catalogues, directories and
bulletin of information;
 Examine the veracity of the entries in the application for admission of students
and enforce entrance requirements per program offerings;
 Plan and maintains public relations, recruitment, and admission programs for the
undergraduate and graduate school of the university;
 Process and decides on the application status of all graduate and undergraduate
students seeking entrance to Romblon State University;
 Plan and evaluate an admission testing program for the undergraduate and
graduate school of the University in accordance with the office of the Vice
President for Academic
Affairs;
 Orient/consult the Admission Committee of every college/campus/s and institutes
on the general guidelines for recruitment, screening and admission of applicants;

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 Whenever needed, evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of the admission
instrument to ensure consistency and relevance of purpose;
 Take charge in the proper disposal of official credentials, transcript of records,
student permanent records, certificates of honorable dismissal, and acts on all
correspondence regarding school records and student rating scores;
 Assists the Deans/Directors of Colleges/Campuses during the registration in
determining student subject loads and other requirements;
 Prepares and submits in consultation with respective Deans/Directors the records
of candidates for graduation;
 Conduct action research on admission and registration practices that will help
enhance the University’s admission and registration policy;
 Prepares and submit annual/semestral admission report to the Office of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs; and
 Perform other duties and responsibilities implied from the aforementioned duties
and responsibilities or as may be required by higher authorities.

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 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

President

The President shall have the authority to exercise the following specific powers,
duties and responsibilities:

 Authority to make ad interim appointments; provided, that such appointments

shall not take effect thirty days before the day after the lastmeeting of the Board
and that the appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents.

 Authority to renew designations, for not more than one year for Deans and other
heads of principal units in an acting capacity, or as officer-in-charge for
these positions, if the budget permits and the services are necessary.

 Authority to change the leave status of the faculty from teacher's leave to
cumulative leave or vacation sick leave.

 Authority to impose discipline to faculty members and employees. at the first

instance of violation of a policy after due process had been served.
 Prepares and submits an annual report to the Board of Regents on the work
accomplished during the past year and the needs for the current year. She/he shall
also present to the Board the annual budget of the University withestimates of
income and expenditures.
 Executes and signs in behalf of the University all contracts, deeds, and other
instruments necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the University.
However, in regularly recurring undertakings and transactions where her/his
action is virtually ministerial, conditions and terms therefore, having been fixed in
the University, existing regulations, and general laws, he may direct through
appropriate written instructions that approval in specified cases be made in her/his
behalf by officers of administration or heads of University offices or units, subject
to such safeguards as she/he may impose. All existing regulations inconsistent
herewith are hereby abrogated.
 Have a general responsibility for the enforcement of discipline in the University
and for the maintenance of satisfactory academic standards in all its units.
 Have the power to modify or disapprove any action or resolution of any college or
school faculty or administrative body, if in her/his judgment the larger interests of
the University so require. Should she/he exercise such power, the President shall
communicate her/his decision in writing to the body immediately affected, stating

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 the reasons for her/his actions; and thereafter shall accordingly inform the Board
of Regents, which may take any action it may deem appropriate in connection
therewith.
 Have the power to approve and to sign contracts, after public bidding for
construction and repair, including construction management services. Authorized
to approve and sign negotiated contracts for construction and repair, including
variation orders thereon, subject to pertinent laws and regulations.

Vice President for Academic Affairs:

There shall be the Vice President for Academic Affairs who shall be appointed by
the Board of Regents upon recommendation of the President. She/he shall have the
following duties and responsibilities:

 Shall be directly responsible in carrying out the academic policies and programs
of the University.
 Directly responsible in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the
implementation of the academic programs of the University.
 Conduct regular review and rationalization of academic policies of the institution.
 Acts as the ex-officio chairman of the Curriculum Committee of the Academic
Council.
 Presides at meeting of the Academic Council in the absence of the President of
the University.
 Supervises the academic activities of the Deans and Directors of campuses.
 Consolidates and submits academic reports to the Office of the President.
 Coordinates with the Research, Extension and Production centers the conduct of
faculty research and extension activities of colleges and campuses.
 Rates performances of Deans/Directors of colleges/schools/campuses and
institutes.
 Conducts conferences and meetings of the Deans/Directors and faculty
fordiscussion of professional issues.
 Reviews recommendations of the Discipline Board on cases of disciplinary cases
of students and imposes penalties less severe than dismissal.

College Deans/Campus Directors

Subject to the approval of the Academic Council, each faculty has the power to
determine the entrance requirements of the College and of the courses of study to be
pursued for each degree offered; to recommend to the Council qualified candidates for
the degree, titles, and certificates; to administer the educational and internal life of the
college within the limits prescribed by the rules of the University and by the President;

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and to make recommendations to the Board of Regents, the Academic Council and the
President.

Chairpersons of Divisions shall be the academic supervisors of their respective

groups. They shall perform no administrative functions as such, but shall coordinate with
the different disciplines or fields of study within the division for the purpose of academic
efficiency and for avoidance or suppression of superfluous courses and subjects.

Director, Admission and Registration

The Director for admission and registration has the following duties and responsibilities:

 Implements policies and handles correspondence and other inquiries about course
offerings and application procedures of different programs of theUniversity;

 Takes charge of the admission, registration and keeping of scholastic records of

students, commencements and publications such as catalogues, directories and
bulletin of information;

 Takes charge in the proper disposal of official credentials, transcript of records,

student permanent records, certificates of honorable dismissal and university
student rating codes;

 Examines registration forms and enforces entrance requirements;

 Prepares and submits in consultation with respective Deans/Directors the records

of candidates for graduation;

 Assists the Deans/Directors of Colleges/Campuses during the registration in

determining student subject loads and other requirements;

 Acts on all correspondence regarding school records;

 Submits annual report and other reports which the President may require;

 Processes and decides on the application status of all graduate and undergraduate
students seeking entrance to RSU;

 Plans and maintains public relations, recruitment, and admission programs for the
undergraduate and graduate schools of the University

 Prepares and supervises the printing of all application forms, admission brochures
and pamphlets for the different programs of the University;

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 Plans and evaluates an admission testing program for the undergraduate and
graduate school of the University in coordination with the office of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs;

 Consults the Admissions Committee on general guidelines for recruitment and

screening applicants;

 Appraises the College Deans/Campus Directors about the application and

admission of new students at the beginning of the school year/term;

 Prepares an annual admission report which includes the evaluation and the data
for the preceding school year;

 Sees the updates and expansion of the psychological test collection, and conducts
studies on the development and validation of tests for local use;

 Supervises and coordinates student practicum in the area of guidance and

counseling and psychological testing at RSU; and

 Performs other duties and responsibilities related to and or implied from the
aboveenumerated duties and responsibilities.

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Organizational Structure

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 ADMISSION

The entrance requirements for each course shall be as prescribed by the faculty of
the college/campuses offering the course and be approved by the University Council and
the President.
Requirements for admission and registration to Romblon State University are in
accordance with the University Code Chapter 49 Section 1 to 4 and the University
Student’s Handbook.

The Romblon State University advises prospective students that they must supply
complete and accurate information on the application for admission and residency
questionnaire. Failure to file complete, accurate and authentic application documents
shall be sufficient cause for summary dismissal or denial of theiradmission.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

The Office of Admission is responsible for the screening and recruitment of

qualified undergraduate students. The RSU Admission Test shall be given to all entering
first year students and transferees which shall determine the fitness of the student to enter
the University.
The following are the requirements for admission:

A. For First Year Students

1. Accomplished application forms and other requirements to be submitted to the
Office of Admission which include:
 Result of Romblon State University Admission Test;
 Aptitude/qualifying test for applicants in the respective degree programs.
 Non-refundable Application Filing Fee (as prescribed by the administration) ;
 Original copy of high school report card/ALS Certificate;
 Certification of Good Moral Character/Barangay clearance for ALS passers;
 NSO issued birth certificate;
 2 x2 picture
 Physical and Medical examinations to be conducted by the medical and
dental units of the University.
 Interview conducted by Guidance Counselor.
 Accomplished application form for college admission (see Appendix A).

B. For Transferees:
 Result of Romblon State University Admission Test;
 Aptitude/qualifying test for applicants in the respective degree programs.
 Non-refundable Application Filing Fee;
 Original certificate of transfer credentials (Honorable Dismissal)
 Certification of Grades
 2 x 2 picture

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  Certification of Good Moral Character;
 Certified photocopy of birth certificate (NSO Copy);
 Physical and Medical examinations to be conducted by the medical and
dental units of the University.
 Interview conducted by Guidance Counselor.
 Accomplish application form for college admission (see Appendix A).

2. Only those applicants who obtained the cut-off score required by the program of
their choice shall further satisfy other requirements.

3. Applicants who do not qualify for the first choice program may be channeled to their
second or third choice as long as slots are available.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

1. Take RSU Admission Test and accomplish application forms and other
requirements
2. Proceed to Guidance Office for interview
3. Medical examination at the university clinic
4. Submit the required documents to Admission Office
5. Secure endorsement from Admission Office and submit to the Dean of the College
5.1. For first year, secure approval of accomplished Trial Form from
adviser/chairperson of the College; present approved trial form to enrollment
committee for issuance of Registration Form (RF); and accomplish RF and have it
approved by the adviser/chairperson/dean
5.2 ForTransferees, present transfer credential (Honorable Dismissal, Good Moral
Cert., TOR for Evaluation or Certification of Grades) to be evaluated by College
Dean; Proceed to Registrar’s Office for final evaluation; and accomplish RF and have
it approved by the adviser/chairperson/dean.
6. Assessment of fees by college and payment of local fees (student
organization fee, SSC fee, Harrow fee, etc).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

A student who wishes to enroll in the graduate program should satisfy the
following requirements:

1. Applicants for admission to graduate work for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) must be holders of a Master’s degree with thesis from any recognized
institution. The applicant must have an average grade of at least 1.75 in their
master’s degree.
2. An applicant who is not a holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Education must earn at
least 18 units of education subjects before admission to the program. An applicant
whose average grade is below 1.5 may be admitted on probation status after

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 which their performance will be evaluated at the end of the semester. If their
average grade is below 1.5, they will not be allowed to pursue their doctoral
degree.
3. The applicant must submit to the Office of the Graduate Studies the following
documents: (2 copies each)

a. Permit to study if currently employed

b. Original Transcript of Records
c. Honorable Dismissal (for transferees)
d. NSO Birth Certificate (photocopy)
e. NSO Marriage Certificate (photocopy) for married female applicants
f. Recent 2”x”2 ID picture
g. Two letters of recommendation from the former/current employer.
h. Interview with the Panel, the Dean of the Graduate Studies being the
chairperson. The results of the panel interview shall determine the
acceptability of the applicant.

4. The Dean of the Graduate Studies will issue an official letter of admission.
5. All documents must be in the Graduate School at least one (1) month before the
start of classes of every semester. Submitted documents pertinent to the
application become part of the university files and cannot be returned to the
applicant.

Credentials Required for Foreign Students

1. A photocopy of authentication of records from the Philippine Embassy or

relevant countries of schooling.
2. Certificate of English Language Proficiency for foreign students from non-
English speaking countries.
3. Letter of Application
4. Notarized Personal History Statement
5. Notarized Affidavit of Support
6. Authenticated Scholastic records/Transcript of Records
7. Authenticated Police Clearance

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 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

START

Take RSU Admission Test and Fill-out the necessary application form

Medical/Dental Examination

Guidance Office for Interview

Submit Credentials and secure endorsement to Admission Office and submit the
endorsement to the Dean of the College chosen

Dean of the College

For Freshmen/Transferees:
 Secure approval of accomplished Trial Form from adviser/chairperson of the College
 Use the URL to login to the system www.egovapps.ph/websams_rsu at IIT Center or any
internet café. Enter personal information in the system and the subjects stated in the
accomplished Trial Form
 Pay the following fees: College organization, The Harrow and SSC
 Proceed to NSTP Office for clustering/reservation

Proceed to Office of Student Affairs for scholarship grants (for students with scholarship)

Proceed to the College Dean/Chairperson for Approval and printing of enrolment form

Proceed to Cashier’s Window for payment of tuition and other miscellaneous fees (End
of Enrolment Procedure)

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 MASTERS’ DEGREE PROGRAMS

Admission Requirements

A student who wishes to enroll in the Masters Program should:

 Have completed a bachelor’s degree in the undergraduate program related to the

field of specialization to be undertaken in the graduate program, or if not, they
should take 12 units in the undergraduate program as a pre-requisite to the course.
 Have a general weighted average of 2.0 or B or higher. A student with a general
average lower than 2.0 may be provisionally admitted until they have satisfied the
following requirements:
a. For full time students, completion of at least 9 units during the first year of
enrollment with a general weighted average of 2.0 or better, and
b. For part time students, completion of at least 9 units during the first year of
enrollment with a general average of 2.0 or better.
 Submit duly accomplished application form for admission together with the
following documents: (2 copies each)
a. Original Transcript of Records (Undergraduate or graduate) or
authenticated photocopy of T.O.R. bearing the official seal of the
school(s) attended.
b. Letter of recommendation or references from former or current employer
or immediate head.
c. NSO Birth Certificate
d. NSO Marriage contract (for married female, ;
e. Recent 2”X2” photo;
f. Permit to study if currently employed and
g. An essay stating the reasons for taking Masters’ degree Program

Enrollment Procedures

1. All students intending to work for a Ph.D. and Masters’ degree shall register upon
completion of all requirements for admission and presentation of the letter of
admission from the Dean of the Graduate Studies.

2. Secure and accomplish the registration form and proceed to the assessor for
assessment of fees.

3. Have the registration form approved by the Dean and the Registrar.

4. Pay what is due to the Cashier’s Office, return to the Registrar’s office and submit
the Registrar form and claim your class cards.

5. Submit the Dean’s Copy of the Registration form to the office of the Dean.

6. Submit class cards to your respective professors.

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ADMISSION MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND GUIDANCE COUNSELING

As an admission condition, all incoming students are required to undergo a

medical examination and interview with the Guidance and Counseling Office. The
University reserves the right to refuse admission of freshmen or exclude the incoming
students from any particular course of study if the student decline to undergo health
examinations and counseling or refuse any prescribed tests.

RE-ADMISSION OF STUDENT RETURNEES

A student under of leave of absence, who is intends to return, is subject to re-admission

policies and procedures of the university.

Student Returnees

Students applying for the re-admission must present the following to the Dean of the
College:
1. Accomplished new admission application form for returnees;
2. Performance evaluation for all semesters and summer subjects previously taken.
3. Clearance from the following offices:
o Cashier’s Office
o Registrar's Office
o Guidance Office
o Dean’s Office
o Student Affair’s Office
o College Student Organization’s Office
o Student Supreme Council’s Office
o The Harrow’s Office
4. The student returnee is required to take and pass interview with the Dean.
5. In case of leave of absence due to illness the student should present a
certification from the attending physician confirming the student’s fitness to
study.
6. Students with disciplinary records, academic deficiencies, unreasonable leave of
absence will be subjected to study. The Dean reserves the right to disapprove
request for admission in these cases.

POLICIES OF THE OFFICE FOR ADMISSION

 The RSU College Admission Test (RSU-CAT) shall be conducted once a year
only to qualified graduating high school students and transferees, that will be
scheduled every Sunday starting January every year, except when circumstances

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 will not warrant, it will be rescheduled.Special examination will be conducted to
students coming from distant places or provinces.
 Application form for RSU-CAT can be reproduced by anybody but should be
personally filled out by applicants and to be filed in the Office of Admission and
payment to the Cashier to be issued with an official receipt.
 There shall be testing centers in the main campus and all other satellite campuses
of the University as well as high schoolsin the province who requested the
conduct of RSU-CAT.
 The Office of Admission is directly responsible in the checking of RSU-CAT
answer sheets.
 During examination, there shall be not more than 30 examinees per room.
 Applicants should file their application two days before the examination, except
for walk-in applicants who come in the Office of Admission beyond the
examination date.
 No examinee will be allowed to take the RSU-CAT without admission slip
approved by the Director for Admission and official receipt.
 After the examination, all test booklets and answer sheets including excess forms
will be turned over by the proctor to the Director for Admission.
 Proctors during examination will receive honoraria as prescribed by the
administration. Only instructors and professors of the University can serve as
proctors during the conduct of the examination.
 Result of examination is valid for one year.
 The Office of Admission should be furnished with a copy of the college policies
and requirements for admission to the programsfor reference purposes.

POLICIES ON ADMISSION AND RETENTION OF

COLLEGES/INSTITUTES/CAMPUSES

In addition to the policies and procedures stated in the University Code and Student
Handbook the following are the policies specifically applicable to every
colleges/institutes and campuses of the University.

Institute of Graduate Studies

Minimum Grade Requirement

1. For Doctorate Students

To be in good standing, student must maintain a weighted average of 1.5. An

evaluation of the student standing shall be done upon completion of the 50% course
requirement.

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 A student has to get a rating of not lower than 1.75 in all major subjects and a
GPA of 1.5 before they could take the comprehensive examinations. A student with a
grade of 2.0 in major subjects must re-enroll in these subjects and has to earn a grade of
at least 1.75.

2. ForMasters Degree Students

To be in good standing, student must maintain a weighted average of 1.75. An

evaluation of the student shall be done upon completion of the 50% course requirement.

Residence Requirement and Time Limits

1. For Doctorate Students

. A student is given a maximum of five (5) calendar years to finish the

requirements from date of admission and must have be completed all requirements within
seven (7) calendar years.

If the student cannot comply with the MRR, they are allowed a maximum of two
(2) years of extension provided they enroll the penalty course related to their
specialization.

Students will enroll all over again if they fail to finish the program within nine
(9) calendar years.

2. .For Masters’ degreeStudents

The student shall have the residence in the college for at least one year
immediately prior to the award of the degree.

All requirements for the degree shall have been completed in not more than five
years including leave(s) of absence(s) within the university. However, meritorious cases
maybe given extension not exceeding one year at a time, and the student is required to
take three (3) additional units of graduate course for every year of extension.

All curricular requirements for the degree must be completed within seven (7)
years after the student’s first enrollment in the master’s degree program (CMO No. 53.
Series of 2007).

Retention

1. For Doctorate Students

At the end of every semester, a student’s academic rating at least 1.75 is required
in all major subjects.

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 A student who gets a grade lowers than 1.75. in major subjects will be required to
repeat the course and get a grade of at least 1.75.

A student who has completed at least 15 units in a major area of study will only
be allowed to enroll for the next semester if they have successfully defended an Action
Research before a committee composed of statistics professor, program adviser, research
professor and the College Dean.

2. Masters’ Students

At the end of every semester, a student’s academic rating at least 2.0 is required in
all major subjects.

Disqualification

Any graduate student shall be disqualified from the graduate program in the
following cases:

1. Failure to maintain a general weighted average of 1.75 for doctorate and 2.0
for master’s degree.

2. Failure for the second time in the comprehensive examination and

3. Failure at a second try in an oral defense of their thesis.

Second Masters Degree

A graduate student who has earned a master’s degree in the college and who
wishes to earn another master’s degree must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Earn 18 units in the new master’s program in addition to the common course
with respect to their master degree.

2. Complete other requirements of the second master’s degree. The additional 18

units are exclusive of other requirements of the master’s degree the student has
previously obtained.

Units Required for Graduation

1. For Doctorate Degree

A total of 66 units including dissertation writing are required before a student is

allowed to graduate. These units are distributed as follows: Basic Subjects- 18 units;
Major Subjects- 24 units; Cognates- 9 units; Foreign Language -6 units.

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 2. ForMasters Degree

A total of 45 units including thesis writing are required before a student is allowed
to graduate. These units are distributed as follows: Basic subject- 9 units; Core subjects-
9 units; major subjects - 15 units; Cognates-6 units and Thesis Writing-6 units.

College of Business and Accountancy

Department of Accountancy:

Admission Requirements for Freshmen:

 RSU-College Admission Test (RSU-CAT) of 80% and above;
 A general average in Form 138 of 88% and above with no grade lower than 85%
in English and Mathematics and subject for interview; and
 Other requirements as determined by the University and the Department.

Admission Requirement for Transferees:

The Department will accept transferees in highly meritorious cases. Transferees
will be considered subject to the following conditions and requirements:

 The student should have a cumulative general weighted average of at least 2.25
(except PE and NSTP);
 The student must not have incurred a failing grade in any subject (including PE
and NSTP); and
 A grade of .00 or 75% or its equivalent in any subject will be required to be
enrolled again in the Department.

Admission Requirements for Shifters from other Programs or Colleges:

 The student must not have incurred any failure (including PE and NSTP);
 The student must have a cumulative general weighted average of 2.25 (except PE
and NSTP); and
 The student must not have any derogatory disciplinary record.

Retention:

After admission to the BS Accountancy program, the student must maintain good
moral character at all times and must meet the following requirements to stay in the
program and obtain the corresponding degree:

 A failed grade in any subject including PE and NSTP disqualifies the student
from the program;
 For incoming Sophomores, a weighted average grade of 2.25 in Accounting 111
an 122 and must not have any grade of .0 in any subject including PE and NSTP;

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  For incoming Juniors, a weighted grade point average of at least 2.50 in
Accounting 213, 224 and 235 and must not have any grade of 3.0 in any subject
including PE and NSTP;
 For incoming Seniors, no failing grade in any board exam subject and no grade of
3.0 in other subjects. All graduating accountancy students must pass the
Comprehensive Accounting Examination, s simulation of the CPA Licensure
Examination, to graduate from the program.
 The Chairman of the Department in consultation with the Department Faculty
may keep students with some violations in the program.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Business Management and

Financial Management

 The student must have a general average grade of 85% and above in Form 138
with no more interview in the college, but below 85% the student is subject for
interview

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

 The student must have a general average grade of 82% in Form 138, no more
interview in the college. Below 82%, subject for interview of the Chairman of the
program.

College of Education

RETENTION POLICY

New Students

 The following admission requirements should be submitted to the Guidance

Office: High School Report Card (Form 138); Certificate of Good Moral
Character; High School Diploma (Photocopy); Honorable Dismissal; Certificate
of Grades and Birth Certificate.
 The new student-applicant should take and pass the RSUCAT with at least 80%
raw score and with satisfactory results in the interview.
 The new student-applicant should be physically and psychologically fit.

Sophomore Students

a. Must pass the Teacher Education Qualifying Written Test.

b. Must pass the interview.
c. For English, Mathematics and Science specializations – should not incur grades
not lower than of 2.25.

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 d. For Filipino and Home Economics and Technology major – should not incur
grades not lower than 2.50
e. Must submit the duly accomplished application form and 2 copies of 2”x2” ID
photo.
For Transferees
The following are the admission requirements:
 Accomplished Application Form;
 Xerox Certification of Good Moral Character;
 Xerox Transcript of Records and Certification of Grades which have been
evaluated by the Registrar (temporary);
 Must pass the interview;
 For English, Mathematics and Science specializations – should not incur grades
not lower than 2.25;
 For Filipino and Home Economics and Technology major – should not incur
grades not lower than 2.50;
 Must submit the duly accomplished application form and 2 copies of 2”x2” ID
photo.

For Shifters, unit-earners & returnees

The following are the admission requirements:

 Accomplished Application Form;
 Must pass the Teacher Education Qualifying Written Test;
 Must pass the interview;
 For English, Mathematics and Science specializations – should not incur grades
not lower than of 2.25;
 For Filipino and Home Economics and Technology major – should not incur
grades not lower than 2.50;
 Must submit the duly accomplished application form and 2 copies of 2”x2” ID
photo.

Classroom Policies

 A student who has incurred 20% of the total no. of hours of scheduled attendance
for the semester shall be dropped from the class roll. If the majority of absences
are excused, she/he might not be given a grade failure; however, if majority of
absences are not excused, the students should be given a grade of failure upon
being dropped.

 Any student, who for unavoidable cause finds it necessary to be absent from class,
must present to his professor either a letter from his/her parent or guardian or a
medical certificate upon returning to class.

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  A student maybe accepted in class even if she/he is late for 15 min. but should be
marked late and will not be given any missed activity. Successive tardiness will
be sanctioned or will be sent to the Office of the Student Affairs.
 Dropping the course may still be done before the mid-term week with the
approval of the registrar.
 Student must exercise Academic Honesty. Any form of dishonesty and or deceit,
especially cheating during exam or any class work, copying others work, forging
signatures and the likes, will automatically receive failing mark and or will be
reprimanded or suspended.
 Students must always follow the date of submission. Late requirements will not
be accepted.
 Checked papers or any other requirements that had been returned must be kept.
This will be your proof if you want to verify your grades. The class record is open
to those who have questions. All questions must be addressed to professor’s right
after the class card was received. The classcards will be distributed 10 days after
the finals on the date agreed upon. It must be claimed personally.
 Any form of misconduct will be reported to the Office of the Student Affairs.

College of Engineering and Technology

Residency Requirement:

A student who is enrolled in any five-year program should finish the course
within 5-8 year period, and a student who is enrolled in any two-year program should
finish the course within 2-3 year period. If in case the student exceeded the required
residency, he/she will be required to submit a written explanation for such violation. The
Committee on Evaluation will convene for such purpose and study on the case. The
Committee will make recommendation wither the student will be re-admitted or not.

For students with broken residency, they must accomplish and submit Student
Leave of Absence Form so as to exclude the years they were absent from the required
years.

Transferees and shifters taking engineering program should have a residency of at

least four (4) semesters in the college or 50% of the total units of the program must be
taken in the university before he/she will be allowed to graduate.

Admission Requirements for Freshmen:

All students who intend to enroll in any engineering program must:

 Have general weighted average in Form 138 of 85% and above with no grade
lower than 80% in Science and Mathematics;
 Take and pass the written RSU-College Admission Test with an average grade of
80% or better (refer to the admission policy of the University);

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  Take and pass the oral examination administered by the college (committee on
oral examination) with a grade of 60% or better using the rubrics prepared for the
purpose;
 Comply with other requirements as determined by the University and the College.

Admission Requirements for Transferees:

In addition to the requirements stipulated in the University Code and the Student
Handbook the transferees will be considered subject to the following conditions:

 The student should have a cumulative general weighted average of at least 2.5
(excluding PE and NSTP);
 The students who wish to transfer must have passed 85% of the subjects taken
from the former school;
 The student who obtained a grade of 3.0 must take the qualifying exam for the
subject.
 If the transferee is an incoming 2nd year student, he/she must comply with the
requirements as stipulated in the policy for incoming second year student.
 If the transferee is an incoming 3rd year and 5th year student, he/she must comply
with the requirements as stipulated in the policy for incoming 3rd to 5th year
student.

Admission Requirements for Shifters from other Programs or Colleges:

Students who intend to shift from other program or college must meet the
following requirements:

 Application form for shifters;

 Evaluation of Admission records from the Chairman of the Engineering
Department where the shifter wants to enroll;
 Clearance from the following offices: Cashier’s Office, Registrar’s Office,
Guidance Office, College Librarian, Dean’s Office (previous college), Student
Affairs Office, CETSO office (for CET student shifters only), SSC Office, and the
Harrow Office;
 The student who wish to shift must have passed 85% of the subjects taken from
the former college/institute;
 The student must have a cumulative general weighted average of 2.5 (excluding
PE and NSTP/ROTC);
 The student must not have any derogatory disciplinary record.

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 Except for first year shifter, all shifters are required to take and pass the Battery
examination before they will be accepted in the College of Engineering and Technology;
and adequate valid reason for shifting.

RETENTION:

After admission to the College of Engineering and Technology, the student must
maintain good moral character at all times and must meet the following requirements to
stay in the college:

Incoming Second Year

 Transferees and incoming second year students for the engineering programs are
required to take and pass the qualifying examinations to be administered by the
College.
 Incoming second year students should have passed all subjects taken during his
first year stint. Incomplete is not a grade, and needs to be completed to attain a
grade before taking the qualifying exam.
 Incoming 2nd year student should have an average grade of 2.5 or better in all
mathematics and chemistry subjects. The average grade will be computed by
multiplying the grade obtained and the number of units of the subject. The sum of
the products will be divided by the total units of all mathematics and science
subjects.
 Incoming second year student is exempted from taking the qualifying exam if the
general weighted average in all subject is 1.5 or better. Transferees and shifters
are not eligible to this exemption.

Example:

Subjects Unit Grade Product

 Algebra 3 2.00 6
 Plane and Spherical Trigonometry 3 2.75 8.25
 Advanced algebra 2 2.75 5.5
 Analytic Geometry 5 2.00 10
 Solid Mensuration 2 3.00 6
 Inorganic Chemistry 3 2.25 6.75
 Organic Chemistry 3 2.75 8.25
Total 21 50.75
Generated weighted average = 50.75/21 =2.42

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RETURNEES:

Returning students are former CET students who have been out of the school for
at least three semesters. Students applying for the re-admission must present the
following to the Dean of College of Engineering and Technology:

 Accomplished application form for returnees

 Performance evaluation for all semesters and summer subjects previously taken.
 Clearance from the following offices: Cashiers Office, Registrar’s Office
Guidance Office, University Library, In-charge of CET Reading Center, Dean’s
Office, Student Affairs Office, CETSO Office, SSC Office, and the Harrow
Office.

In case of leave of absence due to illness, the student should present a certification
from the attending physician confirming the student’s fitness study.

Students with disciplinary records, academic deficiencies, unauthorized leave of

absence (students who have been out f the school for at least four semesters) will be
subjected for further evaluation. The Dean reserves the right to disapprove request from
admission in these cases.

Evaluation Committee:

An evaluation committee composed of the Dean, the Chairpersons of the four (4)
engineering departments, and four (4) faculty members shall make decisions on matters
arising from the Residency, Admission and Retention Policy.

Institute of Criminal Justice Education

Freshmen:

 The student must have an average grade in Form 138 of 85% and above;
 Photocopy of Birth Certificate (NSO copy);
 Physical examination result of RSU clinic;
 Height must be 5’4 feet for male and 5’2 for female;
 Admission Examination Result; and
 Department /Institutional Fees

Old Students
 Maintaining average grades of 2.25
 Accomplished clearance
 Class cards for evaluation
 Department/Institutional fees

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Shifters and Transferees:
 General weighted average must be 85% and above
 Photocopy of Birth Certificate (NSO)
 Physical Examination Result of RSU Clinic
 Height must be 5’4 feet for male and 5’2 feet for female
 Admission examination result
 Department/Institutional fees
 Honorable Dismissal
 Certification of Grades for Transferees; and
 Class cards for shifters from other college/campus of the University

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 REGISTRATION
It is important that students familiarize themselves with the academic policies
stated in the Student Handbook. Registration involves two steps: class enrollment and
tuition and fee payment. Registration does not become official until tuition and fees have
been paid.

Computerized Records System

The student records system, including the registration process, is computerized. It

is essential that the required information in data forms such as code numbers, student
identification numbers and other personal information meet the precise criteria for
recording data.The computerized record system provideseffective and efficient service to
students and the entire University. To assist the students in providing this service,
students are reminded to be careful and accurate in accomplishing the required forms.

The students can encode their personal information in the IIT Center or any
internet café and view their grades anytime and anywhere by login to the URL of the
RSU enrolment system www.egovapps.ph/websams_rsu.

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 OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION

General Policies, Guidelines, and Conditions for Enrollment

Classification of Students:

Students at the University shall be classified as follows:

1. Regular. A student who is registered for normal academic credits and carries the
courses required for in a given semester by the curriculum.

2. Irregular. A student who is registered for normal credits but who does not carry
the subjects for a full load called for in a given semester by the curriculum.

Enrollment of Foreign Student

Foreign students seeking admission to the undergraduate level need to comply with the
following:

1. A formal letter of application seeking admission to the Undergraduate level

address to the University President.
2. Original Transcript of Records
3. Affidavit of support
4. Personal History statement
5. Six passport size pictures
6. Passing the RSU Entrance Examination
7.Oral interview to determine proficiency in English
8. Student Visa.

Admission Policy for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

The Romblon State University is committed to the principle of equal treatment of

disabled persons on the right of quality education as indicated in Republic Act No. 7277
otherwise known as the “Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities”.

In line with this, it is the policy of the University that no student shall be denied
admission by reason of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, political affiliations and
disabilities; ensures that the admission procedures for PWDs applicants are prioritize;
there is separate desk for them for easy access of requirements for enrolment; prohibits
from discriminating against people with disabilities upon admission and registration and
during his/her stay in the university; and prohibits any program receiving financial
assistance from discriminating against an individual with disability including those
students who receive financial aid.

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Cross-Enrollment

No student shall be allowed to cross-enroll in another Institution without the approval of

the University Registrar.The total study load for which a student may cross-enroll shall
not exceed the maximum allowed by the rules on academic loading.

Cross-enrollment may be granted under the following conditions: subjects are not offered
in the mother school during the particular semester/term the student is enrolled, and the
subjects are offered but are in conflict with the other subjects of the student.

Shifters

Students who intend to shift from one major course to another must fulfill the following
requirements:

1. Letter of intent to shift to other course specifying valid reason/s.

2. Evaluation of Admission record from the Registrar’s office.
3. Clearance
4. Endorsement letters from the Dean of the College
5. Shifters are required to take and pass the written and oral qualifying examinations
of the college.

Unit-Earners
Students who intend to earn units in a particular college/department must fulfill the
following requirements:
1. Fill up application form for unit earners;
2. Evaluation of records by the Office of the Registrar;
3. Adequate valid reasons for earning unit.

Requirements for Transferees:

As a government funded institution, the Romblon State University open its doors
to students who have started their tertiary studies in other Colleges/Universities. The
admission of these students is governed by the following existing policies on
accreditation:

1. Pass the admission examination.

2. Should undergo medical examination and interview.
3. A course or subject taken in a recognized institution regarded as reasonable
equivalent to a course or subject in the curriculum will be given full credit
provided that the grade obtained is at least 85%, or 2.0.
4. No RSU diploma will be granted to a student unless he/she has completed the
required courses or at least 50% of the total number of units taken in the last two
(2) years of residence in the University. Specifically, a student who has earned

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 credits in any State College or University may be admitted to the Romblon State
University, subject to these conditions; that upon application, the applicants must
submit valid credentials such as:
 Transcript of Records
 Honorable Dismissal
 Birth Certificate NSO copy
5. Certification of Good Moral Character from the Guidance Office of his/her
former college or universities;
6. Two (2) copies of 2 x 2 pictures taken in the last 6 months.

Applicants with academic deficiencies (failures, unauthorized withdrawal and

dropped) in any subject or who have been refused admission in the previous school for
disciplinary reasons will be treated the same.

The applicants must meet all the prescribed admission requirements. Since
admission is under probationary during the first term of stay in the University student
should exert efforts to obtain a satisfactory academic performance in all subjects.

Admission of transferees is subject to the availability of slots as well as quota

reached by the University. Transferees must abide all the rules and regulations of the
University.

Acceptance to a Class

A student is officially enrolled only after the University registrar has duly
certified to this effect on the registration card and had stamped the required forms to
show payment of fees.

Honorable Dismissal

The University Registrar issues an Honorable Dismissal to a student who

voluntarily withdraws from the University for purposes of transferring to another school.
Any student applying for an Honorable dismissal shall be cleared of all accountabilities
before a certificate is issued to him/her.

Any student who leaves the University for reasons of expulsion, dropping due to
disciplinary action or suspension shall not be entitled to and Honorable Dismissal. Any
student who was issued honorable dismissal cannot be readmitted in the University.

Leave of Absence

1. Prolonged leave of absence shall require a written petition to the Director of

Student Affairs and Services stating the period and reason for the leave.
2. Students who withdraw from school without formal leave of absence may have

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their registration curtailed or entirely withdrawn.
3. The University through the Director of student affairs shall notify the
parents/guardian of every student granted leave of absence and the Cashier shall refund
money to the student if there is any.
4. Leave of absence shall be affected with the formal dropping of courses to be
governed by existing policies.

Adding and changing of subjects and /or dropping of subjects

A student may add or change subjects uponconsultation with the adviser or the
dean and the registrar not later than the second week after enrollment period. It should be
approved by the chairman and the dean of the college after payment of the appropriate
fee.

Dropping of subjects must be acknowledged by the dean of the college and the
instructor/professor concerned and officially reported to the registrar on the prescribed
form, otherwise such subjects will obtain failing marks at the end of the semester or
summer term.

Subjects officially dropped during the period allowed for the revision of load will
not appear in the students’ transcript of record instead the subjects appearing in the
changing or dropping form will appear. No dropping of subjects is allowed after the mid-
term examinations. Subjects not officially dropped at any time during the school term are
considered failed.

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 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Quality Policy

In support of the aim of the university to provide quality education in the

MIMAROPA Region, the academic services units shall continually find ways to improve
the quality of its management system. It shall do so by conducting periodic management
reviews and planning sessions based on customer feedback; result of accreditation;
compliance to statutory, regulatory, and other requirements, preventive, corrective, and
follow up actions and needed resources of the university.

The faculty and school personnel are recognized as keys in the implementation of
quality service. The records of the university personnel are maintained and they are
informed about their contribution to the achievement of quality service. The needed
infrastructure are determined and maintained for the delivery of quality service to
clientele.

The quality objectives is to meet quality policy, to meet clientele requirements for
products and services and to improve quality system and performance by giving 90
percent of the requirements indicated in the Manual Regulations for Higher Education
Institution are met; preventive, corrective and follow-up actions are conducted regularly
and the needed resources are addressed and requested with justification in consonance
with the Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP).

Feedback Mechanism

To deliver quality service to clientele the university ensures that 100 percent
documented customer feedbacks are analyzed and acted on.

Control of Documents

The control of documents and records of Romblon State University as defined in ISO
001:2008 ensures that:
 Documents are reviewed and approved for adequacy prior to release;
 Documents are reviewed and updated as necessary and revised documents are
reapprove;
 Documents are properly identified to ensure current revision and changes;
 The revised version of applicable documents are available at locations where is
used;
 Documents are remain legible and readily identifiable;

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  Documents from external sources necessary for the operations of Romblon State
University are identified and their distributions is controlled; and
 Obsolete documents are identified and withdrawn from location to prevent
unintended use

Control of Records
Records are established and controlled providing evidence of conformity to the
requirements of effective operation of the quality management system. Romblon State
University control of documents and records establish a documented procedure to define
the controls needed for the identification, storage, protection, retrieval, retention and
disposition of records. The procedure manuals also define that the records are legible,
readily identifiable, stored in appropriate locations and conditions, adequately protected
and easily retrievable.

Corrective Actions

Corrective actions are taken to eliminate causes of nonconformities to prevent their

recurrence. Established documented procedure to define requirements for reviewing
nonconformities including customer complaints, determining the causes of
nonconformities, evaluating the need for action to ensure that nonconformities do not
recur, determining and implementing action needed, records of the results of action taken
and reviewing the effectiveness of the corrective action taken.

Preventive Actions

The Romblon State University implemented preventive actions to eliminate

potential nonconformities in order to prevent the occurrence of potential problems.
Established documented procedure to define requirements for determining potential
nonconformities and their causes, evaluate the needed action to prevent occurrence of
nonconformities, determine and implement action needed, records the results of action
taken and review the effectiveness of the preventive action taken.

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 DIRECTORY

Designated Officials
Name Designation
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT:
DR. ARNULFO F. DE LUNA University President
DR. ELVIN F. GAAC Vice President for Academic Affairs
MR. LOU V. FOJA Vice President for Finance, Administration and
Support Services
PROF. EDGARDO F. FADALLAN Presidential Assistant for Production, IGPs and
Special Projects
DR. ERLY M. MOLO Presidential Assistant for Tablas Campuses
DR. REYNALDO P. RAMOS Director, Planning and Development Office &
Head, Intellectual Property Unit
DR. BORROMEO B. MOTIN Director, Research
MR. JUNIEL G. LUCIDOS Director, Extension
MR. JULIO ROMEO T. CHAVEZ Director, Training
MR. EDDIE G. FETALVERO Director, Applied Research
PROF. JOHN F. RUFON Board Secretary and Director, Security,
Information and Transportation
PROF. RONILLO F. FOJA Director, Business Affairs
DR. ESTER L. FORLALES Director, Student Affairs
DR. MARIFE M. GARCIA Director, Admission, Faculty Evaluation and
Accreditation
PROF. ERNESTO F. FOJA JR. Director, National Services Training Program
MR. ALWIN F. MAULION Director, Alumni Affairs
PROF. DANIEL M. FABELLO Director, Sports, Physical Education and
Recreation Office
MRS. MARY JANE R. ARBOLEDA Director, Social and Cultural Affairs
JEROME ADOLFO F. FAJARITO OIC-Director, Physical Planning, Auxiliary and
Plant Services
DR. ALFREDO G. FRONDA, JR. Director, Faculty and Staff Development
MRS. VIOLETA F. MAULION Director, Administrative and Support Services
MRS. LUCILLE N. LOPEZ Head, Cashiering Office
MR. RENO U. SOLIDUM Head, Records Management
MRS. DELIA R. GABO Head, Supply and Property Management
MRS. NOEMI B. FAMINIALAN Head, Human Resource & Development Office
MS. CYNTHIA R. LAYNESA Head, Accounting Office
MS. HEDY F. FONTAMILLAS Head, Guidance and Placement Services
MS. GRACE F. FIRMALO Head, Dental and Medical Services
MRS. IMELDA R. BANTOLA Head, Library Services
S/G. MATT B. FAMINIALAN Head, Civil Security Services
DR. ERFREN B. LARGUEZA Dean, Graduate Studies
DR. ZENAIDA M. MANZANO Campus Director, San Andres Campus
DR. SAMUEL M. FROGOSA Campus Director, School of Agro- Forestry,
Calatrava Campus
DR. BEATRIZ M. CABADONGA Campus Director, School of Fisheries and
Technology, San Agustin Campus
PROF. DANILO M. MIÑON Campus Director, School Fisheries and
Technology, Sta. Maria Campus

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PROF. REY P. RASGO Campus Director, School of Inland Fisheries, Sta.
Fe & San Jose Campuses
MRS. CRESENCIANA M. DE LUNA Campus Director, School of Arts, Sciences and
Technology, Romblon Campus
DR. CARMELINDA M. JUANZO Campus Director, School of Agriculture &
Environmental Sciences, Cajidiocan Campus
DR. EMELY B. RAMOS Campus, Director, School of Industrial
Technology, San Fernando Campus
DR. EMELYN R. VILLANUEVA Dean, College of Education
DR. MARIO A. FETALVER, JR. Dean, College of Arts and Science
ENGR. ORLEY G. FADRIQUEL Dean, College of Engineering
PROF. EDGAR V. ANDALECIO Dean, College of Agriculture, Forestry and
Fishery
MR. ROWINN B. ROJERO OIC Director, Institute of Public Safety
ENGR. JULIE F. FALLARIA Director, Institute of Information and Technology
MRS. MARILYN L. FABREGAS Director, Science High School

NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL:
DALISAY, HacielFabula Administrative Aide IV
FERRANCULLO, Dione Formento Administrative Aide I
FAJARITO, Pevely Fabro Administrative aide VI
Marquez, EmeldaGaac Administrative Aide V
BANTOLA, Imelda Refe College Librarian III
ALOJADO, MelitaGacilo Administrative Asst. II
FIEDACAN, Joan Kristine Administrative Aide III
FAMINIALAN, Matt Badillo Watchman I
MARTINEZ, MA. RhonaSalonga Administrative Aide I
SERRANO, FiathFaminialan Administrative Aide I
BALSE, Mary Jean Dela Vega Administrative Aide I
FIRMALO, Larry Ibabao School Farming Coordinator
MORTEL, Orlando Manzano Veterinarian
Gonzales, Rocky Tumaob Administrative Aide III
INOCENCIO, LitoFadriquela Farm Worker I
FOS, Percival Ferrancullo Farm Worker I
FAJARITO, VictorinaBagting Administrative Aide I
FALOGME, MaricarGalit Administrative Aide III
FETALVERO, JosefinoFormento Agricultural Tech. II
FAA, Charlie Fedelin Farm Worker II
FRONDA, MarigenFaminial Administrative Aide III
MAULION, Cheryl Manzala Administrative Officer I
FUENTES, Jerry Mortel Administrative Assistant II
FORTU, NoraymaFos Administrative Assistant I
TACASA, IlynMagbata Administrative Aide IV
DALISAY, LorileeFoja Administrative Aide IV
FOJA, JenleyFerriol Administrative Aide I
FAELDAN, Francis Tan Watchman I
GAA, Allen Alegre Administrative Aide VI
RECTO, Margie Ruga Administrative Aide IV
FETALVER, Gina Ferrancullo Administrative Aide III
BANZUELO, Jovy Administrative Aide III
FOJA, Phelan Ferrancullo Administrative Aide I

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MAULION, Shirley Ureta Administrative Aide IV
FORMILLEZA, Alton Jr. Marquez Administrative Aide III

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 Appendix A

DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED

Main Campus

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & FISHERY

Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (AACUP & ACAP Accredited Level II)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED)(AACCUP Level III Re-Accredited)
Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) (AACCUP Level III Re-Accredited)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BS Mechanical Engineering (Accredited Level II)
BS Civil Engineering (Accredited Level II)
BS Electrical Engineering (Accredited Level II)
BS Agricultural Engineering (Accredited Level II)

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

AB Political Science (Accredited Level II)
AB English
BS Biology (Accredited Level II)
BS Mathematics
AB Public Administration

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY

BS Hotel & Restaurant Management(Accredited Level II)
BS Business Administration (Accredited Level II)
Major in Bus. Management, Banking and Finance
BS Accountancy (Accredited Level II)

INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BS Information Technology (Accredited Level III)

INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

BS Criminology

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INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management
Master in Educational Management
Master of Arts in Education Major in English
Master of Arts in Education Major in Science
Master of Arts in Education Major in Mathematics
Master of Arts in Education Major in Home Economics
Master of Arts in Business Administration
Master of Arts in Public Administration
Master of Science in Agriculture

RSU ROMBLON CAMPUS

Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED) (Level I Accredited)
Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED) (Level I Accredited)
BS Information Technology
BS Business Administration
Computer Operations & Programming

RSU CAJIDIOCAN CAMPUS

Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED)
Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED)
Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology
Bachelor of Agricultural Technology

RSU SAN FERNANDO CAMPUS

Bachelor in Secondary Education (BSED) (Level I Accredited)
Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEED)
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management (Level I Accredited)
BS in Business Administration

RSU SAN AGUSTIN CAMPUS

BS in Information Technology
Bachelor in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (Level I Accredited)

RSU STA. FE CAMPUS

Bachelor in Secondary Education
Bachelor in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

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RSU CALATRAVA CAMPUS
Bachelor in Secondary Education
Bachelor in Elementary Education
BS in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

RSU SAN ANDRES CAMPUS

Bachelor in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

RSU STA. MARIA CAMPUS

Bachelor in Secondary Education
Bachelor in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

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 Appendix B
ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF ADMISSION
Brgy. Liwanag, Odiongan, Romblon

APPLICATION FORM FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION

For School Year: _____________
[ ] First Sem [ ] Second Sem [ ] Summer

Application Slip No.: _____________ Date: ____________

OR Number: ____________________ Date: ____________

NAME OF APPLICANT: __________________________________________________________________________________

(SURNAME) (GIVEN NAME) (MIDDLE NAME)
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Tel. No.: _________________________ Mobile No.: _________________________ Email: ______________________________
Citizenship: ____________________________Religion: _____________________________ Civil Status: __________________
Date of Birth: ___________________________ Place of Birth: ________________________________Gender: [ ] Male [ ] Female
Father’s Full Name: _______________________________________________ Occupation: ________________________________
Mother’s Full Name: ______________________________________________ Occupation: ________________________________
Family Average Annual Income: _______________________________________________________________________________
High School Attended:________________________________________________________________________________________
School Address: _______________________________________________________ Year Graduated: _______________________
Course Preference: (1st choice) ______________________ (2nd choice) _______________________ (3rd choice) ________________
Why do you want to enroll in the college or campus of your choice?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In consideration of my admission to the University and of the privileges of a student in this institution, I hereby promise
and pledge to abide by and comply with, all the rules and regulations laid down by competent authorities of the University and of the
college/campus in which I am enrolled. I fully understand that refusal to take this pledge or violation of its terms shall be sufficient
cause for summary dismissal or denial of my admission.

__________________________________
Applicant’s Signature over Printed Name

------------------------------------------------- Do not write below this line -------------------------------------------

Required Documents to be submitted upon enrollment: (2 copies each)

College Courses
[ ] Duly accomplished application form for RSU-CAT[ ] High School Report Card
[ ] Honorable Dismissal/Certificate of Good Moral Character[ ] NSO Birth Certificate (photocopy)
[ ] Recent 2” x 2” photo[ ] Accomplish application form for College Admission
[ ] Non-refundable filing fee of Php100.00[ ] Aptitude/qualifying test for applicants
[ ] Interview[ ] Physical/medical examinations

Documents Received by: _______________________ Checked by: _____Director, Admission_______

Signature over Printed Name/Date Signature over Printed Name/Date

APPLICATION # ___________ OR # __________ Date: _____________ Amount: Php__________

Date of Examination: _________ Testing Center: ___________ Time: ___________ Test Result _______

NOTE: Credentials submitted in support of the application become the property of the school and will not be returned to the applicant

RSU Admission Form Approved by Academic Council February 20, 2015

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 Romblon State University
Romblon Odiongan, Romblon
OFFICE OF ADMISSION

To: The _________________

Medical Officer/Guidance Office
This University

SIR/MADAM:

I am pleased to forward herewith the following students to undergo Oral Test and Medical Examination as
requirement for Admission in University
NAME HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST INTERVIEW TOTAL RATING
GRADE RESULT RESULT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please send to this Office the results for endorsement to the College Dean for enrolment

Very truly yours,

MARIFE M. GARCIA, Ph.D.

Director for Admission, Accreditation and Faculty Evaluation

Republic of the Philippines

ROMBLON STATE UNIVERSITY
Odiongan, Romblon
OFFICE OF ADMISSION

_____________
Date
To:
_____College of Engineering
_____College of Education
_____Institute of Information Technology
_____College of Arts and Sciences
_____College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
_____College of Business and Accountancy
_____Institute of Criminal Justice Education
Sir/Madam:
Please be informed that ___________________has passed all the requirements for the course
_____________ and is eligible for Admission in College/Graduate Studies Program
Please extend needed assistance for enrolment
Very truly yours,

MARIFE M. GARCIA, Ph.D.

Dir. Admission, Accreditation and Faculty Evaluation

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