PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA: Ferdinand Marcos, conveyed unto the City of Manila two (2) parcels of land

AN OVERVIEW owned by the republic of the Philippines. Said real properties consist the area
where PLM stands today.

University Profile To date, PLMs total enrollment has grown to about 10,000. PLM has fourteen
(14) colleges and four (4) graduate schools that offer undergraduate courses and
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) is a pioneer, a leader, and a model graduate programs leading to degrees in accountancy, economics, architecture,
institution of higher learning. business administration, computer studies, education, engineering, law, mass
communication, mathematics, medicine, nursing, physical education, physical
PLM is located within the historic walls of Intramuros in the great City of Manila. therapy, psychology, sciences, social work, tourism, management and public
The countrys very first college was established at the grounds of the Pamantasan, governance.
the Collegio de Manila, which was founded in 1590 by the Jesuits. On a more
dramatic note, PLM stands upon hallowed grounds: The 3 hectares where the PLM has been cited by the Professional Regulatory Commission for its impressive
university is situated was the military headquarters of the United States 31st performance and passing rate in various licensure examinations.
infantry. During the Japanese occupation, brave Filipino and American soldiers
were slain here. Our own national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, was placed on trial for PLM is among the top ten universities in the country today with affiliations and
sedition within the grounds of the Pamantasan. recognitions of its excellence from various national and international
organizations.
It is the first University in the country to have its official name in Filipino and also
the first to offer tuition-free tertiary education in the Philippines and in Asia. It is As a testament to its excellence, the CHED has publicly commended the
the first university funded solely by a city government. Pamantasan for its unprecedented track record in scaling great heights yet
unmeasured in the country. Fittingly, the Pamantasan serves as a model university
PLM was established on June 19, 1965 by virtue of Republic Act 4196, signed by for all locally-funded institutions of higher learning to emulate.
then President Diosdado Macapagal. Its conception started with the Honorable
Mayor Arsenio Lacson who approved Municipal Ordinance No. 4202 on January Vision, Mission and Objectives
13, 1960. The Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the Municipal
Board that allocated P1 million for the construction of the University was then Vision A caring peoples university.
Councilor Ernesto M. Maceda.
Mission Guided by the vision, we commit ourselves to provide quality education
Mayor Antonio Villegas worked for the realization of the program of his to the less privileged but deserving students and develop competent, productive,
predecessor who passed away before the fulfillment of his dream university. He morally upright professionals, effective transformational leaders and socially
issued EO No. 7 on February 13, 1963 creating the committee that formulated the responsible citizens.
plans for the Pamantasans establishment. Representative Justo Alberto of the 4th
congressional district of Manila sponsored House Bill No. 8349 which was passed Objectives Anchored upon our vision and mission, we seek to:
by the House of Representatives in 1964. Equip the stakeholders with the scientific and technological knowledge, skills,
attitude, and values for effective and efficient delivery of quality education
PLM formally opened on July 17, 1967 and held classes to 556 enrollees under its services;
first college named by the University College. On February 5, 1970, then
Executive Secretary Ernesto M. Maceda, by authority of former President
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Conduct relevant and innovative researches for the enrichment of scholarships, knowledge. The bamboo scroll signifies the ancient Tagala culture. The atomic
advancement of the industry, and development of community both locally and orbits signify modern science. The nilad branch signifies the origin of the name of
internationally; the ancient town of Maynilad. The fourteen pointed triangles framing the circular
shield signify the fourteen districts of Manila. The inscription on the seal is the
Promote extension services for community development and establish mutually guiding principle of the Pamantasan: Knowledge, Progress, Greatness.
beneficial linkages with industries and institutions at the local, national, and
international levels;
The Colors
Adhere to the values of excellence, integrity, nationalism, social responsibility and Gold signifies nobility, wealth, and power. White signifies light, truth and
trustworthiness; creativity and analytical thinking levels; faith. Light blue signifies brotherly-love and peace. Red signifies patriotism,
bravery and sacrifice. Green signifies hope.
Enhance the good will and support of the stakeholders and benefactors for a
sustainable caring peoples University towards the transformation of the City of
Manila and the nation.

The PLM Seal

The Pamantasan colors are golden yellow, flaming red and light blue.

The seal of the University is a circular shield framed with fourteen

triangles, with embossed inscription: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 1965
The upper sinister side has a flaming torch on the tip of a bamboo handle super-
imposed over the symbol of the atomic orbits with electrons in red, placed on a
white field.

On the upper dexter side, the sunburst in white and gold rays is placed on a
red field.
In the lower center point is a book superimposed with a bamboo scroll
with ancient Tagala script balanced by a branch of the Nilad shrub in light green,
all placed between the lower white and blue fields.

From the lower dexter side to the lower sinister side are inscribed:
Karunungan, Kaunlaran, Kadakilaan

The Emblems
The sunburst signifies the oriental symbol of life, energy and power. The
flaming torch signifies light and truth. The green-bound book signifies modern
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 THE STUDENT SERVICES OFFERED BY PLM

The Office of Student Development and Services (OSDS) The University Fitness Center
The Office of Student Development and Services supervises the co- and extra- The University Fitness Center located at the annex of the Rajah Sulayman
curricular activities of the students. It is also responsible for implementing student Gymnasium houses equipments that may be used for exercises and fitness
rules and regulations. The OSDS, likewise, handles other tasks such as purposes. Fitness instructors are also at hand to provide tips for workout regimens.
management of scholarship programs, counseling, training and job placement.
The Engineering Laboratory Services
The University Guidance Center (UGC) The Engineering Laboratory Services serve as venue for laboratory classes of the
The University Guidance Center complements the Office of the Student College of the Engineering and Technology students. It accommodates a wide
Development and Services in delivering services to the students. The center array of equipment, apparatuses and gadgets that are available for use, so as to
specifically provides advice, support and counseling to all students as well as complement the theories being taught in the classroom lectures.
faculty members and other employees.
The Science Laboratory Services
The University Library Fully equipped science laboratories serve as venue for laboratory needs of students
The University Library is intended to support the academic programs of the taking up Science courses. It houses a wide collection of laboratory equipments
Pamantasan and to provide materials for research activities. Its basic function is to and supplies that are beneficial to students who are conducting so as to apply their
acquire, collect, disseminate and preserve library materials accessible to students, acquired knowledge in the classroom.
faculty members, employees and to other library patrons.
The Campus Ministry
The University Internet Services To enliven and sustain the students faith in life, the Campus Ministry regularly
The University Internet Services, which is housed at the University Library, conducts reflective readings and sharings on the gospels, facilitates liturgical
provides the students as well as faculty members and administrative personnel with services, retreats and recollections. It also sponsors Archdiocesan Marian Week
free access to information through internet services. activities, vocation promotion and aligns itself with other activities in the
archdiocese. The Shrine of Jesus The Divine Teacher (University Chapel) serves
The University Clinic as the landmark of the presence of Campus Ministry in PLM where afternoon
Medical and dental benefits for students, faculty members and non-academic masses are being held. Adjacent to it is the ministrys office with a Multi-Purpose
personnel are being maintained by the University Clinic. It is being manned by Hall where students conduct bible studies, household meetings, and counseling
experienced physicians, dentists and nurses and is open the whole day from among other activities.
Monday to Saturday.
The University Caf
The Physical Therapy Clinic The University Caf serves as a revenue generating project to support the College
The PLM Physical Therapy Clinic provides rehabilitation and free physical of Tourism, Hotel and Travel Industry Management internship program and as a
therapy services for the members of the PLM community and to all Manilenos as laboratory for students taking up Hotel and Travel Industry studies.
well. Consultation with competent Psychiatrists and Physical Therapists are at par
with the best in the field and provide assessment and treatment with high standard The University Canteen
and competitive methods of the rehabilitation. The PLM Canteen, supervised by the PLM Cooperative, offers a wide variety of
food and other needs from Monday to Saturday on a self-service basis.
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 8. Intercommunicate with the parents of students who have disciplinary
and/or counseling cases and those who have done meritorious deeds inside
THE OFFICE OF THE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES and outside of the university.

The Role of the Office of the Student Development and Services

Student Advancement through Leadership Training (SALT)
The Office of Student Development and Services (OSDS) is the central student
service agency which administers and coordinates student services and represents The OSDS spearheads the annual Student Advancement through Leadership
student interests to various campus groups, the faculty the staff and the Training (SALT) every semestral break of the school year. Since 1996, this three
administration. It assumes administrative responsibility over all student day affair has honed and produced numerous student leaders equipped with
organizations, student co-curricular, extra-curricular and cultural activities in the maturity and moral integrity in campus governance and in their relationship with
university and the facilities and follows through student needs, growth and the whole PLM Community and the society in general.
development in the context of students social, cultural, intellectual and moral
spheres. Prior to the conduct of the SALT, the OSDS also holds a pre-SALT activity every
summer. This activity caters the officers of the different student councils in order
It is the goal of the OSDS to provide coordinative service to units and offices of to prepare them for the actual SALT activity. The focus of the pre-SALT activity is
the university in the relation to its functions not directly falling within the realm of to conceptualize the plan for the successful conduct of the entire SALT activity.
academic instruction or research.
The SALT and pre-SALT activities have been proven effective medium of
Specific Duties and Responsibilities furthering the leadership traits and capabilities of the participants. In 20011, a
group of SALT Alumni formed the Association of SALT Alumni (ASA). It has
As the central student services agency in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng served as a conduit for creative ideas and pursuits of former SALT participate who
Maynila, the OSDS shall perform the following specific duties and responsibilities: are no professionals in their respective fields.

1. Coordinate with the different units in the university for efficient planning
and implementation of student programs and projects; Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
2. Coordinate with the different offices in programming schemes that would
redound to the welfare of the students; The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) is a component of the National
3. Recommend policies and exercise supervision regarding student Service Training Program (NSTP) which refers to the programs and activities that
organizations and student co-curricular and extra-curricular activities; contribute to the general welfare and betterment of life of the members of the
4. Mount co-curricular and extra-curricular and projects that are geared community or the betterment of life of the members of the community or the
towards the development of the students; enhancement of its facilities especially those devoted to improving health,
5. Communicate with the different organizations for wholesome and education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and moral of the
meaningful campus interaction and the enrichment of student activities; citizenry. At the center of the implementation among the CWTS in PLM is the
6. Communicate with different organizations for wholesome and meaningful OSDS, whose primary interest is to promote civic consciousness among the
campus interaction and the enrichment of student activities; students. Through its lead person and interest is to promote civic consciousness
7. Undertake studies on student growth and problems; among the students. Through its lead person and faculty advisers, the OSDS
administers its programs such as the PLM Big Brother Initiative.

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 STUDENT ACTIVITIES DIRECTIVES
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Rule I. Coverage
The OSDS coordinates several scholarship programs to provide the poor but
deserving students of the university with monetary allowances that would augment The directives stated herein cover only the accredited student
their financial needs in the school. The following are the scholarship programs organizations in the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and the activities
made available to Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila through the OSDS: participated and/or organized by their officers and members. Activities that are
part of the course requirements (plant visits, seminars, theater plays, etc.) shall be
1. Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines endorsed directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs by the Dean of the
2. Charity First Foundation Incorporation College concerned, and shall be governed by the University policies and other
3. DOST-SEI Scholarship Grant pertinent laws and rules.
4. Luis Co Chi Kiat Foundation
5. SM Foundation Incorporation Rule II. Definition of Terms
6. Megaworld Foundation
7. Citizens Battle Against Corruption (CIBAC) Scholarship Section 1. Student Activity refers to any co-curricular and extra-
8. Chinese- Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFCBI) Foundation curricular activity participated and/or organized by student organizations. This
9. Sen. Antonio Sonny Trillanes IV Scholarship includes any activity, program, program, project and initiative concerning the
10. AMY Foundation students of PLM.
11. INA Iskolar ng Alumni Scholarship Program by PLM Alumni
Association, Inc. Section 2. Student Organization refers to an officially established
12. Simplicio Gamboa, Sr. Foundation, Inc. student group in PLM, assigned to undertake activities different from the more
typical classroom instructional activities to afford its members and other students
the opportunity to broaden their experience and enrich their student life.

Section 3. University Student Organization refers to an organization

whose members may belong to two or more colleges of PLM.

Section 4. College Student Organizations refers to an organization

composed of students belonging exclusively to one college.

Section 5. Student Council refers to an organization whose officers are

elected by the students annually to organize projects/programs that redound the co-
and extra-curricular benefit of the student body.

Section 6. Academic Student Organization refers to an organization

which manages projects that are academic in nature, or that redounds to the
academic benefit of its members.

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 Section 7. Non-Academic Student Organization refers to an Rule IV. Recognition and Accreditation
organization which manages projects that are non-academic in nature (i.e. Socio-
cultural, sports, etc.) or that redounds to the extra-curricular development of its Section 1. Application for Recognition Any group of at least twenty (20)
members. students may apply with the Office of Student Development and Services for a
permit to organize and operate a Student Organization.
Section 8. Religious Student Organization refers to an organization
which manages projects that are religious in nature or that fulfill the religious Section 2. Certificate of Accreditation Recognition or accreditation of
needs of its members. the Student Organization and the Authority to operate are preconditions before the
student group can actually operate. Upon full satisfactory compliance with all
Rule III. Establishment of Student Organizations requirements, the certificate of recognition/accreditation shall be issued; provided,
however, that such certificate shall be effective only for one school year,
Section 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs by the authority of the renewable annually, upon the discretion of the Vice President for Academic
University President, through the Dean of the Office Student Development and Affairs, and provided further, that the certificate may be revoked or cancelled by
Services, shall have the authority to regulate the establishment and operation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and provided further, that the certificate
student organizations. may be revoked or cancelled by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, upon the
recommendation of the Dean of the OSDS, for violation of laws, PLM rules and
Section 2. A student organization in PLM shall be separate from, and shall regulations, or of these guidelines.
not necessarily be an extension or affiliate of, an association which bears its name
or from which its philosophy and objectives are patterned or adopted, provided, Section 3. Requisites for Recognition/Accreditation No
however, that this provision shall not apply to organizations duly recognized by the recognition/accreditation shall be granted unless the following requisites
government. are fully complied with on or before fifteen (15) days, excluding weekend
ad holidays, after the start of the First Semester of the school year:
Section 3. All student organizations shall be established in accordance 3.1 Request for Accreditation, justifying the grounds for recognition,
with existing University rules and regulations. Student Organizations in PLM may addressed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs through the
fall under the following Divisions: Dean, Office of Student Development and Services, signed by the
3.1 University Student Organization President of the Organization. For College Student Council and
3.2 College Student Organization Academic Organizations, the Deans recommendation is needed;
and for Religious Organizations, recommendation from the PLM
Section 4. Student Organizations in any case of the above-named Campus Ministers shall be secured;
Divisions may further be classified under the following Categories: 3.2 Constitution and By-Laws of the Organization signed by the initial
4.1 Student Council set of officers and members;
4.2 Academic Student Organization 3.3 list of at least 20 members; and list of officers with contact
4.3 Non-Academic Student Organization information, position and signature;
4.4 Religious Student Organization 3.4 Calendar of projects or general plan of activities for the year, with
the corresponding budget proposal;
Section 5. Fraternities, sororities and other Greek letter organizations, or 3.5 Proof of acceptance of at least three (3) Faculty Adviser
such other similar organizations which require any form of hazing, are not Nominees, with the recommending approval from the faculty
allowed. members College Dean;

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 3.6 Certification of Grades from the Office of the University 3.4 To attend all the undertakings of the Student Organization being
Registrar; Request letter for Certification of Grades including the advised;
names and contact numbers of the officers shall be submitted to 3.5 To settle questions affecting the conduct and operations of the
OSDS, for endorsement to the office of the University Registrar, Organization;
provided that all of the officers were cleared and with no record of 3.6 To approve all financial matters of the Student organization being
any violations. advised.
3.7 Photocopy of the Student Enrollment Record, of all the officers.
Rule VI. Officers and Members of the Organization
Rule V. Faculty Adviser
Section 1. Officers Officers of Student Organizations shall be elected or
Section 1. The Student Organization shall nominate, at least, three faculty appointed by the members, in accordance with its Constitution and By-Laws,
advisers and shall submit the names of the nominees to the Dean of the OSDS. provided that they passed the following requirements:
From among the nominees, the Dean of OSDS shall recommend to the Vice 1.1 A bona fide student of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila,
President for Academic Affairs the faculty member who shall act as the faculty and with continuous residence of two (2) semesters prior to
adviser of the Student Organization for one school year. assumption of office;
1.2 With a general weighted average of at least 2.50, with no failing or
Section 2. Qualifications of the Faculty Adviser The Selection of a incomplete grade, and has not dropped any course in the semester
faculty Adviser of a Student Organization shall be based on the following immediately preceding;
qualifications: 1.3 No officer who has been duly elected to a position in one
2.1 He or she shall be a full-time permanent faculty member of the organization shall be a candidate for another position in another
University. Exceptions may be allowed on a case to case basis. organization; and
2.2 Has served as an adviser of the organization with good 1.4 Officers shall not have been subjected to any disciplinary action.
performance;
2.3 For academic organizations, he or she should be in the discipline Rule VII. Organization Funds
related to the organization;
2.4 For non-academic organizations, the adviser should be Section 1. Membership Dues As may be provided for in its Constitution
knowledgeable, in the particular field in which the organization is and By-Laws, a Student Organization may collect annual dues from its members.
involved (attach list of relevant credentials); and
2.5 His or her acceptance as a nominee adviser should be done in Section 2. Disbursement Disbursement of funds of any Student
writing by signing the letter of acceptance. The letter will be Organization may be effected only after approval of its governing body through a
submitted to the OSDS. resolution and upon concurrence of the faculty adviser, provided that the actual
withdrawal of such amount, as may be necessary, shall be made by the President of
Section 3. Duties of the Faculty Adviser The Faculty Adviser of a the Organization or his representative through a written authorization.
Student Organization shall exercise and assume the following duties and functions:
3.1 To give guidance and inspiration to the officers and the members Section 3. Book of Accounts Each Student Organization shall maintain a
of the organization; Book of Accounts which shall indicate all its collections and disbursements.
3.2 To help in coordinating the activities and projects with the Office
of Student Development and Services; Section 4. Audit and Report Student Organizations shall submit a
3.3 To approve agenda of all meetings; financial report to the Dean of OSDS on or before the last Friday of February of
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each school year. The financial report shall be prepared by the Organization 3.4 The organization must follow all the duly promulgated rules
Treasurer and approved by the Organization President, noted by the Faculty governing student organizations;
Adviser. The Vice President for Academic Affairs may cause the annual auditing 3.5 The officers and/or members must not violate existing rules and
of the financial status of each Student Organization by any competent person regulations of PLM.
authorized by him. Should there be a finding of misappropriation or defalcation of
funds of the organization, the Vice President for the Academic Affairs may take Failure to comply with the above conditions shall automatically
such action as may be appropriate under the law or University rules and revoke the Probationary Renewal on first offense. Should the organization
regulations. be delinquent again in the future, they will no longer be afforded any
consideration and shall not be renewed for the next school year.
Rule VIII. Renewal of Authority and Dissolution
Section 4. Revocation of Authority. An Organizations authority to
Section 1. Re-accreditation. The requisites for re-accreditation the list operate may be revoked on any one of the following grounds:
of new set of officers with contact number and signature, updated list of members, 4.1 Non-compliance with the required minimum number of members;
Activity and Budget Plan for the school year, amendments to Constitution and By- (not applicable to Student Councils)
Laws, if any, officers Certification of Grades, photocopy of the officers Student 4.2 Failure to submit audited financial statement and accomplishment
Enrollment Record and the nomination papers for faculty advisers may follow report for the previous school year; (not applicable to Student
within fifteen (15) days, excluding weekend an holidays, after the start of the first Councils)
semester of the school year. Upon full and satisfactory compliance with all 4.3 Failure to join/attend activities requiring the participation of
requirements stated in Rule IV, the certificate of re-accreditation shall be issued. accredited organizations.
Full authority to operate is deemed granted 4.4 Found an illegal organization.
4.5 Violation of Numbers 14, 15, 30, 36 of the Disciplinary
Section 2. Student Council Renewal Privilege. The Supreme Student Directives.
Council and the College Student Councils are given renewal privilege by virtue of
their election. Thus, they are exempt from the usual accreditation/renewal process. Rule IX. Turn-Over and Requisites for Clearance
However, they are still required to submit their faculty nominee(s) and Activity
and Budget Plan for the school year not later than fifteen (15) days from the start Section 1. Accomplishment Report All Student Organizations are
of the first semester. required to submit an Accomplishment Report that lists the projects carried out
during the term.
Section 3. Probationary Renewal. A student organization that has been
deemed delinquent in meeting the standards set forth in this directive during the Section 2. Audited Financial Statement All Student Organizations are
previous school year may be put under probation and given Probationary Renewal required to submit a Financial Report that accounts for all the collections and
under the following conditions: disbursements made during the term, duly signed by the organizations officials as
3.1 The organization must submit all the necessary accreditation stated in Section 4, Rule VII, and duly notarized.
requirements;
3.2 The organization must join/attend all activities, meetings or Section 3. Deadline of Submission All Student Organizations are
assemblies requiring the participation of student organizations; required to submit their Accomplishment and Financial Report on or before the
3.3 The organization must adhere to all of the conditions set for the last Friday of February.
approval of their activities;

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 Section 4. Turn-Over All Student Organizations are required to turn- c. Budget Proposal which includes the source of fund and
over all pertinent records, property and residual funds to the new set of officers (or expenses.
the OSDS, if none has been elected/appointed yet). d. Requested venue must be reserved at the Office of the Vice
President for Administration.
Rule X. Conduct and Discipline e. Guest speakers name, position, company, and resume, if
necessary.
Section 1. Removal from Office Any officer may be removed from f. List of sponsors indicating what they will provide and what
office by 75% vote of the official members of the organization conducted through they need in return, if any.
secret ballot in a meeting conducted for that purpose. The process shall be initiated 2.2 Activity outside the university (outreach, field trip,
upon filing of a petition signed by a majority of the official members of the competition etc.)
organization to the OSDS. a. Letter addressed to the Executive Vice President, through the
Any student-officer who has been penalized with at least 10 days of Dean, OSDS, requesting for the approval of the activity. The
suspension, in a single administrative case, shall automatically be removed from date, time and venue shall be specified.
his office/position. b. Justification to conduct the activity outside PLM.
c. Approved request of the venue.
Section 2. Sanctions for Non-Submission of Requisites for Clearance d. Budget proposal which includes the source of fund and
Failure to observe proper turn-over and submit the requisites for clearance shall expenses.
make the officers of the organization barred from holding any position in any e. Parental Consent with photocopy of Parents ID with signature
student organization in the future. In case of graduating student officers, their f. List of participants
clearance shall be put on hold by the OSDS until the requisites for clearance have g. Name and Location of the nearest hospital.
been submitted and a proper turn-over has been facilitated. 2.3 Request for posting ONLY.
a. Write a request letter addressed to the Dean, OSDS.
Rule XI. Request to Conduct Student Activities b. Attach a sample lay-out and dimension of the poster,
tarpaulin, and the like.
Section 1. Procedures on How to Conduct Student Activities any 2.4 Request to Re-schedule activities
accredited Student Organization who may want to initiate any co- and extra- a. Write a request letter addressed to the VPAA, through the
curricular activities inside or outside PLM shall comply with the rules on the Dean, OSDS, stating the reason for re-scheduling the activity.
conduct of student activities promulgated by the OSDS. New schedule and venue of the activity shall be specified.
b. Attach the previous approval of the activity.
Section 2. Attachments and Requirements all requests shall not be c. Request letter shall be submitted at least three (3) days before
processed without completing the following attachments and requirements: the new date of the activity.
2.1 Activity inside the university 2.5 For Outreach Program/Activity
a. Letter addressed to the VPAA, through the Dean, OSDS, a. Aside from the above-mentioned requirements, the request to
requesting the approval of the activity and the use of venue. conduct an outreach program/activity shall have an
The date, time and venue shall be specified. Other requests endorsement from the Center for University Extension
related to the activity such as request to wear civilian, entry of Services (CUES).
sponsors, equipments, etc., shall also be included in the letter.
b. Program of Activities should last until 9:00pm only. Section 3. Signatories all requests shall have the following signatories:
a. Requesting party
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 b. Noted by the faculty adviser Rule XII. Guidelines on the Installation of Advertisement Materials on
c. Recommending approval by the College Dean, for Academic Campus
organizations and College Student Councils.
d. Recommending approval by the Campus Ministers, for Religious Section 1. Permit to post any announcement within the PLM premises
Organizations may be granted subject to the following condition/guidelines:
1.1 All announcements must bear the signature of the Dean of OSDS
Section 4. All requests to conduct/hold the activity together with the complete before they are posted. Exceptions are those that concern only one
attachments shall be submitted to the OSDS at least ten (10) days before the college and posted on its own bulletin board.
conduct of the activity. All documents must be submitted in triplicate copies. 1.2 Announcements shall be posted on bulletin boards only or on such
Incomplete documents will not be processed. places designated or approved by the Office of Student
Development and Services.
Section 5. If the request for the conduct of an activity inside PLM is approved 1.3 All posters should not be violative of contemporary ethical and/or
by the VPAA, OSDS shall inform the party concerned and the latter fills out the moral standards of the society as to the message, pictures or
Activity and Facilities Form from the Office of the Vice President for photographs accompanying them.
Administration. The form should be signed by the organizer, co-signed by the 1.4 All posters should be neat and clean, clear and concise.
faculty adviser, and forwarded to the OSDS for signature/recommending approval. 1.5 All posters should be free from excessive and unnecessary
aesthetics.
Section 6. The request form will then be signed by the VPA, in behalf of the 1.6 All posters should indicate the name of the individual, group or
University President. The said form must be immediately submitted to the VPA organization responsible for making the announcement. The
Office. individual, group, or organization making the announcement shall
be responsible for their removal after the posters shall have served
Section 7. The VPA issues the permit on the use of the facilities with the terms its purpose, and shall be held liable for any damage on the posting
and conditions set therein. The following offices are furnished a copy of the place.
approved request: 1.7 The Dean of OSDS reserves the right to decide the kind of
a. Office of Student Development and Services announcement that shall be granted approval for posting.
b. Physical Development and Special Project Office
c. Security Force Section 2. Permit to install any banner/tarpaulin within the University
d. Vice President for Administration premises shall be granted only when the following guidelines are complied with:
e. Requesting Party/Organization 2.1 Request for the installation of streamer(s) to announce activities or
disseminate information shall be subject to the discretion of the
Section 8. Upon the VPAs approval, the unit, college, or accredited student Dean, OSDS;
organization who requested the use of such facilities must strictly follow/adhere to 2.2 Prior to installation, said streamer(s) should be stamped at the
the terms and conditions set therein. Non-compliance thereto shall be dealt with OSDS;
accordingly. 2.3 Stamped streamer has to be submitted to the PDSPO for
designation of area of installation;
Section 9. The requesting unit, college, or accredited student organizations 2.4 PDSPO personnel shall install the streamer(s) that are properly
officers, members and faculty adviser shall be jointly and similarly liable for any framed and only on designated areas; and
damage to the university facilities arising from its use.

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 2.5 Streamer(s) installed without passing through this process shall be examinations, as well as the duration period of these exams, will be considered a
confiscated and summarily removed, without prejudice to the ban on all student activities. Any exception to the ban, particularly relating to
filing of complaint. academic activities, shall seek approval from the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
Rule XIII. Guidelines on Fund Raising Projects
The following guidelines shall be observed in fund-raising activities
undertaken by student organization:
1. Over-all planning of fund-raising and related student activities should ACADEMIC DIRECTIVES
be coordinated with the OSDS, for the final approval of the Vice-
President for Academic Affairs. CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
2. Fund-raising activities and collection of contributions to defray
expenses of students co-curricular and extra-curricular activities may The different colleges of the Pamantasan offer academic programs based
be allowed for a legitimate, necessary and reasonable cause. on the curricula proposed by the faculty in consultation with the business or
3. Fund-raising through solicitation letters must first be approved by the industry in the particular field of study. Usually, the programs require the teaching
VPAA. Solicitation letters must be duly numbered and total number of of the courses of study by leaders in the business or industry and the conduct of
solicitation letters must be stated. field trips in the fields of operation. The participative involvement of practitioners
4. Fund-raising through sponsorship should be coordinated with the in the formation of the courses of study in the different college is reflected in the
OSDS, for the final approval of the VPA. The participation of private skills-oriented, community-directed and value-driven curricular programs of the
enterprise shall be limited to food sponsorship and advertisement. University.
Sponsors that shall make use of electricity should arrange payment of
consumption thereof, with the PDSPO and the University Cashiers College of Accountancy and Economics (CAE)
Office. BS in Accountancy (BSA)
BS in Business Economics (BSBE)
Rule XIV. Guideline on the use of PLM logo
College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP)
Section 1. Any student or accredited student organizations who may wish BS in Architecture (BSArch)
to use, attempt to imitate the PLM logo, or the use of a strikingly similar seal in
any of their documents shall secure a permit from the VPAA, if this will be used College of Engineering and Technology (CET)
for internal communications and other collaterals. BS in Chemical Engineering (BS ChE)
BS in Civil Engineering (BS CE)
Section 2. Any student or accredited student organizations who may wish BS in Computer Engineering (BS CpE)
to use, attempt to imitate the PLM logo, or the use of a strikingly similar seal in BS in Electrical Engineering (BS EE)
any of their documents shall secure a permit from the Executive Vice President, if BS in Electronics Engineering
this will be used for external communications and other collaterals. BS in Manufacturing Engineering (BS MfgE)
BS in Mechanical Engineering (BS ME)
Rule XV. Activity Ban BS in Computer Studies
To ensure that all students give priority to academic undertakings o Major in Computer Science (BS CS-CS)
particularly in formal examinations, seven (7) calendar days, inclusive of o Major in Information Technology (BS CS-IT)
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, before the start of the mid-term and final
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 College of Human Development (CHD) College of Nursing (CN)
Bachelor of Secondary Education BS in Nursing (BSN)
o Major in English (BSE-Eng)
o Major in Filipino (BSE-Fil) College of Physical Therapy (CPT)
o Major in Biological Sciences (BSE- BS) Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT)
o Major in Mathematics (BSE-Math)
o Major in Social Studies (BSE- SS) College of Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (COPERS)
BS in Social Work (BS SW) Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)
BS in Psychology (BS Psy)
Professional Education Course College of Tourism, Hotel and Travel Industry (CTHTIM)
o BSEE major in Pre-School Education BS in Hotel and Hospitality Management (BSHHM)
o BSEE major in Arabic Language and Islamic Studies BS in Tourism and Travel Management (BSTTM)

College of Law (CL) College of Science (CS)

Bachelor of Laws BS in Biology (BS Bio)
Juris Doctor BS in Chemistry (BS Chem)
BS in Mathematics (BS Math)
College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
General Education Subjects Graduate School of Arts, Science and Education (GSASE)
Doctor of Education in Educational Administration
College of Management and Entrepreneurship (CME) MA in Communication Management
Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) MA in Education
BS in Business Administration (BS BA) o Major in Biological Sciences
o Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS Entre) o Major in Educational Administration
o Major in Finance and Treasury Management o Major in Physical Sciences
(BSBA-FTM) o Major in Social Studies
o Human Resource and Operations Management MA in Family Science
(BSBA-HROM) MA in Psychology
o Major in Marketing Management (BSBA-Mktg) o Major in Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Business and Public Administration (BBPA) o Major in Industrial Psychology
MA in School Principalship
College of Mass Communication (CMC) MS in Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC)
Bachelor of Mass Communication Major in Public Relations Graduate School of Engineering (GSE)
Master of Engineering
College of Medicine (CM) o Specialization in Computer Engineering
Doctor of Medicine o Specialization in Structural Engineering
Master of Engineering Management

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 o Specialization in Construction Management a dangerous communicable, contagious or infectious disease, or who is
o Specialization in Manufacturing Management physically unfit to take a course in any college of Pamantasan shall not be
o Specialization in Systems Management admitted.
Master of Science in Information and Communications
Technology
Diploma in Information and Communication Technology PLM Admission Test (PLMAT)
Diploma in Construction Management
Diploma in Manufacturing Management PLM receives thousands of applications from all over the Philippines every year.
Diploma in Structural Management Graduates or senior students of the Division of City Schools-Manila and private
Diploma in Computer in Engineering high schools recognized by the Department of Education, provided they are
bonafide residents of Manila, may be admitted as freshmen in PLM based on the
Graduate School of Health and Science (GSHS) following:
Master of Arts in Nursing General Weighted Average (GWA) obtained in Fourth Year level in high
school of 85% or its equivalent
Graduate School of Law (GSL) Performance in PLM Admission Test (PLMAT)
Master of Laws
Qualifying Criteria
Graduate School of Management (GSM)
Doctor in Business Administration When PLM opened its door in 1967, it exclusively admitted the top 10% of the
Doctor in Public Management graduating class of then-29 public high schools under the Division of City
Master in Business Administration (Regular Program) Schools-Manila (DCS-Manila).
Master in Business Administration (Top Executive Program)
Master in Government Management (Executive Special Program) Many years after, applicants for admission came from any high school in Manila
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM-MBA) (public and private) who could either be a Manila resident or Manila-born, or both.
Qualification was extended to high school students from other cities and provinces
belonging to the upper 4% of the graduating class.
ADMISSION POLICIES
In 2005, only high school graduates who were Manila residents had been allowed
NEW STUDENTS to take the PLMAT. Honor graduates, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, First to Third
Honorable Mention of Manilas public high schools automatically qualified for
No student shall be denied admission to the Pamantasan by reason of age, admission.
sex, religious belief, or political affiliation, except for lack of good moral
character. However, all students seeking admission are subject to At present, Manila residents who are graduates of DCS-Manila, and other high
regulations for admission prescribed by the Board of Regents (Article 293, schools (public or private) in and outside Manila and recognized by the
PLM Code of 1996). Department of Education (DepEd) may be accepted as applicants for PLMAT.
Additionally, PLM has permitted non-Manila-resident honor graduates
Every applicant for admission should have passed the PLM entrance (valedictorians and salutatorians), to take the PLMAT.
examinations. He or she shall also undergo a thorough health examination.
An applicant found by the University Health Services to be suffering from
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 Barangay Certification of residency, or the parents company ID
Who are qualified to take the PLM Admission Test? (as secondary proofs in support of the primary proofs above)
An applicant should bring a verifiable identification (ex. HS ID)
1. Manila residents who are graduates of public high schools of the as support/proof of all submitted documents so as to establish
Division of City Schools-Manila (DCS-Manila) proof of ownership of the documents.
2. Manila residents who are graduates of private high schools in Manila
3. Manila residents who are graduates of public and private high schools
outside Manila Application Requirements
4. Prospective Valedictorians and Salutatorians from all over the
countrys private and public high schools may take the examinations at Upon satisfaction of the qualifying criteria, submit the following requirements:
a scheduled date upon presentation of proofs, like documents Correctly and completely accomplished PLMAT Form No.1 (Applicant
certifying honors received by their duly constituted school authorities Form)
Two (2) 1.5x1.5 identical photographs taken within the last six months
Official receipt bearing the payment of application fee of Php 500.00.
Admission Privileges

1. Manila residents who are honor graduates of public high schools of the The Exam
Division of City Schools-Manila (Valedictorians, Salutatorians, 1st to
3rd Honorable Mentions) shall automatically qualify for admission The PLMAT is a 2-hour examination consisting of sub-tests on language
upon presentation of a certification issued by a duly authorized school proficiency, reading comprehension, mathematics, science and reasoning, written
official indicating the honor received. in English and Filipino. It is usually administered in November or December of
2. Graduates of other high schools recognized by the Department of every year. Applicants scores upon taking the PLMAT are weighted against a
Education (DepEd) who are either Valedictorians or Salutatorians may standardized PLMAT score. If their score satisfies the suggested cut-off score, they
qualify for admission upon passing the PLMAT. will qualify for enrollment. The range of cut-off scores approximates the
3. Children/direct descendants of PLM employees may qualify for applicants expected performance in the University. PLM reserves the right to
admission upon passing the PLMAT. accept or reject applicants on the basis of their performance scores in the
admission test and other factors as deemed appropriate by PLM.
Qualifying Requiremnts
Important Reminders:
Bring the original copy of the following:
Fourth-year high school report card with a general weighted 1. Students who took the PEPT, the Non-Formal Education (NFE) test and
average (GWA) of at least 85% or better for the 2nd grading period the Alternative Learning System are also eligible to apply.
Parents latest voters registration with voting record, and/or SK 2. As a matter of policy dictated by good norms, fine bearing and deportment
voters ID of the applicant (as primary proof of Manila residency) expected of a PLM scholar, no applicant with body tattoo shall be admitted
Parents recent/latest Income Tax Return/Real Property Tax to the University.
receipt (2010) (as primary proof of Manila residency) 3. Required credentials filed in support of the application become the
NSO-certified birth certificate (to establish the applicants relation property of the PLM and will not be returned to the applicant.
with the parent)
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 4. Previous applicants who did not qualify for admission need not apply Certification of Barangay Chairman that the applicant is a
again. bonafide resident of Manila and voter of Manila (for
5. If a PLMAT passer, for any valid reason, will not be able to enroll in the Manila Scholars only). Non-residents of Manila may
current school year, he/she shall submit a letter of deferment to the apply as full paying students.
University Registrar for approval. Approved request is valid only for one Official transcript of records (TOR) from a recognized
school year. Failure to enroll in the succeeding school year would mean university or college.
the cancellation of the admission privilege. Applicants residence certificate.
Income tax return of applicant or applicants parent from
Upon passing the PLMAT, graduates of DCS-Manila and graduates of any school the year prior to the date of application.
in and outside of Manila who are residents of Manila shall be admitted as full Two (2) recent passport size, identical colored photos.
(non-paying) scholars. All other PLMAT passers shall be admitted as highly- A letter of recommendation from the Dean or Head of
subsidized (minimal-paying) scholars. former school.

Acceptance
PLM scholars are categorized as follows: Acceptance to the college will be based on the satisfaction of the
following:
Category I (Non-Paying status full scholar)
Bonafide residents of Manila who have satisfactorily complied with all the Compliance with admission requirements
requirements.
Submission of required documents
Category II (Partial-Paying status)
Passing of the College of Law Admission Test (CLAT)
A non-paying student who has not able to maintain the required General Weighted
Average (GWA) of 2.25 or better. Personal interview and evaluation by the Committee on
Admission.
Category III (Full-Paying status)
Non-Manilans (Valedictorians, Salutatorians who have satisfactorily complied College of Medicine
with all the requirements.
The College of Medicine of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng
Maynila accepts applicants for incoming first year medical
POST GRADUATES STUDIES students during the first semester of each school year. Lateral
entrees from other medical schools will not be entertained.
College of Law Previous applicants need not apply.

Requirement for Admission Criteria for Admission

A General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.00 or Must be a natural Filipino citizen
(84%) in the bachelors degree. Must have complied with all academic preparations
Applicants must have earned 18 units of English, 6 units General weighted average of 2.50 or its equivalent or
of Mathematics, 18 units of Social Science subjects. better.
Applicants lacking units must satisfy these requirements Must have an NMAT of 45 and above
during summer before they are allowed admission.
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 Must not have failed in more than one (1) subject in the Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, History,
Natural Science or Mathematics Anthropology
Must not have failed in more than two (2) subjects other e. Humanities3 units
than the Natural Science or Mathematics Art Appreciation, Logic, Philosophy
Must not have failed twice in any subject
Must have no record of having been dropped from any The Dean reserves the right to invalidate the result of the MCAT if the applicant
medical school has not satisfactorily met the admission criteria and has not complied with all the
Must have no record of having been denied admission in above requirements, in which case the applicant shall be denied admission the
PLM-CM College of Medicine.
Must have no record of conviction of a crime involving
moral turpitude
Must pass the MCAT Graduate School of Arts, Sciences and Education
Must have passed a panel of interview
Admission Requirements
Willing to sign a memorandum of agreement to serve in
1. Passing the Qualifying Exam
the community designated by the College.
2. Submission of Required Credentials
Transcript (original and photocopy)
Two letters of recommendation (one from present
Academic Preparations
employer and one from former professor)
1. He/She must be a holder of Bachelors Degree conferred upon
by a duly recognized education institution. Study permit (for PLM employees and Division of City
2. He/She must have earned credits in the following areas, and Schools of Manila Teachers)
must satisfied the required minimum numbers of units in the Two copies of 2x2 picture.
subject specifically enumerated herein:
a. Sciences.35 units
Chemistry10 units Graduate School of Engineering
Inorganic Chemistry5 units
Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry..5 units Admission Requirements
Natural Sciences.15 units 1. Bachelor of Science in Engineering
(5 units should at least be Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy or 2. Required Experience
Human Anatomy and Physiology) For Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
Physics5 units - At least two years after graduation
Microbiology or Elem. Genetics..5 units For Master of Engineering (MEng)
b. Mathematics.6 units - At least one year after graduation
Algebra.3 units 3. Acceptable grades in the undergraduate work supported by
Elementary Statistics/Biostatistics....3 units the Original Transcript of Records
c. Language and Communication..9 units 4. Satisfactory completion of the PLM-GPE application form
d. Social Sciences..9 units 5. Satisfactory result of interview.

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 The GSE reserves the right to accept or reject applicants to the DEFERMENT OF ENROLLMENT
program.
A qualified freshman applicant who cannot enroll during the semester
originally applied for due to failing health, financial or meritorious
Graduate School of Management reasons, may apply for deferment of enrollment to the next academic year
with the consent of the parent or guardian by writing to the Registrar. Such
Admission Requirements applicant must not have taken any academic college subject prior to
1. Transcript of Record enrollment.
2. Recommendation from Supervisor (indicating nature of job,
length of service, personality/character)
3. Must passed the admission test and interview ATTENDANCE

When the number of hours lost by the absence of a student reaches 20% of
Graduate School of Law recitation, lectures, laboratory or any other scheduled work in one subject,
he or she shall be dropped from the subject. If the majority of the absences
Admission Requirements are unexcused, the student shall be given a grade of 5.0. Time lost by
1. Bachelors Degree in Law late enrollment shall be considered as absences.
2. Membership in the Philippine Bar with good standing as a
lawyer
3. Transcript of Records ACADEMIC LOAD
4. Referral from a current Dean of a College of Law in the
Philippines and from a law professor with at least ten years of 1. One university unit of credit is at least fifteen (15) full hours of
experience as such. instruction (PAO 27, s 2006) in the form of lecture, discussion,
seminar or recitation, or any combination of those forms within a
semester.
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Undergraduate students shall be allowed to take only the normal
Admission Requirements semester load as prescribed in their respective curricula. An over-load
1. Transcript of Records and BSN Diploma may be given only upon the discretion of the Dean of the College
2. Board rating and Licensure Examination Results concerned.
3. Employment Experience
4. Character references from the University attended and present For undergraduate students, the minimum regular load is 15 units and
employer the maximum load is 21 units. For graduate students, the maximum
load is 12 units. For graduating students, the minimum load
requirement is not applicable.
ADMISSION OF TRANFEREES
Application for waiver of maximum load criteria for graduating
As a general policy, no transferee shall be allowed for admission. (PAO students shall be submitted to the Dean (if 21 units or less), the Vice
No. 12, s 2007)
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 President for Academic Affairs (if 22 to 24 units), or the Executive 5. Final grades once reported and filed with the college or school and the
Vice President (if more than 24 units). Office of the University Registrar, cannot be changed. In exceptional
cases, as when an error has been committed, the College concerned should
refer the matter to the Committee on Change of Grades.
Grading System

1. Students shall be graded at the end of each term or semester in accordance

with the following system: DROPPING OF SUBJECTS

1.00-1.25 Excellent A student may, with the consent of the instructor, the faculty adviser, and
1.50-1.75 Very Good Dean or Director, drop a subject by filling out the prescribed form. If the
2.00-2.25 Good dropping takes place after three-fourths (3/4) of the hours prescribed for
2.50-2.75 Satisfactory the course has elapsed, the faculty members concerned shall be requested
3.00 Passed to state on the form mentioned above whether or not the student shall be
5.00 Failed given a grade of 5.00 for the subject , on the basis of the students class
DU (5.0) Dropped Unofficially standing for the particular subject.
Inc. Incomplete
DO Dropped Officially Any student who drops a subject without the approval of his/her Dean or
Director shall have his/her registration privileges curtailed or entirely
2. The grade of Incomplete is given if a student whose class standing withdrawn.
throughout the term is PASSING, but fails to take the final examination, or
fails to complete other requirements for the course due to illness or other Procedure for Dropping
valid reasons. In case the class standing is not passing and the student fails
to take the final examination for any reason, a grade of 5.00 is given. 1. The students write a letter to the Dean thru his/her Faculty Adviser
Removal of Inc. must be done within the prescribed time by passing an requesting approval, stating the reason/s for the dropping of the
examination, or meeting all the requirements for the course, after which subject.
the student shall be given a final grade based on his over-all performance. 2. He/she then presents the approval letter to the Office of his/her college
and secures a form for the dropping of subjects/cancellation of
3. The regular period for removing the grade of Incomplete shall not be registration (Appendix G).
later than 7 days or one week after the last day of the final examinations 3. The students should fill out the form for submission to the Instructor,
for the semestral term and not later than one week for the summer term. the faculty adviser and the Dean for signature.
(BOR Resolution No. 1207, Sept. 29, 1986). Note:
a. If the dropping takes place after the registration
period, the corresponding fee is paid at the Cashiers
4. A student who has received a passing grade in a given course is not Office.
allowed to take a re-examination for the purpose of improving his grades. b. In case a student is advised to drop a subject for valid
reasons, like, for instance, a class is dissolved; the
student will not pay the fee for dropping the course.

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 4. The student submits the signed form, the classcard and the official Registrar. In exceptional cases, or when an error has been committed, the
receipt to the Office of the University Registrar- Student Information instructor/professor concerned may request authority from the head of his
System (OUR-SIS) college to make necessary change.

Note: If the student wants to drop one subject after the add/drop period,
the Drop one Drop all policy applies. Procedure (PAO No. 22, s. 2004 and 25 s. 2007)

1. The student writes a letter to his/her instructor/professor regarding the

SHIFTING OF COURSES error in his/her grades. In the absence of the faculty member
concerned, the student addresses his/her letter to the Dean thru his/her
A student may shift from one major field of concentration to another or Department Chairman.
from one college to another during the Second Semester (PAO No. 27, 2. All requests for change of grades shall be filed by the faculty
s.2006), provided the following requirements are met: concerned in writing. The letter shall include the basis or justification
for the change of grade and the Amendment Form (Appendix I). The
1. He/she satisfies the specific retention criteria for the degree program documentary basis for the change of grade such as record book,
he/she intends to pursue and shall be able to finish the program within exams/answer sheets, computational formula and similar documents
the prescribed time frame. shall be attached.
2. The student writes a letter to the Dean of the College where he/she 3. The Department Chair, College Secretary and College Dean shall
belongs, seeking permission to transfer from one major field of review and validate the change of grades.
concentration to another, or from one college to another. 4. Upon determination that the change of grade has sufficient basis, the
3. The student writes a letter to the Dean of the College where he/she College Dean shall endorse the request for change of grade to the
wants to transfer to, as long as he meets the college requirements. Committee on Change of Grades for appropriate action.
4. The student secures the shifting form (Appendix H) from his/her 5. The decision of the Committee shall be final and executor, except for
college. extraordinary cases which require approval and and/or confirmation of
5. The Vice-President for the Academic Affairs and Executive Vice- the University Council. In such cases, the Committee shall endorse the
President gives the final approval. request together with its recommendation to the University President
6. The student may then follow the regular procedure for registration. for his appropriate endorsement to the University Council.
6. Upon approval and/or confirmation of the Committee on change of
Note: The time frame of maximum residency period refers to the number of grades or the University Council (for the case stated in no. 5), the
years required to finish the degree program plus one (1) year grace documents shall be forwarded to the University Registrar for posting
period. The computation of residency period shall be reckoned from the in the students record.
time that a freshman student is admitted to the University less the number
of semester/years that a student is on official approved leave of absence. Note: The request for change of grade that will change the academic or
scholastic status (e.g. good standing, probation, disqualification or
dismissal) of the student shall require the confirmation of the
CHANGE OF GRADES University Council.

No faculty member shall change any grade after the report of grades and
failures has been filed with the College, or with Office of the University
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CORRECTION/ CHANGE OF NAME
Re-admission (Non-Paying and Paying)
The student writes a letter of request for correction or change of name to
the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), through the Dean of Office of The student should submit his/her letter of intention to continue his/her
Student Development Services. Attached to the letter are the original copy and study after LOA to their respective department chairperson for evaluation.
photocopy of the birth certificate or court decision on the matter and the affidavit The Dean, based on the findings of the Department Chair shall make a
of discrepancy. recommendation together with the Readmission Form (Appendix K) to the
University Executive Vice President. (PAO No. 12, s.2007)

RULES ON SCHOLASTIC STANDING Maximum Residency (Tenure) (PAO No. 12, s2007)

Honorable Dismissal The maximum residency rule (MRR), the length of time within
which a student should finish his/her course, shall be equivalent to
A student in good standing who desires to sever his connection with regular time needed plus one (1) year (e.g., the MRR for a 5-year
University shall present a written petition to this effect, signed by his course shall be 6 years)
parent or guardian, University Guidance Center for the exit interview, Duly approved LOA shall not be counted towards the residency of
Then to the Dean/Director who endorses it to the Registrar. If the petition a student
is granted, the student shall be given honorable dismissal. Without such Absence without leave (AWOL) shall be considered in the
petition and favorable action, no record of honorable dismissal shall be computation of residency
given. In case where the student has shifted courses, the residency shall
be reckoned from the date of admission to the University.
A student who leaves the University for reason of suspension, dropping or For graduate students, the MRR for a masters degree is 5 years
expulsion due to disciplinary action shall not be entitled to honorable and for a doctors degree, 7 years.
dismissal. He should be permitted to receive his transcript of records and a
certification that shall contain a statement of the disciplinary action Non-paying students who have not completed their degree programs even after the
rendered against him. allowable grace period shall forfeit their scholarship privileges. Therefore, they
shall be made to pay their matriculation and other fees if they choose to finish their
Leave of Absence (Non-Paying and Paying) (PAO no. 12, s2007) degree programs at PLM (BOR Resolution No. 1698, November 26, 1993)

A student may seek a leave of absence by a written petition to the Selective Retention Policy (PAO No. 27, s.2006)
Department Chair for evaluation. This written permission together with the o Coverage
Leave of Absence Form (Appendix J) must be duly endorsed by the Dean Except for the students in the college of Medicine, Colleges of
to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval. A student who Law, and the graduate schools, these guidelines apply to all
leaves the college without said approved leave of absence shall be denied students of the University.
re-admission unless for highly meritorious reason as determined by the
Executive Vice President and shall be re-admitted as a paying or non- o Scholastic Classification
paying student, on a case-to-case basis. A student is entitled to a leave of a. Good Standing
absence for a period not to exceed a total of one year.
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 A freshman student has to maintain GWA of 2.25 or
better on a semestral basis to be considered in GOOD o Rules on Scholastic Standing
STANDING a. Academic Load
A higher year (2nd,3rd,4th, or 5th year) student has to A student under PROBATION status must carry a full
maintain a GWA of 2.50 or better on a semestral basis load in the succeeding semester. In case the student
to be considered in GOOD STANDING. cannot carry full load due to lack of prerequisite
subject/s, the minimum load in order to regain GOOD
b. Probation STANDING status is at least fifteen (15) units.
A freshman student who failed the criteria for GOOD
STANDING, but has a GWA of 2.50 or better is b. Scholarship Status
considered under PROBATION. A student in GOOD STANDING who shifts or
A higher year (2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year) student who transfers to another college or degree program shall
failed the criteria for GOOD STANDING but has a keep his/her scholarship (non-paying) status.
GWA of 2.75 or better is considered under A student with scholarship (non-paying status) who is
PROBATION. under PROBATION shall automatically lose the
privileges until such time he/she regains a GOOD
c. Disqualified from the Degree Program STANDING status.
Any student who is not categorized as in GOOD
STANDING or under PRBATION is deemed o Retention Criteria
disqualified or dismissed for the degree program. The retention criteria shall be formulated by the
respective colleges in accordance with the prescribed
d. Academic Status Adjustment (ASA) policies and/or procedures
Any student who is re-admitted to his/her degree
program and/or shifted to another degree program due
to academic difficulties, academic delinquency and/or COLLEGE OF NURSING
disqualification from the degree program
(reconsidered) shall be enrolled under academic status RETENTION POLICY FOR INCOMING THIRD YEAR NURSING
adjustment classification and paying status. STUDENTS
A student with scholarship (non-paying status) who is
under this category must maintain minimum two (2) Rationale:
consecutive semesters of GOOD STANDING before
regaining the scholarship (non-paying) status. The PLM College of Nursing has been recognized as one of the top
schools of nursing in the country up to the present. With the increase of the
e. Dismissed from the University number of the students who would want to pursue a nursing course due to the
A student who fails in all academic units enrolled is increasing demand of the nurses here and abroad it is imperative that the College
deemed dismissed from the University. has to come up with innovations to maintain the quality of the nursing graduates
A student who has been disqualified or dismissed the PLM College of Nursing produces. It is in this regard that the College
from two (2) or more degree programs is deemed developed guidelines for the retention of the students in the BSN program before
dismissed from the University.
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they reach Level III. This is pursuant to Board of Regents Resolution 2604 ( dated CRITERION A.
30 July, 2003) and PAO 19, series of 2004. CUMULATIVE GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE (GWA)
(From 1st year, 1st semester up to 2nd year, 2nd semester)
This will include an evaluation of their cumulative General Weighted
Average (GWA) in their first and second year, a battery examination to be given to GENERAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE POINTS
incoming Level III students and a panel interview after the battery examination. 1.0 - 1.25 50
Students should get a cumulative score of 75 points before they qualify to become 1.26 - 1.50 47
BSN III students. 1.51 - 1.75 44
1.76 - 2.00 41
This will be implemented beginning with the BSN students who entered 2.01 - 2.25 37
the College of Nursing in school year 2004-2005 will be covered by the retention 2.26 - 2.50 34
guidelines. 2.51 - 2.75 31
2.76 - 3.00 28
A committee on Retention shall be created by the College of Nursing and Below 3.0 20
will be endorsed to the University President through the Vice-President for
Academic Affairs for approval. Generally the Committee shall oversee all student CRITERION B. BATTERY EXAMINATION
applications, approved or disapproved the same, prepare and administer the
qualifying/battery examinations to the qualified students, evaluate and assess the PERCENTAGE POINTS
result of the battery examination, panel interview, and the computation of the 96 % - 100 % 40
GWA, and post the final result of the process not later than two weeks before the 91 % - 95 % 37
start of enrollment upon approval of the Office of the University President. The 86 % - 90 % 34
decision of the Committee can be appealed to the University President only 81 % - 85 % 31
(Presidential Memorandum dated 28 March 2005 and PAO 18, series of 2005). 76 % - 80 % 28
75 % 25
Points Distribution of the Retention Policy 74 % and below 20

CRITERIA EQUIVALENT SCORE The PLM College of Nursing shall prepare and administer the battery
a. GWA from 1st Semester, 50 Points examinations (PAO 18, series of 2005).
First year up to 2nd semester,
Second Year The content of the questions for the battery examinations are divided into
the following subject areas:
b. Battery Examination 40 Points
SUBJECT AREAS PERCENTAGE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
c. Panel Interview 10 Points Mathematics 5% 10 questions
English 15 % 30 questions
Total: 100 Points Nursing subjects 80 % 160 questions
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 The questions for the nursing subjects are subdivided with the COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY AND ECONOMICS
corresponding percentage and specific number of questions. They are as follows:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/POLICY
SUBJECTS PERCENTAGE QUESTIONS
1. Basic Concepts in Nursing, 30 % 48 questions The College of Accountancy and Economics admits the best qualified
Theoretical Foundations from among the freshmen applicants for its Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
of Nursing, and Values (BSA) program.
and Professional Ethics Applicants must meet the following admission requirements set by the
2. Community Health Nursing 20 % 32 questions University and the College:
with Microbiology
3. Anatomy & Physiology and 20 % 32 questions The following among others are to be considered in determining those who
Pathophysiology are best qualified for the BSA program.
4. Maternal & Child Nursing 15 % 24 questions
5. Nutrition and Pharmacology 15 % 24 questions a. Performance in the PLM Admission Test (PLMAT) based on the but-
off score set by the College.
Total 100 % 160 questions b. Other requirements as determined by the University and the College.

1. The College Admission Committee conducts interview(s) to the applicants to

CRITERION C. PANEL INTERVIEW determine who are best qualified to pursue the BSA program of the College.

The purpose of the panel interview is to evaluate the students self 2. The College admits applicants with a General Weighted Average (GWA) of
expression and comprehension. The interview proper will be carried out by three at least 85% and no grade lower than 85% in English and Mathematics as
faculty members at one student at a time. certified by the University Admissions Offices (UAO).

The interview consists of two parts. The first part is the Written Interview RETENTION POLICY
wherein a student is given a 40-item list of qualities relating to professional ethics,
personal values, emotional maturity, decision making skills, and good grooming In line with the thrust of the College towards academic excellence, the
and hygiene. Retention Policy for the BSA Program is as follows:
All 1st year BSBA students must comply with all these requirements.
The second part is the Oral Interview to evaluate students communication
skills. The score for both parts will be added up and will become the students final 1. For incoming Second (2nd) Year BSA students:
grade for the interview which constitutes 10 percent from the total score of the a.Cumulative GWA of 2.0 or better for the last two (2) semesters.
qualifying examination. b. No grades lower than 2.0 in any accounting subjects.
c.No Failing Grade in any academic subjects.
d.No case of violations of University rules and regulations.

Any BSA student who fails to comply with items 1a and/or 1b above may
be retained in the program provided that he/she passed the Comprehensive
Examination to be administered by the Department of Accountancy.
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 All Second Year BSA students must comply with all the requirements Year V (Internship)
below: The College of Physical Therapy admits to Year V the students who passed all
2. For incoming Third (3rd) Year BSA student: subjects and completed all the requirements of Year IV.
a. Cumulative GWA of 2.0 or better in all academic subjects from 1st
year to 2nd year.
b. No grades lower than 2.0 in FINACC 1 & 2. RETENTION POLICIES
c. No cumulative GWA below 2.75.
d..No Failing Grade in any academic subjects. Years I and II
e. Must have finished all NSTP/CWTS/ROTC and PE subjects before A grade of 75% (3.00) or better is required to pass any subject. A first year student
3rd year except for valid reason. must obtain a GWA of 2.50 or better. A second year student must obtain a GWA
f. No case of violations of University rules and regulations. of 2.75 or better.

Any BSA student who fails to comply with items 2a and/or 2b above may Years III to V
be retained in the program provided that he/she passed the Comprehensive 1. A grade of 75% (point grade) or better is required to pass any subject.
Examination to be administered by the Department of Accountancy. 2. A GWA of 2.75 or better is required in order to be retained in the BSPT
Program.
3. Selective enrollment of subjects offered in a given semester is not allowed. A
COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY student should take all the subjects required for the term, as recommended by
the Lead Person for PT Proper.
PROMOTION POLICIES 4. A student who fails a subject will not be allowed to enroll in any subject for
which the failed subject is a prerequisite.
Year II 5. The College does not give exemptions in taking an exam in any PT proper
The College of Physical Therapy admits Year I students to Year II if they have subject.
passed all required subjects and completed all the requirements of Year I. 6. No failing grade (5.00) will be changed to a passing grade (3.00) in order to
facilitate transfer to another University.
Year III (PT Proper) 7. Year V students must abide by the internship programs policies and
The College of Physical Therapy admits to Year III the students who meet the procedures particularly:
following requirements:
1. Passed all subjects and completed all requirements of Year I and II within the a. Must pass ALL clinical grades (10 months clinical rotation, minimum of
prescribed time for promotion to Year III, as recommended by the Lead Person 75% grade for each center)
for General Education, without any failing grade in any subject. b. Must pass Academic Rotation grade with a grade of at least 75%
2. Met the cut-off General Average of 2.75 or better. c. Must pass Oral Revalida (OSCE Objective Structured Clinical
3. Completed all NSTP/CWTS/ROTC and PE units. Evaluation) with a grade of at least 75%
d. Must pass Written Revalida (written comprehensive exam) with a grade of
Year IV at least 75%
The College of Physical Therapy admits to Year IV the students who passed all e. Must pass Teaching in PT with a grade of at least 75%
subjects and completed all the requirements of Year III. f. Must submit and defend a research paper
g. Must have kept make up days to a maximum of 20 days

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 h. Must pay the affiliation fee directly to the center/hospital thru the Visiting COLLEGE OF TOURISM, HOTEL AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY
Internship Coordinator from March to January MANAGEMENT
i. Must secure an accomplished center clearance at the end of the Clinical
Rotation ADMISSION CRITERIA
8. The College reserves the right to refuse admission/readmission of any student
for reason of academic or disciplinary delinquency. CTHTIM Admission Qualifications are based on PLM Admission Policies
and certain qualities such as good communication skills, pleasing personality, and
good moral character.
COLLEGE OF MASS COMMUNICATION
Upon admission, a student must maintain a general weighted average of at
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/POLICY least 2.25 every semester in order to maintain his scholarship in the University.
The scholarship entitles the student to free tuition fee and a minimum tuition fee
1. There must be NO failing grade in any subject. for paying students until completion of a college degree. Minimal fees are charged
2. The general weighted average of the applicant must not be lower than for other services such as library facilities, student publication, student services,
2.25. and physical facilities.
3. Grades obtained in the following subjects should not be lower than
specified: RETENTION POLICIES
a. English/Communication Arts 1.75 1. The student should have at least GWA of 2.25.
b. Filipino 2.00 2. He/She should have a grade of at least 2.00 in any English subjects or
4. Students with DISMISSED academic status will not be accepted. He/she major subjects.
must seek first approval of reconsideration from the Office of the Vice 3. He/She should not have violated any University policy or rule.
President for Academic Affairs thru the college of origin. 4. He must be able to communicate well in English.
5. All applicants who initially qualify the above requirements shall submit
photocopies of the following for evaluation: GRADUATION
a. Class cards Graduation Requirements
b. Letter of application to shift to CMC with contact numbers addressed
to the College Dean. 1. Students shall be recommended for graduation only if they have satisfied
6. As part of the screening process, applicants who initially qualify shall be all academic and non-academic requirements.
interviewed by the College Dean and shall be required to write an essay 2. Candidates for graduation who began their study under an old curriculum
and/or other forms of written examination as may be necessary on a date which had been subsequently revised shall be governed by the following
specified. rules:
7. Applicants who qualify for shifting to CMC shall submit the following Those who started with the old curriculum may be allowed to
documents submission to the Office of the VPAA for processing/approval: follow the same curriculum, or the subsequent revision of their
a. Release paper from the college of origin (where the student is shifting program of studies.
from) Those who completed all academic requirements under an old
b. Shifting form (to be provided by the college of origin curriculum, but did not apply for graduation, or for some reasons
were not granted the corresponding degree or title will be allowed
to graduate upon satisfaction of both academic and non-academic
requirement.
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 3. No student shall be graduated from the University unless he has completed Students who had irregular load in any semester may still qualify for academic
at least one year of residence work which may, however, be extended to a honors provided such irregular status was not due to their academic/scholastic
longer period by the proper faculty. The residence work referred to must deficiency.
be done immediately, prior to graduation.

Graduation with Honors (BOR No. 01-2005) Students who have taken a Leave of Absence (LOA) not exceeding two (2)
semesters as endorsed by the Dean and duly approved by the Executive Vice
General Guidelines: President (EVP) may qualify for academic honors.
Students who complete their course curriculum with the following averages,
computed on the basis of units, shall be graduated with honors:
Transferees at any year level from other schools are not qualified to graduate
May Sukdulang Papuri 1.000 1.250 with academic honors.
(Summa Cum Laude)
Grade Limit:A candidate should not incur a grade lower than 1.75
in any academic subject. Specific Guidelines:
Graduating students with academic honors must secure an evaluation form
May Dakilang Papuri 1.251 1.500 from their respective Colleges and submit the accomplished form (in duplicate
(Magna Cum Laude) copies) to the concerned College Secretary for verification and review.
Grade Limit: A candidate should not incur a grade lower than 2.00
in any academic subject. Candidates for May Papuri (Cum Laude) must not have incurred a grade lower
than 2.25 in any academic subject; candidates for May Dakilang Papuri
May Papuri 1.501 1.750
(Cum Laude) (Magna Cum Laude) must not have incurred any grade lower than 2.00 in any
Grade Limit: A candidate should not incur a grade lower than 2.00 academic subject and lastly, candidates for May Sukdulang Papuri (Summa
in any academic subject. Cum Laude) must not have incurred any grade lower than 1.75 in any
academic subject.
Graduating students applying for academic honors shall have no failing grade
in any academic subject. They shall have completed and passed Physical
The OGWA must be computed up to four decimal places before rounding off
Education (P.E.) and Reserve Officers Training Course (R.O.T.C.) or Civic
Welfare Training Service (C.W.T.S.). However, these shall not be included in the figure to two decimal places, as follows:
the computation of the Overall General Weighted Average (OGWA) but shall
be reflected in the evaluation form.

Shifters within and across Colleges may qualify for academic honors as long Example:
as they observe the minimum academic load of fifteen (15) units per semester
or as prescribed by the curriculum of the course they pursue; provided they
should not exceed the maximum residency requirement of the course the
The candidates should get the waiver-affidavit and Certification of Good
pursue.
Personal Character and Conduct from the Office of Student Development and
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 Services (OSDS). He/She should not have committed any major offense as DISCIPLINARY DIRECTIVES
stated on the University Rules and Regulations (Board Resolution No. 1802,
dated February 24, 1995). Major offenses are violations that involved major Student Responsibilities and Rights
disciplinary sanctions.
Section 1. Students Responsibilities. Students are invested with the
Candidates for graduation who have committed two (2) minor offenses following obligations and responsibilities:
irrespective of the type of nature of an offense shall be disqualified for
academic honor. 1.1 To study conscientiously and achieve the best possible academic
performace;
The University Committee on Academic Honors will only consider the names 1.2 To uphold the basic principles and ideals of the Pamantasan and
that will appear on the List of Candidates submitted by the College Dean to the contribute to the attainment of its objectives;
Office of the University Registrar (OUR) for validation, on or before the 1.3 To exercise their rights and perform their duty in a responsible manner
official deadline set by the Committee. Any additional names of candidates with due regard to justice and good faith for the rights of others;
submitted after the official deadline will be disqualified. 1.4 To preserve the academic atmosphere by observing disciplinary guidelines
and by maintaining harmonious relationships with fellow students, faculty
members and administrative personnel; and
1.5 To abide by this handbook and all school rules and regulations.
Commencement Exercises
All graduating students shall attend the commencement exercises
scheduled for their class, unless the Dean of Student Development and
Section 2. Students Rights. Subject to the limitations prescribed by the laws
Services recommends the graduation of a student in absentia, on grounds of
of the land, students shall enjoy the following rights:
sickness or other serious reasons which must be supported by strong evidence
and presented at least 72 hours before the baccalaureate program to the Office
2.1 The right to quality and relevant education through competent and
of the University Registrar (OUR).
continuing instruction;
2.2 The right to organize, join and participate in organizations and societies
Graduating students, who absent themselves from the commencement
accredited by the school;
exercises without being excused as provided for in the preceding paragraph,
2.3 The right to guidance and counseling services;
shall not be awarded their diploma or certificate, until such time that they
2.4 The right to freedom of expression and assembly, subject to such
attend regular commencement exercises. Provided, however that transcripts of
constraints as will insure the proper exercise and enjoyment of the same
records may be issued even before the next commencement exercises.
freedom by all the members of the academic community and the
uninterrupted pursuit of PLMs mission as an institution of higher
learning;

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2.5 The right of access, through authorized channels, to student records, The code of conduct is designed to regulate behaviors that will lead to the
grades, transfer credentials, and to the issuance of other certificates and attainment of order, peace and harmony between and among all segments, and
transcripts of records subject to existing rules. generally the vision-mission-goals/objectives of the Pamantasan.
2.6 The right to protection from violation of chastity from the prevailing laws
of sexual harassment and/or indecent/immoral acts from fellow student(s) Violation/s of the following rules shall be subject to corresponding
and superiors (faculty, employees, administrators and the like) as disciplinary action.
embodied in the Sexual Harassment Law.
UNIFORM
1. University Dress Code. Undergraduate students shall, at all times, attend
Student Discipline their classes in their prescribed uniform, unless the student has a written
permit from the OSDS, which must be shown upon demand by the
Upon admission into PLM, the student binds himself/herself to recognize, University authorities. They must wear the prescribed uniform during
accept and comply with existing rules, guidelines, and policies of the Pamantasan. weekdays should they wish to enter the University, regardless if it is their
He/she likewise agrees that his or her admission, matriculation, attendance and free day. PE, CWTS, or ROTC uniform is not to be used as substitute,
consequent graduation are subject to the rules and policies of the Pamantasan. unless it is the only class/subject they have for that given day. If their first
class is PE, the shirt may be worn upon entry to the University but not the
shorts and should immediately change with their proper uniform right after
Objectives their PE class. Laboratory uniforms/attires are allowed to be worn during
To establish and strengthen harmonious relationship among students, their laboratory classes only. For students who will have their thesis
faculty members and administration as an academic community. defense, presentations, On-the-Job Trainings or any activity which require
To inculcate the value of standards of behavior, rules of conduct and them to wear corporate attire, skirt length should not exceed two (2) inches
discipline among the students. above the knee and the neck line of the blouse should not be plunging.
To assist them to recognize and perform their duties and responsibilities as 2. PLM Identification Cards. All students shall wear their official
students of the Pamantasan. identification cards at all times, within University premises or during
University sanctioned activities. No student shall use the ID or registration
form of another, and/or lend his ID or registration form for somebody
General Code of Conduct elses use. They must bring at all times their registration form and present
it to the Guard on duty should they be required to do so.
Discipline refers to action resulting from violation of the rules and
regulations duly promulgated by the PLM and/or of the laws of the land. While
discipline may impose sanctions, the Pamantasan seeks primarily the deterrence General Rules of Discipline
than the correction of aberrant behavior of students. All students of the Pamantasan shall observe its standards of behavior and
rules of discipline. Any violation or infraction thereof shall subject the student,
after due process, to disciplinary action.
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 There are four (4) categories of disciplinary sanctions. 2. In case of a violation, the student should present his/her ID and/or Registration
Form to the security officer for documentation. The University official has the
1. Warning. A reprimand cautioning the student from the performance of a right to obtain his/her name, college and student number. Neither shall the ID
similar act otherwise he/she shall be dealt with more severely. A warning is card be confiscated nor the student be denied entry to the University in order to
given to first time offenders where no major disciplinary sanctions are attend class or participate in any authorized school activity.
imposed by the rules. This shall be melted out in verbal and written form.
2. Suspension. A student offender is barred from attending classes and other However, if another persons ID was used, said ID shall be confiscated and the
school sanctioned activity within the respective period provided by the rules person caught misrepresenting shall not be allowed entry unless his/her
and the order. A request to re-schedule the date of suspension may be allowed enrollment in the University is ascertained from the Student Information
based on meritorious ground falls during Midterms and Finals Examination System (SIS) Office.
days. Consultation with the Guidance Counselor may also be sought whenever
the circumstances may warrant. Similarly, if the student is under the influence of alcohol or prohibited
3. Dismissal. A dishonorable discharge from the school. Dismissal from the substance, he/she shall be brought to the University Health Services (UHS)
Pamantasan may be made at any time during the school year by the University and his/her parents or legal guardians shall accompany him/her home.
President upon recommendation of the OSDS Dean. The transfer credentials of
the dismissed student shall be immediately issued. 3. Banned items that are enumerated in the University Code of Conduct shall be
4. Expulsion. An administrative penalty which effects removal from the school confiscated by security officer or University personnel and shall be turned over
with a corresponding penalty of barring enrollment in all public and private to the security office as evidence of the violation committed. These items are:
schools in the country. The penalty of expulsion shall be imposed upon objects, picture, or literatures that are pornographic or morally offensive;
approval/ratification of the Board of Regents. liquor; prohibited drugs; deadly weapons and/or explosives; and any form of
gambling devices.

Procedure on Disciplinary Imposition 4. Students who wish to enter the University during their free day must wear the
To establish and maintain harmonious relationship and decorum among prescribed University uniform and ID card.
students, faculty, administration and security group while inculcating discipline
and the values of standards of behavior on our students, the following guidelines 5. If a student lost/misplaced his/her ID card, he/she must present his/her
should be observed in apprehending an erring student: Registration Form to the guard on duty, secure an Affidavit of Loss and have it
notarized. The same shall be returned to the security officer the following day.
Failure to comply shall constitute violation of the guideline on PLM ID Cards.
General Procedure
1. Upon apprehension the student should be informed of the nature and cause of Ample time shall be given to a student so he/she can facilitate the replacement
the allegation against him/her. of a lost/dilapidated ID card. He/she shall be given a gate pass to gain entry
subject to the rules promulgated by the OSDS into the University.

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6. Students holding office, as officers of recognized student organizations of the Respondent of his for representation who will assist him in the
whatever level and/or type, shall be advised by security officers thirty minutes proceedings;
before the end of office hours and surrender the office keys to the security 5. If the Respondent fails to file his Answer within the period stated in the Order,
office. the investigation shall be deemed submitted for resolution. Otherwise, the
Complainant may file his Reply, within three (3) days from receipt of the
Unless a written permit specifying the valid reason for staying beyond the Answer, if he deems it necessary, and furnish the Respondent with a copy
prescribed time approved by the OSDS Dean or Director for Student Activities thereof. Thereafter, the investigation shall be deemed submitted for resolution;
is presented, the student office shall be closed for the day. The name of any 6. Within fifteen days (15) for light and less grave offenses and 30 days for grave
student officer who stays beyond office hours without authorization shall be offenses from the time the investigation was deemed submitted for resolution,
reported to OSDS for appropriate action. the Dean shall submit its Recommendation on the IR, furnishing the
Complainant and the Respondent with copies thereof, to the OSDS. The
Recommendation shall contain the parties, allegation of facts, its finding of
Procedural Due Process of Investigation facts, evidentiary bases, mitigating circumstance and the penalty based on the
Student Manual;
Ordinary Cases for Less Grave and Grave Penalties 7. Upon receipt of the Recommendation of the Dean, the OSDS will submit the
1. The Complainant shall file an INCIDENT REPORT (IR for brevity to the records to the Committee, which shall be composed of the following:
Office of the Student Development and Services (OSDS for brevity) not later A. OSDS Dean as the Chairperson
than one (1) week from the occurrence of the incident B. Director of Student Discipline
The IR shall contain the following: C. Any SSC Officer or College Student Council President
A. Name of the Complainant, Course / Office, ID Number; D. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
B. Name of the Respondent, Course, ID Number; E. Head of the Property Office
C. Date, time, place and the specific acts complained of; F. Director for Student Activities
D. Provision of the Student Manual violated; May be invited if the case involved PLM property/ies or Student
E. Evidence, if any. Organization
2. The OSDS will determine if the IR is sufficient in form and substance to be 8. Within five (5) days from receipt of Recommendation, the Committee shall
given due course; serve a Notice of Hearing to the Complainant and Respondent. The notice of
3. If OSDS finds the IR insufficient in form and substance and will not give due Hearing shall contain the specific date, time and place of the hearing. The
course to the IR, the same shall immediately be dismissed. Otherwise, the number of hearings, which shall be at least one (1) shall be discretionary on
OSDS will refer the IR to the Dean of the College where the Respondent the Committee, as it may deem necessary. Thereafter, the case shall be deemed
belongs for investigation. Either way, the Complainant shall be furnished with submitted for Resolution;
a copy of the Order. 9. Within ten (10) days from the period the case has been submitted for
4. Within three (3) days from receipt of the Order from OSDS, the Dean shall Resolution, the Committee shall RESOLVE the same, which may adopt,
serve upon the Respondent the Order to file his Answer to the attached IR, and modify or set aside the Recommendation of the Dean. The Resolution shall
furnish the Complainant with a copy thereof. The said Order shall also inform contain the parties, the allegations of the parties, the findings of the Dean, the
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 findings of the Committee, the evidentiary bases, mitigating circumstance and 5. Within three (3) days from receipt of the Order from OSDS, the Dean shall
the decision containing the penalty, if any. The Complainant and the serve upon the Respondent the Order to file his Answer to the attached IR, and
Respondent shall be furnished with copies of the Resolution. furnish the Complainant a copy thereof. The said Order shall also inform the
10. Within five (5) days from receipt of the Resolution, the aggrieved party may Respondent of his right to representation who will assist him in the
file a Motion for Reconsideration which shall be based on error in the proceedings;
application of the provisions of the Student Manual, newly found evidence, or 6. If the Respondent fails to file his Answer within the period stated in the Order,
the Resolution is not supported by the evidence submitted. the investigation shall be deemed submitted for resolution. Otherwise, the
Complainant may file his Reply, within three (3) days from receipt of the
Answer, if he deems it necessary, and furnish the Respondent with a copy
Summary Cases for Light Offenses thereof. Thereafter, the investigation shall be deemed submitted for resolution;
1. The Complainant shall file an INCIDENT REPORT (IR for brevity) to the 7. Within fifteen days (15) for light and less grave offenses and 30 days for grave
Office of the Student Development and Services (OSDS for brevity). The IR offenses from the time the investigation was deemed submitted for resolution,
shall contain the following: the Dean shall submit its Recommendation on the IR, furnishing the
A. Name of the Complainant, Course / Office, ID Number; Complainant and the Respondent with copies thereof, to the OSDS. The
B. Name of the Respondent, Course, ID Number; Recommendation shall contain the parties, allegation of facts, its finding of
C. Date, time, place and the specific acts complained of; facts, evidentiary bases, mitigating circumstance and the penalty based on the
D. Provision of the Student Manual violated; Student Manual;
E. Admission Slip, if any; 8. Upon receipt of the Recommendation of the Dean, the OSDS will submit the
F. Evidence, if any. records to the Committee, which shall be composed of the following:
2. The OSDS will determine if the IR is sufficient in form and substance and to A. OSDS Dean as the Chairperson
give due course to the IR; B. Director of Student Discipline
3. If OSDS find the IR insufficient in form and substance and will not give due C. Any SSC Officer or College Student Council President
course to the IR, the same shall immediately be dismissed. Otherwise, the D. Dean of College of Liberal Arts
OSDS will determine if there is an Admission Slip duly signed by the E. Head of the Property Office
Respondent; F. Director for Student Activities
4. If there is an Admission Slip, the OSDS will summon the Respondent to May be invited if the case involved PLM property/ies or Student
confirm his admission, and countersign the said Admission Slip. The Organization
Respondent will be informed of the effects of his admission, both on the 9. Within ten (10) days from the period the case has been submitted for
imposition of penalty and on the applicability of the mitigating circumstance. Resolution, the Committee shall RESOLVE the same, which may adopt,
If he confirms his admission and countersigns the same, the case shall be modify or set aside the Recommendation of the Dean, the findings of the
deemed submitted for Resolution. Otherwise, the OSDS will refer the IR to the Committee, the evidentiary bases, mitigating circumstance and the decision
Dean of the College where the Respondent belongs for investigation. Either containing the penalty, if any. The Complainant and the Respondent shall be
way, the Complainant shall be furnished with a copy of the Order; furnished with copies of the Resolution;

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10. Within five (5) days from receipt of the Resolution, the aggrieved party may The Complainant and the Respondent shall be furnished with copies of the
file a Motion for Reconsideration which shall be based on error in the Resolution;
application of the provisions of the Student Manual, newly found evidence, or 4. Within five (5) days from receipt of the Resolution, the aggrieved party
the Resolution is not supported by the evidence submitted. may file a Motion for Reconsideration which shall be based on error in the
11. If the penalty imposed is suspension or higher, the Resolution, of the OSDS in application of the provisions of the Student Manual, newly found
case of admission, and of the Committee shall be appealable to the Office of evidence, or the Resolution is not supported by the evidence submitted;
the Vice-President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA for brevity). Otherwise, the 5. If the Penalty imposed by the OVPAA is suspension, the same shall be
Resolution shall be final and executory. final and executory. Otherwise, the case shall be automatically elevated to
the Office of the President for automatic review.

Elevation of the case to the OVPAA

Automatic Review by the President if the Penalty imposed is Dismissal or
1. If the Penalty imposed is suspension, the case shall be appealable to the Expulsion
OVPAA upon filing of the Memorandum of Appeal by the aggrieved party
within five (5) days from the receipt of the appealed Order / Resolution, 1. If the penalty imposed by the OVPAA is Dismissal or Expulsion, the case shall
and furnishing the other party with a copy thereof. The Memorandum of be automatically be elevated to the Office of the President for review;
Appeal shall contain the parties, the allegations of the parties, the findings 2. The President shall RESOLVE whether to adopt, modify or set aside the Order
of the Dean, the findings of the Committee, the evidentiary bases, of the OVPAA;
mitigating circumstance, the decision containing the penalty, if any, and 3. If the penalty imposed by the President is Expulsion, the same shall be final
the assignment of error in the appealed Order / Resolution. and executory only upon confirmation of the Board of Regents. Otherwise, the
If the Penalty imposed is Dismissal or Expulsion, the records shall Resolution of the President shall be final and executory.
automatically be elevated to the OVPAA.
2. The OVPAA may, in his discretion, require the Appellee, to file his
Memorandum of Appeal within five (5) days from receipt of the Order, Table of Penalties for Student Misdemeanor
and furnish the Appellant with a copy of the Memorandum of Appeal.
Thereafter, or if the OVPAA deems the Memorandum of Appeal for The following descriptions of student misdemeanors are classified
Appellant unnecessary, the case shall be deemed submitted for Resolution; according to the gravity of the offense. The proposed penalties shall be imposed
3. Within ten (10) from the time the case has been deemed submitted for after an appropriate investigation conducted by the Office of the Student
Resolution, the OVPAA shall RESOLVE the same, which may adopt, Development and Services.
modify or set aside the Resolution of the Committee / OSDS. The
Resolution shall contain the parties, the allegations of the parties, the
findings of the Dean, the findings of the Committee, the evidentiary bases,
mitigating circumstance and the decision containing the penalty, if any.

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Light Offenses Less Grave Offenses

1. Loitering and/or making noise within the University premises resulting in the Fourth (4th) and subsequent commission of the same light offense is subject to
disturbance of classes, programs, convocation, or other activities and 8 days 25 days suspension.
functions.
1st Offense Warning 1 day suspension 5. Cheating in any form of examinations and reports which may also include the
2nd Offense 2 days 4 days suspension following:
3rd Offense 5 days 7 days suspension a. Possession of any material relevant to the examination used during the
exam
2. Non-wearing of ID card. All students shall wear their official Identification b. Allowing somebody to copy during examination (both will be liable)
Cards at all times, within University premises or during University sanctioned c. Without consent of copying ones work or looking into anothers
activities. examination paper
1st Offense Warning 1 day suspension d. Talking to another person during an examination without the proctor
2nd Offense 2 days 4 days suspension or teachers permission
3rd Offense 5 days 7 days suspension e. Examination leakage
f. Asking somebody to take an examination or make/prepare an
3. Non-wearing of proper uniform. Students shall, at all times, attend their classes assignment or written report on his behalf
in the prescribed uniform or dress code, unless the student has a written permit g. Any form of plagiarism
approved by the OSDS. College shirt, University shirt, and Organization shirt
cannot be worn as substitute of the prescribed uniform. PE, CWTS, and ROTC 1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension
uniforms should also not be used as substitute, unless it is the only class or 2nd Offense 6 days 7 days suspension
subject they have for that given day. If their first subject is PE, the PE shirt 3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension
may be worn upon entry but not the shorts. Laboratory uniforms/attires are
only allowed to be worn as long as it falls within the laboratory hours. 6. Possession, carrying and bringing inside the University premises gambling
1st Offense Warning 1 day suspension cards and other gambling devices; and indulging in any form of betting or
2nd Offense 2 days 4 days suspension gambling.
3rd Offense 5 days 7 days suspension 1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension
2nd Offense 6 days 7 days suspension
4. Intentional littering and unhygienic excretion within the University premises. 3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension
1st Offense Warning 1 day suspension
2nd Offense 2 days 4 days suspension 7. Smoking within the University premises.
3rd Offense 5 days 7 days suspension 1st Offense 5 days 7 days suspension
2nd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension
3rd Offense dismissal
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8. Unauthorized passage through prohibited areas within the University premises. 12. Damaging the personal property of other students within the University,
1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension faculty members and employees of the University within and outside the
2nd Offense 6 days 7 days suspension University.
3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension 1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension
2nd Offense 5 days 7 days suspension
9. Lending ones ID card, using another persons ID card, and other forms of 3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension
misrepresentation of ones identity within the University premises. No students
shall use the ID of another, and/or lend his ID for somebody elses use. 13. Possession, carrying and bringing inside the University premises, objects,
1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension pictures, or literature that are morally offensive in a contemporary community
2nd Offense 6 days 7 days suspension based on the standards of a reasonable prudent man; committing vulgar or
3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension indecent acts and other forms of improper conduct or behavior. Committing
acts that may embarrass or bring dishonor to the University.
10. Posting of any printed materials or posters without the approval of the Office 1st Offense 7 days 10 days suspension
of Student Development and Services. Removing, altering and erasure of 2nd Offense 11 days 15 days suspension
official notices and posters from bulletin boards without authorization. 3rd Offense dismissal
1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension
2nd Offense 6 days 7 days suspension 14. Unauthorized use of PLM logo or seal, attempt to imitate, use of a strikingly
3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension similar symbol.
1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension
11. Writing, drawing, sketching, etching, carving, engraving, printing, or painting 2nd Offense 5 days 7 days suspension
any letters, words and figures on any property of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod 3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension
ng Maynila. Intentional tearing off pages or defacing any reading materials,
breaking or vandalizing any device, gadget, or equipment owned by the 15. Violation of conditions as set forth by approving authority.
University. 1st Offense 7 days 10 days suspension
1st Offense 3 days 5 days suspension 2nd Offense 11 days 15 days suspension
2nd Offense 6 days 7 days suspension 3rd Offense dismissal
3rd Offense 8 days 15 days suspension
16. Any person who will instigate or take active part in a charivari or other
disorderly meeting offensive to another or prejudicial to public tranquility.
1st Offense 14 to 25 days suspension
2nd Offense Dismissal

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17. Any person who was been penalized for any provisions of this manual who 21. Submitting false or misleading statements in official documents filed with the
shall evade service of his penalty. University, publishing or disseminating oral or written false information about
1st Offense 7 10 days suspension the University, its officials, faculty members, employees and students.
2nd Offense 11 15 days suspension 1st Offense 14 days 25 days suspension
3rd Offense Dismissal 2nd Offense 26 days Dismissal

22. Participating in any mob, riot or tumultuous affray within the University
Grave Offenses premises.
1st Offense Dismissal
Fourth (4th) and subsequent commissions of the same less grave offense is subject
to 15 days suspension to dismissal. 23. Preventing or threatening students, faculty, members or school authorities, in
any manner, from attending classes, school activities or entering the University
18. Unlawful taking of anothers property. This will include unauthorized premises, or from discharging their duties.
collection of fund or property by any untruthful or unauthorized pretense. 1st Offense Dismissal
1st Offense 14 days 25 days suspension
2nd Offense 26 days dismissal 24. Manipulation of data affecting the integrity of research-related project.
1st Offense Dismissal
19. Possession, carrying and bringing inside the University premises any alcoholic
drink and/or prohibited drugs or entering the university premises under the 25. Unauthorized bringing in of deadly weapons within University premises.
influence of either or both. 1st Offense Dismissal
1st Offense 14 days 25 days suspension
2nd Offense 26 days dismissal 26. Forging of signature, or any similar acts, tampering, securing or using
materials with forged signature, school records or credentials.
20. Using language and committing acts that are disorderly or disrespectful, oral 1st Offense Dismissal
written or published, which in any manner, may cause molestation of or cause
dishonor to students, employees, faculty members or officials of PLM. 27. Intentionally inflicting physical injuries to other persons.
Committing acts that may embarrass or bring dishonor within or outside the 1st Offense Dismissal or Expulsion
University premises.
1st Offense 14 days 25 days suspension 28. Attack, employ force, intimidate or resist faculty or employee while engaging
2nd Offense 26 days Dismissal in the performance of official duties or occasion of such duties.
1st Offense Dismissal or Expulsion

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29. Discharge of firearm, rocket, firecracker or other explosive calculated to cause 36. Illegal association, founding, maintaining official position or membership of
alarm or danger in the University premises. associations involved in activities unlawful or otherwise penalized under this
1st Offense Dismissal manual.
1st Offense 14 to 25 days suspension
30. Any officer of an official student organization who is accountable for funds or 2nd Offense 26 days suspension Dismissal
property of the organization, shall appropriate or misappropriate, shall permit
any other person to take the funds or property. 37. Forging or simulating any handwriting, signature or rubric, stating false
1st Offense 7 to 10 days suspension statements, changing actual dates, revising or inserting a statement or word to
2nd Offense 11 to 15 days suspension modify the meaning of a document or claim that such is original, suggesting
3rd Offense Dismissal participation in an event in complete absence of, and participating in an event
simplifying to have been supported of legal documents even if in fact none.
31. Any act of lasciviousness upon another person done intentionally. 1st Offense Dismissal
1st Offense Dismissal
38. An abusive treatment that may involve verbal harassment and intimidation, use
32. Engaging in, challenging or inciting to, bout or duel, with or without the use of of force or coercion which prevents another from doing something or force
weapons. him to do something against his will.
1st Offense 7 to 10 days suspension 1st Offense Dismissal
2nd Offense 11 to 15 days suspension
3rd Offense Dismissal 39. Interfering with or unjustified absence in any official activity. Instigating other
people to be absent from any official activity.
33. Preventing entry to or exit from or restricting the freedom of movement of 1st Offense Dismissal
another within the premises of the University.
1st Offense Dismissal
Analogous Acts
34. Any student who knowingly and falsely represent himself to be a student Other acts not covered by this handbook, but which are similar or
organization officer, University employee or perform any act pertaining to a analogous to the foregoing classification of misdemeanors/offenses, shall be
student organization official, University employee or government official or treated by the OSDS according to its gravity. For this purpose, the Incident
employee without lawfully entitled to do so. Report/Complaint shall clearly state the facts constituting the alleged act/s. The
1st Offense Dismissal OSDS shall then initially classify whether the act/s allegedly committed is
considered as Light, Less Grave or Grave Offenses.
35. The unauthorized burning of own or anothers personal property within the
University premises, and the attempt or actual burning of University property.
1st Offense Dismissal

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Mitigating Circumstances Referral to the Nearest Precinct
The attendance of the mitigating circumstances hereinafter set forth shall cause
the imposition of the penalty to be reduced which shall not be lower than the If the University Security Group or OSDS finds it necessary or as the
minimum penalty prescribed. circumstances may warrant, the student may be brought to the nearest precinct for
inquest proceeding without prejudice to the filing of the appropriate Incident
1. Confession Report (IR).
2. Force majeure
3. Negligence
4. Illness Student Offices/Headquarters
5. Compromise between student-complainant and student-respondent All students, who are allowed by the Pamantasan to hold office, as
6. Other acts analogous or similar to the foregoing. officers of recognized student organizations of whatever level and/or type, are
enjoined to observe office hours strictly as follows:
The OSDS Dean is hereby authorized to witness the signing of a Compromise
Agreement between student-complainant and student-respondent, which shall be Monday Friday 9:00am 12:00nn
binding between the parties signatory to the Compromise Agreement. 1:00pm 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am 12:00nn

Conspiracy Student officers are not allowed to stay beyond the above schedule, unless
a written permit specifying the valid reason for overstaying is secured from the
Two or more students can be impleaded as Respondent in a case if there is Office of Student Development and Services.
conspiracy between them to commit the offense. Expressed conspiracy exists when
two or more students come to an agreement concerning the commission of an
offense, decided to and commit the same. Implied conspiracy exists when two or UNIVERSITY DRESS CODE
more student acted in concert, each doing his part to fulfill their common design of
committing the offense. I. DRESS CODE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

THE SCHOOL UNIFORM

Joinder of Incident Reports (School uniform should be worn during weekdays, except on Saturdays)

When two or more Incident Reports are filed impleading the same Proper Uniform for Undergraduate Female Students
Respondent, and the Incident Reports pertain only to the same commission of an
offense, the Incident Report shall be joined as only one (1) case against the 1. Blouse
Respondent. - Plain white
- Baby collar
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 - With 5 pin tucks (each side) 3. Shoes
- Secret button hole - Plain black
- Tuck-out with paja - Closed
- No tucks at the back 4. Plain black socks
2. Neck tie 5. Plain white undershirt
- 1 yard in length by 1 inch width
- No decorative accessories, University pin may be used Nursing, Physical Therapy, COPERS and Architecture (4th and 5th year) students
- Same fabric and color with the skirt should wear the uniform prescribed by their respective colleges.
3. Skirt
- Knee-length, pencil cut
- Blue-gray in color IMPROPER SCHOOL ATTIRE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
- Box-pleated at the back (During Weekends, Semestral Break, Summer, Christmas Break, Enrollment
4. Shoes Period)
- Plain black
- Closed (toe and heels) For both Gender
5. No stockings, no socks or foot socks Sleeveless, spaghetti strap, tube type, plunging neckline, midriff
6. No multiple earrings, no excessive accessories (blouse/shirt), backless
Pants: leggings, 3/4 pants, ripped or torn, all types of shorts
Earrings (for male)
Proper Uniform for Undergraduate Male Students Flip-flops or any open type shoes with or without heel strap
Mini skirt, skirt with high slits
1. Pants Head gear (bull cap, bandanna, bonnet)
- Charcoal-gray slacks
- Straight-cut
2. Polo II. DRESS CODE FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS
- Plain white
- Untucked A. MEDICINE STUDENTS
- Sports-collar Medicine students should wear the uniform prescribed by their college.
- White buttons, until solar plexus
- Half polo barong B. MASTERL AND DOCTORAL STUDENTS
- Side slit Students of the Graduate School should also strictly adhere to the
- No shearing, no tucks (front or back) Universitys prescribed dress code. They are strongly encouraged to wear business
- Straight-cut or corporate attire.
- No pocket
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C. LAW STUDENTS 2. Pants
- Plain dark/light pants
For Female: 3. Shoes
1. Blouse - Formal, leather or synthetic leather
- Corporate 4. Socks
- Not sleeveless - Dark color (black, navy blue, grey and brown)
- With collar or Sabrina cut neckline
- Not plunging IMPROPER SCHOOL ATTIRE FOR LAW STUDENTS:
2. Coat - Sleeveless T-shirts (male and female)
- Corporate - T-shirt without collar (male and female)
- Buttoned - All kinds of shorts, pants (male and female)
- Long sleeves - Spaghetti-strap blouses
- Not cardigan - Sleeveless undershirt
3. Shoes - Plunging neckline (blouse/dress)
- Closed - Backless (blouses/dresses)
- Heels: 2 max - Tube-type (blouses/dresses)
- Stacking, socks and foot socks allowed - Midriff (blouses)
4. Dress - Mini-skirt
- Corporate, worn with coat on top - Blue jeans or maong (male and female)
- No plunging neckline - Ripped or torn jeans (male and female)
- 2 below the knee - Leggings (female)
5. Skirt - Sandals, rubber shoes, flip-flops (male and female) or any open shoes
- 2 below the knee - Bull caps and earrings (male)
- No high slits
6. Pants
- Slacks III. HAIRSTYLE AND OTHER BODY ADORNMENTS
- Long pants (Undergraduate and graduate students)
1. Haircut for boys should be 2 x 3 (hair should not touch the collar, the upper
For Male: part of the ears, and the eyebrows)
1. Polo 2. Punk hairstyle are not allowed
- Polo barong 3. Hair dye/color is not allowed
- Polo (short or long sleeves) with necktie 4. Wearing of any form of tattoo is not allowed
- With or without coat 5. Body piercing is not allowed except for one (1) pair of ear piercing for female
- White undershirt students only
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IV. EXEMPTIONS FROM WEARING THE UNIFORM ANNEX A

1. PE, CWTS, ROTC and Laboratory Attire PE, ROTC, and CWTS
uniforms are not to be used as substitute, unless it is the only class/subject they MEMORANDUM
have for that given day. Laboratory uniforms/attire is allowed to be worn as TO: ALL ACCREDITED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
long as it falls within laboratory hours. DATE: July 19, 2012

2. Practicum A student undergoing Practicum may also be exempted from

wearing the PLM uniform, provided they wear appropriate office/corporate In order to ensure proper and continuous operation of all Student
attire or the prescribed OJT/Practicum uniform duly recognized by the Organizations in the University, please be reminded of the following specific
Institution they are connected with. The Dean of the College concerned should guidelines:
directly endorse the names of their students to the OSDS. Proper University 1. A student organization on Good Standing that committed the
Dress Code must at all times be observed. following violations during the previous school year may be put under
probation and be given a Probationary Renewal:
3. Pregnant Students A student on the family way may be granted exemption a. Failure to join/attend 50% or more of the
from wearing the PLM uniform, provided she submits a medical certificate activities/meetings/assemblies conducted by the OSDS requiring
from the University Health Services proving her pregnancy to the Office of the participation of accredited student organizations.
Student Development and Services. b. Late submission of Accomplishment Report and Financial Report.

4. Medical conditions that would render the student incapable of wearing the Please be guided accordingly.
prescribed uniform may serve as an excuse, provided that they will submit a
medical certificate proving their medical condition to the Office of the Student
Development and Services.
(Sgd.) DR. NERI S. PESCADERA
Officer-in-Charge
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

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 humiliation or psychological abuse are not allowed and are considered illegal
ANNEX B associations.

CLARIFICATORY GUIDELINES ON STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS For guidance.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Rule III, Section 1 of the newly-revised PLM Signed and approved, this 30th day of August, 2012.
Student Manual, the Vice President for Academic Affairs by the authority of the
University President, through the Dean of the Office of Student Development and
Services, shall have the authority to regulate the establishment and operation of
student organizations; (Sgd.) DR. NERI S. PESCADERA
Officer-in-Charge
WHEREAS, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila does not recognize Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
and condemns fraternities, sororities and other organizations which require any
form of hazing.

WHEREAS, Hazing, as defined in the Republic Act No. 8049 also known
as the Anti-Hazing Law, is an initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite for
admission into membership in a fraternity, sorority or organization by placing the
recruit, neophyte or applicant in some embarrassing or humiliating situations such
as forcing him to do menial, silly, foolish and other similar tasks or activities or
otherwise subjecting him to physical or psychological suffering or injury.;

WHEREAS, PLM recognizes and accredits legitimate student

organizations but not fraternities, sororities and other Greek letter organizations, or
any other organization which require any form of Hazing for membership;

WHEREAS, there is a need to clarify which organizations are considered

illegal organizations under the PLM Student Manual;

WHEREFORE, for clarity, Section 5, Rule III of the Student Activities

Directives shall be construed as:

All organizations, of whatever nature and name, which require

and practice any form of initiation rites, Hazing or physical injuries, public
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 GUIDELINES ON STUDENT ACTIVITIES

WHEREAS, the Student Activities Directives of the PLM Student

Manual provide that Student Activities that are part of the course requirements PAMANTASANG MAHAL
shall be coursed directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval;
Pamantasan, Pamantasang Mahal
WHEREAS, the approval of any proposed student activities, both Nagpupugay kamit nag-aalay
academic and non-academic, requires the submission of all pertinent documents Ng pag-ibig, taos na paggalang
and studies for review prior to approval; Sa patnubay ng aming isipan

WHEREAS, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs sees Karunungang tungoy kaunlaran
the need for the conduct of a thorough review of all proposals to determine the Hinuhubog kaming kabataan
viability and validity of the intended student activity; Maging Pilipinong merong dangal
Pusoy tigib ng Kadakilaan
WHEREAS, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
deemed it proper that a prior review of the documentary requirements shall be Pamantasang Lungsod ng Maynila
conducted by the office which is tasked to promulgate rules regarding Student Kaming lahat ditoy iyong punla
Activities; Tutuparin pangarap mot nasa
Pamantasan kamiy nanunumpa
WHEREAS, the Office of Student Development and Services is
empowered to promulgate rules on the conduct of student activities; Pamantasan kamiy nanunumpa

WHEREFORE, it is hereby directed that all proposals for activities

involving the students shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Office of Student
Development and Services, prior to the approval or disapproval of the Vice
President for Academic Affairs if inside the University, and the Executive Vice
President if outside the university.

For guidance and strict implementation.

Signed and approved, this 30th day of August, 2012.

(Sgd.) DR. NERI S. PESCADERA

Officer-in-Charge
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
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