Admission and Retention Policies

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Admission Policy (University Code, Chap.3, Art. 9)

Section 1. No qualified student shall be denied admission to UA by reason of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, or political affiliations; however, a student with special needs will only be admitted provided the University has the capability to cater to his/her needs.

Section 2. Every applicant for admission to the University degree programs must meet the requirements for admission prescribed by the University and its academic unit concerned including passing entrance examination required by the University.

Section 3. Every student seeking admission, shall sign the “Pledge of Good Conduct”. Refusal to take the pledge or violation of its terms shall be sufficient cause for denial of admission.

Section 4. Every applicant for admission shall undergo a thorough health examination as prescribed by each college. No person shall be admitted who is found to be suffering from dangerous, communicable, contagious or infectious disease or who is physically unfit as determined by the accredited medical officer.

Admission Requirements for the College of Engineering and Architecture

1. Applicants seeking admission to the College of Engineering and Architecture must meet the cut-off score of 30.
2. Applicants must have an average grade of 85% and above.
3. Passed the prequalifying exam specific for the College for those who meet the cut off score of CEA in the University Entrance exam. Students will be ranked according to the capacity of the program for First year, Shifters and Transferees.
4. Passed the interview and evaluation by the Chairperson of the Program. 5. Qualified applicants must comply with all the following requirements:

New Students:

1. Original and photocopy of Form 138 or High School Report Card
2. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Good Moral Character
3. Original and photocopy of Medical Certificate
4. Three (3) long white folder
5. Authenticated Copy of Birth Certificate (2 pcs)
6. Original and photocopy of the Entrance Examination result.

Transferees:

1. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Honorable Dismissal
2. Original and photocopy of Medical Certificate
3. Authenticated copy of Birth Certificate
4. Transcript of Records for evaluation purposes (original & 1 photocopy)
5. Three (3) long white folder
6. Original and photocopy of the Entrance Examination result. g. Updated Curriculum Checklist w/ grades

Old Students/Quitters:

1. Clearance of the last/previous semester
2. Updated Curriculum Checklist w/ grades
3. Students from foreign countries shall be required to meet the entrance requirements prescribed; provided, that their previous training was obtained in an institution of recognized standing.
4. A residency of at least 2 years in the College of Engineering and Architecture of the University of Antique is required.

Retention Policy of the College of Engineering and Architecture

A. A student who did not meet academic requirements will not be promoted to higher subject or next higher level due to failing grades or insufficient educational progress in advance.

• Initial Probation A student who has one (1) failed grade in any subject or has two (2) unofficially dropped subjects will be in initial probation. This status will be lifted if in the next semester all subjects are passed.
• Final Probation A student who has two (2) failed grades in the enrolled subjects or has three (3) unofficially dropped subjects will be in final probation. This status will be lifted to the initial probation if in the next semester all subjects are passed.
• For Shifting Status A student who has three (3) failed grades in the enrolled subjects or has four (4) unofficially dropped subjects will be advised for shifting in any program outside the College in the University.

B. INC (Incomplete) Grades

There is a one (1) year period to comply the INC grades, however, a student will not be enrolled to the higher subject unless the pre requisite subject (INC) is complied. Furthermore, the Instructor may give official advice informing the enrolment committee that the student passed his/her subject in order to proceed to the next subject.

C. For Incoming Second (2nd) year students

• Qualifying exam will be given to the qualified incoming 2nd year students.
• Students should pass the cut-off score of 50% to be able to proceed to the 2nd year status.
• To those who did not meet the cut off score set forth by the committee on Qualifying Exam will be advised for shifting.

Upon motion duly made by Dr. Runato A. Basañes and seconded en masse, the Joint Administrative and Academic Councils approved/adopted/confirmed the following resolution:

CEA Dean and Staff

Program Heads

Laboratory Staff