Procedure for Graduation

Are you registering your last units to complete the prescribed 27 units of the program? If yes, congratulations! You are one step closer to graduation. But first, you need to apply for graduation to help FICS prioritize the evaluation of your academic records. “No Application, No Graduation” policy is strictly implemented. The student must also be currently enrolled when applying for graduation.

Are you excited to graduate? Below is an image of what you will wear on your graduation day.

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Procedures for filing of Application for Graduation:

1) Fill out the application for graduation form that can be found in this link. Submit/email the filled out application form for graduation to the FICS mailer at fics@upou.edu.ph; copy furnish the Records Section at records@upou.edu.ph.

2) Submit the form at your Learning Center or email it directly to the Faculty Office at the start of each term/semester. Refer to the Academic Calendar for the deadline for filing.

3) The list of names is compiled by the Faculty Office and will be presented during the Faculty Council Meeting, ExeCom Meeting, and lastly, during the University Council meeting.

4) The final list of graduates will come out after the deliberation during the University Council meeting and approval of the Board of Regents. Refer to the academic calendar for the schedule of the meetings.

5) Once approved by the BOR, the graduating student will receive a graduation pack that includes a congratulatory letter, a request for TOR, and a University clearance form. The documents are both mailed and emailed by the OUR.

Graduation Requirements

• The DCS Curriculum has been restructured to include 24 units of core courses and 3 units of elective courses, totaling to 27 units which can be completed in four semesters. 
• A student must also comply with other UPOU rules for graduation.