Policies

GENERAL POLICY

1. A student carries the name of the College whether inside or outside of the campus and is expected to be a model of the highest norms of behavior reflecting the ideals of a true scholar and a future professional.

2. A student shall observe and follow the rules and regulations of the College consistent to the laws of the land and the standards of society.

3. A student shall perform duties and responsibilities in order to attain the goals and objectives of the College related to quality education.

4. A student shall adhere to the constitutional provision of academic freedom and respect for human rights including the school authorities

Admission

             Admission Services refer to the services that take care of processing of student's entrance and requirements.

ADMISSION POLICY

Davao del Sur State College implements a non-discriminatory admission policy. The following general admission policy is observed:

1. No student shall be denied of admission to the College by reason of age, gender identity and sexual orientation, civil status, economic status, ethnicity, nationality, physical disability (Republic Act 9442), special need, religious belief, political affiliation or ideology upon submission of the required documents.

2. The College reserves the right to admit or reject student/s on the basis of merit. When necessary, the College may set enrolment quota depending on the availability of resources such as faculty and other facilities.

3. A student who graduated from the Senior High School curriculum, transferred from other reputable college institution, or wished to earn a second degree shall be eligible for admission to the programs offered by the College provided that the student has passed or complied with all the qualification requirements.

4. A graduate of old Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), including completers and passers of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and accreditation and Equivalent (A&E) assessment shall be admitted to any non-board program provided that the student can meet all the qualification requirements.

5. A foreign student who has complied with the requirement of the Inter-Agency on Foreign Affairs and passed the requirement of the College shall be admitted, provided that Filipino applicants have priority over them.

6. Offices shall prioritize Persons with Disability (PWD), Senior Citizens, pregnant women and other persons with Special Needs during the admission and enrolment period as well as in all school transactions.

7. Stakeholders shall be properly informed of the enrolment guidelines of the college. Admission and enrolment procedures are posted in conspicuous places within the province and inside the institution to provide guidance and directions to clienteles

Qualification per Program

1. A student may be admitted upon compliance of all academic and admission qualifications set forth by the College or Institute. Table 1 shows the admission qualification per program. Those who qualify for enrolment but are not admitted to the program desired due to enrolment quota may seek enrolment in other programs. Those who shall not pass may still avail of the non-degree programs of the College.

              Note: The qualifications indicated may or not be applied to future program offerings of the college. The program proponents shall set the qualifications for the course offered.

2.               Those who qualify for enrolment but are not admitted to the program desired due to enrolment quota may seek enrolment in other programs. Those who shall not pass may still avail of the non-degree programs of the College.

Guidelines

ADMISSION CREDENTIALS

Admission credentials required for the enrollment of a student, who enrolls at the beginning of the semester, are the following (Sec. 85, CMO 40 s. 2008):

 Incoming First-Year Student:

• Senior High School Report Card (Form 138) or its equivalent from the school last attended with the eligibility certificate indicated and signed by the authorized school official;
• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended;
• Birth Certificate authenticated by PSA (photocopy);
• DSSC Admission Test result;
• Four (4) pieces of passport size picture with white background and handwritten nametag with signature;
• Medical Certificate
• Drug Test Result (CMO No. 18 s. 2018); and
• One (1) long brown folder and envelope.

Transferring Student (Transferee):

• Honorable dismissal with Informative copy of Transcript of Records;
• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the last school attended;
• Birth Certificate authenticated by PSA (photocopy);
• DSSC Admission Test result;
• Four (4) pieces of passport size picture with white background and handwritten nametag with signature;
• Medical Certificate
• Drug Test Result (CMO No. 18 s. 2018); and
• One (1) long brown folder and envelop

 Where a student is unable to present the required Form 138 or its equivalent or the prescribed transfer credential, a certificate issued by the Chairman of the Commission or duly authorized representative will be required.

Returning Student:

1. Returning students (returnees) shall be considered for readmission depending on their previous scholastic performance and must have complied with all other requirements for readmission:

• Written permission to enroll in the program they were last enrolled
• Certification or Evaluation of Grades duly signed by the College Registrar

2. A readmitted student who stopped schooling for three (3) years will be evaluated based on the new curriculum of the student’s course especially when a curriculum has superseded the old one. Crediting of courses will be based on the new implemented courses.
3. A student who has attended another institution after attending DSSC shall qualify on the same basis as the transferee.

Foreign Student:

A foreign-student applicant must be eligible to enroll in the college and shall comply with the requirements for admission by submitting the following documents (IACFS Joint Memo. Order No. 1 s. 2017 p. 2):

1. A notarized affidavit of support including bank statements or notarized notice of grant for institutional scholars to cover expenses for the accommodation and subsistence, as well as the school dues and other incidental expenses;
2. Scholastic records duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence;
3. Photocopy of data page of the student’s passport showing the date and place of birth, and birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence (Sec. 1, B, par. 5, p3, EO 285); and
4. Police Clearance/Report

Refresher Course Student

A refresher course student may be admitted to the College at any time during the semester for audit purposes without earning credits, subject to such requirements and conditions. At the discretion of the faculty handling the subject, a refresher course student may be exempted from the class assignment and examinations (Art. XVIII Sec. 89. CMO 40 s. 2008).

Enrollment Process

Entrance Examination Schedule

NOTE: The Admission Office will only cater students with COMPLETE Requirements. This is to control entry of takers and ensure health and safety protocol. Late comers will not be entertained. Wear White T-shirt (Strictly no entry for Sando, Crop tops, Ripped jeans, Slippers, and Above knee skirts)

 

 

For clarifications, you can message our page or other contacts indicated in the infographics. (DSSC Admission Office)