Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Email address:   [email protected]
 [email protected]
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Facebook page:               facebook.com/uplbcas.ocs
Telephone number: (049)536-2435
Mobile number:0968-688-2149
 0977-332-6988
Mailing address:CAS Office of the College Secretary
 1F, CAS Building, UP Los Baños
 College, Laguna, Philippines 4031
Ms. Rhona Anenias (Tita Rhona): [email protected]        
 -> BA Sociology & BS Computer Science
Ms. Emie Garcia (Tita Emie): [email protected]        
 -> BA Communication Arts, BS Mathematics and Science Teaching & BS Statistics
Mr. Harry Exconde (Kuya Harry): [email protected]           
 -> BA Philosophy, BS Applied Mathematics, BS Applied Physics, BS Chemistry,
BS Mathematics, & BS Agricultural Chemistry
 
Ms. Joan Lirio (Ate Joan): [email protected]
 -> BS Biology, Non-degree & Cross-registered
Dr. Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese
      Dean
Dr. Chrysline Margus N. Piñol
      Associate Dean
Prof. James Roldan S. Reyes 
      College Secretary 
Prof. Gemalyn H. Lozano
      Assistant College Secretary
Dr. Vachel Gay V. Paller:      Director, Institute of Biological Sciences
Dr. Marivic S. Lacsamana:            Director, Institute of Chemistry
Prof. Jaderick P. Pabico:Director, Institute of Computer Science
Dr. Editha C. Jose:      Director, Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics
Dr. Liza N. Comia:      Director, Institute of Statistics
Prof. Rowena D. Cardenas:      Chair, Department of Human Kinetics
Dr. Katrina Ross A. Tan:      Chair, Department of Humanities
Prof. Athenee P. Mercado:      Chair, Department of Social Sciences
Prof. Rosemarie D. Eusebio:      Coordinator, Mathematics and Science Teaching Program
Dr. Gregorio Y. Ardales, Jr:      Principal, UP Rural High School
IBS:      [email protected]
IC:            [email protected]
ICS:[email protected]
IMSP (Director’s Office):      [email protected]
IMSP Math Division:      [email protected]
IMSP Physics Division:      [email protected]
INSTAT:      [email protected]
DHK:      [email protected]
DHUM:      [email protected]
DSS:      [email protected]
UP Rural High School:      [email protected]

Upon registration, the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) will issue your UP mail account.

The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) is in-charge for the issuance of UP ID. You can send an email to OUR at [email protected].

IBS:      [email protected]
IC:            [email protected]
ICS:[email protected]
IMSP Math:      [email protected]
IMSP Physics:      [email protected]
INSTAT:      [email protected]
DHK:      [email protected]
DHUM:      [email protected]
DSS:      [email protected]
UP Rural High School:      [email protected]
This is the advanced registration prior to the regular registration schedule based on the approved Academic Calendar. The pre-registration data are being used by the Unit offering the course to project enrollment demand. You will be notified through your UP mail account on the pre-registration date assigned to you.

Through Student Academic Information System (SAIS) account, you will receive a message from OUR about the schedule and process of pre-registration.

It depends on the approved Academic Calendar. Like the pre-registration period, you will be notified through your UP mail account about the schedule and process of registration.
You add/enlist in courses during pre-registration and general registration periods. You can also access your SAIS account during the change of matriculation period.
Yes. If you enrolled in a course that is not included in your curriculum, you will be forced dropped from the course.
Yes. However, you may opt to enroll in a higher course provided that the Institute/Department offering the course approves your waiver of prerequisite application.
You are encouraged to follow your curriculum and the approved plan of study (POS). You will be forced drop from the course which is not included in your curriculum.
If you are waitlisted in a certain course, it does not mean you are automatically enrolled in the course. You need to enroll yourself when there is an available slot.

For CAS students who will prerog to courses offered by CAS:

  1. Ask the approval of the faculty-in-charge by sending an email.
  2. Accomplish the Modified Form 26 which can be downloaded at https://cas.uplb.edu.ph/cas-ocs-forms/.
  3. Send email to your assigned CAS-OCS student records evaluator (SREs).
  4. CAS-OCS SRE will return the checked Modified Form 26 to student.
  5. Send the checked form by CAS-OCS to the concerned faculty-in-charge.
  6. Upon validation, the faculty-in-charge will return the Modified Form 26 to student
  7. The Unit Registration Committee will give you permission to enlist the course in SAIS. Once permitted, you should enroll the course(s) thru SAIS.
  8. Once all additional courses were validated, submit the form to the email address of your respective SRE (cc: Unit Registration Committee).

Yes. However, you need to process an application for overloading. Here are acceptable reasons for overloading:

  • Graduating within a year: need to submit the remaining plan of course work.
  • With backlog for 1-2 semesters/ to avoid MRR*: need to submit the remaining plan of course work and SAIS screenshot of currently enrolled subjects.
  • Meritorious (running for honors: to finish in 3 1/2 years)

Note: Without an approved overloading permit, you will be forced drop in the added subject(s).

  1. Submit a hard copy of the letter of request for overloading which contains your name, student number, and reason for overloading with the recommending approval of your adviser and unit head. The letter of request must be addressed to the College Secretary with the plan of remaining coursework as attachment.
  2. Once approved, download the permit for overloading at https://cas.uplb.edu.ph/cas-ocs-forms/.
  3. Secure the signature of your adviser.
  4. Submit the accomplished form to the CAS-OCS.

Note: Students graduating with honors should have no overloading for any semester. For the semester with overloading, an approved permit must be filed. The minimum number of units per semester is 15 units. 

Yes. However, you need to process an application for underloading. Here are acceptable reasons for underloading:

  • Health-related reasons: need to present a medical certificate from the University Health Service.
  • Unavailability of courses: need to submit certification from the major adviser and copy of the schedule of courses.
  • Employment: need to submit appointment paper and payroll indicating the duration of employment.

Note: Students graduating with honors should have no underloading for any semester. For the semester with underloading, an approved permit must be filed. The minimum number of units per semester is 15 units.

  1. Submit a hard copy of the letter of request for underloading which contains your name, student number, and reason for underloading with the recommending approval of your adviser and unit head. The letter of request must be addressed to the College Secretary with the plan of remaining coursework as attachment.
  2. Once approved, download the permit for underloading at https://cas.uplb.edu.ph/cas-ocs-forms/.
  3. Secure the signature of your adviser.
  4. Submit the accomplished form to the CAS-OCS.

Note: Students graduating with honors should have no underloading for any semester. For the semester with underloading, an approved permit must be filed. The minimum number of units per semester is 15 units. 

You can apply as a non-degree student. Please direct your queries to the OUR at [email protected].
  • Accomplish necessary documents and submits them to the adviser to endorse the appeal for readmission.
  • Submit the documents to the Unit Head to also endorse the appeal for readmission.
  • Submit the documents to the following offices, in order: OVCSA (to endorse the appeal), CAS College Secretary’s Office (to prepare the TCG, SAP, and Evaluation Sheet), and the CAS Dean’s Office (for action to be taken).
  • If the OVCSA and the Dean approve the appeal, proceed to registration otherwise, the documents will need to be submitted to the OVCAA for final action.

Note: Dismissed students seeking transfer to another college should first be readmitted to his/her current college. Request for transfer to another college should be processed the following semester.

For any concerns on readmission and reinstatement, please email Tita Bolet at [email protected]

After the registration, an enrollment confirmation link will be posted on CAS-OCS official Facebook page: facebook.com/uplbcas.ocs.

Students have the option to have their Form 5 send to their UP mail. For the copy of the old Form 5, please request it by accessing tinyurl.com/UPLBCAS-OCSRequestForm.

  • For students with free tuition fees: CAS-OCS is in-charge of releasing the Form 5. However, it will only be available once OUR forwarded the Form 5 to CAS-OCS.
  • For students with tuition fees: You should request the Form 5 from the OUR through [email protected] and submit a copy to CAS-OCS thru your respective Student Records Evaluator (SRE).

No. GE Plan is a list of the GE courses you have to take while the Plan of Study (POS) is a list of electives required in your curriculum.

You are not allowed to take major courses/electives and GE elective courses without submitting POS and GE Plan, respectively.

It must be filed during your First Year, First Semester.

The GE Plan of Study (CAS-OCS Form No. 019) is available for download at https://cas.uplb.edu.ph/cas-ocs-forms/.

  • For Batch 2017 and below: The GE courses to be taken depends on your curriculum.
  • For Batch 2018 onwards: The required GE courses are the following:
    – ARTS 1 (Critical Perspectives in the Arts)
    – ETHICS 1 (Ethics and Moral Reasoning in Everyday Life)
    – HIST1/KAS 1 (Philippine History/Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas)
    – COMM 10 (Critical Perspectives in Communication)
    – STS 1 (Science, Technology and Society)
    – PI 10 (The Life and Works of Jose Rizal)

You should take 9 units (3 subjects) of GE electives.
The following are the GE electives you can choose from:

  • HUM 3 (Reading Film, TV, and the Internet)
  • KAS 4 (Ang Kababaihan sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas)
  • MATH 10 (Mathematics, Culture and Society)
  • PHILARTS 1 (Philippine Arts and Culture)
  • PHLO 1 (Understanding Philosophy)
  • PS 21 (Wika, Panitikan, at Kultura sa ilalim ng Batas Militar ng Pilipinas)
  • SAS 1 (Self and Society)
  • SCIENCE 10 (Probing the Physical World)
  • SCIENCE 11 (Living Systems: Concepts and Dynamics)
  • SOSC 3 (Exploring Gender and Sexuality)
  • WIKA 1 (Wika, Kultura, at Lipunan)
Yes. You need to accomplish a form to change the GE plan. Enrolling in GE elective courses that are not included in the plan may result in the cancellation of those courses unless a “Change of GE Elective Plan” is submitted to CAS-OCS before enrollment.
The form can be requested from your Institute/Department.
Write a Letter of Intent addressed to the College Secretary specifying your reason(s) for shifting. In addition, you have to submit a copy of your TCG. For minimum requirements, please visit CAS-OCS official Facebook page facebook.com/uplbcas.ocs.
Submit a letter of request to the CAS-OCS duly signed by you, your parent/guardian, adviser and unit head. You are required to submit as attachment the grade of the courses you have enrolled. The enrolment of the cross-registrant is subject to the approval of the Dean (through the College Secretary) of the home unit and the accepting units/colleges. The total number of units allowed for cross-registration is the regular load and shall not exceed the maximum allowed rule on academic load.
For each academic year, the approved academic calendar specifies period for dropping with evaluation.
You can complete/remove the grade of 4.0 within one-year period including Midyear provided you are officially enrolled for the term in which you intend to complete/remove the grade of 4.0.
Yes. You can re-enroll the course where you incurred an INC or a grade of 4.0 for the succeeding semester.
You can file the LOA as early as the start of the semester and until the deadline specified in the approved academic calendar.
For a four-year course, MRR is up to 6 years while for a five-year course, it is up to 7.5 years.
  • Accomplish necessary documents and submits them to the adviser to endorse the appeal.
  • Submit the documents to the Department Chair or Institute Director to also endorse the appeal.
  • Submit the documents to CAS-OCS. Documents such as TCG, SAP, and Evaluation Sheet will then be prepared.
  • Submit the documents to the College Dean for review. If favorable, the College Dean endorses the appeal.
  • Submit the documents to the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs for final action.
For any concerns on MRR, please email Tita Bolet at [email protected]
  • Please download the Application for Graduation form.
  • Send the accomplished PDF form with subject line: “Degree Program: Application for Graduation” to your respective SRE’s email address.
  • The deadline of submission is usually announced on the CAS-OCS official Facebook page: facebook.com/uplbcas.ocs

Online Payment of Graduation Fee thru Link.biz Portal

1. Visit the the Landbank Link.BizPortal
2. Click the “PAY NOW” button.
3. Then in Select Merchant, search for University of the Philippines Los Baños.
4. Click “Continue”.
5. Select Transaction Type.
6. In a drop down list select: Graduation Fee and the desired Payment Option (Cash or Landbank/ATM)
7. Supply the necessary details required for the transactions:
In field “Amount”, enter the amount: 300.00
In field “Reference No.”, enter the account number: 9310800
Review details before finalizing your transaction.
8. Click “Submit” and wait for further instructions
9. Fill out the form at tinyurl.com/CAS-OCSPayment for the CAS-OCS to process your clearance. In the form, you will be asked to upload the electronic copy of the receipt/ proof of payment.

  • Bonafide Student/ Enrollment
  • Completion of Academic Requirement (for Graduate students)
  • Completion of Proficiency Examination in Physical Education
  • General Weighted Average (GWA)
  • Good Moral Character (GMC) by the College Secretary
  • Good Moral Character (GMC) by the Dean
  • Graduation, Non-Contract, Prospective candidate for graduation
  • Rank with GWA and/or GPA (for Class 2013 onwards)
  • Remaining units, Required units for graduation, Scholastic standing, Shiftee to/from CAS to/from other College
  • Units earned, Units required in the curriculum, and Year Level/Classification
  • [email protected]: For general concerns/inquiries like inquiry from student or faculty, application letter for dropping, underloading, and overloading of subjects, inquiries on non-degree status, and cross-registration, submission of grade sheet (from a DFG status)
  • [email protected]: For specific concerns like request of True Copy of Grade (TCG) and various certificates, request for a Certified True Copy of Form 5, student classification, and certification of Tuition Fee Exemption, Filing of Plan of Study and General Education (GE) Plan of Coursework, Request for Change of Plan of Study, GE Plan and Change of Adviser, Application for removal/completion permit
  • [email protected]: For Application for substitution of courses, Transferring, Shifting, Re-admission, Reinstatement, Extension of Residency, and Leave of Absence, Application for College Clearance and University Clearance

Follow the process of Online Document Request.

For online payment:
1. Visit the the Landbank Link.BizPortal
2. Click the “PAY NOW” button.
3. Then in Select Merchant, search for University of the Philippines Los Baños.
4. Click “Continue”.
5. Select Transaction Type.
6. In a drop down list select: College Fees and the desired Payment Option (Cash or Landbank/ATM)
7. Supply the necessary details required for the transactions:
In field “Amount”, enter the amount appropriate for your transaction considering the number of pages and copies of your document. 
In field “Reference No.”, enter the account number: 9300523
In field “College/Code”, enter: CAS
Review details before finalizing your transaction.
8. Click “Submit” and wait for further instructions
9. Fill out the form at tinyurl.com/CAS-OCSPayment for the CAS-OCS to process your clearance. In the form, you will be asked to upload the electronic copy of the receipt/ proof of payment.

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