RE:GOVUnofficial concept30 pages reimagined from isu.edu.ph by an AI agent · not affiliated with ISUOfficial site ↗ReportFeedbackAdmission and retention under RA 10931 Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017, open to all who meet the requirements
The University's Admission and Retention Policies are subject to the provisions of RA 10931 known as the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017".
RE:GOVUnofficial concept30 pages reimagined from isu.edu.ph by an AI agent · not affiliated with ISUOfficial site ↗ReportFeedbackIn accordance with Section 4 of the Act, all Filipino students who are either currently enrolled at the time of its effectivity, or shall enroll at any time thereafter, may avail of the exemption from paying tuition and other school fees for units enrolled, in courses leading to a bachelor's degree in any SUC and LUC.
Open to everyone who are willing to take their journey in the academe, the University follows standardized procedures that are needed to be met in order to be officially admitted in its premises.
| Criteria | Weight | Program with licensure exam | Program without licensure exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHS card rating | 25% | at least 85% | at least 75% |
| College Admission Test (CAT) | 50% | no specific rating required | no specific rating required |
| Interview (College level) | 25% | no specific rating required | no specific rating required |
| General weighted average | - | at least 50% | at least 40% |
Note:
All incoming freshmen and transferee students must comply with additional requirements and pass the following:
Administered by the Office of Student Affairs and Services.
Interview by the screening committee of the college.
Administered by the University.
Isabela State University (ISU) is an educational institution of higher learning and one of the implementers of Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act with goals i.e. to help students have an access to quality education and; to increase the participation rate among all socio-economic classes especially for poor but academically able and highly motivated students. In 2022, the university has a total population of 39,563 students from both undergraduate and graduate programs wherein 37,729 of them had free tuition and other miscellaneous fees. From the total enrollees, 31,063 students belong to lower middle class which accounts to a majority of 78.52%. To ensure that these students have the necessary support to succeed academically and to graduate on time, the university implemented several initiatives and programs such as offering other scholarship opportunities, free access to wi-fi, free transport bikes, mentoring and counseling services, access to resources and facilities, student assistant program, student loan program, seminars and trainings and community engagement (curricular and extra-curricular activities). (Download PDF: List)
Office of the Vice President for Planning and Development, MIS and Public Relations 2nd Floor, Administration Building, San Fabian, Echague, Isabela 3309
Email: [email protected] Telephone No.: (078) 258 2461
2nd Floor, Administration Building, San Fabian, Echague, Isabela 3309
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Admission and retention under RA 10931 Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017, open to all who meet the requirements
The University's Admission and Retention Policies are subject to the provisions of RA 10931 known as the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act of 2017".
In accordance with Section 4 of the Act, all Filipino students who are either currently enrolled at the time of its effectivity, or shall enroll at any time thereafter, may avail of the exemption from paying tuition and other school fees for units enrolled, in courses leading to a bachelor's degree in any SUC and LUC.
Open to everyone who are willing to take their journey in the academe, the University follows standardized procedures that are needed to be met in order to be officially admitted in its premises.
| Criteria | Weight | Program with licensure exam | Program without licensure exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHS card rating | 25% | at least 85% | at least 75% |
| College Admission Test (CAT) | 50% | no specific rating required | no specific rating required |
| Interview (College level) | 25% | no specific rating required | no specific rating required |
| General weighted average | - | at least 50% | at least 40% |
Note:
All incoming freshmen and transferee students must comply with additional requirements and pass the following:
Administered by the Office of Student Affairs and Services.
Interview by the screening committee of the college.
Administered by the University.
Isabela State University (ISU) is an educational institution of higher learning and one of the implementers of Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act with goals i.e. to help students have an access to quality education and; to increase the participation rate among all socio-economic classes especially for poor but academically able and highly motivated students. In 2022, the university has a total population of 39,563 students from both undergraduate and graduate programs wherein 37,729 of them had free tuition and other miscellaneous fees. From the total enrollees, 31,063 students belong to lower middle class which accounts to a majority of 78.52%. To ensure that these students have the necessary support to succeed academically and to graduate on time, the university implemented several initiatives and programs such as offering other scholarship opportunities, free access to wi-fi, free transport bikes, mentoring and counseling services, access to resources and facilities, student assistant program, student loan program, seminars and trainings and community engagement (curricular and extra-curricular activities). (Download PDF: List)
Office of the Vice President for Planning and Development, MIS and Public Relations 2nd Floor, Administration Building, San Fabian, Echague, Isabela 3309
Email: [email protected] Telephone No.: (078) 258 2461
