Agricultural Systems Cluster (ASC)

The Agricultural Systems Cluster (ASC) promotes integration and application of technology and agricultural sciences in the management and support of technical systems in agriculture. It draws its strength from the knowledge and expertise in farming systems, soil science, agricultural extension, and other agriculture-related disciplines. The ASC shall provide the important link to integrate human and agricultural resources and technologies, and extension approaches. This is envisioned to improve the overall agricultural productivity, stakeholders’ well-being, and the stability of agroecosystems.

Domain

The Agricultural Systems Cluster (ASC) covers instruction, research and extension and related activities in:

1. Integrated Farming Systems and Agricultural Extension

   It views farms and the food production system as an integrated whole, where a more efficient use can be made of natural, economic, and social resources. It covers the goals of finding and adopting methodologies for integrated and resource-efficient crop and livestock systems that maintain productivity, that are profitable, and that protect the environment and the personal health of farmers and their families as well as overcoming the barriers to adoption of more sustainable agricultural systems so these systems can serve as foundation upon which rural communities will be revitalized (adapted from Hesterman and Thorburn, 1994).

2. Soils and Agroecosystems

   The study of soil properties in combination with the interpretation of landforms, vegetation, climate and other aspects of land in order to evaluate the performance of existing land use, and identify and make comparison of promising kinds of agricultural systems in lowland, upland and hillyland agroecosystems (adapted from Beek, 1978).

Strategic Vision

A center of excellence in instruction, research, and extension in agricultural systems science, soil science, and agricultural extension to address the problems of agricultural communities and countryside development.

Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster (ADSC)

Mission

To realize its vision, ADSC shall consistently produce high quality graduates, advance knowledge and develop appropriate technologies, effectively disseminate knowledge and technologies to end-users, and actively advocate policies that will promote animal food security and safety as well as market competitiveness of animal and dairy products based on sound social and ecological principles

Vision

ADSC as an institution of higher education serving as a center of excellence in the art, science and business of producing high quality meat, milk, eggs and other animal products through high standards of instruction, research, development and extension towards vibrant animal and dairy industries.

Background

The Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster was formally created on October 1, 2004, as one of the five clusters of the reorganized UPLB College of Agriculture. The cluster consists of the Institute of Animal Science and the Dairy Training and Research Institute.

The Institute of Animal Science started as the Department of Animal Husbandry (DAH), instituted in 1909 as one of the academic departments of the U.P. College of Agriculture. The DAH was mandated to take charge of the animal science and production concerns of the University of the Philippines.

The DAH became Department of Animal Science (DAS) in the early 70’s when UP System and U.P. Los Baños were created. On October 16, 1982, the Institute of Animal Science was established by virtue of Executive Order No. 840 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The organization of the Institute of Animal Science was approved by the Board of Regents of the U.P. System on November 25, 1982. Along with the change in name was the increased responsibility in its functions, namely: instruction, research and extension. To support these functions, the unit also engaged in another important activity, that of animal production which came to a full-blast when the University Animal Farm was established in 1983.

As a whole, IAS is a part of the initial core of a nationwide effort on the issues of food and agriculture for the country’s short and long-term needs.

The Dairy Training and Research Institute had its roots at the Department of Animal Husbandry‘s Dairy Division of the College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines.

On April 20, 1961, a Memorandum of Agreement between the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) was signed defining the roles of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the UP College of Agriculture (UPCA) in the establishment, maintenance and operation of a dairy training and research institute.

The Institute was finally established within the framework of a Plan of Operation, agreed on between the Philippine government and the United Nations Special Fund (UNSF) and signed on September 19, 1962 with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations acting as the executing agency.

DTRI became fully operational on November 1, 1962 with Mr. I.D. MacRae as the Acting Project Manager until Dr. J.A. Payne took over as Project Manager-Designate in March 1963.

In 1972, Presidential Decree 58 directed the U.P.’s Board of Regents to establish a U.P. System, including an autonomous U.P. Los Baños composed initially of six units including the Dairy Training and Research Institute.

On November 25, 1983, the U.P. Board of Regents approved a resolution for the attachment of non-degree granting units to degree granting units of the university. One of those units was DTRI to be attached to the College of Agriculture of UPLB.

With these developments, the ADSC now is headed by the cluster director, who serves as chief executive officer with supervision on instruction, RDE, resource generation, and other activities of the cluster. In this capacity, the ADSC director takes charge of the offices of the director of both IAS and DTRI.

The organization of the Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster (ADSC) is part of the reorganization of the UPLB College of Agriculture into functional clusters that aims to promote and sustain competitive edge as a center of excellence in higher education, research and development in agriculture and food sciences. The integration of the Institute of Animal Science (IAS) and the Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI) into the ADS cluster serves to promote and enhance synergy of strengths, expertise and resources. The reorganization scheme was approved in the 1167th meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of the Philippines System on January 30, 2003.

The animal industry is a vital component of the country’s agriculture and food economy. Its sustenance and development can best be achieved through a dynamic and integrated program that provides appropriate manpower and relevant technologies in animal and dairy sciences. The ADSC shall address common concerns in breeding and genetics, nutrition, physiology, production and management, products and by-products technology and utilization to benefit primarily the smallhold animal farmer.

Crop Science Cluster (CSC)

The CROP SCIENCE CLUSTER is a consolidation of the ...

• Department of Agronomy
• Department of Horticulture
• Institute of Plant Breeding
• Postharvest Horticulture Training and Research Center

Objectives

To harness and leverage the strengths and resources of complementary disciplines in order to respond to the changes, opportunities and challenges confronting Philippine Agriculture in the 21sth Century

Strategic Vision

• A center of excellence in undergraduate and post-graduate education in crop science towards generating future scientists and professionals in the Philippines and the region
• An internationally-recognized institution for agricultural crop R & D through renewed investment, strategic alliances and market-oriented research

Domain

Instruction, Research and Extension in

• Crop Genetics and Plant Breeding
• Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Use
• Crop Biotechnology
• Crop Physiology
• Crop Production and Management
• Postharvest and Seed Sciences

Crop Protection Cluster (CPC)

Crop Protection Cluster is a center of excellence in instruction, research and extension in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Weed Science and Pest Management...

On June 5, 2005, the Crop Protection Cluster officially commenced, composed of 3 degree granting units and 1 research center: the National Crop Protection Center, Department of Entomology, Department of Plant Pathology and the Weed Science Division of the Department of Agronomy.

Mission

• To develop competent scientists and professionals with passion for excellence in science, global in perspective and committed to the service of the country.
• To develop environmentally sound, sustainable and cost-effective pest management
  programs and technologies to address the crop protection concerns of the national research agenda and small farm holders.

• To disseminate scientific knowledge and technologies and
  provide technical assistance in pest management.

Food Science Cluster (FSC)

Domain

The food science cluster’s (FSC’s) domain is instruction, research and extension in food science and technology. It covers cost-effective utilization, processing or conversion of raw agricultural and fishery commodities into safe, quality, affordable food and food products. It deals with quality concerns at the interface between the production and consumption of food.

Vision

To be a center of excellence in food science and technology providing knowledge and expertise towards a dynamic and progressive food industry

Mission

To assist the food industry produce safe, quality, wholesome and nutritious foods and enhance the global competitiveness of Philippine foods through instruction, research and extension

Mandate

1. To develop a critical mass of leaders, teachers researchers and extension workers in food science and technology;
2. To generate basic information through research for the efficient handling, distribution, processing and utilization of agricultural produce;
3. To develop appropriate and efficient food handling and processing technologies; and
4. To provide technical assistance to the various sectors of the food industry, particularly the small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Central Experiment Station (CES)

Mission

The Central Experiment Station (CES) is committed to provide support to UPLB researchers, faculties, students and affiliate institutions in conducting their field to researchers; and assist in the seed/food production in support of the food security program of the university.

Objectives

The CES was established basically as an academic support unit of the College of Agriculture to provide mechanized farm operation services for field researches being conducted in its experimental farms. It is now a centralized support service unit of the whole UPLB complex rendering services within the resources of the station of the CES As a service unit of the College of Agriculture for research, instruction and extension the functions of the CES are as follows:

• To provide mechanized farming operations for agriculture field researchers.
• To supply irrigation water requirements in the field experiments.
• To provide general maintenance of the experimental areas farm of CES.
• To conduct proper distribution or allocation of experimental areas for researchers (permanent or on a seasonal basis).
• To supervise the operation and maintenance of farm machinery and implements: deep-well and portable irrigation pumps, farm reservoir and irrigation equipment.
• Responsible for the judicious utilization of the experimental farm by putting into production vacant areas not utilized for research for seed and food production in support to the food security program of the present government.

Facilities

Administration building

Motor pool

Experimental farms

Farm machinery and implements

Irrigation facilities

Shop facilities

La Granja Research and Training Station

The La Granja Research and Training Station was established by virtue of the following legislations:

• Republic Act No. 2415 dated June 21, 1959 which provides for the establishment of a branch of the UP College of Agriculture in Barrio La Granja, Municipality of La Carlota, Province of Negros Occidental.
  
  

• Republic Act. No. 3500 which appropriated P750,000.00 for the construction of the buildings and P250,000.00 for the operation and maintenance of said branch.

  Both RA No. 2415 and RA No. 3500 were not implemented due to lack of funds

• Proclamation 250 was issued on May 28, 1964 by President Diosdado Macapagal excluding 288 hectares from the operation of Proclamation No. 34 and reserved it as site of the branch of the
  UP College of Agriculture.
  
  

• On March 1, 1970, the 4th Ad Hoc Committee on the Development of La Granja recommended for the establishment of a research and demonstration station named as “UPCA Research and Training Station” with the following defined functions:
  
  
  1. To conduct researches, training and extension activities on production, processing, utilization and marketing of crops and livestock
     
     

  2. To provide an ecological testing site for varieties and crop practices
     
     

  3. To conduct training programs for major practice students of UPLBCA and other agricultural schools in the region
     
     
• In July 1979, UPLB Chancellor Emil Q. Javier signed the Memorandum of Understanding affiliating the station to the La Granja Agricultural Research Center, a research consortium organized by PCARRD.

Degree Programs/ Major Fields/ Curriculum

Committed to turning out competent and qualified leaders for agricultural and rural development, the College currently offers undergraduate and graduate programs ...

Major Options

Part of the degree programs of the college is a choice of one out of several major options under each of the curriculum ...

Academic Rules

Registration
Attendance
Grading System
Honorific Scholarships
Scholastic Delinquency
Maximum Residency Rule
Graduation

R E G I S T R A T I O N

1. Academic Load
   
   
   
   1. What is the normal academic load?

      The normal academic load is a maximum of 18 non-laboratory units, or 21 units including laboratory, for regular semesters. During the summer term, the normal academic load is 6 units.

   2. Can I enroll more than the normal load?

      Yes, you can, if your reason for overloading is one of the following:

      • You are graduating within a year from the time you applied for overload
      • You have a backlog of courses from past semesters, provided that your scholastic status is good in the previous semester
      • You would like to finish your course in a shorter period of time (your grades have to be good)
      • You would like to avoid exceeding your maximum residency
        
        
   3. What if I enrolled less than 15 units in a regular semester?

      You are underloaded, and you should state your reason(s) for underloading by accomplishing the Underload Permit. This permit should be submitted not later than the last day of late registration for that semester.

2. Prerequisite of Courses
   1. What is a prerequisite?

      This is a course which you need to take before you can take a higher course. The prerequisite course gives the necessary background for the higher course. For instance, MATH 11 is the prerequisite of MATH 14.

   2. What would happen if I register a course without having taken its prerequisite?

      You will automatically be dropped from the course.

   3. What if I took the prerequisite but failed it, can I take the prerequisite and the higher course at the same time?

      Yes, but only if your instructor certifies that you have fully attended the prerequisite course. Then, you can apply for a WAIVER OF PREREQUISITE.

      NOTE: You cannot apply for a waiver of prerequisite for general education courses like MATH 14.

   4. Can I apply for a waiver of prerequisite if I have not fully attended the course?

      Yes, but only if you are graduating within a year from the time of your application for a waiver of prerequisite, and only if there is a high probability that you would pass both courses, based on your grades.

3. Change of Matriculation

   Can I change sections, or change one of the courses in my Form 5?

   You can add or cancel a course, or transfer to other sections of the same course by accomplishing UP Form 26, (Change of Matriculation Form) on or before the last day of late registration.

4. Dropping of Courses

   Am I allowed to drop a course?

   Yes, you may drop a course before 3/4 of the semester has elapsed, but not later. If you drop a course ON OR BEFORE the midterm, the instructor will not indicate your class standing on the dropping slip, UP Form 26-A. But if you drop a course AFTER the midterm, your instructor will indicate your class standing as either "PASSING" or "FAILING".

   NOTE: Do not stop attending a course if you have not officially dropped it since you may get a grade of "5" for excessive absences.

5. Substitution of Courses

   Can I substitute one course for another?

   Yes, you may substitute a course that you have already taken for a course that you have yet to take. You can do this by accomplishing the Substitution of Courses Form. Every substitution must be based on at least one of the following conditions:

   • You are pursuing a new curriculum and you want to substitute courses taken under the former curriculum;
   • There is a conflict in schedule between two required courses;
   • The susbtitution involves subjects offered within the same department or are allied with each other;
   • The prescribed course has units less than or equal to the course that will be substituted for it;
   • The substitution of courses must be recommended by your adviser and the heads of the departments offering the courses.
     
     
6. Cross-Registration

   Can I take some courses in UP Diliman and in other UP units?

   Yes, you can cross-register in any college, institute or school within the UP System by accomplishing the Cross-Registration Form, UP Form 5-B. The total number of units cross-registered should not exceed 6 units during the Summer term, and not more than 15 units during regular semesters. No credit will be given for any course taken outside the UP System, unless authorized by the Chancellor.

7. Plan of Course Work

   What is a plan of course work?

   A plan of course work contains your major field of study, your adviser, the list of major core courses, specialized field courses, and electives which you need to take in order to graduate. This also specifies whether you would do a thesis or a major practice. The courses that would appear in your Form 5 every semester would be taken from your plan of course work, so it is important that you submit your plan of course work before the first semester of your junior year.

A T T E N D A N C E

1. Excuse Slip

   What should I do if I am absent from class?

   Get an excuse slip from the Office of the College Secretary and present this to your instructor(s) not later than the second class session following your return to class.

   The excuse slip will only be given for absences due to poor health (with medical certificate issued by the UPLB Health Service) and death of immediate family (with death certificate). Other reasons for your absence should be academically related, with proper documentation.

2. Excessive Absences
   
   
   
   1. How many absences am I allowed for each course?

      Your absences should not exceed 20% of the total number of class hours. If your class meets two hours a week during regular semester, you are allowed a maximum of 6 hours absences for the whole semester. However, your instructor may specify the maximum number of absences for his particular course. Absences due to late enrollment shall be included in the total number of absences incurred by a student.

   2. What if I have already exceeded the allowed number of absences?

      If your absences exceeded 20% of the total class hours, you will be dropped from the class list due to excesive absences.

      NOTE: You will be given a grade of "DRP" if majority of your absences are EXCUSED, and a grade of "5.0" if majority of your absences are UNEXCUSED.

3. Leave of Absence
   
   
   
   1. What should I do if I can no longer attend classes due to poor health or lack of finances?

      Write to the Dean, requesting for an official leave of absence (LOA). A leave of absence should not exceed one academic year, but can be renewed for another year. The total leave period should not exceed two years. If you need to go on LOA for more than two years, apply for an honorable dismissal without prejudice for readmission. You may then apply for reinstatement to the University when you are able to continue with your studies.

   2. When should I file my application for LOA?

      If you will not enroll for that semester, you should file for an LOA before the last day of late registration. If you are enrolled for that semester, you should file for an LOA before 3/4 of the semester has elapsed. If you file for an LOA after 3/4 of the semester has elapsed, you may be given a grade of "5.0" in a course where your class standing is failing.

   3. If I cannot continue my classes during the last two weeks of classes, can I still file for an LOA?

      No LOA will be granted later than two weeks before the last day of classes. If you are unable to attend your classes because of illness or other valid reasons, you must get an excuse slip for these absences.

   4. Can I take a removal exam while I am on LOA?

      No. Students who are on LOA have their registration privileges curtailed or entirely withdrawn. While on LOA, a student is not in residence and cannot remove grades of "4.0" and "INC".

   5. Can I go on LOA if I have an unpaid student loan?

      No. You should first pay your student loan before you are allowed to go on LOA. Likewise, students who have Student Disciplinary Tribunal cases or are suspended from the University are not allowed to go on LOA.

   6. What would happen if I stop attending classes and did not file for an LOA?

      You would be considered on absence without official leave (AWOL). If you are on AWOL, your registration privileges shall be curtailed. Hence, you cannot remove grades of "4.0" and "INC" while on AWOL. Moreover, you would have to apply to the Dean for reinstatement to the University in order for you to continue your studies.

      NOTE: The AWOL period will also be included in your actual residency, while the LOA period is not.

   7. When can I remove my grade of "4.0" or "INC"?

      You can remove your grade of "4.0" or "INC" once you are no longer on AWOL.

G R A D I N G     S Y S T E M

1. What is the grading system in UPLB?

   The work of students shall be graded at the end of each term according to the following system:

   Grade	Description
   1.0	Excellent
   1.5	Very Good
   2.0	Good
   2.5	Satisfactory
   3.0	Passing
   4.0	Conditional Failure
   5.0	Unsatisfactory
   INC	Incomplete
   DRP	Drop
   S	Satisfactory
   U	Unsatisfactory
   PASS	Passed
   FAIL	Failure

   
   
   

2. What does a grade of "4.0" mean? What should I do if I get a grade of "4.0"?

   A grade of "4.0" means conditional failure. You have to take a removal exam to remove a grade of "4.0". If you pass the removal exam, you will get a final grade of "3.0". But if you fail the removal exam, you will be given a final grade of "5.0" and must repeat the course. Get a Removal Permit from the Office of the College Secretary to take a removal exam.

3. How many removal exams can I take?

   You are allowed only one removal exam per course, which you must take within the prescribed period. If you fail to take the removal exam within the prescribed period, your grade of "4.0" will be automatically changed to a grade of "5.0" by the Registrar.

4. How long is the prescribed period for removal exams?

   The prescribed period is one academic year from the time that you took the course. However, if your scholastic standing is DISMISSED, DOUBLE PROBATION, or PERMANENTLY DISQUALIFIED, you can only take the removal exam before the next term officially begins, which is on the first day of registration for that term.

5. I feel that I will fail the removal exam anyway. Can I just re-enroll the course without taking the removal exam?

   No, you must first take a removal exam. You will only be allowed to re-enroll a course if you failed the removal exam.

6. What does a grade of "INC" mean?

   You will get a grade of "INC" if your class standing is passing, but you failed to take the final examination or failed to complete other requirements of the course due to illness or other valid reasons.

7. How can I remove a grade of "INC"?

   You must complete all the requirements of the course, to the satisfaction of your instructor, within one academic year from the time that you took the course. Again, if your acholastic standing is DISMISSED, DOUBLE PROBATION, or PERMANENTLY DISQUALIFIED, you must remove your grade of "INC" before the first day of registration for the next semester.

H O N O R I F I C     S C H O L A R S H I P S

1. What are honorific scholarships?

   Honorific scholarships are granted to students who have attained high grades. These scholarships are classified as (1) Entrance Scholarship; (2) University Scholarship; and (3) College Scholarship.

   You will have an HONORIFIC ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP if you are a Valedictorian or Salutatorian from a public or private high school accredited by the University, provided that you come from a graduating class of at least 30 graduates. You will be listed in the Chancellor's List of Scholars.

   You will have an HONORIFIC UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP if you obtain at the end of the semester a general weighted average (GWA) of 1.45 or better. You will be included in the Chancellor's List of Scholars.

   You will have an HONORIFIC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP if you obtain at the end of the semester a GWA of 1.75 or better. You will be included in the Dean's List of Scholars.

2. Aside from the prescribed grade, are there other requirements to be an honorific scholar?

   Yes. You must have taken at least 15 academic units or the normal load prescribed during the previous semster, you must be up-to-date with all the non-academic requirements (Physical Education [PE] and National Service and Training Program [NSTP] courses) and you must not have a grade below "3.0" in any academic or non-academic course.

3. How long does these scholarships last?

   Your honorific scholarships last for one semester, but you can renew these if you meet the conditions for the succeeding semester.

4. Can I get a tuition fee waiver from these scholarships?

   No, these honorific scholarships do not entitle you to any tuition fee waiver, either partial or full. But being included in the list of honorific scholars is an achievement you can truly be proud of.

S C H O L A S T I C     D E L I N Q U E N C Y

1. How is my scholastic status determined?

   Your scholastic status is based on your grades. The percentage of academic units where the student received a final grade below "3.0" has a corresponding scholastic status. A grade of "INC" is excluded in the computation. When the "INC" is removed and replaced by a final numeric grade, the final grade will be included in the semester when the grade of "INC" was removed.

2. What are the different levels of scholastic standing?

   A student can have a GOOD STANDING, receive a WARNING from the Dean, be placed on PROBATION, be DISMISSED or PERMANENTLY DISQUALIFIED from the University.

   Scholastic status	% Failing Grades
   Good	Less than 25%
   Warning	25-49%
   Probation	50-75%
   Dismissed	76-99%
   Permanently Disqualified	100%

   A student on PROBATION is allowed to enroll 15 units only for the succeeding semester, and must pass 50% of his academic units to remove his probation status. However, if he again gets a probation status, he will be DISMISSED from the University.

3. If I am dismissed from the University, can I seek a readmission?

   You may apply for readmission from the Office of Student Affairs (OSA). The Dean will only consider your application for readmission upon the favorable recommendation of the OSA Director. If the OSA Director recommends your readmission, and the Dean approves it, then you can register for the next semester.

4. What if the OSA Director endorsed my readmission but the Dean disapproved it?

   If there is a conflict in the recommendation of the OSA Director and the decision of the Dean, your application will be elevated to the Vice Chancellor for Instruction, whose decision is final.

5. How many units am I allowed to enroll once I am readmitted?

   You will be allowed 12 units, and will be placed on probation. If you fail 50% or more of your academic units upon readmission, you will be permanently disqualified from the University.

6. Can I seek for readmission if I am permanently disqualified?

   No. If you fail all your academic courses, you will be permanently barred from readmission to any college, institute or school of the University. However, if your instructors will certify that ALL your failing grades were due to excessive absences, and not due to poor scholastic performance, you might be readmitted, depending on the merits of your case.

7. What is the maximum number of semesters am I allowed to finish my course?

   You are allowed 1.5 times the normal length prescribed for your course. For instance, if your course is a four-year course, you are allowed 6 years, or 12 semesters to finish your course. This is the maximum residency rule.

M A X I M U M     R E S I D E N C Y     R U L E

1. I went on LOA for one semester. Is that included in my actual residency?

   No, but if you were on AWOL for one semester, that would be included in your actual residency.

2. I transferred from another college. Will the semesters I spent in that college be included in my residency in my new college?

   Yes.

   NOTE: So to avoid any problems, make sure you have filed for LOA within the given filing period.

3. What if I have used up my residency and still haven't finished my course. Can I ask for an extension of my residency?

   Yes. Address your request for extension to the Vice Chancellor for Instruction. Your request should be endorsed by your parents, adviser, department chairman, the College Secretary, and the Dean. However, there is no guarantee that your request would be granted.

4. Assuming my request for extension was granted, how many semesters will they give me for such an extension?

   You will be granted the number of semesters deemed reasonable for you to finish all your remaining units. For instance, you will be given one semester extension if you only have 15 units left.

G R A D U A T I O N

1. What are the graduation requirements?

   You should satisfy all the academic and non-academic requirements of your course, pay the graduation fee, and file a formal application to the Dean as a candidate for graduation. Your graduation would also have to be approved by the College Faculty, the University Council, and the UP Board of Regents.

2. Who shall be graduated with honors?
   Students who completed their courses with the following absolute minimum general weighted average (GWA) shall be graduated with honors:

   Honor	Range of Grade
   Summa Cum Laude	1.00 to 1.20
   Magna Cum Laude	1.21 to 1.45
   Cum Laude	1.46-1.75

   
   
   

3. My GWA is 1.75, but I have a grade of "5.0" in one of my courses. Will I still be considered for graduation with honors?

   Yes. If your general weighted average reaches the grade requirement despite having a grade of "4.0" or "5.0", you will still graduate with honors.

4. Aside from the grade requirement, what are the other requirements for graduation with honors?

   You must have completed in the University at least 75% of the total number of academic units for graduation, and you must have been in residence for at least two years immediately prior to graduation. You must also have no semester where you were underloaded.

5. What if I dropped a course in one semester, will I still be qualified for honors?

   Yes, as long as you were not underloaded (after dropping) for that semester.

6. My GWA is 1.45, but I was underloaded for one semester. Will I still be considered for graduation with honors?

   Yes, if you were underloaded because of poor health, unavailability of courses, or you had to work to support your studies. You must provide proof to support your reason for underloading.

7. I transferred from another college in UPLB. Will the courses I took in my previous curriculum be included in the computation of my GWA?

   Only those courses credited in your present curriculum, and those that qualify as electives, will be included in the computation of your GWA.

8. I transferred to UPLB from another University. Will the courses I took in that University be included in the computation of my GWA?

   No.

9. I am unable to attend the Commencement Exercises. Will I still receive my transcript of records and my diploma?

   Yes, but you have to submit to the Dean a request for graduation in absentia (10) days before the Commencement Exercises. Then, present this approved request to the University Registrar, together with payment of the graduation fee and University clearance, to get your transcript of records and diploma.

Readmission

This refers to readmission of Dismissed or Permanently Disqualified (P.D.) students.

For P.D. students, only those certified by the instructors (as written on the grade sheet) that failure in all the courses was due to unauthorized dropping or excessive absences may appeal for readmission.

Dismissed students seeking transfer to another college should seek the recommending approval of the Dean in the college where they wish to transfer.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED

1. Letter of Appeal addressed to the Dean indicating a brief background of the student's failure
2. Notarized Statement from the parents attesting/confirming the student's reason for failing to maintain good academic standing, and promising to assist/supervise the student if readmitted. This may be substituted by a personal conference with the OSA Director.
3. Plan of Study (to be prepared by the student and approved by the academic adviser) detailing the courses to be taken from the time of readmission until graduation
4. True Copy of Grades (TCG) from the concerned College Secretary. It must include: (1) all grades from freshman until the last semester the student was enrolled, (2) reason for grades of 5.0 as indicated in the IBM grade sheet especially in the last semester of enrollment, (3) semestral scholastic status, (4) leaves of absence, and (5) the semesters when the student was last readmitted.
5. Summary of Academic Performance from the concerned College Secretary

Extension of Residency

DOCUMENTS NEEDED

1. Letter request addressed to the Vice Chancellor for Instruction
2. True Copy of Grades (TCG) from the concerned College Secretary. It must include: (1) all grades from freshman until the last semester the student was enrolled, (2) reason for grades of 5.0 as indicated in the IBM grade sheet especially in the last semester of enrollment, (3) semestral scholastic status, and (4) leaves of absence
3. Summary of Academic Performance from the concerned College Secretary
4. List of Remaining Course/s to enroll (includes subject/s for removal and/or completion)

Shifting to CA

REQUIREMENTS

1. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 33 units.
2. The GWA of the applicant for BS Agriculture related courses must be 2.75.
   The GWA for BS Food Technology applicants is 2.50 for ALL courses taken, with no failing grade, and with an average of 2.25 for Math, Biology and Chemistry courses.

3. The applicant must be able to finish BSA/BSFT within his maximum residence period.
4. The applicant will be interviewed by the College Secretary once the necessary documents are complete.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

1. Letter of application for transfer/shifting, addressed to the College Secretary, signed by the applicant and his parents/guardian.
2. TRUE COPY OF GRADES (TCG)
3. Plan of Study in his new curriculum (BSA or BSFT)
4. A certification signed by the Secretary of the College where he is primarily enrolled that he is not under contract to finish the degree/certificate program in the said college, and that the applicant has not been found guilty of any offense involving moral turpitude.
5. Upon notice of admission to the College, the applicant must be ready to submit the following:
   
   1. PERMIT TO TRANSFER certificate issued by the Secretary of the College where he is primarily enrolled;
   2. COLLEGE CLEARANCE from the College where he is primarily enrolled; DEPARTMENT CLEARANCE if student is shifting from one degree program to another within the College of Agriculture.

Downloadables

The forms below are in PDF:

Application for Revision in the Approved Plan of Course Work [52KB]
Assessment Form for 200/200a/practicum courses [43KB]
Consent of Instructor [40KB]
General Education Plan of Course Work [71KB]
Overload Permit [57KB]
Underloading, Certification of [47KB]

Application Forms for Major Program

• Agronomy [82KB]
• Horticulture [74KB]

Contents of Manuscript

• Thesis [33KB]
• Non-Thesis [42KB]

Curricula

• BS Agriculture 2002 [62KB]
• BS Food Technology 2003 [64KB]

Field Trip

• UPLB Field Trip Form No 1. Request for Field Trip/Field Work [72KB]
• UPLB Field Trip Form A. Waiver of Students [73KB]
• UPLB Field Trip Form B. Waiver of Parents/Guardian [36KB]

Outline

• Thesis [40KB]
• Non-Thesis [42KB]

Final Reports

• Thesis [40KB]
• Non-Thesis [40KB]

Agricultural Systems Cluster (ASC)

Core Projects

External Projects

Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster (ADSC)

On-Going Researches, 2007

Animal Breeding and Physiology

Animal Production and By-products Utilization - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHES

Animal Nutrition

Crop Science Cluster (CSC)

Crop Protection Cluster (CPC)

Food Science Cluster (FSC)

The cluster conducts research on food science and technology including product and process research and development, food engineering and management aspects. Currently it integrates research activities and develops programs on handling and processing foods of major economic importance. Some of the current projects in the cluster are as follows:

Office of the Dean (CADO)

College of Agriculture
U.P. Los Banos
4031 College, Laguna
Philippines
TeleFax No: +63(49)536-3551
Tel. Nos: +63(49)536-3535 / +63(49)536-3546
E-mail: uplbcado AT yahoo DOT com

RESEARCH, EXTENSION and PROFESSIONAL STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Office of the College Secretary (CASO)

College of Agriculture
U.P. Los Banos
4031 College, Laguna
Philippines

For information regarding students' concerns ONLY:
Tel. Nos: +63(49)536-2329
Cel. No: +63(917)525-1269
E-mail: soca AT uplb DOT edu DOT ph
            caso DOT uplb AT gmail DOT com