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OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR FOR
STUDENT AFFAIRS

The Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs assists the Chancellor in promoting the welfare of and maintaining discipline among students. S/he is concerned with all activities that relate to students and student services- scholarships, learning assistance and tutorials, guidance and counseling, student complaints, student housing (dormitories), student organizations, student discipline, food services, and health service.

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, thru its offices, initiates and organizes student-related events like the Freshman Orientation Program, the Freshman Welcome Assembly, University Student Council Election, the Philippine Collegian Editorial Examination, the Recognition Rites for University Scholars and Student Achievers and the UP Diliman Lantern Parade.

The Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs is Prof. Ma. Corazon J. Tan.  The members of OVCSA Staff are Ms. Maricel Lourdes E. Rodriguez (ate Cel), Ms. Mary Jane V. Cenas (ate Jane), Ms. Janice C. Castro (ate Ja), Mr. Filbert O. Flordeliza (kuya Fil) and Keneth Consulta (kuya Ken).  Students may visit the OVCSA for assistance, guidance and answers to questions they may have at any time during their stay in the University.

The OVCSA manages the following sub-units: 

Office of Student Activities (OSA)
Vinzons Hall Annex (at the back of Vinzons Hall)
981-8671/8672
upd_osa@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.osa.upd.edu.ph
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• Recognizes and coordinates with more than 250 university-based student organizations through its General Program for Students.  Student orgs are categorized as: academic, alliance, cause-oriented, community service, dormitory association, fraternity, regional/provincial, religious, special interest, sorority, and sports and recreation.
• Attends to the needs and concerns of international students enrolled in UP Diliman through its International Students Program (ISP), specifically concerning admission, visas, study permits, and housing.  OSA also keeps track of their academic progress.
• Provides administrative support to the Philippine Collegian Editorial Examinations and the University Student Council Elections.

Prof. Dr. Rommel Rodriguez is the OSA Coordinator.

OFFICE OF STUDENT HOUSING (OSH)
Kalayaan Residence Hall
Roces Avenue corner JP Laurel Street
Telephone: 4265708
UPVoIP: 9818500 local 4510 ad 4524

• The Office of Student Housing (OSH) manages eleven (11) residence halls on campus. Six (6) are co-educational: Kalayaan exclusively for freshmen; Ipil and Kamagong for graduate students; Molave and Yakal for upperclassmen; and the International Center, generally for foreign students. Four (4) are exclusively for female students: Ilang-Ilang, Kamia and Sampaguita for undergraduates, and Sanggumay for graduate students. Lastly, we have the Concordia B. Albarracin Hall for undergraduate male students.
  
• Kalayaan, Molave, and Ilang-Ilang operate under the single fee system, which means that the total dorm fee includes payment for meals provided by canteen concessionaires at said residence halls.
  
• As the residence halls are subsidized by the University and have room for a limited number of students, accommodation in these halls is a privilege. Admission is based on income bracket and region of origin. Priority is given to freshmen and those with the lowest incomes and with residences farthest from Metro Manila.
• In general, a bed, a mattress, a study table, a chair, and a locker are provided to each resident. Residents supply their own beddings. All the residence halls have access to a wi-fi internet connection. The halls are all within walking distance to the colleges and other facilities such as small restaurants, a shopping center and the University Health Service.
  
  Dr. Gerry Lanuza is the Officer-in-Charge of the OSH.

Office of Scholarships and Student Services (OSSS)
Room 303/305, Vinzons Hall
928-7228 or 981-8500 locals 4503; 4505; 4506
iskol@up.edu.ph; stfap@up.edu.ph

• Implements the policies and guidelines approved by the Board of Regents on scholarships and financial assistance programs. It also manages private and government scholarships as well as handles student loans and assistantships.
• The Socialized Tuition and Financial Assistance Program (STFAP) has the following components:
      o Subsidized education for every UP student regardless of his/her capacity to pay and financial need, since tuition and other fees paid to UP are much less than the direct cost of education in the University.
      o Socialized tuition by which UP grants subsidies covering tuition, miscellaneous, and laboratory fees, the subsidy level being based on capacity to pay and financial need of the student.
  
• In addition to STFAP benefits, qualified students enjoy other scholarships funded by other government agencies and private institutions and individuals, consisting of tuition subsidies and living and book allowances. These scholarships are granted based on both financial need and academic performance of applicants.
• Students may supplement their tuition, living and book subsidies as well as transportation and lodging allowances by working as student assistants. The wage rate for undergraduate student assistants is P30 while for graduate student assistant, it is P50 per hour for a maximum of 120 hours per month. Student assistantships (e.g., clerical and courier work) are open to all students. However, priority is given to low-income students. Research projects and similar academic activities may also hire student assistants. However, priority is given to those with the required academic background and qualifications. Graduate student assistantships are available to graduate students who show satisfactory academic work. They are paid P50 an hour for services not exceeding 120 hours a month.
• Loans are granted by the University through the Office of Scholarships and Student Services to any bona fide student with no outstanding account with the Office. There are two kinds of loans: tuition loan, covering 70 to 85 per cent of tuition fees, and the short-term emergency loan of three thousand pesos (P3,000.00). Students must pay their loans on or before the due date to qualify for registration for the immediately following term.
  
  Prof. Richard Philip Gonzalo is the Officer-in-Charge of the OSSS.

• Offers counseling services rendered by professionally trained guidance counselors and peer counselors.
  
• Runs programs and services on career development, leadership training, life skills workshops, stress management, psychological testing and job placement.
• Helps students develop self-awareness and self-realization, increase capacity for achievement and find solutions to various problem situations.

The OCG is headed by an Acting Director, Ms. Anabelle Sangalang, and is supported by six Guidance Services Specialist.

• Operates a 25-bed primary hospital fully capable of handling simple, uncomplicated and stable medical conditions.
  
• Engages in preventive-promotive activities such as physical-medical examinations, immunizations, medical consultations (internal medicine, general surgery, neurology, OB-GYNE, psychiatry, allergology-immunology, and dermatology) on specific days.

The team of doctors and medical-health workers is led by Dr. Jesusa Catabui as Acting Director

• Serves food that is nutritious, safe, wholesome, and reasonably priced.
• Operates three food units - the Catering Unit, Bakeshop, and the Vinzons Grill.  The Catering unit provides catering services for different occasions inside and outside the university campus.  The Bakeshop offers a variety of pastries, cakes and cookies, while the Vinzons Grill serves lunch and snacks.

The UFS is headed by Ms. Lilie C. Rivera, OIC

• Supplements, complements and coordinates the learning assistance programs to ensure that the goal of promoting academic excellence is realized in a more caring and nurturing environment.
• Offers FREE tutorials (Math, Physics, Biology and Engineering Sciences) held in a well-ventilated and well-lit study place.  This area is also conducive for studying, project-making and small group meetings
• Offers computer rentals and other related services (e.g. CD-burning, printing, scanning and CD-R's and diskettes for sale at affordable rates.)

The DLRC is supervised by a Officer-in-Charge, Dr. Rosalinda de Mesa.

• Attends to the RA7687 scholars, or DOST Scholars, who are enrolled in UP Diliman.  The Group monitors the scholars' academic performance, facilitates the release of their stipends, and manages the Science and Technology Learning Assistance Program.  The UP-DOST Core Group was formed in 1997 through a Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Science and Technology (Science Education Institute) and the UP Diliman.

The UP-DOST Core Group is headed by a Project Director, Prof. Dr. Eligia Clemente.

• The Student Disciplinary Tribunal conducts hearings on cases involving violations of student rules and regulations and keeps records of such cases. It issues student clearance and certificates of good moral character and provides free legal advice to students.

A Chair heads the SDT, Prof. Atty. Dan Reynald Magat.

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