TITLE FIVE. SCHOLASTIC STANDING CHAPTER XXXVI. SCHOLARSHIP AND SUBSIDY Article 274. The University shall place a premium upon high scholarship, academic excellence and exemplary behavior among its students for which purpose there shall be a University Scholarship and Student Aid program, including work-study arrangements. Article 275. As a general policy and in keeping with the purposes of this University, the system of subsidy is provided to cover tuition and other fees for the benefit of graduates of public high schools in the City of Manila who are Filipino citizens; provided that they enroll as freshmen in any course and maintain a grade average of at least 85 percent or 2.0 with no failing grade during each semester; provided, further, that they maintain exemplary behavior and are not convicted of any misdemeanor; provided, finally, that failure to maintain these standards of academic performance and behavior shall be sufficient ground for the withdrawal of said subsidy. In no case, shall transferees possessing the aforesaid qualifications, qualify under the system of subsidy unless they are unable to meet the grade average of 85 percent or 2.0 with no failing grade during the semester. Article 276. Graduates from private high schools within the City of Manila and those from outside the city may be admitted as paying students; provided that valedictorians and salutatorians shall be admitted as scholars; provided that they maintain a grade average of 85 percent or 2.0 with no failing grades; provided, finally, that they maintain exemplary behavior. Article 277. Bright and talented students from public and private schools, preferably those who have acute need for financial assistance, may qualify such assistance through the University’s program of subsidy or scholarship or student aid or through special sponsors. CHAPTER XXXVII. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Article 278. All students are required to study diligently and maintain high academic performance. An honor roll shall be published at the end of every term. Any student who shifts to another degree program shall be disqualified from receiving academic honors at graduation. Article 279. The following minimum standards shall be observed in all colleges: a. Minimum passing grade per subject - (baccalaureate) 3 or 75 (masteral) 2 or 85 (doctoral) 1.75 or 87 b. Good Standing A student shall be considered to be in good standing if he maintains a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.25 or better without receiving a failing grade in any subject. c. Probation A student shall be considered on probation if he obtains in the preceding semester: 1. a failing grade in any subject except freshman and sophomore courses known as Physical Education (P.E.), Reserved Officers Training Course (ROTC), and Civic Welfare Training Course (CWTS); or 2. GWA below 2.25. d. Disqualification A student is considered disqualified from the degree program if he obtains: 1. GWA below 2.50; or 2. GWA below 2.25 and a failing grade in any subject, except *non-academic subjects. A disqualified student may be allowed to shift to another program at the start of any semester. A student may shift from one course to another as often as desired; provided he completes the course within the maximum residency period equivalent to the normal period fixed to the curriculum to complete the course, plus a grace period of one year. Note: *Non-academic subjects refer to P.E., ROTC, and CWTS required as part of General Education. e. Dismissal A student shall be dismissed from the University on the following grounds: 1. remaining on probation for any two (2) consecutive semesters; 2. receiving a GWA below 2.50 and a failing grade in any subject; and 3. probation in any three (3) semesters. Article 280. A student served a notice of probation may be referred to the University Guidance Center for counseling. A report shall be made by the Center which shall include a recommendation for possible transfer to a course more suited to the student. If a student found to be beyond help, he shall be advised to discontinue his course of study and to take a suitable program elsewhere. Article 281. A student given an “Incomplete” in any subject but fails to complete the requirements within the succeeding term, shall be given a failing grade and shall be required to repeat the subject within the time allowed. Article 282. Required subjects in which a student has failed shall take precedence over other courses in his succeeding enrollment. Article 283. The units and grades earned elsewhere by a qualified transferee to PLM shall be evaluated in terms of the University’s subject and grade requirements.
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