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Bachelor of Science in Anthropology / Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Enrollment and Application Procedure for Incoming and Transferee

1. General Admission Requirements

Any senior high graduate of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand under the Academic track may apply for admission to the BA Anthropology or BA Sociology undergraduate programs.  The applicant shall be interviewed by one or two faculty members of the department about his or her intentions for seeking admission to the program.  This has to be done before processing or finishing the admission requirements of the University. For other pertinent aspects governing policies, please refer to the University Student Handbook.

The non-HUMSS applicant will be admitted to the program provided that he/she will get a grade of 2.0 or higher in all subjects that are categorized as humanities (e.g. CHS 1 and 2) and social sciences (e.g. GE 1: Understanding the self) during the prescribed period or semesters.

For Transferee and Shiftee

Any transfer student seeking admission into the programs of the Department must apply for formal admission into the university before his/her credentials are considered.  A total of 9 units of major subjects earned from other accredited schools or highly recognized institutions may be given advance credit provided that the course description and content are similar to what is offered by the Department.

The department chairperson or a faculty member shall interview the applicant about his/her intentions for seeking admission.

The following are the guidelines for admission:

Admission is based on scholastic performance in General Education and Social Science courses.  An applicant with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 may be admitted into the program.

A student seeking admission whose grade point average is lower than 2.0 may be given special consideration if he/she demonstrates academic potential. The student may be allowed to enroll on provisional status and shall be fully admitted after satisfactorily taking a total of 9 units of coursework and reaching the required grade point average of 2.0 or better. Provisional status should only be within a semester after which the student is refused admission and advised to shift.

Upon admission (provisional or full) the student shall automatically become a member of the Junior Anthropologists and Sociologists Society (JASS) where he/she is expected to actively participate in its relevant activities and abide by its constitution.

All requirements for the degree should be completed in four (4) years within the program.

Online Enrollment

1. Online requirements
   1. For incoming first year and transferee, once credentials have been submitted to the Registrar Office, a letter of intent stating your reason for enrolling in the chosen program (BA Anthropology or BA Sociology) should also be emailed to [email protected]
   2. Those who will shift to our department, the same letter of intent is required to be sent to the department’s email.
2. Approval and Interview
   1. Once the required documents are received by the Department, the prospective student will be contacted and scheduled for an online interview with a faculty.
   2. After the interview, the Department will issue an approval letter for the applicant in order to proceed with the enrollment process.
3. Continuing student
   1. Go to the Silliman website to enroll and check your Silliman account for your subjects.
   2. Contact the Department for other concerns regarding enrollment.

Biology Department

Admission Requirements

A. FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STEM/STEAM STRAND) GRADUATES

1. General Quality Point Average (QPA): 80% or higher
2. No grade should be lower than 80% in the following subjects:
   • General Biology 1, General Biology 2
   • General Chemistry 1, General Chemistry 2
   • General Physics 1, General Physics 2
   • Pre-calculus, Basic calculus

B. FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (NON-STEM/STEAM STRAND & NON-ACADEMIC TRACK) GRADUATES

1. General Quality Point Average (QPA): 80% or higher
2. No grade should be lower than 80% in the following subjects:
   • Earth & Life Science
   • Physical Science
   • General Math
   • Statistics & Probability
   • Research 1 (Qualitative research)
   • Research 2 (Quantitative research)
   • Inquiries, Investigation & Immersion
3. Required to take augmentation subjects (listed below) during the first year after admission and get a grade of 80% or higher
   • Gen. Bio. (ALA)
   • Chem. 13(2018)
   • Physics 00(ALA)2018
   • Math 00 (AUG) (Pre-calculus, Basic calculus)

C. FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES FROM THE OLD, Pre-K12 CURRICULUM

1. General Quality Point Average (QPA): 80% and above
2. Required to take augmentation subjects (listed below) during the first year after admission and get a
   grade of 80% or higher
   • Gen. Bio. (ALA)
   • Chem 13(2018)
   • Physics 00 (ALA)2018
   • Math 00 (AUG) (Pre-calculus, Basic calculus)

D. FOR SHIFTEES FROM OTHER PROGRAMS: See the Department Chairperson for evaluation.

Chemistry Department

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be a STEM or STEAM graduate from Senior High School with at least a minimum grade of 85%. A student with a science grade average below 85% but above 80% maybe admitted by the Department provided, he will be under a one-semester On Probation status.
2. At least a grade of 2.0 in all board exam-subjects must be maintained for retention in the program. If the student obtained a grade below 2.0,    he/she must take a series of augmentation exams in that subject (with the teacher’s approval) prior to officially enrolling in the next higher-level chemistry subjects.
3. In corollary to #2 requirement above, a group of faculty members must evaluate the results of the examinations (augmentation) and determine if the student will continue in the program.

English & Literature Department

We will accept all students from different tracks, however, the grade requirement for Grade 11 and 12 English subjects should be at least 88%.

The following subjects are: Oral Communication, EAPP, RWS, RDL 1, 21st Century Literature, CNF and CW. If the student got a grade below 88% in the aforementioned subjects, they cannot enroll in our 5 programs.

Batsilyer ng Sining sa Filipino

(Bachelor of Arts in Filipino)

Requirements for Admission

Incoming freshmen students who wish to enroll in the AB Filipino Program should meet the following requirements:

• All strands will be accepted;
• Should have at least 85% High School general average;
• Should have at least 85 % in Filipino;
• Should submit and accomplish necessary department/college/university documents;

For shiftees and transferees, he/she must have attained a grade of at least 2.0 in the basic Filipino courses.

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Admission Requirements and Screening Process:

For School Year 2021-2022

1. Submit an electronic certified true copy of the Senior High School (SHS) card to the Physics Department’s email address: [email protected]. 

STEAM / STEM SHS graduates should not have a grade below 85 in Math, Physics, and Chemistry. 

For non-STEAM (or non-STEM) SHS graduates, the General Average Grade must not be below 85 and should enroll and pass the Augmentation subjects, with SATISFACTORY ratings, in Physics, Math, & Chemistry.

For graduates of Science and Engineering degrees, they should submit an electronic certified true copy of their transcript of records to [email protected]. They must not have a grade below 85 or its equivalent in their major subjects. These particular graduates are classified as regular 3rd year students except those without any of the following courses in their baccalaureate programs:

• • Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics
  • Engineering Drawing and Surveying Method
  • Principles of Geology and Geomorphology
  • Mineralogy
  • Stratigraphy and Historical Geology
  • Calculus
  • Petrology

2. After submitting the required documents, the applicants will receive an email for a scheduled on-line or electronic interview.

3. Qualified applicants will be notified by email and may proceed with the enrollment procedures shown on the University website: https://su.edu.ph/admissions/admission-procedures/

Note: Prospective B.S. Geology students can contact the SU Physics Department through email if they do not meet the admission requirements.

All classes will be delivered online through mySOUL.

For more details and info, please contact the SU Physics Department through:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone Number: +63 35 422 6002 local 317
Mobile Numbers: +63 917 704 1901 local 317 / +63 917 712 1901 local 317

History and Political Science

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Admission Policy

1. Entering math majors must be a bona fide senior high school graduate and have an average grade of at least 85% in all his or her mathematics subject(s) in the senior high school.

2. A shifter or transferee must comply with the basic requirement and must have a cumulative QPA of at least 2.0 (or its equivalent if coming from other schools) prior to his application to the BS Mathematics program.

3. If the applicant meets the aforementioned requirements, then she/he fills out the BS Math application form and submits herself/himself for an interview with the Department Head for final assessment.

Retention Policy and Graduation Requirements

1. After the sophomore year, the BS Math student must have a minimum Mathematics QPA of 2.5 (June 24, 2011, Faculty Meeting). To qualify for graduation, the BS Math candidate must have an overall QPA of 2.0 (Board of Trustee Action 063)

2. Evaluation of student’s academic standing is done at the outset of the ensuing school year by his or her adviser. A BS Math student may be asked to repeat certain courses to improve his/her academic standing in order to meet Departmental standards (Office of the Registrar Policy).

Program Goals

The BS Math graduates shall be equipped with enhanced mathematical and critical thinking skills. Graduates are expected to have developed deeper appreciation and understanding of the importance of mathematics in history and the modern world. They will be able to do research or perform jobs that require analytical thinking and quantitative skills.

The program provides students with substantial exposure to the breadth and depth of mathematics, from classical to contemporary, and from theoretical to applied. The curriculum covers foundational courses in core areas of mathematics as well as advanced courses that will help prepares graduates to pursue higher studies or work in a variety of fields.

Professions/careers/occupations for BS Math graduates

Graduates of BS Math often obtain jobs in education (teaching high school math courses or tertiary level elementary/service courses), statistics, actuarial science, operations research, risk management, business and economics, banking and finance, and computing and information technology.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

1.  E-mail [email protected] to get the link for your pre- admission.
   • Must be a STEM or STEAM graduate from Senior High School.
   • Must have an average of 85 and above, with no subject grade below 85%.
   • For non-STEAM (or non-STEM) SHS graduates, the General average must not be below 85, no subject grade below 85 and should enroll in the Augmentation subjects in their first year, with SATISFACTORY ratings.
2. After passing the grade assessment, the applicant will be scheduled for an examination.
3. Qualified applicants will be notified and may proceed with the enrollment process listed on the University website: https://su.edu.ph/admissions/admisssions-procedures/

For inquiries, please contact the Pharmacy program at:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel no.: 422-6002 local 300

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Admission Procedure and Requirements for School Year 2020-2021

The Philosophy Department accepts students from all tracks and strands. It adopts the University procedure and requirements for admission of incoming freshmen. For the procedure and requirements visit: http://my.su.edu.ph/enrollment

For inquiries, contact the following:
email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Telephone No: 4201901 local 358

Bachelor of Science in Physics

All Strands will be Accepted and Admitted! Interview not needed.

Admission Requirements/Policy for Incoming 1st Year:

The Physics Department observes the Open Admission, Selective Retention Policy in its curricular offering.

Specific Admission Requirements before enrolling in the BS Physics Program:

A. FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STEM/STEAM STRAND) GRADUATES

1. General Quality Point Average (QPA): 80% or higher.
2. No grade should be lower than 80% in the following subjects:

• • General Biology 1 and General Biology 2 
  • General Physics 1 and General Physics 2
  • General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry2 
  • Pre-calculus and Basic calculus

B. FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (NON-STEM or NON-STEAM STRAND & NON-ACADEMIC TRACK) GRADUATES

1. General Quality Point Average (QPA): 80% or higher.

2. No grade should be lower than 80% in the following subjects:

• • Earth & Life Science Research 1 (Qualitative research)
  • Physical Science Research 2 (Qualitative research)
  • General Math Inquiries, Investigation & Immersion
  • Statistics & Probability

3. Required to take augmentation subjects (listed below) during the first year after admission and get a SATISFACTORY rating for each:

• • Gen. Bio. (ALA)
  • Physics 00(ALA)2018
  • Chem. 13(2018)
  • Math 00 (AUG) (Pre-calculus, Basic calculus)

C. FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES UNDER THE OLD, Pre-K12 CURRICULUM

1. General Quality Point Average (QPA): 80% and above.
2. Required to take augmentation subjects (listed below) during the first year after admission and get a SATISFACTORY rating for each:

• • Gen. Bio. (ALA)
  • Chem 13(2018)
  • Physics 00 (ALA)2018
  • Math 00 (AUG) (Pre-calculus, Basic calculus)

D. FOR SHIFTEES FROM OTHER PROGRAMS: Please contact the SU Physics Department for Evaluation.

Qualified applicants may proceed with the enrollment procedures shown on the University website: https://su.edu.ph/admissions/admission-procedures/

Note: Prospective B.S. Physics students can contact the SU Physics Department through email if they do not meet the admission requirements.

All classes will be delivered online through mySOUL.

For more details & info, please contact the SU Physics Department through:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone Number: +63 35 422 6002 local 317
Mobile Numbers: +63 917 704 1901 local 317 +63 917 712 1901 local 317

BS Psychology

Admission Policy

The Department of Psychology accepts first year students who were in the STEAM and HUMMS tracks at Senior High School.

Admission Requirements

1. Submit an electronic certified true copy of Senior High School card to the Psychology Department via email.
2. Senior high school average of at least 80%.
3. After submitting the required documents, the applicant will receive an email from the Psychology Department and will be asked to answer an entrance essay.
4. Qualified applicants will be notified and may proceed with the enrollment process listed on the University website: https://su.edu.ph/admission-procedures/

For more information, contact the Psychology Department through:
Email: [email protected]
Tel no. (035) 422-6002 local 354

BS Social Work

Admission and Retention Policies

Admission Requirements

1. The department accepts senior high school graduates coming from any of the  4 Academic  Tracks – GAS, ABM, STEM and HUMS
2. Entering Freshmen students must:
   – Have a general average of 80% or better
   – Comply with all needed requirements specified by the admission office
3. Transferees and shiftees must have a minimum QPA of 2.0

Retention

In order for students to remain under the Social Work Program, he/she must:

1. Maintain a term QPA of at least 2.0
2. Maintain a 2.0 grade in all professional courses
3. Must not be placed on academic probation for 2 semesters
4. A student who does not get the required QPA of 2.0 is placed on academic probation during the succeeding semester with these conditions:
   – The student may be required to repeat certain subjects, or carry a reduced load to improve or earn quality points.
   – The student must not incur any unexcused absences from regular classes, his college’s assembly, or the University convocation.
   – The student is ineligible to represent university in any public performance or activity, or hold any major office without his Dean’s permission.
   – A student on academic probation must attain the minimum QPA in the following semester. If he/she cannot get the required QPA, he/she would be dropped from the department. This action is automatic unless the college, or faculty, or the designated committee decided to extend the probation period.

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