Admission and Retention Policies

General Admission Requirements

The College of Maritime Studies shall only accept students based on its carrying capacity, taking into account the number of facilities and equipment it owns and the faculty-to-student ratio.

Students intending to enroll in the BSMT or BSMARE program shall comply with the minimum requirements for admission as follows:

Academic Qualifications:

a. Senior High School graduate;

b. Students who graduated in High School on or before June 2016. However, to ensure college readiness of the students enrolling under the new higher education curricula, the CMS may require bridging program for the general education component (CMO No. 10, S. 2017):

Student Admission

a. General Admission Policy (University Code, Chap. 3, Art. 9)

Section 1. No qualified student shall be denied admission to UA by reason of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, or political affiliations; however, a student with special needs will only be admitted provided the University has the capability to cater to his/her needs.

Section 2. Every applicant for admission to the University degree programs must meet the requirements for admission prescribed by the University and its academic unit concerned including passing the entrance examination required by the University.

Section 3. Every student seeking admission shall sign the “Pledge of Good Conduct”. Refusal to take the pledge or violation of its terms shall be sufficient cause for denial of admission.

Section 4. Every applicant for admission shall undergo a thorough health examination as prescribed by each college. No person shall be admitted who is found to be suffering from a dangerous, communicable, contigious or infectious disease or who is physically unfit as determined by the accredited medical officer.

b. Admission Requirements for the College of Maritime Studies IBOR Resolution No. 58. Series of 2022)

1. Applicants seeking admission to the College of Maritime Studies must meet the cut-off score of 15.

2. Applicants must have an average grade of 80% and above.

3. Passed the pre-qualifying exam and the personality test specific for the College for those who meet the cut-off score of CMS in the University Entrance exam. Students will be ranked according to the capacity of the program for the first year, shifters, and transferees.

4. Passed the interview and evaluation by the Chairperson of the Program.

5. Qualified applicants must comply with all the following requirements:

New Students:

a. Original and photocopy of Form 138 or High School Report Card b. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Good Moral Character

c. Original and photocopy of Medical Clearance

d. Three (3) long white folders

e. Authenticated Copy of NSO/PSA Birth Certificate (2pcs)

f. Original and photocopy of the Entrance Examination result

Transferees:

a. Original and photocopy of Certificate of Honorable Dismissal

b. Original and photocopy of Medical Clearance

c. Authenticated Copy of NSO/PSA Birth Certificate (2pcs)

d. Original and photocopy of Transcript of Records for evaluation purposes

e. Three (3) long white folders

f. Original and photocopy of the Entrance Examination result

g. Updated Curriculum Checklist w/grades evaluated/credited by the program head

Old Students/Quitters:

a. Clearance of the last/previous semester

b. Updated Curriculum Checklist w/ grades evaluated/credited by the program head

Result of Entrance Examination

Students for admission to the University degree programs must meet the requirements for admission prescribed by the University and its academic unit concerned including passing entrance examination required by the University (Faculty Manual 2014, Section 2.1).

Qualifying Examination both in Written and Oral

Every applicant for admission to the maritime programs must pass the qualifying examinations both in written and oral form prescribed by the College of Maritime Studies (CMMC No. 1

series of 2019, Section 42).

University Entrance Examination (using Otis-Lennon School Ability Test)

The programs of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Selenem in Manine Engionering (15MarE) observe selective admission based on Placement Test Score of at least Stanine 15.

Eligibility to Transfer for Maritime Students

The following are eligible to transfer to the University of Antique-College of Maritime Studies:

1. A student who is transferring from an authorized maritime higher education institution, subject to completion/satisfaction of physical and medical fitness test, pursuant to Regulation 1/9 of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, to be conducted by a DOH accredited Medical Practitioner,

2. A student who is transferring from a maritime higher education institution whose programs are subjected to closure proceedings or are not authorized to be offered to a recognized MMEI, subject to completion/satisfaction of the following requirements:

Physical and medical fitness test, pursuant to Regulation 1/9of the STCW Convention 1978, as amended, to be conducted by a DOH accredited Medical Practitioner, adopt PEME format Pass the written and practical assessment of prior learning (professional courses); retake failed courses in written and practical assessment

3. A student who is transferring from an authorized maritime higher education institution whose admission standards requires new entrant on the First Year Level only, shall abide by the UA – CMS Admission policy; and,

4. A student coming from outside the country must be evaluated in accordance with existing statutory and regulatory requirements prior to admission.
5. Regular transferee is treated as a new applicant and bound to comply with the policy and procedure of admission.
6. No student from a non-recognized MHEI shall be accepted, however, the student can be admitted as a new applicant or first-year level in the curriculum.

Guidance System
Academic Advising is done by the CMS which provides curricular planning and guidance to undergraduate and graduate students in the BSMT and BSMarE programs. The Office of the Dean in cooperation with the CMS Dean of Discipline provides the intervention for students disciplinary issues; develop appropriate programs to promote positive behavior, monitor, develop and implement student behavioral contracts, keep a log of students’ attendance and truancy issues, and communicate disciplinary concerns to parents and staff.

General Retention Requirements

Failure (for Non-Major Courses)	Academic Status	Allowable Load for the Following Semester
1 course	Warning	Less than 3 units from the normal load
2-3 courses	Probation	Allowed for 15 units only
4 or mare courses (cumulative)	Permanent disqualification	Not allowed to enroll
For Major Courses
1 course with a grade below 2.0 (85)		Less than 3 units from the Normal Load
2 courses with grades below 2.0 (85)		Less than 6 units from the Normal Load
3 courses with grades below 2.0 (85)		Less than 9 units from the Normal Load
4 or more courses with grades below 2.0 (85) (cumulative)	Permanent disqualification from the College	Not allowed to enroll
1 failing grade (5.0) in a major course	ermanent disqualification from the College	Not allowed to enroll
Dropped (unofficial) grade in a major course	Permanent disqualification from the College	Not allowed to enroll

 

BSMT Faculty Permanent Instructors Capt. Garfin Luis V. III 2/M Huera, Cenen Archie V Part-time Instructors 2/M Gumia, Carl Vincent M. Capt. Gonzaga, Edward Capt. Melino, Marcos IV 2/M Ovivir, Robert G. C/M Pacete, Juncho S. Capt. Pe, Joel N. Capt. Plameras, Rex N. 2/M Sampuego, Vincent C. Capt. Santiago, Salvador G. III Capt. Seniel, Joel O. 2/M Sorilla, Gil R. Capt. telesforo, Robert Jr. C/M Venacio, Michael Jhon

BSMARE Faculty Permanent Instructors 2/E Galicia, peter Ralph B. Engr. Pechuanco, Fred Lyndon M. 3/E Samillano, Rowen Part-time Instructors C/E Bajon, Leowilyn 3/E Cervera, Wilfred C. 3/E Dayrit, Edcequiel E. ETO. Delgado, Gamaliel 3/E Francisco, Jose M. Engr. Jordan, Kenn 3/E Laña, Wellington L. 3/E Mondejar, Virgilio 2/M Ovivir, Robert G. 4/E Pagunsan, Teodoro O. 2/E Vicente, Jersam