PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD

NG VALENZUELA
CE ORIENTATION
BY: ENGR. ARNOLD M. CALASIN
AN OVERVIEW
 On June 5, 2002, the Council of Valenzuela approved Ordinance No. 14 that
paved way for the establishment of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela
(PLV). The university started humbly in a small but strategically situated
edifice at the heart of the city.
 On June 24, 2002, the institution formally opened its doors to 500 students.
The academic programs offered were Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration Major in Management, Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in English,
Filipino, Science, and Mathematics, Bachelor in Elementary Education, and
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration.
 In 2009, the surge in the number of qualified enrollees required the
acquisition of an extension campus about 500 meters away from the main
building. More facilities were constructed and enhanced like the Computer
Laboratory, Speech Laboratory, Gymnasium, Dance Studio, and etc.
 VISION
 A dynamic center for the development of competent and
competitive human resource as foundation for growth and
advancement of the City of Valenzuela.

MISSION
 To provide the citizens of Valenzuela an efficient and effective
institution of higher learning that will make them skillful,
productive, competent, competitive, civic-minded, and God
loving toward a peaceful, healthy and progressive City of
Valenzuela.
 PLV HYMN
Pamantasang minamahal, Pangalan mo’y aming dangal
Bukal ng talinong taglay, Puso’t diwa’y nagpupugay

CHORUS:
Itanghal, itanghal, PLV naming mahal
Mabuhay, mabuhay, Pag-asa ng bayan

Ang moog ng aming buhay, ikaw tunay ang nagbigay

Ang iyong adhika’t dasl, Sa dibdib naming nakintal

Saan man kami mapunta, Damdami’y di mag-iiba

Sa aming gunita’t diwa , Mag-aalab ang panata

FINAL CHORUS:
Itanghal, itanghal, PLV naming mahal
Mabuhay, mabuhay, Pag-asa ng bayan
Mabuhay, mabuhay, Pag-asa ng bayan
 UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS
Dr. NEDEÑA C. TORRALBA
President
Dr. YOLANDA G. GADON Dr. TESSIE F. BRIBON
Vice President for Academic Affairs OIC- Senior High School Department
Dean, College of Education, Arts and
Sciences Mrs. MARY ANNE H. TRINIDAD
University Registrar
Mr. JOHN A. CABADDU, MPA
Vice President for Administration/ Planning Mrs. JULAI L. SANTOS
and Finance OIC, Office of Student Affairs (OSA)

Dr. RYAN C. DELA PEÑA Ms. MICHELLE S. TONGCO

Dean, College of Business and Scholarship Coordinator
Administration, Accountancy and Public
Administration
Dr. JAMESON H. TAN
OIC, Research Center
OIC- Graduate School

Engr. JORDAN N. VELASCO Mrs. ROCHELLE S. SILVERIO

Chief Librarian
Dean, College of Engineering and
Information Technology Mrs. MARIAN A. BOHOL, MBA
Building Administrator Accountant
 DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
Jeff F. Amistoso
Accountancy
Jennifer B. Zabala, MBA
Marketing Management
Angeleca SJ. Villena, MBA
Human Resource Development Management
Sixto L. Fernandez
Financial Management
Angela Mhae H. Ramirez
Communication Studies
Engr. Mark B. Ondac
Civil Engineering
Engr. Jemuel D. Almerol
Electrical Engineering
Christian Amiel E. Narciso
English
Jannet L. Mangabang
Filipino
Patrick Luis M. Francisco, MIT
Information Technology
Marivic R. Rosini
Mathematics
Romulo T. Romo
National Service Training Program
Elizabeth P. Masagca
Physical Education
Precila S. Mauricio
Psychology
John A. Cabaddu
Public Administration
Julai L. Santos
Science
Angelo P. Porciuncula
Social Science
Prescilla B. Vallarta
Social Work
ACADEMIC DIRECTIVES
 UNIVERSITY RETENTION POLICY
1. Failure in 3 units of an academic load of 24 units – REPEAT subject
failed without reduction of load.
2. Failure in 6 units of an academic load of 24 units during a semester –
POBATIONARY status.
3. A student on probation who fails in any subject, the following
semester will no longer be admitted to the university.
4. Failure in 9 units of an academic load of 24 units – NO READMISSION to
the university.
 RESIDENCY RULE
 As a general rule, a student should finish his/her course or program of study
within the number of years/semesters prescribed by the curriculum of the
course.
 A student is expected to enroll each semester until he/she completes the course
or is dropped from the roll of the school.
 When a student cannot enroll in the succeeding semester, he/she must formally
file in writing an official Leave of Absence with the Registrar’s Office before the
end of the term wherein the leave starts. The maximum leave period that may
be applied is one (1) academic year.
 The Maximum Residency Rule for a student is the number of years/semesters
prescribed by the curriculum of the course he/she is enrolled plus one (1) year,
excluding the approved Leave of Absence.
 GRADING SYSTEM
GRADE POINT EQUIVALENT
1.0 97-100
1.25 94-96
1.50 91-93
1.75 88-90
2.00 85-87
2.25 82-84
2.50 79-81
2.75 76-78
3.00 75
5.00 Failed
INC Incomplete
W Withdrawn
D Dropped
U.D Unofficially Dropped

*NSTP, VSCH, and PE grades are not included in the compilation of

the General Weighted Average (GWA)
 INCOMPLETE GRADES
 An incomplete grade (INC) is given to students whose class standing
throughout the term is passing but failed to comply with certain
requirements of the course.
 To apply for grade completion, a student must observe the following
procedures:
1. Submit the requirements needed by the subject instructor
2. Secure and accomplish the Grade Completion form from the Registrar’s
Office
3. Assure that the instructor submits the signed grade compilation form to the
Dean’s Office for approval and to the Registrar’s Office for encoding
 An incomplete grade (INC) must be completed within a period of one (1)
year from the semester the incomplete grade was incurred. Upon
completion, the equivalent grade is 3.00, failure to comply within the
prescribed period will be equivalent to a failing grade of 5.00.
 EXAMINATION
 Two major examinations are given each semester: the Midterm and the
Final Exams. Examination schedules are announced by the Registrar’s
Office two weeks before the scheduled examinations.

ATTENDANCE
 All students are required to attend classes regularly and punctually.
Students who miss a class are expected to assume responsibility for the
subject matter taught, discussed, assigned, etc. When student incur
absences exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the total class hours for the
term in a course, they will automatically be given a failing grade of
5.00.
 EXCUSED ABSENCES
 Excused absences are limited to the following cases:
A. Indisposed due to severe illness or accident, certified by attending physician
B. Death of next of kin (grandparent, parent, brother, sister, spouse, child and
guardian)
C. Other special cases deemed meritorious by the Dean and approved by the
President

SUSPENSION OF CLASSES
 In case of storms, heavy flooding or any instance when there is a threat to
the safety and security of the academic community, the university shall
follow all directives of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Office of
the Mayor, and the Office of the University President.
 In imminent events, the University President may also suspend classes.
Students will also be properly advised through the Smart Info Board.
 CHANGED IN THE DEGREE PROGRAM/MAJOR
 A student who wishes to shift from one program to another or from one specialization
to another, must complete the Student Request Form (SRF) and Shifting Form, duly
approved by the Dean and the Registrar.

ADDING, DROPPING AND CHANGE OF SUBJECT/S

 The university allows adding, dropping and changing of subject/s during the designated
schedule with a corresponding fee. Dropping of subject/s are allowed until on or
before the Midterm period. Adding, dropping and changing of subject/s are only
allowed on the following reasons:
*** Conflict of Class schedule
*** Wrong subject/s enrolled or description of subjects/s enrolled
 Procedure of adding, dropping and changing of subject/s:
A. Have the Certificate of Registration (COR) noted by the Chairpersons as to what
subjects are allowed to be added, dropped or changed.
B. Check availability of subjects at the Registrar’s Office.
C. Pay the necessary fees at the Cashier.
D. Have new class schedule encoded and validated at the Registrar’s Office.
 LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND READMISSION
 A student is expected to enroll each semester until he completes the course.
When a student cannot enroll in the succeeding semester, he must accomplish
and file Leave of Absence (LOA) form with the Registrar’s office.
 The leave period that may be applied in a single application is one (1)
academic year or two semesters. However, the total number of semesters
applied as Leave of Absence must not exceed the length of the program.
 Students who wish to transfer to another school shall secure from the
Registrar’s Office a Certificate of Transfer Credential (Honorable Dismissal).
To secure this certification, students must cleared (clearance) from all
obligations to the school.
Guidance and Conditions:
1. Application for LOA should be filed w/ and approved by the Office of the Dean
2. The LOA has the consent of the parent or guardian
3. Certification from a public hospital physician (for sickness)
4. Endorsement from the Guidance Counselor or Career Adviser
 ACADEMIC HONORS
 CUM LAUDE (with honors)
Weighted average of 1.31 to 1.50 with no grade lower than 2.00 in all academic
subjects and with no failing grade in NSTP and PE subjects
 MAGNA CUM LAUDE (with high honors)
Weighted average of 1.21 to 1.30 with no grade lower than 1.75 in all academic
subjects and with no failing grade in NSTP and PE subjects
 SUMMA CUM LAUDE (with highest honors)
Weighted average of 1.00 to 1.20 or higher with no grade lower than 1.50 in all
academic subjects and with no failing grade in NSTP and PE subjects

*** In the computation of the general average grades of candidates for honors,
rounding off of final grades shall not be allowed. The general average shall be
computed up to four (4) decimal places.
NON ACADEMIC DIRECTIVES AND
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
 CODE OF DISCIPLINE
1. Nationalism (Makabayan)
2. Preservation (Maka-Kalilasan)
3. Positive Thinking (May Positibong Pananaw)
4. Responsibility and Accountability (Mapagkakatiwalaan)
5. Promptness and Punctuality (Maagap)
6. Cleanliness and Orderliness (Malinis at Maayos)
7. Creative and Resourcefulness (Malikhain)
8. God Loving (Makadiyos)
9. Loyalty and Integrity (Matapat at May Dangal)
10. Cooperation and Teamwork (Matulungin)
 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
 General Rules and Regulations
Being enrolled at PLV is a privilege. It involves the student’s voluntary decision and
acceptance of the responsibility pertinent to academic requirements and the norms of
behavior stipulated in the University objectives and policies. To ensure an atmosphere
conducive to the formation of more humane and highly intelligent individual, students
are expected to observe the following:
1. Wear the official I.D. card properly upon entering the school campus. No ID., No
Entry.
2. Consider proper hair cut. (No longer than the top edge of a shirt collar neither
covering the ears for Males).
3. Fill out the school forms/documents correctly. Erroneous information appearing in
the school documents done upon the negligence of the student is his responsibility.
4. Faculty members, school authorities, and security officers are authorized to
confiscate a student’s I.D. in case of disrespectful behavior.
5. Observe classroom procedures and decorum at all times.
6. Unruly behavior, running along the corridors, playing musical instruments or any
activity that may distract an on-going class should be avoided.
7. Permission to use the school facilities or any of its equipment must always be
secured from the proper authorities.
8. All formal reports on student misconduct shall be investigated by the Office of
Student Affairs and Guidance Counselor for proper recommendation to the
Committee on Discipline.
9. Students shall not participate in any outside activity e.g. contest plays,
conferences, competition, etc. using the name PLV or any of its recognized student
organizations, without approval from the College Dean, Office of Student Affairs or
Office of the President.
10. To foster nationalism and patriotism, students are required to attend the flag
raising ceremony every Monday morning at 7:00AM.
11. Students shall have full responsibility of maintaining cleanliness and
orderliness of their rooms.
12. No student activity shall be conducted without approval from proper
authorities.
13. The student has the responsibility to inform his parents and/or guardian of the
rules and regulations of the university and other consequences arising from his
misdemeanor.
 OFFENSES AND SANCTIONS
 For Minor Violations:
1. Warning/Reprimand 3. 8 hours community service
2. 4 hours community service 4. 12 hours community service

Offense
Minor Violations
1st 2nd 3rd
1. Not wearing of prescribed proper uniforms / not wearing ID
1 2 3
inside the campus
2. Sporting very sophisticated hair style, clothing and accessories
1 3 4
not appropriate to gender
3. Littering along the hallways and classrooms/spitting on floors,
1 3 4
walls
4. Loitering 1 3 4
5. Unkept / long hair for male students 1 2 4
6. Wearing of earrings for male students/excessive earrings for
1 3 4
female students
7. Hair dying/sporting tattoo/wearing of earrings for male
1 3 4
students
 For Major Violations:
1. Warning/Reprimand/Counseling 3. Heavy Suspension (1 week)
2. Light Suspension (3 days) 4. Dismissal/Transfer Out

Offense
Major Violations
1st 2nd 3rd

1. Possession of prohibited drugs 4

2. Destruction of substantial school properties 4

3. Arson 4

4. Grave sexual misconduct 4

5. Rebellious actions such as pressuring others to boycott

4
classes
6. Forging signature, tampering school records or
4
credentials, securing or using forged materials

7. Carrying deadly weapons (firearms, knives) 4

 Offense
Major Violations
1st 2nd 3rd
8. Inflicting physical injury/assault on school authorities without
4
provocation on the part of the latter
9.Stealing / swindling / extortion 4

10.Disclosing or misusing confidential or classified materials 4

11. Theft, robbery and other form of stealing 4

12. Bringing dishonor to the university 4

13. Gross misconduct in unauthorized mass action 4

14. Membership in Gangs, Fraternities and Recruitment of students

4
to the same. Any form of Hazing as an entry to any organization.
15. Willful affiliation with any unrecognized student organization
3 4
within PLV

16. Cyberbully or use of social media to malign reputation of school

3 4
authorities and students
 Offense
Major Violations
1st 2nd 3rd
17. Lending one’s ID card/certificate of Registration form/Library
card for the use of another person and other forms of 3 4
misrepresentation of identity
18. Misuse of college/organizational funds for personal or private
3 4
benefit. Embezzlement of another’s money
19. Submitting false or misleading statements to the university,
publishing or disseminating false and derogatory information
3 4
about the university, its officials, faculty members, employees
and student (fraud and slander)
20. Vandalism / defacing walls / tearing pages of the library
3 4
area/materials
21. Any form of coercion or threat made to any student, faculty
3 4
member, university guest or any school authorities

22. Gross disrespect to professors and school authorities 3 4

 Offense
Major Violations
1st 2nd 3rd

23. Possession of pornographic materials 3 4

24. Gambling 3 4

25. Cheating during examinations 3 4

26. Gross physical, verbal and written assault on student or school

2 3 4
authorities
27. Smoking / intoxication inside the premises / possession of
2 3 4
alcoholic beverages / coming to school drunk
28. Tampering of posters and other university information
2 3 4
materials
29. Posting of obscene pictures, defamatory statements which
damages the reputation of the university, its personnel, its
2 3 4
students and/or other individual through social networking media,
SMS, and other forms of communication
 Offense
Major Violations
1st 2nd 3rd
30. Refusal to submit to reasonable inspection conducted by
2 3 4
authorized personnel

31. Ridiculing of fellow students / rumor mongering 2 3 4

32. Failure to appear before school authorities when requireD to

2 3 4
report within 48 hours

33. Lewd act / boisterous remarks / use of profane and indecent

2 3 4
language

34. Disturbances of classes 2 3 4

35. Public display of affection (embracing, petting, kissing,

suggestive, vulgar and indecent poses; holding or touching delicate 2 3 4
part of the body of the opposite sex)
 GENERAL RULES OF DISCIPLINE
All students of the Pamantasan shall observe its standards of behavior and rules
of discipline. Any violation or infraction thereof shall subject the student, after
due process, to disciplinary action.

CATEGORIES OF DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS:

1. Warning/Reprimand
 A warning is given to first time offenders where no major disciplinary
sanctions are imposed by the rules. This shall be meted out in verbal and
written form. A reprimand is cautioning the student from repeating an offense
of similar nature.
2. University Service / Community Service
 This sanction is given for light offense committed by the student. It is an
instructive or educative sanction which may promote development of the
offender’s awareness of his responsibility as a member of the University
community.
 Reasonable number of hours shall be rendered by the offender as
recommended and approved by the Discipline Committee.

3. Suspension
 A student offender is barred from attending classes and other school
activities as prescribed by the suspension order.

4. Dismissal
 A dishonorable discharge from the Pamantasan may be made at any time
during the school year upon recommendation of the Discipline
Committee and approval of the Board of Regents. The transfer
credentials of the dismissed student shall be immediately issued.
 SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
 The university sets a dress code policy to establish a respectful academic
environment.
OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM
 Students are required to wear the complete uniform from Monday to Friday.
The prescribed uniform conforms to the following specifications:

Sky blue polo paired with navy blue

Male
pants, closed black leather shoes,& ID
with university lace

Sky blue blouse with necktie, navy

Female
blue skirt, closed black leather
shoes,& ID with university lace

Sky blue blouse with necktie, navy

Female Engineering Students (2nd
blue pants, closed black leather
year – 5th year)
shoes,& ID with university lace
PE and NSTP PE and NSTP uniforms shall be
considered proper during PE and NSTP
classes only. Entrance to the
university wearing these uniforms will
be allowed only if the PE and NSTP
class is the first or the only subject
and/or if the student has one class
remaining for the day.

Club and Organizational Can be worn on Saturday classes and

on special club/school activities only.

Casual wear and Civilian clothes Can be worn during weekdays if

students have no classes but must
perform other activities.
 Other activities may include the following but are not limited to:
1. Research activities in the library
2. Transanction to be conducted with the PLV Cashier
3. Submission of Requirements to the professor
4. Special appointments with Professors/Administrator/Officers
5. Rehearsal

 All students must wear their official ID at all times. They must follow
the prescribed dress code especially during non-uniform days. The
following are prohibited:
1. Revealing dress (sando, sleeveless, spaghetti strap, backless,
strapless, see-through tops or shirts and plunging blouse)
2. Mini skirts
3. Shorts/Hip-hop Shorts
4. Slippers
5. Cross-dressing

*** Students who are enrolled in an On-the Job Training or

practicum course are expected to wear their prescribed practicum
uniform.
*** Students with special cases (e.g, accidents, health-related
cases, pregnancy) may be granted exemption from wearing the
school uniform upon the approval of the Office of the Student
Affairs (OSA).
 STUDENTS IDENTIFICATION CARD
 All students are required to wear the official ID at all times inside the
campus premises. IDs made/issued outside the school are considered
invalid with corresponding sanctions. Identification Card must be
validated every semester.
 Lost ID must be reported immediately to the Office of the Student Affairs
for the issuance of clearance and Affidavit of Loss form. Notarized
affidavit of loss and official receipt of ID replacement fee shall be
submitted to the Office of the Registrar to initiate the processing of a
replacement.
 ID cards must be surrendered to the Registrar’s Office upon withdrawal of
enrollment from the university and upon graduation.