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De La Salle UniversityInternational Center
Student Exchange ProgramPre-Arrival Guidelines and Procedures
Academic Year 2014-2015
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1. Philippines
1.1 Overview
The Philippines as an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia. It comprises of atotal of 7,107 islands. There are 3 main groups of islands namely: Luzon, Visayas andMindanao. The country stretches 1,840 kilometers from its northern most tip in Luzon tothe southern most tip in Mindanao. Its total area is approximately around 300,000 squarekilometers or 115,831 square miles. It has 17 regions, 81 provinces, 136 cities, 1,494municipalities, 41,995 barangays.
The country was named after King Philip II of Spain who reigned from 1556 to 1598. Itis the only country in the world named after a monarch. Philippines was colonized bySpain from 1565 up to 1897.
1.2 Capital
The capital of the Philippines is the City of Manila or commonly known as Manila.Manila is one of the cities that comprise the Greater Metropolitan Area (GMA) or MetroManila. The city has 1.6 million inhabitants. De La Salle University is located in the Cityof Manila
1.3 Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino and English. There are around 180different languages and dialects in the country.
1.4 Currency
The Philippine Peso is the currently used in the country. The denominations of moneypaper bills are in 1,000’s, 500’s, 200’s, 100’s, 50’s and 20’s. Coin denominations are in10’s, 5’s, 1’s, 0.25’s, 0.10’s, and 0.05’s.
1.5 Religion
Around 90% of the Filipinos are Christian most of which belong to the Roman CatholicChurch, Protestant denomination, Philippine Independent Church (Aglipay), Inglesia niKristo (Church of Christ). 5% of the Filipinos are Muslims. The rest are into otherreligions.
1.6 Climate
The Philippines has a tropical climate. There are two seasons, the rainy and the dryseason. From the months of December to February it is cool dry season much like winterin other countries. From March to May, it is hot dry season. These are the summermonths. From May to October it is rainy season brought about by the monsoon rains.
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Temperature during the summer months can go as high as 37 degrees Celsius. During themonsoon seasons, temperature averages 28 degrees Celsius.
1.7 People
Filipino race is Malay (from Malaysia). Throughout history and because of inter-culturalmarriages, there are traces of Filipinos with Chinese, Indian, Spanish, Arab and NorthAmerican features.
Throughout the 7,107 islands, there are different tribal ethnic groups. Naming a few arethe Ifugaos who live in the Rice Terraces of Banaue, the Bontocs who live in the CentralCordillera mountain ranges in Luzon Group of Island, the Mangyan who live in theIsland of Mindoro, the Pala’wans who live in the mountains of Palawan, the Aetas whoscatteredly live in Central Luzon and the Badjaos from the Mindanao Group of Island.
The Philippines also have indigenous ethnic groups. These ethnic groups are based on thelocation of the regions in the country where these groups are located. A few are theBikolanos from Bicol Region located at the southern tip of Luzon Island, Ibanags fromthe upper Northern Luzon Island, Ilocanos from the Ilocos Region, Ivatans from theBatanes Islands in the upper tip of Luzon Island, Kapangpangans from the Province ofPampanga, Pangasineses from the Province of Pangasinan, Sambals from the Province ofZambales where the former American Subic Naval Base is located, Tagalogs from theNational Capital Region which includes Metro Manila,
1.8 Culture
The culture of the Philippines can be reflected through its history. The diversity of itsculture is characterized by the foreign influences. The most predominant is the 300 yearSpanish colonization. Philippines was governed by Spain through Mexico. Because ofthis, the Hispanic influence was introduced to the Philippines. The Hispanic influence ofthe country can be seen through folk music, folk dance, language, cuisines, arts and theCatholic Religion.
Before the Spanish period, the country was influenced by India through kingdoms that itinfluenced such as the Srivijaya Empire and the Majapahit Empire, now known asMalaysia and Indonesia respectively.
After the Spanish colonization that ended in 1897, the American colonization began. Itsinfluences can be seen in the education system, the use of the English language, popularculture, movies, music, ready to go food or fast food and the popularity of basketball as afavorite past time and sport in the country. The most common mode of transportationicon of the country which is the jeepney evolved after World War II. The Filipinosdevised or invented a way of putting more passengers in the military surplus jeeps thatthe Americans left after the war. The Filipinos literally cut the military jeeps in half andplaced an extension in the middle thereby making the modern jeepneys carry over 20passengers in total.
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The Chinese came to the Philippines long before the pre-Hispanic period. The Chinesewere merchants and traded goods with the native of the Philippines. Among the mostevident Chinese influence in the Philippines is its food especially the noodles now knownas pancit/pansit.
Most of the followers of Islam are located in Mindanao. Its culture was influenced byneighboring Malaysia and Indonesia.
Since the country is predominantly Christian and Catholic in religious faith, Filipinoscelebrate the fiestas. Fiestas are feast or festivities in honor of the patron saint of a townor a province. Fiestas are celebrated throughout the year in different provinces and town.This is one of the Hispanic influences. During fiestas, it is celebrated by families feastingand inviting friends to share their buffet. Parades of sculptured patron saints are paradedin the streets. Games are also part of the celebration. It is usually done in an open areanear the town’s church or the town’s municipal hall.
1.9 Food
The staple of the Filipinos is rice. Most Filipinos eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinnerwith cooked dishes of pork, beef, chicken and vegetables. Quite a number of Filipinodishes are cooked in vegetable oil or sautéed. This kind of cooking was influenced by theSpanish.
Each region or province in the country has its specialty dishes. Like in the Ilocos Regionthey have the Igado, in Bacolod Province they have the Chicken Inasal, in Bicol Regionthey have the Bicol Express, in Laguna Province they have Buko (coconut) Pie, inBatangas Province home of Taal Volcano they have the rare Maliputos and Tawilis fishes,they also have the well known kapeng barako, and in Cebu province they have the lechonor roasted pig.
2.0 Keep Right
People drive on the right side of the road in the Philippines. Filipinos also walk on theright side of a walk way.
2. De La Salle University
2.1 Address: 2401 Taft Avenue, MalateManila 1004, Philippines
2.2 Website: www.dlsu.edu.ph
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2.3 Responsible Office:
International CenterRoom 207 Saint Joseph Hall2401 Taft Avenue, MalateManila 1004, PhilippinesTelephone Numbers: (632)-5256727 and (632)-5244611 local 289Fax Number: (632)-5256727
Officers and Staff:1. Executive Director for External Relations and Internationalization – Prof. Alvin
Culaba, PhD ([email protected])2. Unit Head and Global Education Specialist-International Center – Mr. Reodel
Masilungan ([email protected])3. Communications Specialist and Student Advisor-International Center – Ms.
Rhodora Caballero ([email protected])4. International Program Development and Marketing Specialist-International
Center – Ms. Jhona Camba ([email protected])5. International Services Management and Student Advisor – Mr. Kent Gabriel So
([email protected])6. Liaison Officer-International Center – Ms. Rita Colar ([email protected])7. Liaison Officer-International Center – Mr. Paolo Pantig
([email protected])8. Head of Center for Global Engagement and Academic Relations Administrator –
Ms. Aleta Tabalba ([email protected])9. External Affairs Officer – Mr. Ronee San Agustin
([email protected])10. Technical Assistant for Administration – Mr. Maria Corazon Manzano
2.4 Brief History
De La Salle University started out as a college in 1911. It was then called the DeLa Salle College. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a religiouscongregation founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle of France. The first students wereall boys and the original campus was located on General Luna Street. It was in 1973 thatthe college recognized the need for Catholic women’s education and thus opened itsdoors to female students. De La Salle College changed its status to a university onFebruary 19, 1975. It was in the eventful school year of 1981 – 1982 that the traditionalthe traditional semestral academic schedule was changed to the trimestral system.
Its academic excellence can be attributed to its competent faculty and staff, andthe state-of-the art facilities. It likewise has established a strong linkage with othereducational institutions in the Philippines and in other countries as well.
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2.5 VISION – MISSION
Vision
De La Salle University is an internationally recognized Catholic university established bythe Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1911.
Inspired by the charism of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the University harmonizes faithand life with contemporary knowledge to nurture a community of distinguished andmorally upright scholars who generate and propagate new knowledge for humandevelopment and social transformation.
As a resource of Church and Nation, the institution endeavors to form LasallianAchievers for God and Country who will lead in building a just, peaceful, stable andprogressive Filipino nation.
Mission
Guided by this Vision, the University will become a leading research university inSoutheast Asia. With its corps of eminent faculty ably supported by visionary leaders andtechnology-enabled professional services, the institution will offer excellentmultidisciplinary programs and build a community of learners and scholars who value thepursuit of new knowledge within the perspective of Christian ideals and values.
In an academic environment permeated by excellence and scholarship, the institution willtrain leaders, competent professionals, scholars, researchers and entrepreneurs, who willparticipate actively in improving the quality of life in Philippine society.
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2.6 Vicinity Map
2.7 Colleges
De La Salle University has 7 Colleges and 1 School and under the 7 colleges are variousundergraduate degree programs that most exchange students can enter into for courseenrollment.
1. College of Business and School of Economicsa. Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)b. Bachelor of Science in Advertising Management (ADV)c. Bachelor of Science in Applied Corporate Management (ACM)d. Bachelor of Science in Business Management (MGT)
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e. Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BS-ENT)f. Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Business Studies (IBS)g. Bachelor of Science in Legal Management (LGL)h. Bachelor of Science in Management of Financial Institutions (FIN)i. Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management (MKT)
2. School of Economicsa. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Economics (BS-AEC)b. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Accountancy (AE-BSA)c. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Advertising Management (AE-
ADV)d. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Applied Corporate Management
(AE-APC)e. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Business Management (AE-
MGT)f. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Legal Management (AE-LGL)g. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Management of Financial
Institutions (AE-FIN)h. BS in Applied Economics and BS in Marketing Management (AE-
MKT)i. Bachelor of Arts (AB) Major in Economics (AB-ECM)j. AB Major in Economics and BS in Accountancy (ECM-BSA)k. AB Major in Economics and BS in Advertising Management (ECM-
ADV)l. AB Major in Economics and BS in Applied Corporate Management
(ECM-APC)m. AB Major in Economics and BS in Business Management (ECM-
MGT)n. AB Major in Economics and BS in Legal Management (ECM-LGL)o. AB Major in Economics and BS in Management of Financial
Institutions (ECM-FIN)p. AB Major in Economics and BS in Marketing Management (ECM-
MKT)3. College of Science
a. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry (BSBCHEM)b. BS in Biology (BS-BIO)c. BS in Chemistry (BS-CHY)d. BS in Chemistry minor in Business Studies (BS-CHYB)e. BS in Human Biology (HUM-BIO)f. BS in Mathematics (MATH-BAP)g. BS in Mathematics (MATH-CAP)h. BS in Statistics, major in Actuarial Science (BS-STAT)i. BS in Physics, minor in Economics (BSPHYEC)j. BS in Physics, minor in Finance (BSPHYFI)k. BS in Physics with specialization in Materials Science (PHY-MAT)l. BS in Physics with specialization in Medical Instrumentation (PHY-
MED)m. BS in Pre-med Physics (PHY-PMD)
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4. College of Liberal Artsa. AB in Behavioral Sciences, major in Org & Social Systems
Development (AB-OSDM)b. AB in Development Studies (AB-DSM)c. AB in International Studies, major in American Studies (AB-ISA)d. AB in International Studies, major in European Studies (AB-ISE)e. AB in International Studies, major in Japanese Studies (AB-ISJ)f. AB in Political Science (AB-POM)g. AB, major in Communication Arts (AB-CAM)h. AB, major in History (AB-HIM)i. AB, major in Literature (AB-LIM)j. AB, major in Organizational Communication (AB-OCM)k. AB, major in Philosophy (AB-PLM)l. AB, major in Psychology (AB-PSM)m. Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology (BS-PSYC)n. AB in Philippine Studies, major in Filipino in Mass Media (AB-PHM)o. Bachelor of Arts and BS in Commerce (AB-BSC or LIA-COM
Program)
5. College of Engineeringa. BS in Chemical Engineering (CHE)b. BS in Chemical Engineering, minor in Semiconductor Processing
(CHE-SEM)c. BS in Civil Engineering w/ Specializations in Structural Engineering
(CIV)d. BS in Electronics & Communications Engineering (ECE)e. BS in Industrial Engineering (IE)f. BS in MEM w/ Specialization in Mechatronics and Robotics
Engineering (MEM-MRE)g. BS in MEM w/ Specialization in Biomedical Engineering (MEM-
BME) * newh. BS in Industrial Management Engineering minor in Information
Technology (BSIMEIT)i. BS in Industrial Management Engineering minor in Service
Management (BSIMESM)j. BS in Mechanical Engineering w/ concentration in Mechatronics
Engineering (MEE)k. BS in Computer Engineering (CPE)
6. College of Computer Studiesa. BS Computer Science Major in Computer Systems Engineering (CS-
CSE)b. BS Computer Science with Specialization in Software Technology
(CS-ST)
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c. BS Computer Science with Specialization in Network Engineering(CS-NE)
d. BS in Information and Communication Technology Management (BS-ICTM)
e. BS Computer Science with Specialization in Instructional SystemsTechnology (CS-IST)
7. College of Educationa. Bachelor of Science (BS), major in Early Childhood Education (BS-
ECED)b. BS in Educational Psychology (BS-EPSY)c. Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE), major in English (BSE-
ENG)d. BSE, major in Biology (BSE-BIO)e. BSE, major in Chemistry (BSE-CHE)f. BSE, major in Mathematics (BSE-MAT)g. BSE, major in Physics (BSE-PHY)h. BSE, major in Physical Sciences (BSE-PSC)i. Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management (AB-SPM)j. BSE, major in Mathematics with specialization in Computer
Application (BSE-CAP)
7. College of Law
2.8 University Calendar for School Year 2014-2015
1st Trimester
1. Start of classes - May 21, 2014
2. Midterm examination week – July 02 to 08, 2014
3. Final examination week – August 26 to September 01, 2014
4. Grade Consultation Day – September 03, 2014
5. Trimesteral break – September 02 to 07, 2014
1st Trimester Holidays
June 12, 2014 – Independence DayJune 14, 2014 – (for STC Campus only) Laguna DayJune 24, 2014 – (for Manila Campus only) Manila DayJuly 02, 2014 – (for Ortigas Campus only) Pasig DayJuly 30, 2014 – Eid’l FitrAugust 21, 2014 – Ninoy Aquino DayAugust 25, 2014 – National Heroes Day*
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2nd Trimester
1. Start of classes - September 08, 2014
2. Midterm examination week – October 20 to 25, 2014
3. Final examination week – December 09 - 15, 2014
4. Grade Consultation Day - December 18, 2014
5. Trimesteral break – December 18, 2014 to January 06, 2015
2nd Trimester Holidays
October 05, 2014 – Eidul AdhaNovember 01, 2014 – All Saints’ DayNovember 02, 2014 – All Souls’ DayNovember 30, 2014 – Bonifacio Day*
3rd Trimester
1. Start of classes - January 07, 2015
2. Midterm examination week – February 18 -24, 2015
3. Final examination week – April 16 to 22, 2015
4. Grade Consultation Day - April 25, 2015
5. Trimesteral break – April 23, 2015 to (to be announced)
3rd Trimester Holidays
January 01, 2015 – New Year’s DayFebruary 19, 2015 – Chinese New Year’s DayFebruary 25, 2015 – EDSA Revolution AnniversaryApril 01, 2015 – Holy WednesdayApril 02, 2015 – Maundy ThursdayApril 03, 2015 – Good FridayApril 04, 2015 – Black SaturdayApril 09, 2015 – Araw ng Kagitingan*Note: * Date of the Holidays may change upon the announcement of thePresident of the Philippines
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2.9 Class Hours
Regular Classes
0800 – 0930
0940 – 1110
1120 – 1250
1300 – 1430
1440 – 1610
1620 – 1750
1800 – 1930
1940 – 2110
1800 – 2115 (for evening weekday classes for graduate students)
0800 – 1115 (for Saturday classes for graduate students)
1200 – 1515 (for Saturday classes for graduate students)
**
Physical Education (Gym/Sports) Class Schedule
0830 – 1030
1150 – 1350
1510 – 1710
1830 – 2030
**Note: ** In Hundred Hours
2.10 Course Credits
A course in De La Salle University has 3 contact hours per week with the students. Eachcourse is 3 units. Engineering and Science Laboratory courses have 3 contact hours perweek but only carry 1 unit. English1 course has 6 contact hours per week but only carry 3units. Physical Education courses carry 2 units. Engineering Algebra 1 has 5 contacthours per week but carry 3 units.
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2.11 Grading System
Undergraduate Diploma/Certificate Masteral Doctoral
4.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
3.5 Superior Superior Superior Superior
3.0 Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
2.5 Good Good Good Good
2.0 Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory
1.5 Fair Fair No Credit No Credit
1.0 Passed No Credit No Credit No Credit
0.0 Failed Failed Failed Failed
Audit Audit Audit Audit Audit
Inc. Incomplete Incomplete Incomplete Incomplete
W Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn Withdrawn
2.12 Basis of Course Grades
The bases of grades of a student in a course enrolled are:
1. Quizzes or examination, an average of 4 per course2. Midterm examination3. Final examination4. Home works5. Term papers6. Class participation or recitation7. Group work or presentation8. Attendance
Bases of grades may vary depending upon the nature and requirements of the course.
2.13 University Rules and Regulations
All exchange students are covered by the university rules and regulations. No exemptions.All exchange students will be given a student handbook for reference to the University’sRules and Regulations.
2.14 Class Days for Undergraduates
Classes for undergraduate students at De La Salle University are from Mondays toThursdays. Classes are either Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.Fridays are for consultations with faculty members and school organization activities.***
Note: ***As of 2nd trimester of school year 2007-2008
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2.15 Class Size
The maximum size of a class depends on the professor. The maximum class size isusually between 40 to 45 students.
2.16 Classrooms
All classrooms in De La Salle University are air-conditioned. Classroom temperatureaverages from 15 to 25 degrees Celsius if the air-conditioner is turned on. Some scienceand engineering laboratory classrooms are not air-conditioned.
2.17 Campus Map
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2.18 Codes of Buildings
In the Enrollment Assessment Form given to the exchange students, classrooms arecoded into:
1. St. La Salle Hall – LS2. Don Enrique Yuchengco Hall – EY3. St. Joseph Hall – SJ4. William Hall – W5. Miguel Hall – SM6. Velasco Hall – VL7. Gokongwei Hall – GK8. Brother Andrew Gonzales Hall – AG9. Mutien Marie Hall – MM10. Science and Technology Research Center – ST11. Enrique Razon Sports Complex - ER
3. Pre-arrival to Manila
3.1 Notification of sending exchange students deadlines to the International Center(IC) of De La Salle University by partner university
1. First Trimester – January 30
2. Second Trimester – May 30
3. Third Trimester – September 30
3.2 Requirements for Inbound Exchange Students
Starting 2nd trimester of school year 2008-2009, September 10, 2008, all inboundapplicants for Student Exchange Programs to De La Salle University will be required tohave a unified Special Study Permit requirement. Student Visas will no longer berequired.
Requirements to be submitted to the International Center:
1. Exchange Student Program Admission Sheet2. An original copy of his/her Transcript of Records3. A 59-day tourist visa if possible4. Photocopy of the information/photo page of the passport5. An airline ticket with open or definite return flight back to country of origin.6. Health insurance covering the whole duration of the exchange student’s stay
in the Philippines. It must also have a Philippine insurance broker counterpart.
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3.3 Due Dates of Requirements to be received by the International Center
1. First Trimester – January 30
2. Second Trimester – June 30
3. Third Trimester – September 30
4. Arrival in the Philippines
4.1 Notification of Arrival
The exchange student must send at least two weeks ahead of time the Arrival NotificationForm via fax to (632)-5256727 or scan and email to Mr. Reodel Masilungan,International Unit Head at [email protected]. IC will arrange an airporttransport exchange students from the airport.
4.2 Clothing to Bring
Since the Philippines is a tropical country, it is best to bring clothing that are suitable for27 – 37 degrees Celsius. A light jacket is also advised to be brought along. Clothing to bebrought should not be delicate or easily be damaged in laundry shops. Shoes for rainyweather are a must.
4.3 Ninoy Aquino International Airport
There are currently three operational international airports in Manila. Ninoy AquinoInternational Airport 1 (NAIA1), Ninoy Aquino International Airport 2 (NAIA2) alsoknown as Centennial International Airport and Ninoy Aquino International Airport 3(NAIA3).
All Philippine Airlines and Air Philippines international and local flights land and departat NAIA2 or the Centennial International Airport. Other international carrier flights landand depart at NAIA1. All Cebu Pacific Airlines, local and international, uses NAIA3.
4.4 Clark Airfields Pampanga (Diosdado Macapagal International Airport)
Exchange students are advised not to take budget airlines that land in Clark AirfieldsPampanga also known as Diosdado Macapagal International Airport. It is 82 kilometersaway from Manila and at least an hour and a half highway/freeway driving to get there.The university does not pick up exchange students from this airport.
4.5 Arrival Days and Time
Incoming exchange students are advised to arrive between Mondays to Fridays andpreferably within working hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Availability of universitypersonnel to welcome and assist exchange students are usually available only duringworking days and hours.
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If the exchange student could not arrange arrivals on the said days and time, he/she mustinform his/her International Relations Office of this matter. The International RelationsOffice of the exchange student will coordinate with IC regarding the exchange student’sarrival.
4.6 Exchange Student Arrival Schedule
1. First Trimester – May 13, 2014
2. Second Trimester – September 01, 2014
3. Third Trimester – January 05, 2015
4.7 Arrival at NAIA1, NAIA2 or NAIA3
Once IC receives the Arrival Notification Form, the International Relations Office of thepartner university and the exchange students will be emailed on the location where thepick up in the airport will be made. In the case of NAIA1, exchange students are pickedup at the Arrival Extension Lobby right in front of the Duty Free Shop. For those arrivingat NAIA2, students are picked up just right outside the exit of the airport lobby.
Exchange students are advised to exchange around US$ 100.00 worth into PhilippinePeso at the banks right after the Customs Inspection Area for those arriving at NAIA1. AtNAIA2, there is a Foreign Exchange booth just to the left of the Customs Inspection Area.Exchange students must ask for some small denominations such as 100’s, 50’s and 20’s.Large bills such as 1,000’s and 500’s are hard to get changed in stores/restaurants/shops.
The exchange students would need Philippine Peso to purchase food/meals anddormitory/housing needs on the day of their arrival.
A member of the IC will pick up the exchange students from the airport. ExchangeStudents are cautioned not to go with anyone else but with the IC members. Exchangestudents must decline any offer of anyone offering to be driven to their destination.
4.8 Tentative Orientation Schedule of Incoming Exchange Students
1. First Trimester – May 14, 2014
2. Second Trimester – September 02, 2014
3. Third Trimester – January 06, 2015
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5. Bureau of Immigration Procedures
5.1 Attire When Transacting Business at the Bureau of Immigration
Male exchange students are required to wear pants, shoes and a shirt with short or longsleeves when transacting business at the Bureau of Immigration (BI). For the femaleexchange students, the must wear pants or skirt, shoes and an upper garment preferablywith long or short sleeves.
Clothing or attire not allowed inside the BI:1. Slippers2. Shorts3. Sleeveless shirts
5.2 Special Study Permit for One-Trimester to Three-Trimester Exchange Students
As of September 2011, the Bureau of Immigration has decreed that all InternationalStudents’, including exchange students, transactions involving Student Visas and SpecialStudy Permits will be done by the official school representative to BI. Exchange studentswill have to transact their Special Study Permit with IC. The Special Study Permit is notany kind of visa.
Special Study Permits are required every trimester of study in De La Salle University.The payment for the first Special Study Permit will be PHP 9,000.00. The payment forthe 2nd and the 3rd is PHP 7,000.00
5.3 Visa Waiver and Visa Extension
1. An exchange student arriving without any student visa is allowed to stay in thecountry for 30 days. He/She must file for a visa waiver first to make his stay validup to 59 days making the exchange student like having a tourist visa issued in hiscountry valid up to 59 days.
2. An exchange student arriving with a tourist visa is valid to stay up to 59 days inthe country without any visa extension.
3. All exchange students must extend their visas up to the end of the trimesterenrolled as much as possible upon receiving their Special Study Permit.
4. During the orientation, an exchange student will be asked if he/she will go abroadfor a vacation or a trip in between trimesters or during trimestral breaks. IC willassist and advice the exchange student to extend his visa up to the day of his/hertrip abroad.
5. Once an exchange student goes abroad, his/her visa extension will be considerednull and void. Upon his/her return, he/she is allowed to stay in the country foronly 30 days. He/she must re-apply for another visa waiver and visa extension.
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6. Currently, the Student Desk of the BID is allowing a full 6 months visa extensionfrom the day of arrival of the exchange student. This privilege given by theStudent Desk may change without prior notice. If the exchange student goes outof the country within the period the visa has been extended, the remainderextension days will be null and void. The exchange student must file for anothervisa waiver and another visa extension and must pay the fees again.
5.4 Estimated cost of fees at the Bureau of Immigrations
1. For a one trimester exchange student arriving with a 21 days temporary visitorstatus (no Tourist Visa) and without going abroad during the trimester
a. Special Study Permit – PHP 9,000.00b. Visa Waiver to extend stay from 30 days to 59 days – PHP 3,030.00c. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00
Estimated total: PHP 16,830.00****
2. For a two trimester exchange student arriving with a 30 days temporary visitorstatus (no Tourist Visa) and without going abroad during the whole 2 trimesters
a. Special Study Permit (1st trimester of study) – PHP 9,000.00b. Special Study Permit (2nd trimester of study) – PHP 7,000.00c. Visa Waiver to extend stay from 21 days to 59 days – PHP 3,030.00d. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00e. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00f. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00g. Exit clearance leaving for home country – PHP 500.00
Estimated total: PHP 26,930.00****
3. For a three trimester student arriving with a 30 days temporary visitor status (noTourist Visa) and without going abroad during the whole 3 trimesters
a. Special Study Permit (1st trimester of study) – PHP 9,000.00b. Special Study Permit (2nd trimester of study) – PHP 7,000.00c. Special Study Permit (3rd trimester of study) – PHP 7,000.00d. Visa Waiver to extend stay from 21 days to 59 days – PHP 3,030.00e. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00f. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00g. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00h. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00i. Tourist Visa Extension (plus 2 months) – PHP 4,800.00j. Exit clearance leaving for home country – PHP 500.00
Estimated total: PHP 36,530.00****
Note ****:1. All are computed estimates based on the fees imposed by the Bureau ofImmigrations and Deportation.2. The computed estimates are also computed given that the exchange student willnot go out of the country from the start to the end of his/her Student Exchange Program.3. Other fees may be imposed by the Bureau of Immigrations and Deportation.
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5.5 Photocopies of Transactions
The IC must have photocopies of all the transactions, certificates and official receiptsdone at the BID for file purposes. All visa extension and visa waiver stamps on passportsmust be photocopied and copies must be given to IC.
6. Life as an Exchange Student
6.1 Housing
De La Salle University currently does not have yet an International Student Housing.Exchange students are housed in a very limited number of condominium units or flatsowned by the university and in the university run dormitory called The La Sallian Center.There are no accredited condominiums/flats or housings around campus. There arevarious condominium unit/flat owners around campus that rent out their units. IC couldnot transact in behalf of the exchange students since condominium unit/flat owners’demand deposit and advance payments. IC cannot make advance payments in behalf ofthe exchange student. IC can arrange a temporary housing for the exchange students untilsuch time that the exchange students can find accommodations that they feel suits them.
IC can give a list of the condominiums/flats, condominium unit owners, dormitories andhousings that they can choose from and make pre-arrival arrangements.
A condominium/flat unit near the university would cost an average of PHP 14,000 amonth. Plus electricity, water and other utilities.
All exchange students are strongly advised to house themselves near the university.
6.2 Cost of Living
Below are the estimates of the basic cost of living of exchange students living near thecampus:
Meals – PHP 75.00 to 150.00 per mealBooks and materials – PHP 5,000.00 per trimesterLaundry – PHP 25.00 per kilogramToiletries – PHP 500.00 to 1,000.00 per monthTransportation – PHP 2,000.00 to 4,000.00 per month
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There are various transportation modes around campus to go from one place toanother:1. LRT1 or the Light Railway Transit1 – this rail transit runs along the street of the
university, Taft Avenue, with Baclaran Station in Paranaque City on its southernmost point and Monumento in Quezon City on its northern most point. Minimumfare for LRT1 is PHP 12.00. Total fare is determined from station of origin to thestation a passenger will disembark.
2. MRT or the Metro Rail Transit – this rail transit runs along the main thoroughfareof the Metropolis along Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue also known as EDSA.With its southern most point at Taft Avenue, this is where LRT1 and MRT meet.Passengers can transfer from LRT1 to MRT and from MRT to LRT1. Thenorthern most point of MRT2 is at the North Avenue. Minimum fare for MRT isPHP 12.00. Total fare is determined from station of origin to the station apassenger will disembark.
3. LRT2 or the Light Railway Transit2 – this rail transit runs from Santolan Stationin Pasig City on its eastern most point and to Recto Station in the City of Manilaon its western most station. At Recto Station, passengers can transfer to LRT1.Minimum fare is PHP 12.00. Total fare is determined from station of origin to thestation a passenger will disembark.
4. Jeepney is the most common transportation. Jeepney routes are numerous.Minimum fare is PHP 8.00 for the first 5 kilometers. Additional fares are chargesfor succeeding distances after the first 5 kilometers.
5. Air-conditioned Metropolis buses charge a minimum PHP 12.00 for the first 5kilometers. Additional fares are charges for succeeding distances after the first 5kilometers.
6. FX – these are air-conditioned Asian Utility Vehicles. Much like the jeepneys,their routes are numerous around the Metropolis. Minimum fare is PHP 15.00 forthe first 5 kilometers. Additional fares are charges for succeeding distances afterthe first 5 kilometers.
7. Taxi – the initial flag down fare of a taxi is PHP 40.00. For every 200 to 250meters of distance after the flag down PHP 3.50 is added to the taxi meter fare.Exchange students are discouraged taking taxis that would not flag down theirtaxi meter and would contract a certain amount of fare.
6.4 Communications
Landline – there are 4 major landline telephone communication lines that provide publicphone services1. PLDT – Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company2. Globe Telecommunications3. Bayantel4. Eastern Telecommunications
Mobile Phone – There are 3 phone companies that provide mobile phone services.1. Globe Telecommunications2. Smart Telecommunications3. Sun Telecommunications
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Mobile phone services in the Philippines uses SIM cards. Also, the mode of payment forthe mobile phone services applicable to exchange students is the pre-paid mode. Pre-paidis loading a monetary equivalent to the mobile phone through:
1. Pre-paid cards2. Loading stations
a. Variety storesb. Convenience storesc. Mobile phone shops
6.5 Credit Cards
The following credit cards are honored in the Philippines:1. MasterCard2. Visa3. Diners Club4. American Express5. JCB
Please note that not all establishments in the Philippines honor credit cards especially inprovincial areas. It is advisable to ask from a store or a restaurant if they honor creditcards before making any purchase or eating meals.
6.6 ATM Services
Exchange students can withdraw money through banks that services:1. Cirrus2. Maestro3. Plus
6.7 Traveler’s Checks
The most common honored or convertible to cash Traveler’s Checks is American Express.If an exchange student would be bringing Traveler’s Checks other thanAmerican Express it is advised to ask the issuer of the Traveler’s Check from the homecountry in which bank in the Philippines it is convertible into cash.
6.8 Meals
There are a total of 5 canteens in the university that serves breakfast and lunch. Prices ofmeals vary from PHP 75.00 to PHP 150.00 depending upon the choice of dishes or meals.
Canteens in campus are located at:1. Ground floor of St. La Salle Hall near the South Gate2. Brother Alphonsus Bloemen Hall – College Canteen3. 6th floor of Brother Andrew Gonzales Hall4. 2nd of the Enrique Razon Sports Complex
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Outside of campus there are fast-food chains such as:1. McDonald’s2. Jollibee – local hamburger chain3. Starbucks4. Army-Navy5. Tropical Hut6. Kenny Rogers7. Yellow Cab Pizza8. Pizza Hut9. Kentucky Fried Chicken10. Tapa King
6.9 Health Concerns
The main university clinic is located at the ground floor of the Brother Gabriel ConnonHall. And exchange student can consult medical or health concerns from any of the onduty physicians. They also have dental services in the clinic.
All exchange students are required to have travel insurance that covers health andmedical needs including hospitalization.
6.10 Exchange Student Enrollments
IC will assist all exchange students in enrolling their desired courses. Some courses mayrequire pre-requisites. Some courses are also taught in Filipino.
An exchange student can enroll in regular classes. An exchange student must finishhis/her courses enrolled. Classes offered by the Center for Language and LifelongLearning (CeLL) is not covered the tuition fee waiver. Exchange students enrolling inCeLL will be responsible for their tuition fee enrolled in that program
An exchange student can enroll a maximum of 18 units (6 courses) for undergraduatestudents and 9 units (3 courses) for graduate students each trimester. If the number ofcourses or units needed by the exchange student is higher than this, the student’scorresponding International Relations Office must notify IC. No dropping or withdrawalof courses is allowed for the exchange students.
All changes in schedule or courses must be done at the second day of the start of classes.This deadline has been set by the Office of the University Registrar or OUR. After thesecond day of classes, no more changes could be made.
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6.11 Class Attendance
All students must arrive on time for their class. For undergraduates: a student isconsidered late after 1 minute up to 30 minutes after the start of his/her class. This isequivalent to a 0.5 absence. 31 minutes and up of tardiness or being late is considered anabsence or 1.0 absent. This is for a 1.5 hours class that meets twice a week. A student isgiven a maximum total of 5 absences. A student over 5 absences will be given a 0.0 gradeor a failing grade.
For graduate students taking a course that meets for 3 hours and once a week: amaximum of 2 absences is allowed per course per trimester.
6.12 Library
The University Library is open from Mondays to Saturdays on regular school trimesters.Mondays to Fridays it is open from 7:00m to 7:30 pm and on Saturdays 7:30 am to 7:30pm. During trimestral breaks, it is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturdays 8:00 to12:00 noon. On summer breaks it is open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
A student can borrow a maximum of 30 books for 2 weeks total from the GeneralCirculation Area and this would also include majority of the books in the AmericanStudies Section and the European and Documentation Research Center (EDRC).Availability of the books can be viewed from the University Library’s On-Line PublicAccess Catalogue (OPAC) computers in the library. Books from the Reference Sectionand Periodical Section cannot be taken home and only for library use.
Overdue books borrowed from the General Circulation Area, Filipiniana Section, EDRCat American Studies are charged PHP 20.00 per day/per book.
6.13 Text Books and Materials
The University Bookstore is located at the ground floor of the Br. Gabriel Connon Hall.Most textbooks required by professors are available there. School materials such asquiz/examination booklets, ball pens, notebooks and folders can be purchased there.
School materials that are not available at the University Bookstore can be bought atcommercial bookstores outside the university such as National Bookstore, Power Booksand Goodwill Bookstore.
6.14 Laptops and Computers
De La Salle University is wifi or wireless internet connection capable. An exchangestudent can bring his/her wifi capable laptop. An exchange student must fill up an EntryPass for his/her laptop every time the exchange student enters campus with his/her laptop.
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If in case the laptop is not wifi capable, the exchange student can plug in into portalslocated at the ground floor of the Gokongwei Hall.
There are around 26 computer laboratories in campus. An exchange student can use anyof the computers in the following rooms provided that it is not being used for classes andlectures:
1. AG17062. GK3013. GK3024. GK304A5. GK304B6. GK3067. GK6048. SJ2129. SJ30810. LS21211. LS22912. LS32013. LS33514. SM30615. ST21816. ST22317. ST31418. VL10119. VL10320. VL10721. VL21122. VL30123. VL311C24. VL31325. VL50526. EY602
6.15 Sports and Recreation
Exchange students may use a number of the sports facilities in the Enrique Razon SportsComplex provided that the facilities are not being used for Physical Education classes.
The gym or rehabilitation center on the 9th floor of the complex is reserved for athletes.The Ironworks Club on the 10th floor is open for membership on a per trimester basis.
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6.16 Sports Clubs
An exchange student can join the following sports club of the university:1. Arnis Team2. Dragon Boat Team3. Hockey Club4. Iron Works Club5. Karatedo Society6. DLSU Rowing Team7. DLSU Running Club8. Sarian9. Yoshinkan Aikido Club
Membership fees and dues are required.
6.17. University Varsity Teams
Exchange students can also join practices of varsity teams of the university. An exchangestudent must signify his/her intent to join practices. Final approval of allowing anexchange student will rely on the Director of the Office of the Sports Development andthe concerned varsity coach. An exchange student joining a university varsity team maynot be able to play in games due to athletic organization rulings. The following are thevarsity teams of De La Salle University:
1. Athletics Men2. Athletics Women3. Badminton Men4. Badminton Women5. Baseball Men6. Basketball Men7. Basketball Women8. Chess Men9. Chess Women10. Fencing Men11. Fencing Women12. Football (Soccer) Men13. Football (Soccer) Women14. Judo Men15. Judo Women16. Lawn Tennis Men17. Lawn Tennis Women18. Animo Squad – Green (Traditional)19. Animo Squad – White (Cheer Dance)20. Softball Women21. Swimming Men22. Swimming Women23. Table Tennis Men24. Table Tennis Women
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25. Taekwondo Men
26. Taekwondo Women27. Beach Volleyball Men28. Beach Volleyball Women29. Volleyball Men30. Volleyball Women
6.18 University Student Organizations
De La Salle University has a number of Student Organizations per college that anexchange student can be a member of.
1. College of Business and Economicsa. AD Create Society (ACS)b. Business Management Society (BMS)c. Economics Organization (ECONORG)d. Junior Entrepreneurs Marketing Association (JEMA)e. Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)f. Ley La Salle (LLS)g. Management of Financial Institutions Association (MaFIA)
2. College of Computer Studiesa. La Salle Computer Society (LSCS)
3. College of Educationa. Student Council – College Assembly of Education
4. College of Engineeringa. Civil Engineering Society (CES)b. Electronics and Communications Engineering Society (ECES)c. Mechanical Engineering Society (MES)
5. College of Liberal Artsa. Behavioral Science Team (BeST)b. European Studies Association (ESA)c. Literature Circled. Nihon Kenkyu Kai (NKK)e. Political Science Society (POLISCY)f. Samahan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Sikolohiya (SMS) - Psychologyg. Students of Philosophy in Action (SoPhiA)h. Team Communications (TEAMCOMM)
6. College of Sciencea. Chemistry Society (CHEMSOC)b. Mathematics Circlec. Physics Society (PHYSOC)d. Societas Vitae (SV)
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Student organizations may require membership fees.
6.19 University Volunteer Program
An exchange student is recommended to coordinate with the Center for Social Concernand Action (COSCA) of the Student Personnel Services for volunteer work. Volunteerwork is supervised by members of the Student Personnel Services. The Student PersonnelServices has programs for volunteer work. COSCA’s office is located at the 4th floor ofthe Brother Gabriel Connon Hall.
6.20 Going on Trips
An exchange student must inform the International Center if he/she will go out of townfor a trip.
6.21 Termination of Student Exchange Program
An exchange student is given 1 week from the last day of his/her last trimester which isalso the grades consultation day to finish all his/her academic requirements and to departfor home. Should the exchange student wishes to stay longer, he/she must vacate his/herhousing if it is De La Salle University owned to give way to incoming exchange studentsand would need to accomplish a Waiver Form for Extension of Stay. De La SalleUniversity would not be anymore responsible for the exchange student after the saidgiven time.
7. Pre-Departure for Home
7.1 Accomplishment of Course Requirements
An exchange student must accomplish all the requirements of an enrolled course in orderto get a grade. If the exchange student fails to accomplish requirements, he/she wouldreceive an Incomplete/INC grade or a 0.0/Fail grade.
7.2 Payment of Dues
All exchange students must settle dues or payments with the university before leaving forhome. Such are overdue/loss/damaged book payments and library payments, PhysicalEducation Department equipment damage/loss fees and other school fees not covered bythe Student Exchange Program must also be settled. Payment of rent of De La SalleUniversity owned housing is also included. Non-payment of dues might result to non-issuance of Official Transcript of Records.
7.3 Official Transcript of Records
An exchange student is entitled to two original copies of the Official Transcript ofRecords at the end of his/her student exchange program. The Official Transcript ofRecords will be available in a couple of weeks of the following trimester and will be sent
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through the International Relations Office of the home university of the exchange student.
An exchange student will be asked to fill up a Document Request Form and a ProxyForm of the Office of the University Registrar before departure for their home country.
The Proxy Form authorizes a member of the IC to acquire the exchange student’sTranscript of Records in behalf of the exchange student. The exchange students usuallyleave for their home countries right after the final examinations of their last trimester andare not able to wait for the Transcript of Records to be available.
The Transcript of Records will be mailed to the International Relationship Office or itsequivalent in the home university of the exchange student.
7.4 Exit Clearances from the Bureau of Immigrations and Deportation
Two and 3 trimester exchange students must file for an exit clearance around 2 weeksbefore departure.
The exit clearance will be given to the Bureau of Immigrations and Deportation officerupon checking in at the Immigrations counters of the international airport whendisembarking for home country.
7.5 Luggage Weight
Majority of the airlines would only allow 20 kilograms of luggage weight to be checkedin. Only 7.5 kilograms are allowed for hand carried bags or luggages. A maximum of 3bags total carried by a passenger are imposed by some airlines. Excess luggage weightsare charged by the airlines.
7.6 Advise on Excess Luggage Weight
Exchange students are advised to ship excess luggage weight especially if it is more than10 kilograms via airmail at the Manila Central Post Office located at Downtown Manila.Items to be shipped via airmail are books, reading materials, school paper materials anditems deemed to be heavy in weight. Per area or zone, charges differ. An example is a 20kilogram box sent to Japan would cost around PHP 4,000.00. Boxes in different sizes areavailable at the Manila Central Post Office.
Items not allowed to be shipped via airmail are items in glass, liquid items, flammableitems, prohibited drugs, breakable items, items deemed not shippable by the Bureau ofPosts, Bureau of Customs and Bureau of Quarantine.
7.7 Airport Fee
The current airport fee both for NAIA1, NAIA2 and NAIA3 is PHP 550.00. If the airlineticket does not cover the travel tax, the exchange student must pay the Travel Tax is PHP1,620.00.
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Departure Days
Exchange students are requested to schedule their flights back home preferable fromMondays to Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in order for a personnel of IC to assist them.
