Grade Requirements
To remain in good standing, a student must
pass all the courses during the term and must obtain an average
of at least 2.0 in all the courses for the three terms. The
College shall use the following grading system in all its
academic requirements.
Number |
Grade |
|
1.0 |
97-100 |
(Excellent) |
1.25 |
94-96 |
(Very Good) |
1.5 |
91-93 |
(Very Good) |
1.75 |
88-90 |
(Good/Passed) |
2.0 |
85-87 |
(Good/Passed) |
2.25 |
82-84 |
(Conditioned) |
| 81 and Below (Failed) |
Dropped (DRP) |
| Incomplete (INC) |
| Leave of Absence (LOA) |
Under no circumstances shall a grade of
No Grade be allowed. Request for change of grade shall be
made by the concerned faculty member and shall be approved
by the Academic Board. The Course Director shall submit the
final grades not later than thirty days (30) after the final
examination. All academic requirements of students should
be completed by August of the Academic Year.
The College gives the following awards
to deserving graduates. The awards and their criteria are
as follows:
1. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
1.1. General weighted average (GWA) of 1.25 or better;
1.2. No grade lower than 1.5 in any of the courses;
1.3. Thesis submitted on schedule set by the Academic Board
for oral defense and successfully defended;
1.4. Classroom Absences not to exceed 20% and no unexcused
absence.
2. BEST THESIS AWARD
2.1. The candidates must be drawn from those who garnered
High Pass in their thesis defense.
2.2. The thesis of these candidates will be individually
evaluated by the committee members using the following criteria:
30% - Contribution to National Security and policy (innovativeness,
reliability, originality, significance, relevance and timeliness
of the study).
40% - Organization (logical development of the report/study,
articulateness, well written and balanced presentation,
depth and clarity)
30% - Actual thesis defense grade
3. LEADERSHIP AWARD: The leadership award may be given based
on the following criteria:
3.1 Promotes harmonious relationship with management/faculty/staff/students;
3.2 Practices effective management skills;
3.3 Listens to others and elicits participation;
3.4 Is ethical and has pleasant personality;
3.5 Sets an example of propriety and discipline;
3.6 Manifests visionary leadership; and
3.8 Is a role model in meeting academic and other requirements.
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