Academic Honors Undergraduate An undergraduate student who obtains a general average computed on the basis of an approved formula, corresponding to each honor level indicated below shall be awarded the Certificate of Progression with honors. HONORS GEN. AVERAGE First Honors 1.0 – 1.25 Second Honors 1.26 – 1.50 Third Honors 1.51 – 1.75 The approved formula in the computation of general average/honors: Subject Grades x No. of Units
Total No. of Units / semester
To be a candidate for certificate of Progression with honors, a student shall have no grade below 2.5 and no failing grades in PE and NSTP although these are not included in the computation of the general average. Candidates for the Certificate of Progression with honors shall carry at least 18 academic units per semester. Students Graduating with Honors Students, who
complete their course with the following general average computed on the basis
of the approved formula, shall graduate with honors provided that they meet the
other requirements prescribed by the School. HONORS GEN. AVERAGE
Summa Cum Laude 1.0 – 1.25 Magna Cum Laude 1.26 – 1.50 Cum Laude (with honors) 1.51 – 1.75
The approved formula is the same as that of the undergraduates.
a.) The candidates for graduation have completed in the University at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the total number of academic units required for graduation.
b.) The candidates have no grade lower than 2.5 in any academic subject, if graduating with a baccalaureate degree;
c.) The candidates have no failing grades in PE and NSTP although these subjects are not included in the computation of general average.
Fees and Payments / Adjustments
It is necessary for the student to pay his/her registration and other miscellaneous fees.
ACADEMIC PRIVILEGES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS University Scholarship (100% of tuition fees)
Grantee must have completed one (1) year residence in UM and has earned 36 units with a general average of 1.5, and no grade below 1.8 in any academic subject. The grantee must carry a load not less than 18 units per semester.
College Scholarship (50% of tuition fees)
Grantee must have completed one (1) year residence at the UM Digos ranch and has earned 36 units with a general average of 1.8, and no grade below 2.5 in any academic subject. The grantee must carry a load not less than 18 units per semester.
Academic Scholarships
Entering College
a) Valedictorian
Qualification: Duly certified high school valedictorian of graduating class of 40 or more students. Duration: One (1) year, subject to renewal provided the student has no grade below 85% in any subject. Grant: 100% tuition fee
b) Salutatorian
Qualification: Duly certified high school salutatorian of graduating class of 40 or more students. Duration: One (1) year, subject to renewal provided the student has no grade below 85% in any subject. Grant: 75% tuition fee
c) First Honorable Mention
Qualification: Duly certified HS first honorable mention of graduating class of 40 or more students. Duration: One (1) year, subject to renewal provided the student has no grade below 85% in any subject. Grant: 50% tuition only
d) Second to Fifth Honorable Mentions
Qualification: Duly certified HS 2nd to 5th honorable mention of graduating class of 40 or more students. Duration: One (1) year, subject to renewal provided the student has no grade below 85% in any subject. Grant: 25% tuition fee
e) Sixth to Eighth Honorable Mentions
Qualification: Duly certified HS 6th to 8th honorable mention of graduating class of 40 or more students.
Duration: One (1) year, subject to renewal provided the student has no grade below 85% in any subject. Grant: 10% tuition fee |