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  Frequently Asked Questions

:: Tuition ::

How much is the Tuition Fee for SY 2006-2007?

What are the modes of payments for tuition and other fees?

 

 

:: Guidance Services ::

 

Where is the Guidance Services Office located?

When can I visit the guidance office?

What are the services being offered in the guidance services?

  

 

:: Information and Communication Technology ::

 

What time can we use the internet laboratory?

Do you accept computer repairs for personal use in the ICT office?

Can I borrow licensed software for personal use?

What if I have used all my remaining internet hours, can I extend my use? or will I pay an extra if I want to extend my usage hours?

 

What if I have used all my allotted prints, can I have additional prints even if I will pay for it?

 

 

:: Library ::

 

Who can use the library?

What are the services being offered by the library?

What are the books / reference materials that can be borrowed and for how long?

What is the procedure in borrowing books?

What is the procedure in returning books?

What is the procedure for lost and damaged books?

What is the procedure in using the internet inside the library?

What are the do’s and don’ts in the library?

 

 

:: Media Services ::

 

What does the Media Services handles?

What is the procedure for reserving/borrowing facilities?

How do I book/reserve the venues I need?

How do I borrow equipment?

Do you accept dubbing of Audio/Video materials?

Do the Media Services offer Photo or Video Coverage?

What are the don’ts in the Media Services?

 

:: Residence Services / Dormitory ::

 

What are the dormitory or residence provisions on campus?

How much is the board and lodging at SPUM Residence Hall?

 

 

:: Scholarships and Grants ::

 

Are there scholarships available for honor students?

How can I avail of academic scholarship discount?

What Financial Assistance is available to students?

 

 

:: Venue/Facilities Reservation ::

 

Where can I reserve venues?

Where can I borrow equipment/facilities?

Where can I request for a computer?

 

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Admission

 

How much is the Tuition Fee for SY 2006-2007?

 

No increase of tuition fees these past two years, SY 2005-2006 to 2006-2007.

First Year         -  P688.94/unit

Second Year    -  P658.99/unit

Third Year       -  P632.53/unit

Fourth Year     -  P632.53/unit

The students’ subject load per semester significantly affects the total fees paid. Typically, a regular student will carry 24 units per semester.  (Please see the Bulletin Board of the Finance Office, for details, per year level, per program).

 

 

What are the modes of payments for tuition and other fees?

There are 3 modes of payment for tuition and other fees, which are as follows:

  • One-time payment = The total amount due, no additional pay.

  • 3 payments = Total Amount + Php400, divided by 3.

  • 2 payments = Total Amount + Php150, divided by 2.

 

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Where is the Guidance Services Office located?

 

The guidance services is located at the first floor of the Pere Louie Chauvet Building.

 

 

When can I visit the guidance office?

 

The guidance services is open Mondays to Saturdays, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No lunch break.

 

 

What are the services being offered in the guidance services?

 

The Student Services offers counseling services designed to assist the students resolve their personal concerns and difficulties.

 

Career and Job Placement service is also offered by the Student Service. This service provides students opportunities to explore career options, find part-time jobs and learn to market their skills to potential employers.

 

 

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What time can we use the internet laboratory?

 

The internet laboratory is open from Tuesday to Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm and  8:00 am - 5:00 pm on Saturdays.  No lunch break.

 

 

Do you accept computer repairs for personal use in the ICT office?

 

No, we do not.

 

 

Can I borrow licensed software for personal use?

 

Yes, but only CS/IT students/faculty can avail this service and only Microsoft products are available due to the MSDN Academic Alliance.

 

 

What if I have used all my remaining internet hours, can I extend my use? or will I pay an extra if I want to extend my usage hours?

 

No, you cannot extend your internet usage hours (30 hours for all non-CS/IT courses) even if you want to pay for an extension except for CS/IT students since their access is unlimited.  (Applicable to Undergraduate students only)

 

 

 

What if I have used all my allotted prints, can I have additional prints even if I will pay for it?

 

Every semester each student is entitled: 10 prints for non-CS/IT and 30 prints for CS/IT courses.  If you have used all your allotted prints, you can no longer avail of the University's computer printing service.  (Applicable to Undergraduate students only)

 

 

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Who can use the library?

 

All bona fide students, faculty members, staff, administrators and alumnae of St. Paul University Manila with Identification Card can use the library.

 

Cross-service users from the South-Manila Consortium members namely: Adamson University, De La Salle University, Philippine Christian University, Philippine Normal University and St. Scholastica’s College are also allowed to use the library. No service fee is required.

 

Visitors and students of other educational institutions with referral letter from their respective Head Librarians can also use the library on Saturdays. A service fee of P20.00 per head is required.

 

 

What are the services being offered by the library?

 

The library offers various services for all users namely:

  • The Reader’s Services Unit

  • Circulation-Reserve Section

  • Non-Reserve Section

  • Filipiniana Section

  • Periodical Section

  • Reference Section

  • Theses and Feasibility Studies Section

  • Technical Services

  • Other services include:

    • On-line Public Access Catalog (OPAC); specifically the Athena Software that provides access to the collections of the library.

    • Internet Services, for academic research.

    • Copying Services, available in the library from 8:00 am to 12 nn on Mondays and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every Tuesdays to Saturdays. Minimum rate is one peso and twenty-five centavos.

 

What are the books / reference materials that can be borrowed and for how long?

  • Non-reserve books may be borrowed for two days, renewable for another two days if not in demand.

  • Reserve books may be borrowed overnight to be taken out only at 3:00 pm and to be returned at 8:00 am the following day. These can also be issued for classroom use for one period only.

Students may borrow two reserve books on different subjects at one time.

           

 

What is the procedure in borrowing books?

  1. Check the OPAC / card catalog to verify if the book is available.

  2. Copy the call number, location symbol if any, and title of the book on a slip of paper.

  3. With the call number and location symbol as guide, look for the books in shelves or section. If the book is not in the shelf, approach the librarian or any person in-charge at the counter for any assistance.

  4. In borrowing, fill out the book card and present  the book at the counter for proper charging.

 

What is the procedure in returning books?

  1. Present borrowed book to the librarian or any person in-charge at the counter.

  2. If the book is overdue, the student pays the overdue fine and signs on the logbook.

  3. Books may not be passed on to other students, but are to be returned and charged out to the next borrower.

 

What is the procedure for lost and damaged books?

  1. The loss of a book while on loan must be reported immediately to the librarian.

  2. A lost book must be paid according to the value determined by the librarian or be replaced with a book of the same title plus processing fee.

  3. Damaged library book must be replaced with a of the same title or be paid according to the current procedure plus the cost of processing.

  4. Missing pages must be reported immediately to the librarian before borrowing the book or materials.

 

What is the procedure in using the internet inside the library?

 

Students fill up the sheet for internet use. Users must request assistance from the librarian in printing their research.

 

 

What are the do’s and don’ts in the library?

  • Silence is to be observed by everyone at all times.

  • Courtesy must be observed, especially when borrowing and returning books and other materials.

  • Unnecessary noise, loud conversation, eating, sleeping, drinking and loitering are strictly prohibited.

  • Active use of cellular phones inside the library is prohibited.

 

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What does the Media Services handles?

The Media Services handles the administration, organization, production, maintenance and evaluation of the instructional media resources, services and facilities to facilitate and enrich classroom instructions, media presentations, institutional projects and research programs of the institution.

 

What is the procedure for reserving/borrowing facilities?

 

Reservations should be made two days before scheduled use. Reservations are made on a first come-first hand served basis subject to the booking priorities (congregational, institutional, college, program / organization, class).  For a list of venues or facilities, please click the designated links.

 

 

How do I book/reserve the venues I need?

  1. Confirm the availability of the venue you want to use and for the purpose you wish to use it.

  2. If available on the date and time needed, get the corresponding Reservation form.

  3. Fill up the details required and have the form noted or endorsed by the head/ faculty/ chair/ dean of the class, group, organization, college or program wishing to use the venue.

  4. Submit the endorsed Reservation form to the Media Services Office for confirmation.

  5. Setting up of additional equipment, extended stage, alteration of lights, sound stage set-up must have prior clearance.

  6. Inform the Media Services immediately of any change in your reservation or booking.

  7. Overtime of staff for use of the facilities beyond office hours will be charged to the borrower.

  8. In case of the cancellation of activities, the requesting party must fill out a cancellation form one day or at least one hour before the activity.

  9. Inform the Media Services at least one hour before the activity of any change in room assignment or venue of activity.

  10. For the use of the Auditorium                                                                        Additional information/ details such as the program script, set design, lights design, will be required so that there will be proper coordination with concerned units and staff

  11. For the use of the Viewing Rooms                                                                 - Instructional videos needed must be previewed beforehand to determine appropriateness to topic being discussed                                    -  Videos from non-institutional sources must be presented to the Media Services one hour before showing to check its format, content, physical condition

 

How do I borrow equipment?

  1. Confirm the availability of the equipment you want to use and for the purpose you want to use and for the purpose you wish to see it.

  2. If available on the date and time needed, get corresponding Reservation form.

  3. Fill up the details required and have the form noted or endorsed by the head/ faculty / chair/ dean of the class, group, organization, college or program wishing to use the venue.

  4. Submit the endorsed Reservation form to the Media Services Office for  confirmation.

  5. Inform the Media Services immediately of any change in your reservation or booking.

  6. Check equipment status before borrowing equipment. Inform the Media Services of any damage noted before borrowing the items.

  7. Surrender validated ID upon receipt of equipment.

  8. The borrower must coordinate with the Media Services Staff regarding the proper use of the equipment borrowed. If the borrower is not familiar with its use, please make prior arrangements so that the staff can assist you or instruct you on the proper usage.

  9. All Av equipment are for school use only.

  10. All equipment borrowed must be returned before 6 pm on the same day it was borrowed. Unless prior notice is given by the borrower, a P50.00/hr fine is imposed on items not returned on due time.

  11. Damaged or lost equipment must be replaced/paid by the borrower responsible for the damage.

  12. In case of cancellation of activities or use of equipment, the requesting party must fill out a cancellation form one day or at least one hour before the activity.

 

Do you accept dubbing of Audio/Video materials?

 

Yes, but the requesting party will provide the needed blank tapes and the source of the audio/video materials for dubbing.  Copyrighted materials will not be dubbed.

 

 

Do the Media Services offer Photo or Video Coverage?

 

Yes, but requests for photo/video coverage must be endorsed by the head of the requesting unit/organizer and must be submitted at least one week before the activity.  We must also be given a written program of activities and a shot list specifying what, when and who are to be covered.

 

 

What are the don’ts in the Media Services?

  • Use of lighted candles, lighters and other flammable materials.

  • Painting / defacing property / equipment

  • Pasting / gluing materials on the walls / floor

  • Nailing on the walls / floor

  • Bringing out of furniture and equipment from the venue

  • Mishandling and improper use of equipment, late return of equipment, using another person’s ID to borrow equipment among others are also not allowed.

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What are the dormitory or residence provisions on campus?

 

The campus dorm is for female students only.  The dorm is located on two floors  Each floor has 13 air-conditioned rooms with 4 double-deck beds in each room, 16 lavatories, 16 bathrooms and 16 comfort rooms.  Both floors are provided with hot/cold water dispensers.  A study room, viewing room, a mini-library and a recreation area are also provided.

 

Within the campus, the following facilities are also available for the residents: Chapel, prayer room, canteen, parlor, playground with volleyball and basketball court, ping-pong tables, and swimming pool.

  

 

How much is the board and lodging at SPUM Residence Hall?

 

As of SY 2006-2007, the board and lodging at SPUM Residence Hall has also modes of payment, as shown in the following schemes:

a.  Php35,000/semester, spot cash payment

b.  Php17,000 + Php500, for 2 payments

c.  Other Residence Hall charges for energy:

  • Compute  -  Php1000/month

  • Radio  -  Php400/month

  • Charging cell phone  -  P400/month

  • Printer - Php800/month

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Are there scholarships available for honor students?

 

Yes, there are scholarships available for honor students.

 

 

How can I avail of academic scholarship discount?

 

You may avail of the academic scholarship discount if you qualify for any of the following:

 

Academic Performance Scholarships are only for undergraduate students and first-degree takers.

a.  President’s Lister.  A student qualifies for full scholarship in a succeeding semester if he/she carries at least an 18-unit load, obtains a semester’s general average of 95% or above, and does not receive a grade below 90%, or its equivalent in any one course.

 

b.  Dean’s Lister.  A student qualifies for half-scholarship in a succeeding semester if he/she carries at least an 18-unit load, obtains a semester’s general average of 93% or above, and does not receive a grade below 88% or its equivalent in any one course.

Note:  Academic scholarships cover tuition fees only The Registrar’s Office submits the list of the qualified academic to the Finance and the Program Chairs, and posts the same on the bulletin board. The qualified academic scholars can go to the Finance Office to avail of such scholarship, or refund, if they have already paid their tuition.

 

 

What Financial Assistance is available to students?

 

Some opportunities for scholarships are available to deserving but financially strapped students.  Interested parties are referred to the Office of Student Services for information and assistance.

a.   Student Aide Program.  Upon recommendation of the Committee on Student Scholarships, and approval by the President, the University accepts deserving students who are in need of financial assistance, as aides entitled to free 18 units’ tuition fee, and subsidized miscellaneous fees (excluding uniforms and books).  In return, they are asked to render fifteen (15) hours of service every week.   Student aides are allowed to carry academic loads of only 18 units per semester.  Inquiries regarding student scholarships or financial assistance should be directed to the Office of Student Services.

 

b.   Education Grantee.  Upon recommendation of the Committee on Student Scholarships, and the approval by the President, the University accepts student grantees who are pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Education.  The grantee shall be entitled to financial assistance consisting of school fees which is the actual amount of matriculation, tuition and other fees.  He/She shall carry the required academic load for each school term.  He/She shall be asked to render service for 120 hours at the end of each semester or within the semester.  He/She shall render service to SPU Manila or any St. Paul administered school for two (2) years after his/her graduation.

 

c.   Paula Pilipina Foundation, Inc. Grantee. The student applicant submits the following requirements to the VP for Student Services for screening:

  • Filled-out application form;

  • Endorsement letter from a Social Worker or Barangay Captain in his/her place      of residence;

  • Parents’ Proof of Income or Income Tax Return (ITR) 

Upon recommendation of the Chairman of the Board of Paula Pilipina Foundation, Inc., and the approval by the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, the University grants financial assistance to the underprivileged but deserving students.  Preference is given but not limited to graduating students (excluding students from Nursing and Computer Science).   The Grantee shall maintain a passing grade to avail of the grant (renewable every semester). 

 

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Where can I reserve venues?

 

For a specific list of venues and where to reserve it, click here.

 

 

Where can I borrow equipment/facilities?

 

You can borrow the following in the:

 

  • Media Services

    Equipments

    • Overhead, Opaque, Slide projectors

    • Cassette player / recorder

    • Microphones, stand

    • VHS, VCD

    • TV Monitor

    • LCD / DLP projector

    • CD Cassette Player

    • Portable screen for OHP

    • Sound system

    Audio-visual materials

    • Slides

    • Tapes

    • CD ROM collections

    • VHS (Documentaries and Features)

     

  • General Services

    • Basketball

    • Volleyball

    • Ping-pong table

    • Badminton Racquet

    • Dart Board

    • Chess Board

 

Where can I request for a computer?

 

If your concern is with regards in using it in a Multi-Media classroom, you can reserve it at the Media Services.  Any other computer requests will be directed to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) office except if the venue is at the Conference Room A/B since the computer is available once you reserve the venue at the Media Services.

 

 

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For other inquiries,

e-mail us at info@spumanila.edu.ph


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