Academic Calendar The general framework of the academic calendar shall be approved by the University administrative Council and the details prepared by the University Registrar subject to approval of the President.

The Academic year is divided into two (2) semesters of least 18 weeks each, inclusive of midterm and final examinations. Each semester shall consist of at least ninety (90) class days. Class work in the Summer session shall be equivalent to class work in one semester.

The first semester begins in June, the second semester in November, and the summers session in April. All academic units of Visayas State University system operate under the semestral system, except for the Extramural program which is under the Annual system.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the bachelor's degree of this university is covered by the following guidelines.

1. Graduates of the Department of Education-recognized high school may be admitted as freshman into the university.

2. Applicants who are holder of the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) certificate in lieu of the high school diploma may be admitted to the university.

3. Applicants who graduated high school abroad ad who have not enrolled in college may be admitted as freshmen provided they meet the following requirements:

• Completion of the high school program in the country where they had their education.

• Passing a college-qualifying national or international foreign administered examination such as the General Certificate Examination (GCE) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or equivalent examinations.

A Filipino who graduated from a secondary school abroad and applies for freshman admission must satisfy same requirements as those for foreign students.

VSU Curricular Programs

      Brochure of VSU Curricular Programs 2006-2007 (pdf)

The college reserves the right not to accept any applicant whose qualifications do not meet the standards and requirements of the program in which he wants to pursue.

New freshman students are high school graduates enrolling in college for the first time.

Upon enrollment a new student must submit his high school report card (Form 138), certificate of good moral character, original copy of birth certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO), and four (4) copies, 1x1 ID picture colored with white background.

Students who have earned college units from other schools as well as former college students returning to LSU after having been enrolled in other institutions are considered transfer students.

An applicant for transfer must submit the following requirements:

• Duly accomplished application forms for admission.
• Transfer Credential / Honorable Dismissal.
• Copy of all previous grades/ Transcript of Records certified by the School Registrar (GPA at least 2.5).
• Certificate of Good Moral Character.
• Original copy of Birth Certificate issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
• Four (4) copies, 1 x 1 ID picture, colored with white background.

Students who previously enrolled in the College and come back to study after having stopped without enrolling elsewhere belong to this category.

Continuing students who have not maintained satisfactory performance and are therefore considered not in good academic standing shall be subjected to the provisions on scholastic delinquency as specified in the university code.

Foreign students applying for admission shall submit the following documents:

• Three (3) official copies of transcript of Records/ Scholastic Records, one (1) original copy and two (2) photocopies authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate in the applicant's country of origin or legal residence. Official copies bear the original signature and the embossed/stamped seal of the issuing educational institution. The certification on the photocopies must be in original inked signature and seal.

• Five (5) original copies of Personal History Statement (PHS) duly accomplished and signed by the applicant accompanied by original left and right hand prints. Each copy provided with 2 x 2 original latest photograph. PHS form may be obtained from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in the applicants' country of origin.

• Three (3) copies of affidavit of support and proof of adequate financial support duly notarized executed by your financial sponsor to cover expenses for student's accommodation and subsistence, school dues and other incidental expenses.

• Three (3) photocopies of passport pages where name, photo, birth date and birthplace appear.

• Original copy of birth certificate

• Certificate of Good Moral Character from the two (2) officials, one from the teacher and one from the Principal or School Head of the institution where the applicant has last attended. (For undergraduate applicants only).

Special students are those who are not entitled to receive official credit for the academic work they undertake because they do not satisfy the requirements for admission to the academic program or subject, or for any other reason.

• Special students may be admitted to any of the course they wish to attend provided that:
  • They get the approval of the Department Head for each of the courses they propose to participate in;
  • They execute the contract in which they waive the right to receive and to demand credit for the work done; and
  • They pay in full all the fees upon enrolment.
• Special students are not eligible for any honors or privileges

An individual with the appropriate degree or its equivalent is eligible for admission to graduate studies leading to a master's or doctoral degree. Prospective graduate students shall submit their application for admission and other requirements to the Dean of the Graduate School within a reasonable period before the opening of each term.