The USTP Student Handbook 2023 contains essential information for students regarding the vision, mission, and moral duty of the university, as well as academic regulations, student rights, and the student code of conduct. It provides detailed guidelines on academic calendar, admission and registration procedures, scholarship programs, fees, classification of students, academic load, classes, attendance, leave of absence, off-campus activities, on-the-job training, research study, examinations, grades, graduation requirements, student clearance, commencement exercises, feedback mechanisms, student welfare services, self-organization, freedom of expression, academic freedom, student publication, and disciplinary processes (Page 1).
The USTP Student Handbook outlines the vision and mission of the university, emphasizing the importance of upholding core values and graduate attributes. It also highlights the moral duty of the university to the community, ensuring a holistic approach to education and service (Page 2).
Under academic regulations, the handbook covers topics such as academic calendar, class size, admission, registration, scholarship programs, fees, classification of students, academic load, classes, attendance, leave of absence, off-campus activities, on-the-job training, research study, examinations, grades, timeframe, residency requirements, selective retention, shifting of programs, honors/awards system, graduation, student clearance, commencement exercises, and feedback mechanisms for continuous quality improvement (Page 5).