Category: News

  • Striking a Balance: Thriving in Every Role

    Striking a Balance: Thriving in Every Role

    By: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio With the theme “Balance, Thrive, Achieve – A Path to Academic and Professional Success,” UC’s Student Development and Welfare Office (SDWO) hosted a dynamic and insightful program for Student Assistants (SAs) on October 28 and 29, 2024 at the UC Auditorium. The event, designed to empower and support SAs in…

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  • CHED-TES Orientation and Fund Disbursement for New TES Grantees

    CHED-TES Orientation and Fund Disbursement for New TES Grantees

    By: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio Ma’am Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio, Scholarship and Special Programs Coordinator, discusses Republic Act No. 10913 and the various roles and responsibilities of TES Grantees. The University of Cordilleras CHED TES Committee successfully conducted the CHED-Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Orientation and Fund Disbursement on October 26, 2024. Held from 8:30 AM…

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  • UC welcomes Freshmen, Transfer Students, through Freshmen Day Event

    UC welcomes Freshmen, Transfer Students, through Freshmen Day Event

    The University of the Cordilleras (UC) conducted its much-anticipated Freshmen Day 2024 from September 10 to 12, 2024, at the UC Gym. The three-day event was a vibrant mix of orientation, interaction, and festivities designed to help new students, including international enrollees, indulge into the university community. September 10-11, 2024: General Orientation The first two…

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  • UC Welcomes 139 New Student Assistants in General Orientation for AY 2024-2025

    UC Welcomes 139 New Student Assistants in General Orientation for AY 2024-2025

    By: Mervhi Lynne B. Lucio The Student Development and Welfare Office (SDWO) successfully conducted the General Orientation for new Student Assistants for the First Trimester of AY 2024-2025 on August 28, 2024, at the UC Auditorium. The event, held from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, welcomed 139 student assistants to the program. The orientation aimed…

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  • Bolstering Student Representation: A Push for Inclusive Decision-Making

    Bolstering Student Representation: A Push for Inclusive Decision-Making

    By: Lovely Jane D. Semodio After the successful ratification of the University Student Council Constitution and By-Laws 2011, the University Student Council, as the highest student governing body in the University of the Cordilleras, trailblazed a student-centered governance. In photo: the Elected USC Officers for the Academic Year 2024-2025. In the exercise of the USC’s…

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  • UC Stands Firm on Its Smoke-Free Advocacy

    UC Stands Firm on Its Smoke-Free Advocacy

    By: Janine Ericka R. Paneda On June 13, 2024, the University of the Cordilleras, through its Student Affairs Services (SAS) and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) lead by Dr. Rhodora Ngolob, Vice President for Administration and Student Services, officially turned over 282 confiscated e-cigarettes and tobacco products to the Public Order and Safety Division (POSD)…

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  • UC Student Development and Welfare Office Accredits 52 Student Organizations For School Year 2023 – 2024

    The University, through the Student Development and Welfare Office, has accredited forty-eight (48) student organizations for the school year 2023-2024. These student organizations were categorized into four classifications: Institutional Organizations, Special Institutional Organizations, Academic Organizations, and Non-Academic Organizations. Each played a pivotal role in fostering leadership, collaboration, and holistic development among students. Institutional Organizations (12)…

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  • GCO & CAS conduct English Proficiency Exams and Language Enhancement Programs

    The Guidance and Counselling Office (GCO), in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), administers the English Proficiency Exam (EPT) to ensure that all students meet the necessary language standards for academic success. This mandatory test is required for all incoming freshmen, foreign students, and transferees, providing a vital benchmark for assessing their…

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  • UC SAS Establishes Communication and Media venues for International Students

    UC SAS Establishes Communication and Media venues for International Students

    The University of the Cordilleras (UC) – Student Affairs Services (SAS) continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusivity and community-building by providing international students with enhanced online platforms for communication and engagement. Among these initiatives are the UC International Students Facebook Group and Group Chat, both designed to foster connection, collaboration, and support among international…

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  • UC Develops Comprehensive Support for International Students

    The University of the Cordilleras (UC) continues to uphold its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for its international student community. Through coordinated efforts between the UC Registrar’s Office, and the Student Development and Welfare Office under the UC Student Affairs Services, international students have access to a wide array of services and…

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