====== Office of Student Affairs ======

| [[#message_from_the_director|Message from the Director]] |
| [[#functions|Functions]] |
| [[#student_activities_program|⠀⠀a. Student Activities Program]] |
| [[#auxiliary_services_program|⠀⠀b. Auxiliary Services Program]] |
| [[#international_students_program|⠀⠀c. International Students Program]] |
| [[financial_assistance_and_scholarships|⠀⠀d. Scholarship and Financial Assistance  Program]] |
| [[#student_disciplinary_tribunal|⠀⠀e. Student Disciplinary Tribunal]] |
| [[guidance_and_counseling_program|⠀⠀f. Guidance and Counseling Program]] |

=== Message from the Director ===

The Office of Student Affairs warmly welcomes all students to the university community. Committed to holistic development, the office supports students in their learning experience while nurturing leadership, well-being, and personal growth. It recognizes that learning takes place in many settings, offering opportunities that enrich student life and strengthen engagement through organizations and service initiatives.\\
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Equity and access remain central to its mission. Scholarship programs and financial assistance services help ease the burden of educational costs, ensuring that deserving students can pursue their aspirations. The office also upholds student ethics, guiding students to balance freedom with accountability and integrity. Counseling and guidance services are available to support personal development and career planning, while health assistance, and housing support safeguard student welfare and stability.\\
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**Asst. Prof. Odessa N. Joson, MA**\\
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=== Functions ===

== Student Activities Program ==
The Student Activities Program (SAP) helps students grow outside the classroom. It accredits organizations, holds events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, and life skills. The program provides support and guidance while making sure activities follow university rules and values. The Student Activities Program (SAP) ensures that students can explore talents, lead projects, and enjoy campus life.


^ Service Name: ^ Student Council Elections Support ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The SAP provides administrative and technical support for the University Student Council elections, in coordination with the University Electoral Board (UEB) members. The service also covers the facilitation of election guidelines and official communications to ensure that elections are conducted fairly and in compliance with University policies and procedures. |

^ Service Name: ^ Manila Collegian Editorial Examination Facilitation ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The SAP coordinates with the Manila Collegian in the conduct of the Editorial Examination. This includes facilitating the creation and approval of the members of the Selection Board, assisting in administrative processes, venue coordination, and documentation to support a transparent and orderly selection of the Editor-in-Chief of the official student publication. |

^ Service Name: ^ University-wide Student Organization Accreditation ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The SAP processes accreditation and renewal applications of university-based student organizations in coordination with the University Student Council (USC). This includes the review and evaluation of submitted constitutions and by-laws, activity plans, financial reports, and other documentary requirements. The program also monitors organizational compliance with University rules, policies, and standards to ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment with institutional values. |

^ Service Name: ^ Activity Permit Processing ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The SAP endorses the approval of activity permits of university-based student organizations to ensure that planned activities are aligned with University policies and safety and security measures. |

^ Service Name: ^ Car Sticker System ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The SAP facilitates the issuance of the UPM car stickers to enrolled students to allow vehicle entry and parking within the University of the Philippines Manila premises. |

== Auxiliary Services Program ==
This Auxiliary Services Program (ASP) is responsible for the delivery and improvement of auxiliary services that cater to the basic needs of students such as food, housing, and health requirements.\\
^ Service Name: ^ Housing Service ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students (Undergraduate) |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The ASP provides affordable and comfortable lodging to qualified UP Manila students taking into consideration their holistic development. |

^ Service Name: ^ Annual Physical Exam (APE) - Medical and Dental Examination ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The Annual Physical-Medical and Dental Examination (APE) is provided to all UP Manila students to ensure the health and safety of the student population. |

^ Service Name: ^ Annual Immunization Week ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | Scheduled during the 1st Semester of the Academic Year, the ASP facilitates the immunization of students against various infectious diseases such as Hepatitis A and B, HPV, TDAP, Flu, MMR, and Varicella. |

== International Students Program ==
This International Students Program (ISP) helps international students in processing of student visas, extension of student visa, securing of Special Study Permit (SSP) and Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card ( ACR-Icard). The ISP assists international students in complying the requirements/documents in accordance with the checklist of the Foreign Student Desk of the Bureau of Immigration.\\
^ Service Name: ^ Issuance of Permit to Enroll ^
| Clients: | UP Manila International students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | International students admitted to the University must secure a permit to enroll from OSA upon enrollment. The ISP facilitates the processing of the necessary documents, including the conversion of their tourist visas into student visas, and the extension of their student visas. The ISP also assists the international students in securing their Special Study Permit (SSP) for students enrolled for elective rotation/short term courses. |

== Student Disciplinary Tribunal ==
The Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) handles formal investigations, preliminary inquiries, and hearing regarding student misconduct\\
^ Service Name: ^ Issuance of Certificate of Good Moral Conduct and Processes University clearance forms ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students, alumni, and non-completers |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The program facilitates the issuance of a certificate of Good Moral Character upon the request of the students, alumni, and non-completers for character verification, school requirements, employment, professional licensure examination, or in legal and government transactions. |

^ Service Name: ^ Endorsement of the University Clearance ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students, alumni, and non-completers |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The program assists in the processing of the University Clearance as an official document issued by the University to confirm that a student, alumni, or non-completers has settled all academic, financial, and administrative obligations with the university. |

^ Service Name: ^ Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) ^
| Clients: | UP Manila students |
| Contact Information: | +63 8814-1250 / upm-osa@up.edu.ph |
| Description: | The Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) of UP Manila, one of the programs under the Office of Student Affairs, is the quasi-judicial body responsible for hearing and resolving student cases involving violations of university rules and regulations. It aims to correct misconduct, with penalties ranging from warning to expulsion. |