University of the Philippines Diliman
Quezon City, Metro Manila
Library & Information Science courses offered at UP Diliman
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Bachelor of Library and Information Science
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Duration: 4 years
Area of specialization in:
Archives and Records Management General Librarianship Information Systems and Technology Law Librarianship Medical Librarianship
Course description:
This is a four-year degree program which is particularly offered to students who opted to pursue a career in Professionl Librarianship, Publishing, Book Trade, Research, and Information-related business. Students in this program will be able to specialize in the different areas of Library and Information Science including Information Systems and Technology, Archives and Records Management, Medical Librarianship, Law Librarianship, and General Librarianship.
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Admission requirements:
Freshman students are admitted directly to the School through the UP College Admission Test.
The following credentials are required of all applicants for submission to UP SLIS:
1. Completed application form for admission
2. Two (2) identical 2x2 photographs taken within the last six months;
3. True copy of grades (original and photocopy). If TCG is not yet available, submit an authenticated or certified true copy of class cards)
4. Certificate of Academic Standing (good standing, warning, probation, dismissed/disqualified, etc.)
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character
6. Certificate of Non-Contract
7. Certification from the Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)
8. Result of Aptitude test from the Office of the Counseling and Guidance (Submit referral letter to the OCG).
9. An official receipt from the U.P. Cashier’s Office attesting to payment of a non-refundable undergraduate application fee of Php 20.00 to SLIS Trust Account No. 9782800-499-450
10. For TRANSFEREES (other school), go directly to the Office of the University Registrar, UP Diliman.
Tuition Fees:
P 20,000-25,000 per semester
Testimonials:
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Admission Requirements - Freshmen:
Graduates of foreign and Philippine high schools accredited by the Department of Education (DepEd) may be admitted as freshmen into the University based on the following:
1. Performance in the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT); and
2. Weighted average of final grades obtained in high school.
A total combined score of 1,200 for the verbal and mathematics subtests in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will also qualify an applicant for automatic admission as freshman to the University.
3. Original & photocopy of Birth Certificate (NSO)
4. 4th Year High School Card (Form 138)
5. Form 137 (if you have it already)
6. Student Directory (2 copies)
7. Form 5A with Adviser’s signature
8. Medical Certificate from UP Health Service
9. 2 passport size photos
Admission Requirements - Transferees:
1. A certified true copy of grades (TCG) and 3 photocopies, from each college attended for evaluation, regardless of his intentions to validate his advance credits (classcards are not accepted). The TCG should be signed by the Registrar or his/her authorized representative;
Do not apply for an honorable dismissal unless you have been accepted into a program.
2. An accomplished application form (UP Form 3) which may be obtained from the Admission and Registration Section, Office of the University Registrar (OUR) upon presentation of the TCG. You are allowed to apply in not more than three (3) programs.
3. Two passport-sized photographs; and
4. A non-refundable fee of Php. 100.00 for Filipinos (Php.150.00 for resident foreign applicants or US$20 for non-resident foreign applicants).
All qualified applicants whose applications have been processed by the OUR and evaluated by the concerned units must submit the following before they are finally accepted and issued the University Admission Slip:
1. An official copy of their transcript of records
2. Certificate of Honorable Dismissal
3. Medical Certificate from UP Health Service
Admission Requirements - Foreign Students:
1. Must take and pass the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) exam. Which is usually given every lst Saturday and lst Sunday of August of each year or
2. Maybe admitted through automatic admission in any program with available slots if he/she has taken any of the following international qualifying exams such as:
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)- with a total minimum score of 1200 in Math and Critical Reading only.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE)- passes three (3) Ordinary Levels & two (2) Advance Levels
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
FOR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION – SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING :
1. Foreign Application Form (Form 3)- Go to OUR website- our.upd.edu.ph Then click “SERVICES” & click “DOWNLOADABLE FORMS”
2. Application fee of $20 (subject to change)
3. Official SAT Result or GCE or IB Diploma
4. Official High School transcript
5. Two passport size photos
6. If with gap: Affidavit of no Collegiate Enrollment prior to enrollment to UP Diliman
IF ADMITTED AS A NEW FRESHMAN THROUGH UPCAT OR AUTOMATIC ADMISSION, SUBMIT THE FF. REQUIREMENTS:
1. Official High school Transcript (Original Copy)
2. Student Directory (2 copies)
3. Two (2) passport size photos
4. Birth Certificate (Original & Photo copy)
5. Medical Certificate from the UP Health Service
6. Student Visa/Study Permit from the International Students Program (ISP), Vinzons Hall, UP Diliman
7. Notice of Admission (If UPCAT Qualifier)
8. TOEFL RESULT- with a score of 500 (paper based),173 (Computer based), or 61 (IBT). To be submitted only by admitted applicants whose medium of instruction in their previous school is not “ENGLISH”
B. FOR FOREIGN TRANSFER STUDENTS (Those coming from other Universities) REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:
1. Must have a general weighted average (GWA) of at least 2.00 or higher
2. Must have earned at least 33 academic units or more.
3. Must submit ALL grades in all subjects taken from previous schools/universities
4. Must not be currently enrolled upon application to UP Diliman
5. Must meet the required GWA for the degree program he/she is applying for.
6. Must submit his /her transcript of record (s) for evaluation purposes.
7. Must fill out an application form
8. Must pay the application fee of $20 (subject to change)
9. Must submit two (2) passport size photos
10. If with gap, please submit an affidavit of no enrollment during the semester/year that you did not enroll.
NOTE: IF ADMITTED TO A COLLEGE, AN ACCEPTANCE LETTER WILL BE SENT TO THE APPLICANT SO THAT HE/SHE CAN APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA.
IF ADMITTED AS A FOREIGN TRANSFER STUDENT, SUBMIT THE FF. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
1. Official Transcript of Record (Original Copy)
2. Student Directory (2 copies)
3. Two (2) passport size photos
4. Birth Certificate (Original & Photo copy)
5. Medical Certificate from the UP Health Service
6. Student Visa
7. Study Permit from the International Students Program (ISP), Vinzons Hall, UP
8. TOEFL RESULT- with a score of 500 (paper based), 173 (Computer based) or 61 (IBT) – Only for those students whose medium of instruction in their previous school is not “ENGLISH”
This school is included under the "Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education" law that passed in 2017.
The law covers students enrolled in State and Local universities/colleges in Bachelors and Certificate programs.
Under the Law students in accredited State and Local universities/colleges will not pay any tuition fees or misc fee.
The Law covers only first time students (students who don't already have a college degree).
However, the full implementation of this law is not clear yet.
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