Hey Isko/Iska! How are you doing?
You must be reading this blog because of this dilemma: to graduate with honors or not. Just to share, during my last undergrad year, I was so distressed about my academic standing (since I'm a transferee from other UP unit). I even scanned and read guidelines, handbooks, and some blogs to keep me worry free. Since I know how you feel, I hope this post will be able to address your questions re latin honors in UP Diliman. You can also read this article from the Office of University Registrar as a starter.
1. What is the basis for graduating with latin honors in UP Diliman?
- As far as I know, it is based on your Curriculum Weighted Average (CWA) and not your General Weighted Average (GWA). GWA is used to assess your performance in one semester; while CWA is used to evaluate your academic performance in N years of studying one undergraduate course.
2. How to compute for CWA?
- You can use this GWA calculator where you can calculate both your GWA and CWA. This is really helpful in tracking your academic standing.
3. How can I compute my CWA if I'm a shiftee/ transferee?
- Just include in the computation all credited subjects from your past degree program to your new curriculum.
4. I have failed grades on my past degree program; are those also included in the computation of CWA?
- If that failed subject is required on your new degree program, it has to be included in the computation of your CWA.
Example:
First take: Chem 16 - 5.00
Second take: Chem 16 - 1.75
If Chem 16 is required on your new course, you need to include all the grades you've got from your first and second take.
5. What will happen if I have an underloaded semester?
- This is really difficult to solve since UP is very strict when it comes to underloading. You have to make an appeal and the faculty has to deliberate whether you will graduate with honors or not. Even if you have a very good reason for underloading, it will not guarantee your spot. So remember, DO NOT UNDERLOAD! If you already did, pray that they will be softhearted enough to allow you to graduate with latin honor.
Hopefully this post helps you! Share your thoughts by commenting below. Good luck on your journey. Remember, grades do not define you but surely will help you land a good job and get started with your professional career.
Padayon!
You must be reading this blog because of this dilemma: to graduate with honors or not. Just to share, during my last undergrad year, I was so distressed about my academic standing (since I'm a transferee from other UP unit). I even scanned and read guidelines, handbooks, and some blogs to keep me worry free. Since I know how you feel, I hope this post will be able to address your questions re latin honors in UP Diliman. You can also read this article from the Office of University Registrar as a starter.
1. What is the basis for graduating with latin honors in UP Diliman?
- As far as I know, it is based on your Curriculum Weighted Average (CWA) and not your General Weighted Average (GWA). GWA is used to assess your performance in one semester; while CWA is used to evaluate your academic performance in N years of studying one undergraduate course.
2. How to compute for CWA?
- You can use this GWA calculator where you can calculate both your GWA and CWA. This is really helpful in tracking your academic standing.
3. How can I compute my CWA if I'm a shiftee/ transferee?
- Just include in the computation all credited subjects from your past degree program to your new curriculum.
4. I have failed grades on my past degree program; are those also included in the computation of CWA?
- If that failed subject is required on your new degree program, it has to be included in the computation of your CWA.
Example:
First take: Chem 16 - 5.00
Second take: Chem 16 - 1.75
If Chem 16 is required on your new course, you need to include all the grades you've got from your first and second take.
5. What will happen if I have an underloaded semester?
- This is really difficult to solve since UP is very strict when it comes to underloading. You have to make an appeal and the faculty has to deliberate whether you will graduate with honors or not. Even if you have a very good reason for underloading, it will not guarantee your spot. So remember, DO NOT UNDERLOAD! If you already did, pray that they will be softhearted enough to allow you to graduate with latin honor.
Hopefully this post helps you! Share your thoughts by commenting below. Good luck on your journey. Remember, grades do not define you but surely will help you land a good job and get started with your professional career.
Padayon!
