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  • Updated as of 11:25 am March 26, 2023

Classification of Academic Year Level 

All students shall be classified according to the following:

First YearAll new students; transferees who have more than 9 units than the total number of units required in the first year level including WRP and NSTP.
Second YearPassed at least 9 units less than the total number of units required in the first year level including WRP and NSTP.
Third YearPassed at least 9 units less than the total number of units required in the first and second year levels, including WRP and NSTP.
Fourth YearPassed at least 9 units less than the total number of units required in the first, second and third year levels, including WRP and NSTP.
Fifth YearPassed at least 9 units less than the total number of units required in the first, second, third and fourth year levels, including WRP and NSTP.

Classification of Students 

  1. Regular Student is one whose actual program of study follows the straight year and semester sequence of the prescribed curriculum, and observes the course sequence pre-requisites. The student is expected to finish the program within the prescribed number of semesters or years.The student has to follow the prescribed course sequence, and year/semester pre-requisites defined in the applicable curriculum of the student.
  2. An Irregular Student is one whose actual program of study does not follow the straight year and semester sequence of the curriculum but whose basic maximum load is the same as that of the full time regular student. The program may or may not be finished within the prescribed number of semesters or years.

The student is given the maximum available unit load without exceeding the prescribed units of the curriculum for the year and semester level of a particular degree program.

Moreover, students are classified based on actual units enrolled in the semester:

  1. A Full-Time Student is one whose actual program of study follows the straight year and semester sequence of the prescribed curriculum and observes the course sequence pre-requisites. The student is enrolled in at least 15 units or more than 50% of the prescribed courses in the particular semester or whichever is higher.
  2. A Part-Time Student regardless of whether s/he follows or not the straight year and semester sequence of the prescribed curriculum but strictly observes the course sequence pre-requisites, is one who is enrolled in not more than 12 units or less than 50% of the prescribed courses of the semester or whichever is lower.

Enrollment of Courses 

  1. CreditStudents must attend classes only in the sections where they are officially enrolled. Internal arrangements between teachers and students are not allowed as this will result in failure.
  2. Pre-requisitesAll pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to enrolling the requisite in the next semester/year level. Courses taken ahead of the pre-requisites will not be credited.
  3. Advancing of CoursesStudents are discouraged to advance courses in their curricular program so they may realize the need to follow the sequence of courses in their curricular program imposed upon them to meet the requirements of their field specialization. However, for valid reason and justification, upon Institute Dean and Registrar’s approval, students are allowed to advance courses in their curricular program using the Online Enrollment Request Facility.
  4. Wellness & Recreation Program (WRP) CoursesThe Far Eastern University Wellness and Recreation Program (WRP) is composed of courses classified as Indoor Wellness and Recreation, Outdoor Wellness and Recreation, Indoor and Outdoor Wellness Recreation, and Adaptive Wellness and Recreation.  Each course is equivalent to 1.5 credit units. Students enrolled in a four-year program need to finish 8 WRP and those in a five-year program 10 WRP.Aligned with the Commission on Higher Education-mandated Physical Education courses for Higher Education Institutions, the Wellness and Recreation Program promotes sustained engagement in physical fitness, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellness, recreation, nutrition, environmental, financial, occupational health awareness activities anchored on the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness.
  5. National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
  • Starting Academic Year 2002-2003, all incoming freshmen in any program are required to complete NSTP as a graduation requirement.
  • NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester.
  • If the curriculum is still effective, male students who have taken one (1) semester of Basic E-ROTC/NSTP shall take one (1) more semester of the NSTP to qualify for graduation.
  • All foreign students are exempted from taking the NSTP.
  1. Dropping of CoursesStudents may drop a course for valid reasons before the final examination week.  Procedures are as follows:
  • Apply online through Student Central Account
  • Inform concerned teachers
  1. Simultaneous EnrollmentSimultaneous enrollment of the pre-requisite and requisite courses is allowed only for students with graduating status. Procedures to follow:
  • Apply online
  • Request for Simultaneous Enrollment using the Online Enrollment Request Facility
  • Obtain endorsement of the request from the respective Program Head/Program Coordinator
  • Submit the request to the respective Department/Institute for processing, which includes recommending approval by the Dean/Associate and approval of the Registrar
  • Confirm the status of request through online enrollment request status.NOTE: Failure in the pre-requisite course means automatic failure in the requisite course.
  1. OverloadStudents on graduating status may avail of an overload of six (6) units total; this status must be indicated in the APCE. The overload may be applied for during the last two regular semesters of the program, provided that the total number of units enrolled per semester does not exceed 24 units.Procedures to follow:
  • Apply online
  • Overload request using the Online Enrollment Request Facility
  • Obtain endorsement of the request from the respective Program Head/Program Coordinator
  • Submit the request to the respective Department/Institute for processing, which includes recommending approval by the Dean/Associate and approval of the Registrar
  • Confirm the status of request through online enrollment request status.

Enrollment of the overload may follow this distribution of units per semester:

CURRENT ACADEMIC YEARSUCCEEDING ACADEMIC YEAR
1st Semester2nd Semester1st Semester
33n/a
06n/a
n/a33
n/a06

Additional three (3) units may be allowed on a case-to-case basis, i.e., the student has an excellent academic performance or is not under the selective retention policy.

For matters pertaining to overload, please consult respective Program Heads.

  1. Cross-Enrollment to Another SchoolCross-enrollment to other universities is generally discouraged. However, it may be allowed if the student is graduating.  Procedures are as follows:
  • Accomplish the Application for Permit to Cross-Enroll to Another School
  • Obtain endorsement from the Program Head/Program Coordinator
  • Obtain recommendation from the Dean/Associate Dean
  • Submit all documents to the Office of the University Registrar for endorsement of the Registrar and for the approval of the Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
  • Student as well is advise to do the online enrollment request for cross enrollment.
  1. Cancellation of RegistrationCancellation of registration means dropping of all courses, including WRP and NSTP. Request for Cancelation will only be allowed during the Enrollment Period and Adjustment Period. Procedures to follow include:
  • Apply online
  • Request for Enrollment Cancellation using the Online Enrollment Request Facility
  1. Leave of Absence (LOA)Students who plan not to enroll in the succeeding semester must apply for a Leave of Absence. Procedures to follow:
  • Accomplish Student Leave of Absence form
  • Obtain approval from the Dean/Associate Dean
  1. Transfer to another schoolStudents who intend to transfer to other schools should follow these procedures:
  • Proceed to the Guidance and Counseling for exit interview and get the transferee stub.
  • Secure an application form with a list of requirements from the Office of the University Registrar (OUR).
  • Pay the necessary fees at the FEU cashier.
  • Submit the duly accomplished application form together with the official receipts of payment and other requirements to the OUR.

Office of the University Registrar

Ground Floor, Admissions Building, Nicanor Reyes St. Sampaloc, Manila 1015

(02)87777-338 or (02) 8849-4000 local 284, 283, 285, and 286


Genesis John G. Borja
University Registrar

Pamela Ruth Mateo
Coordinator

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