Week of Welcome (WoW)

Event Schedule

To join the virtual WoW, the links will be sent to your email upon registration.

Day 1

August 17, 2020

10:00 AM


WEEK OF WELCOME OPENING

WoW Facebook Group Live Streaming

This live streaming event will open the Virtual WoW 2020 to a new school year. During this time, the University System President will officially welcome the new students. A heart to heart talk with the Chancellor will follow thereafter.

1:30 PM

MIND SETTING DURING THIS NEW NORMAL

WoW Facebook Group Live Streaming

Coping with the new normal could be very challenging for the new Trailblazers. In the Philippines, it has been observed that many students endured distressful experiences during the lockdown which resulted in emotional struggles (PNA, 2020). This activity will help students prepare for the new normal which is very important as they embark their journey to the University.

Day 2

August 18, 2020

1:00 PM

ORIENTATION OF UNIVERSITY SERVICES, NON-ACADEMIC & DISCIPLINARY POLICIES

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It has been already known to many that a Trailblazer comes from an environment that respects disciplinary policies and the laws promulgated in our country. The following topics in line with the University’s disciplinary policies will be discussed by the Prefect of Student Discipline, Mr. Joel Abratiguin and the Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Maria Angeles D. Hinosolango.

  1. Disciplinary Process and Procedures

  2. Offenses & Penalties (Revised)

  3. Community Service Guidelines

DAY 3

August 19, 2020

9:00 AM

UNDERSTANDING THE FLEXIBLE LEARNING PROGRAM AND EXPLORING THE E - LEARNING PORTAL

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The COVID-19 Pandemic brought myriad of changes and one of which is the University’s learning mode for its students. The USTeP or the University of Science and Technology E-learning Portal is a new online learning management system that will support the flexible learning program of the University. It also has salient features such as accessibility, tool variety, live engagement and mobility which will be discussed for the newly enrolled Senior High, Transferees and Freshmen Students.

1:30 PM

SIMULTANEOUS ACADEMIC POLICY ORIENTATION

WoW College/SHS Facebook Group Live Streaming

The Deans and the SHS Principal from their respective colleges and department will introduce the key personnel, faculty and staff and orient students about the following academic policies:

  • University Grading System (INC, DF)

  • Selective Retention (Warning, Probation, Mandatory Exit)

  • Examinations/Removal

  • Petitioned Classes

  • Timeframes & Residency Requirement

  • Shifting; Honors/Awards System



***Please note that participants must follow the instructions sent via e-mail to join the real-time virtual Week of Welcome.

DAY 4

August 20, 2020

9:00 AM

AMUMA 3.0 : A PARENTS' ORIENTATION

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Parents play a vital role in honing every child’s academic potentials. This year’s AMUMA segment will not only help parents strengthen their relationship with their child but at the same time, provide pieces of advise on how they could help their child achieve maximum potentials even with the new normal set-up.

1:00 PM

LAKIP: A STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR

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This event will encourage the new students to join organizations that will ensure them a healthy balance of their responsibilities in the University while enjoying and developing skills that are essential for real-life situations.

2:00 PM

KICK-OFF: USTP PRIDE & SPIRIT

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This kick-off event is set to establish the identity of the new Trailblazers. This much-anticipated event paves the way for new Trailblazers to showcase their brilliant talents and capabilities and officially welcome them to be a member of the HOME OF THE TRAILBLAZER.