Sorsogon State University
UNIVERSITY STUDENT COUNCIL
The University Student Council (USC) serves as the representative body for the student population to advance the interests, needs and rights of the students. The University ensures that the concerns of students are heard and addressed within the institution.
What we do ❤️
As the representative of the student body, the student affairs aims to cater to the rights, welfare, opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusivity of every SorSUeño.
OBJECTIVES
To represent the interests and concerns of the student body to the Board of Regent, university administration, faculty, and non-teaching personnel.
To advance the rights and well-being of the student body.
To provide opportunities for students to develop and enhance leadership skills.
To organize activities that foster cooperation, collaboration, unity, diversity and inclusivity.
To assist in conflict resolution and address concerns of students.
To provide services or assistance to other organizations of the University.
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PURPOSE
The officers of the University Student Council (USC) shall be elected annually. The elected President of the USC shall serve as the student regent representing the student body in the Board of Regents.
The USC shall participate in the determination of school policies that directly affect the students. Such participation shall not impair the authority vested by law and CHED regulations.
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SELECTION, ELECTION AND INDUCTION OF OFFICERS
1. There will be an annual selection and election of officers of the University Student Council and Supreme Student Council. The election of officers shall be done by secret balloting.
2. The Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Supreme Student Council of the four campuses are automatically the candidates for Presidency and Vice Presidency, respectively of the USC. Qualifications of the Vice President are the same as those of the President in as much as the Vice President shall act as President in case of temporary disability, removal from office, or absence of the President.
3. Qualifications of candidates for the presidency and vice presidency shall be strictly followed. No student shall be elected president and vice president unless he/she:
a. is a person of good moral character and integrity
b. possesses good leadership quality
c. has no failing grade in any subject taken the year preceding the election
d. a regular student who is presently enrolled and has been continuously studying in the University for at least two years preceding the election.
4. The following pertinent papers shall support the qualifications required of candidates for the presidency and vice presidency which shall be submitted to the Election Committee (ELECOM).
a. Certificate of Grades
b. Certificate of Regular Status from the Office of the Registrar
c. Certificate of Good Moral Character
d. Platform of Governance
e. Leadership Credential
f. Handled Organizations (position)
g. Leadership Accomplishments and/or Awards
5. Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, etc have the same qualifications of the candidates for presidency and vice presidency except that they have been continuously studying for at least a year preceding the election. They shall submit the same pertinent papers to the ELECOM.
6. For the election of the SorSU-USC officers, the four (4) campuses shall have the same number of qualified voters. In case of a tie, the ELECOM shall break the tie by secret balloting. There shall be eight (8) delegates who are qualified to vote and be voted upon.
7. The ELECOM, which shall serve for the SorSU-USC election, shall be composed of one representative per campus.
8. Elected officers shall be inducted by the President of the University immediately after the election and shall serve for a term of one year.
CHED Memorandum Orders
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has several memorandums (CMOs) related to travel, primarily for official and educational purposes. Key memos include the CMO No. 3, series of 2025, which provides updated guidelines for securing authority for foreign travel for state universities and colleges (SUCs). For student-related trips, CMO No. 26, series of 2015 sets policies for International Educational Trips, and CMO No. 63, series of 2017 covers local off-campus activities like educational tours. There is also CMO No. 17, series of 2012 which provides guidelines for both local and international educational tours and field trips.
Updating Guidelines for Securing Authority to Travel Abroad for State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
Policies and Guidelines on Local Off-Campus Activities
Policies, Guidelines and Procedures on International Educational Trips (IET) of Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Policies and Guidelines on Educational Tours and Field Trips of College and Graduate Students
Local Off-Campus Activities Forms and Requirements
Students who will participate in Local Off-Campus Activities are required to accomplish and submit the necessary forms outlined in Annexes A, B, and C along with the parent’s or guardian’s consent and permit forms as presented below. These documents ensure compliance with university policies and the safety and accountability of all participants.
2025 ANNEX A, B, AND C FOR LOCAL OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Local Off-Campus Activities Forms and Requirements: Students who will participate in Local Off-Campus Activities are required to accomplish and submit the necessary forms outlined in Annexes A, B, and C. These documents ensure compliance with university policies and the safety and accountability of all participants.
ANNEX A – Certificate of Compliance
ANNEX B – Report of Compliance
ANNEX C – Comprehensive Semestral/Term Report
2025 PARENTS/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM (Per Semester)
Parent’s or Guardian’s Consent Form for Local Off-Campus Activities: This form signifies the parent’s or guardian’s permission for the student to join the activity, acknowledging awareness of its nature and safety arrangements.
2025 PARENTS-GUARDIAN PERMIT FORM (Without Notary)
Parent’s or Guardian’s Permit Form: An official authorization form that validates the student’s eligibility and parental approval for participation.
GSIS INSURANCE POLICY FOR UPPER YEARS 2024-2025
GSIS Insurance Policy for Upper Years (A.Y. 2024–2025): This document provides coverage details for students under the GSIS insurance plan, ensuring protection during officially sanctioned off-campus activities.