Learn more about food and housing services. See pages 69 (Food Services) and 74 (Housing Services) for full details.
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Email: foodandhousingservices@sorsu.edu.ph
Office Description
Under the Office of Student Development Services, the office of Food and Housing Services (F&H) is dedicated to supporting students’ health, safety, and well-being through quality food and accommodation services.
We ensure that food outlets on campus provide safe, affordable, nutritious meals in line with national health and safety standards. At the same, we manage student housing by facilitating access to safe, clean, and supportive living spaces, including university dormitories. Our goal is to help students thrive in an environment that promotes academic focus, personal growth, and holistic development.
FOOD SERVICES
The University shall ensure that adequate, safe and nutritious food is served in various food outlets within the campus in accordance with food safety and sanitary guidelines of the Department of Health (DOH).
1. On Foods and Drinks to be Served
1.1. Nutritious foods meals shall be available to students every day.
1.2. Selling of junk foods, carbonated drinks, and sugar based synthetic or artificially flavored juices are prohibited.
1.3 Food products labeled rich in protein, energy, vitamins and minerals shall be available in the canteen/food outlets.
1.4 Food products that do not bear the Sangkap Pinoy seal and did not pass BFAD approval are prohibited.
2. On Food Prices and Operating Hours
2.1 Food outlet operators/tenants shall impose affordable prices for foods and beverages provided that it remains reasonable and in accord with the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) for foods and commodities set by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
2.2 They may operate and open its services from 6:30am until 5:00pm during regular school days but may extend, whenever the need arises.
3. On Monitoring and Evaluation
3.1. The Office of the Student Development and Services through the Health Services Unit and Food Services Unit shall determine the composition of the monitoring and evaluation committee on Food Services.
3.2 The committee shall conduct monitoring and evaluation of the food outlets/operators to check if the policies and guidelines are observed.
HOUSING SERVICES
The Housing Services Unit is dedicated to provide assistance to ensure access to accommodation that is safe and conducive to learning. It delivers mechanisms such as assistance to students to have access to a list of housing facilities that are safe, clean, affordable and accessible to them. Additionally, its services encompass maintaining safe, comfortable, and supportive living spaces that include dormitories where students can focus on their academic pursuits and enhance personal growth and academic success.
GENERAL POLICIES
1. Residents of Dormitory should be bona fide students of Sorsogon State University, officially enrolled, and of good moral character.
2. Special groups of population, like the differently abled (PWDs), Indigenous Peoples (IPs), indigents and those students residing far away, shall be given priority.
3. The contract of lease and agreement must be signed by the resident and Representative/s of the University prior to the student’s admittance to the dormitory.
4. Prior to occupation, students must make partial payment for room charges. By the deadline, students are required to either pay the remaining balance in full or provide proof of financial assistance to the cashier’s office.
5. The dorm resident shall exercise ordinary diligence in checking in his/her personal belongings and effects at the dorm and in safely keeping the same.
6. The dorm resident shall not bring into the dormitory premises any material, machinery, or equipment that can expose the campus, the dormitory, and its occupants to hazards and danger.
7. The dorm resident is expected to exercise all the duties and responsibilities in taking care and maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the room and surroundings at all times. No improvement of any kind, or any alteration or modification on the physical design or configuration of the room shall be introduced.
8. Should a dorm resident, either intentionally or negligently, destroy, deface, cause the loss or deterioration, or commit any act which renders the facilities, furniture, and properties of the dorm as useless or cannot be used in a manner in which it was originally intended, shall bear the cost of repair and maintenance of the same, without prejudice to any sanctions, liability or penalty that the University may impose upon him/her
9. Student residents who want to extend their stay in the dorms, must apply to the dormitory management at least one month in advance of the conclusion of the term. The student’s prior behavior in the dorm and the availability of space will be taken into consideration while evaluating the application for an extension.
10. Dorm residents are expected to be well disciplined, act in a socially acceptable and ethical manner, and behave decently at all times. They should practice respect and courtesy in dealing with others. Residents may be ejected and forced to leave the dorm only in cases of serious misconduct
11. All dorm residents must follow the curfew regulations implemented by their respective campuses.
12. The Dorm Manager has the right to regularly check each unit to make sure that everything is in proper order.
13. Upon expiration of the contract, the resident must vacate the unit, turn it over in good condition to the management, and return the unit key to the dormitory office. Subsequently, the resident should obtain clearance from the dormitory’s office.
Our Services
The Food and Housing Services Unit is responsible for the management and oversight of university dormitories.
The unit regularly conducts coordination meetings, campus visits, and monitoring activities to ensure that operations across all campuses are efficient, safe, and student-centered.
Coordination Meetings
The Unit Head regularly conducts coordination meetings with designated campus coordinators to streamline communication, ensure prompt action on concerns, and maintain a smooth workflow across all dormitory operations.
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Campus Visits
To uphold safety, security, and sanitation standards, the Unit Head and assigned coordinators conduct regular visits to dormitory facilities in all campuses. These inspections help in identifying and addressing maintenance needs and improving overall living conditions.
Monitoring
Regular monitoring is implemented as part of the office’s standard operating procedures. This continuous assessment ensures up-to-date status reporting, identifies areas for improvement, and supports the sustained development of university housing facilities.
University Dormitories
Sorsogon State University (SorSU) provides dormitory accommodations across its four campuses to support student housing needs.
University Canteen Services
Sorsogon State University (SorSU) ensures accessible, affordable, and student-friendly food services through its canteens located across all four campuses: Main Campus, Castilla Campus, Magallanes Campus, and Bulan Campus.
These canteens serve as vital spaces that provide daily meals, snacks, and refreshments to students, faculty, and staff. Each canteen operates in adherence to food safety standards and promotes a clean, organized, and inclusive dining environment. The selection of food items caters to diverse dietary preferences while maintaining affordability to suit the university community.
In support of campus life and student well-being, the canteen services also aim to foster a welcoming atmosphere where students can dine, socialize, and recharge throughout the day.
