UNIVERSITY SERVICES – LOCAL STUDENTS
- Academic & Administrative Services
- Admissions & Enrollment: Applications, outreach, testing, and orientation.
- Registrar & Records: Transcripts, course registration, academic calendars, degree audits.
- Academic Advising: Guidance on course selection, major planning, degree requirements.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships: Funding support, grants, merit scholarships.
- Continuing Education / Extension: Non‑degree, professional development, evening/weekend classes.
- Library & Research Support
- Libraries: Physical and digital collections, interlibrary loan, study spaces.
- Research Funding & Grants Office: Support in grant proposal preparation, external funding applications.
- Research Computing & Data Services: High-performance computing, storage, software licenses, training.
- Institutional Repositories: Open access archives of theses, papers.
- Writing Centers: Help with academic writing, thesis editing, citation.
- IT & Campus Technology
- Campus Network & Wi‑Fi: Internet access across campus buildings.
- Campus E-mail & Portals: Student/staff logins, course sites (e.g. LMS like Moodle, Canvas).
- Helpdesk & Tech Support: Device support, account reset, classroom A/V troubleshooting.
- Labs & Computer Facilities: Public and departmental labs, makerspaces, software labs.
- Student Support & Well‑Being
- Counseling & Psychological Services: Confidential mental health counseling, workshops.
- Career Centers: Resume/CV prep, interview coaching, co‑op and internship placements.
- Health Services: On‑campus clinics, immunizations, health education.
- Disability Services: Accommodations for learning, mobility, exams, specialized software/hardware.
- Campus Life & Community
- Student Activities & Clubs: Student government, cultural groups, academic societies, events.
- Campus Recreation & Sports: Gyms, intramural sports, fitness classes, athletic teams.
- Dining Services & Meal Plans: Cafeterias, dietary accommodations.
- Campus Safety & Security: Campus police or security services, emergency alert systems.
- International Student Services: Visa support, orientation, language help, cultural integration.
- Facilities & Infrastructure
- Facilities Management: Building maintenance, utilities management, safety inspections.
- Transportation & Parking: Permits, campus shuttles, parking lots guidance.
- Event Services & Conference Facilities: Booking halls, event staff, logistics, audio/visual setup.
- Sustainability & Green Initiatives: Recycling programs, energy reduction, green spaces.
- Network & Research Connectivity (Technical Infrastructure)
- Campus Backbone Networks: Fiber‑based infrastructure connecting labs, departments, libraries.
- Research Uplinks & Transit: High‑capacity links into national research networks (e.g. Internet2, GEANT).
- Peering & IX Connectivity: Local and international peering with major CDNs and academic networks.
- Identity & Access Management: Federated login (e.g. EduGAIN), SSO (Shibboleth, OAuth).
- Data Centers & Cloud Services: On‑site data centers, hybrid cloud support for research computing.
UNIVERSITY SERVICES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Academic & Admission Support
- Programs include:
- Degree-seeking admission (undergraduate/graduate)
- Support typically includes orientation sessions, guidance on academic requirements, visas, and pre-departure briefings.
Visa, Immigration & Financial Support
- Study permits/visas
- Tuition fees
- Scholarships/funding:
- CHED Merit Scholarships (full or half tuition + allowance).
- University-specific scholarships offering tuition waivers or allowances.
- Government-funded grants
Culture, Mentorship & Student Life
- International offices conduct:
- Orientation & cultural exchange programs, often including Filipino language introduction and peer mentoring.
- Mentoring initiatives linking incoming students with local student mentors or upperclassmen.
- Establish international linkages, student exchanges, research collaborations, and intercultural activities.
Career & Well‑Being Services
- Career offices provide resume/interview coaching, job/internship search support, and if applicable, help with work authorizations (if local regulations allow).
- Assist with legal advice (e.g. housing contracts), tax filing, healthcare insurance guidance, and local banking orientation—even for international students.
Language & Academic Support
- Academic support centers: writing assistance, tutoring, English or communication labs are available in many universities.
- Although many programs are taught in English, general education courses (e.g., Filipino language/class) may require basic Filipino— offers bridging/special classes for international students.
PCU Service Units
Cultural and Arts Office
Information and Communications Technology Center (ICTC)
The ICTC is the University’s technological arm and the central IT unit in charge with establishing, monitoring and maintaining information technology systems and services for the PCU Manila campus, PCU Dasmariñas campus and the PCU Mary Johnston College of Nursing (MJCN) campus.
Institute for Research, Innovation, and Sustainability (IRIS)
Welcome to the Philippine Christian University’s Institute for Research, Innovation, and Sustainability! The Institute for Research, Innovation, and Sustainability of the Philippine Christian University envisions faculty members, administrators, and graduates who have passion for high impact research and publications. It acts as the harbinger of innovative learning platforms, novel discoveries and engaged social development through local, national and international linkages, collaboration and community partnerships. It also functions as an avenue for the dissemination of research outputs generated by the PCU community.
University Library Services
PCU Library Services is a future ready Library that focuses on supporting equitable and accessible client learning through powerful library resources and programs.
PCU Library strive to continually embrace innovation, ensure equitable digital access, curate digital resources, invest strategically in digital resources, design collaborative spaces and inspire and support the reading lives of all our stakeholders.
Our resources are in the form of professional and institutional websites, multi-media presentations, videos, audios, e-books and e-journals.
These are ideal study materials for your learning and academic research.
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