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Awards and Latin Honors

April Rose Punay
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Overview

This article explains the types of awards and honors recognized at Mapúa Malayan Digital College (MMDC) and the criteria for earning them. It outlines how academic performance, special recognitions, and distinctions are acknowledged. Use this guide to understand the honor categories available and what you need to achieve to be included in each.

Latin Honors

Latin Honors are prestigious recognitions bestowed upon graduating students in each baccalaureate program. These honors are awarded to individuals who have fulfilled the following criteria:

  1. Completion of at least 80% of the required academic units for their degree in MMDC.
  2. Successful completion of the program within the specified timeframe outlined in their curriculum or program of study.
  3. Absence of any grades of "5.00," "FA," or "F" in all courses specified in their curriculum or program of study.
  4. The credit grade average will be based solely on grades achieved in the student's program, taking into account resident units. This includes both elective courses and officially recognized equivalent courses. However, courses taken solely for credit purposes will not be factored into the calculation.
  5. Demonstrating good moral character and maintaining a clean disciplinary record throughout their enrollment at MMDC.

The following Latin Honors are applicable:

Latin Honor GWA
Summa Cum Laude 1.00 <= GWA <= 1.25
Magna Cum Laude 1.25 < GWA <= 1.50
Cum Laude 1.50 < GWA <= 1.75

❓ FAQs — Awards and Honors

Am I still eligible for Latin Honors if I take longer than the prescribed number of terms to complete my program?

No. To be eligible for Latin Honors, you must complete your degree within the prescribed timeframe of your curriculum or program of study.

For example:

  • BSBA students are expected to complete the program in 10 terms.
  • BSIT students are expected to complete the program in 11 terms.

For purposes of Latin Honors eligibility, completion of your program means that all courses required under your curriculum have been successfully passed, including any courses marked INC or C.

Please refer to your curriculum plan to determine the prescribed number of terms for your specific program and intake year.

I received a grade of C in Internship. Am I still eligible for Latin Honors?

A grade of C in Internship does not automatically disqualify you from receiving Latin Honors.

However, you should refer to the eligibility requirements outlined in this policy. In particular, ask yourself the following:

  • Did you complete your program within the prescribed timeframe?
  • Have you met all the other eligibility requirements for Latin Honors?

If completing your Internship course causes you to exceed the prescribed number of terms for your program (e.g., 10 terms for BSBA or 11 terms for BSIT), you will no longer be eligible for Latin Honors.

Please refer to your curriculum plan to determine the prescribed number of terms for your specific program and intake year.

Are transferred or credited courses included in the computation of my GWA?
General Weighted Average (GWA) is computed using only the grades earned in MMDC. Credited courses from other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)  are not included in the computation.
How do I know if I have completed at least 80% of the required academic units?

You can estimate this by referring to your curriculum plan.

  1. Check the total number of units required for your program.
  2. Multiply the total units by 80% (0.80).
  3. Compare the result with the number of units you have completed at MMDC.

For example, if your curriculum requires 150 total units:

150 × 0.80 = 120 units

You must have completed at least 120 units at MMDC to satisfy this eligibility requirement.

Are the Language & Communication and College Logic & Math courses included in the 80% computation?

Yes.

The Language & Communication and College Logic & Math courses are included when determining the total number of academic units required for your degree.

If you were exempted from taking these courses, the corresponding units are still counted as units completed at MMDC for purposes of determining whether you have satisfied the 80% residency requirement.

For example, if you were exempted from taking College Logic & Math (3 units), those 3 units are still considered part of your units completed at MMDC when computing your eligibility for Latin Honors.

The same applies to the Language & Communication courses if you were granted an exemption.

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