Shifting to a New Program of Study

Description

Shifting is the voluntary transfer from one program or specialization to another. Shifting to another program shall take effect on the succeeding term after the request to shift has been approved. 

Application Period

Requirements

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Prepare the requirements.

A. Fill out the Application to Shift to a New Program of Study Form accurately and completely. 

1. Download the form. 
2. Fill out completely and accurately. 
3. Attach your signature.

B. Draft the Letter of Intent to Shift addressed to the Program Heads indicating the reasons for the shifting request.
You may use this template when drafting your Letter of Intent to Shift: Letter of Intent to Shift template

(Note: No need to email the letter directly to the Program Heads.)

Sample: 

C. Fill out the Credit Evaluation For Shifters.

1. Download the Credit Evaluation for Shifters form. 
2. Fill out completely and accurately. 
   • Refer to the curriculum of the Program/Specialization you are planning to shift to. 
     • IT Curriculum Plans 
     • BA Curriculum Plans
   • Identify which of the courses listed in the curriculum plan have already been completed and have been taken in MMDC with a passing grade.
3. Attach your signature.
4. Bring this with you and present it to the Program Head during your academic advising.

Step 2: Pay the processing fee amounting to 50 pesos per request.       

1. When paying for services such as this, DO NOT USE YOUR OWN STUDENT NUMBER. 
2. Please use 2020654321 or 2020123456 as the assigned Shifting processing reference code. Please see payment instructions: How to Pay for Processing Fees
3. Save the proof of payment of the processing fee paid. 

Step 3: Submit your Shifting request via the GForm.

1. Access the link to the Shifting Request GForm and upload all the requirements.

Step 4: Schedule and attend interviews with the Center for Guidance and Counselling for Career Advising and the Program Head for Academic Advising.

1. After the request and requirements are received via the Gform, wait and schedule your advising meetings with the Guidance Office and the Program Head. An Integrated Advisor will get in touch with you to coordinate regarding the scheduling of the meetings. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I include courses taken from my previous school in the Credit Evaluation Form (RCEF) for shiftees?

Yes, but only under certain circumstances. Students shifting from a BSIT program to a BSBA program may include previously completed Business Administration (BA) courses taken from another institution, provided they can submit the corresponding Course Description (CD) for evaluation. The Program Head may request additional documents if needed during the credit evaluation process.

Should I include the courses that were already credited during my initial term at MMDC?

No. List only the courses that you have taken and completed at MMDC. Courses that were previously credited from another institution during your initial admission do not need to be included in the RCEF.

Do I need to fill out the "Credited" and "Not Credited" columns in the RCEF?

No. These sections should be left blank. The Program Head will complete these portions during the credit evaluation process.

What should I do if the RCEF template does not have enough rows for all my courses?

You may use the other fields in the form. Ensure that all entries remain clear, readable, and properly aligned before submitting the form.
 

Are the interviews with the CGC and Program Head conducted online?

Yes. Both the Career Counseling interview with the CGC and the Academic Advising interview with the Program Head are conducted online.

When will my new program reflect in my MyCamu account?

Your new program will be updated in your MyCamu account toward the end of the term, before the next term's enrollment period begins.