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Some 324 graduates from the Visayas State University (VSU) in Tolosa campus marched and received their diplomas Tuesday evening, April 12, at the VSU Tolosa grounds.

VSU Tolosa Dean Dr. Lourdes B. Cano said this year’s commencement exercises had conferred the most number of graduates by far, with 49 BS Fisheries, 50 Bachelor in Elementary Education, 56 Bachelor in Secondary Education, and 169 BS Criminology graduates.

Manilyn O. Llenares, a BS Fisheries graduate, led the Class of 2016 as magna cum laude with a GPA of 1.46. Following her lead are 24 cum laude graduates.

As commencement speaker, Victoria F. Esber, Director of the Civil Service Commission - Region VIII, commended the 2016 graduates. In her commencement address, Esber emphasized the value of character and integrity as two important keys in achieving ones goals and dreams.

 “It is the character that is tested in our first attempt of failing,” said Esber.

VSU Tolosa is the first to hold the 2016 Commencement Exercises among the four VSU satellite campuses. The Alang-alang Campus will hold its graduation on Friday, April 15, while the Villaba and Isabel campuses on April 16. The 63rd Commencement Exercises at the VSU Main Campus will be held today, April 13, at its Upper Oval grounds.  

Local and international companies are coming to VSU for the Jobs Fair at the VSU Gymnasium, April 15 from 8AM to 5PM. As of Friday last week, eight local and five overseas companies have signified to participate in the Jobs Fair. Staff from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration will also conduct a seminar on job-seeking and employment abroad.

The University Student Services Office (USSO) said there is no need to make reservations for the Fair but it will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Applicants should have mainly their resume and Transcript of Records ready.

Program of activities:

7:00-8:30    -  Registration of job seekers

8:31-9:00    -  Opening Program

                  -   Presentation of DOLE Personnel and participating agencies and employers

9:30-10:00  -   Pre-employment orientation seminar by Ms. Rose Jervoso, POEA

10:00-5:00  -   Jobs Fair (with lunch break)

Bernardo H. Tocmo, a 1982 BS in Agribusiness graduate of VSU, then Visayas State College of Agriculture, who is currently Executive Vice President and Head of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) Retail Banking Group, will be this year’s Commencement Speaker.

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Watch the livestream and see our blow-by-blow coverage of the graduation on April 13, 2016.

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Names of all candidates by program who will graduate on April 13, 2016.

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This year, 81 graduating students will receive Latin honors, 14 magna cum laude, and 67 cum laude, during the 63rd Commencement Exercises, April 13.

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VSU’s Institute of Human Kinetics offers a summer recreation program this year for six year-olds and above.

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Ea Kristine Clarisse B. Tulin, a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry student from Baybay City, Leyte will lead Class 2016 with 1,054 graduating students.

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All graduating students are encouraged to submit graduation photos to be used for their transcript of records. The VSU Media Team is also planning to show the photos in the LED walls as each graduate receives the diploma during the graduation ceremonies. Two photos of the graduate in academic dress or toga must be submitted: (1) one wearing the academic cap (or mortarboard), and (2), without the cap.

The photos must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • The graduate must wear the proper academic gown prescribed for the degree program. Graduates of bachelor’s degrees, except for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, must not wear a hood.
  • The graduate must wear formal attire under the gown: long sleeves with tie (men), appropriate dress (women).
  • For the cap photo, the tassel should hang from the graduate's left side (photo's right).
  • The background should be a dark green to black gradient without any texture (please see attached graphics).
  • The photos must not look too “photoshopped”. While airbrushing is allowed to remove blemishes, it should not be overly done that the skin texture looks artificial.
  • The photos must not contain any markings, design overlays or watermarks.
  • The photos must be in high-resolution.
  • The two photos will be named as follows:
    • Without Cap: Student number + Surname
      Ex. 12-1-00001 DELA CRUZ.JPG
    • With Cap: Student number + Surname + “CAP”.
      Ex. 12-1-00001 DELA CRUZ CAP.JPG

The digital copy (JPG or PNG) of the photos should be submitted on or before April 10 to the VSU Media Team ℅ Mr. Derek Alviola at the Department of Development Communication, or email as attachment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For your convenience, the Media Team has accredited Palm Printshop to take studio photos on April 7-9 at the ADE Rm. 123A from 9AM to 6PM. Palm Printshop will only collect P120.00 for this with printed copies of 18R, 1 3R and 2 passport size photos. Graduates may have their photo taken at other studios as long as the guidelines are strictly followed. The VSU Media Team reserves the right not to accept photos that do not follow the guidelines.

For your guidance and compliance.