Office of Student Activities

Office of Student Activities (OSA) established, with Ms. Virgie Leomo as its first head, on 1974 during the administration of Dr. Dulce Miranda as OIC in OSA.

@uplbosa
osa.uplb@up.edu.ph
0999 221 1482 / (049) 536-2238
OUR VISION
A lead unit of the OVCSA that provides opportunities for student organizations to hone their leadership skills and to be of service to the studentry, the University, and the people.
OUR MISSION
To create programs that will develop the traits of a true Iskolar ng Bayan - marangal, mahusay, makamasa, maka-bayan.
OUR MANDATE
OSA serves as the University's coordinating center for activities concerning students and organizations. It is tasked to ensure that the students' organizational resources are well-utilized to achieve a well-rounded studentry. It promotes servant leadership, community exposures and services, national and global consciousness, democratic ideals and convictions, and zeal for the pursuit of academic excellence. It envisions itself as a proactive service unit pioneering paperless knowledge management practices through the efficient and effective use of participatory/interpersonal communication and information technology. OSA plans, organizes, and supervises student activities to enrich students’ socio-cultural values and leadership capabilities.
OUR STAFF
ADLAON, KIMBERT D.
Junior Office Assitant

CAYAON, CARMEL J.
Junior Office Assistant

INZON, MARIA ROWENA BEATRIZ, Q
Director

MOJICA, MARITES, E
Administrative Officer


Programs for UPLB Freshies
  • Campus Tour

    An annual activity spearheaded by the Office of Student Activities, the Campus Tour aims to familiarize the UPLB freshies and transferees with key buildings and landmarks in the University. Student volunteers, both affiliated and unaffiliated with various organizations, serve as tour guides.

  • AlmOSAlan

    UPLB student organizations welcome the freshies by treating them to breakfast.

  • Opening Convocation

    The formal welcome to all freshies and transferees, where they are introduced to the Officers of the Central Administration, Deans and Directors of the various colleges, units, and offices of the University. They also get to know services and programs they can avail of from the different units and offices of the University.

  • Freshie Fair

    Student organizations introduce themselves and their advocacies at the Freshie Fair with free food and drinks, items, merchandise, and fun activities and surprises.

  • Freshie Night

    A welcome treat for the Freshies of UPLB, capping off the Freshie Activities to let freshies be acquainted with each other and get to know local performers before starting their academic journey in the university.


Programs for all UPLB constituents
  • UPLB USC-CSC Election

    Facilitation of the Central Electoral Board meetings and provision of assistance during the election.

  • UPLB Loyalty Day

    Facilitation of the students and student organizations' participation in the annual activity.

  • SURPASS

    Screen, Select, and Send UPLB Representatives to Programs and Awards Support System (e.g. JRMSP, ARC YLC TAYO Awards, IGLC, JENESYS, Ideas Positive, etc.).

  • Other Collaborations and Partnerships

    Activities such as mini-concerts, contests, and symposia in collaboration or in partnership with other offices, units, student organizations, the UPLB University Student Council, College Student Councils, and public and private entities outside UPLB.


Programs for Student Organizations
  • Organization Orientation (OO)

    A semestral activity spearheaded by OSA, the OO is a major requirement for organization registration which aims to reiterate policies and guidelines implemented in the University pertaining to student organizations and their activities.

  • Student Organization Advisers' Forum (SOAdvisers' or SOAd Forum)

    The SOAd Forum is the space wherein SO Advisers can mingle and raise their concerns and where OSA can raise awareness regarding the increasing issues faced by student leaders and student organizations. This aims to strengthen the relationship of OSA, the SOAds, and student organizations and promotes the essence of being an Iskolar ng Bayan through guided actions and decisions.

  • Organization Space Utilization Forum (Formerly SOADmin Forum)

    With the aim of drafting a unified policy on facility usage, this forum aims to invite all building administrators and/or representatives to discuss current and future policy on facility usage, issues, and resolutions.

  • Leadership Summit

    A 2-day annual training workshop designed for student leaders, by student leaders, the Leadership Summit explores and enhances the potential of UPLB student leaders for personal development, leadership, and social responsibility, the Leadership Summit was designed by the student leaders for student leaders.

  • Linang Lunes

    A three-part series done in preparation for the Student Organization Leaders' Assembly (SOLA), Linang Lunes is an avenue for students to enrich their knowledge and skills specific to socio-cultural and leadership capabilities, with the expected outcomes to be proposals for major activities by the clusters on the next academic year. This offers talks and/or workshops catering to the three main clusters: leadership, extension and public service, and culture and the arts.

  • Student Organization Leaders' Assembly (SOLA)

    The one-day gathering of UPLB student organization leaders where concerns and issues regarding student organizatios are addressed. Esteemed speakers who are embodiments of effective praxis in the three program areas are often invited, and cluster proposals from the Linang Lunes are presented and finalized.

  • Pulong Bayan

    The townhall of student leaders that serves as a platform to ask questions and seek clarity on urgent and important matters such as news, programs, and updates concerning the UPLB studentry in general and student organizations in particular.

  • Panayam

    A series of conversations on the currently relevant issues faced by the UPLB student body in general and UPLB student organizations in particular.


Services
  • Organization Registration

    Facilitation of process, verification, and registration of student organizations in UPLB.

  • Approval of Activity Permit (AP) and Letter of Information (LOI)

    Processing of student organizations activities inside (AP) and outside (LOI) of the University.

  • Recommending Approval for Student Organization Activities' Endorsement to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the Chancellor

    Processing the requests for endorsements of activities of student orgs to the VCSA and the Chancellor.

  • Issuance of Certificates

    Processing of certificates pertinent to the student organizations as proof of org registration, membership, officership, or advisorship.

  • Conflict Mediation

    Conflicts between and among student organizations.


News Archive - OSA


OSA kicks off arts month celebration with exhibit on student organizations’ work
10 March 2023

On the occasion of the National Arts Month (NAM) and UPLB 114th Foundation Day celebration, the Office of Student Activities (OSA) of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs launched Pagpanday: Galing sa Sining, A National Arts Month Exhibit on Feb. 27.The exhibit was staged in...


OSA holds orientation for student orgs
21 September 2021

Student organizations are very much in the thick of things despite most students being not in the campus nowadays.In fact, they may soon partner with the Office of Student Activities (OSA) in various activities that were presented to them at the Organization Orientation, an activity held via Zoom...


OSA spearheads week-long pre-college orientation for freshmen, parents
2 July 2018

The Guidance and Counseling Division (OSA-GCD) is conducting a pre-college orientation for the incoming new freshmen at the basement of the Student Union (SU) Building, and their parents at the Makiling Hall from July 2 to 6.Around 2,700 students were qualified to pursue their undergraduate...


OSA launches activities for its month-long anniversary celebration
25 June 2018

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) celebrated its 58th anniversary with the theme, “Cohesion: OSA's Commitment towards a Harmonious Environment for Students' Individual and Organizational Needs”, with a month-long series of activities for its various stakeholders.On June 5, the...


OSA congratulates the 2,707 UPLB UPCAT 2018 passers
30 April 2018

The UPLB Office of Student Affairs congratulates the 2,707 UPLB UPCAT passers for AY 2018-2019. If you are on this list, we are proud of you!UP stands by the principle of quality education for all. If you think you have limited financial resources to study at UPLB, please allow us to help. Here...


OSA trains college personnel on life coaching
1 December 2017

Recognizing the importance of students’ mental health and the role being played by university personnel, the Office of Student Affairs, through the Counseling and Testing Division, conducted a Life Coaching Seminar to the personnel of the College of Human Ecology on 6 and 13 November...


OSA celebrates 57 years of service; recognizes officials, personnel, students
27 June 2017

To culminate the celebration of its 57th Anniversary, the Office of Student Affairs recognized the university officials, staff members, and students who have made significant contributions to the office and to its programs and services.During the awarding ceremony, Dr. Portia G. Lapitan, Vice...


OSA Execom sets goals, expectations during strategic planning workshop
15 May 2017

The Office of Student Affairs Executive Committee attended a strategic planning workshop on 12-13 May 2017 themed “OSA LUMINATES: Leveling Up Management, INitiatives, and Accomplishments Towards Excellent Service. The objective of the workshop is to see the direction of the office in the...


OSA holds first recognition day for graduating UPLB Gabay Volunteers
10 July 2015

The Counseling and Testing Division (CTD) under the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) recognized 13 graduating members of the UPLB Gabay Volunteer Corps on 4 July 2015 at the Makiling Hall, Student Union Building. Hours before their graduation, the student volunteers gathered with their families and...


OSA looks back as it celebrates its 55th anniversary
7 July 2015

Looking back and beyond. Old and new faces from Office of Student Affairs (OSA) gathered at the Makiling Hall, Student Union Building on 24 June 2015 to culminate its month-long anniversary celebration. There are 53 attendees from the UPLB Perspective, University Student Council (USC),...


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