University Clearance Application


If you do not have an account, start by registering for an OSAM Account first.

A. How to apply

  1. Using your device, go to OSAM website
  2. Login using your UPMail account (if you encounter any problems here, kindly email recommit-it.uplb@up.edu.ph).
  3. Click the CLEARANCE button under your profile icon.
  4. Double check the information displayed on the application page. Make sure that your details are correct.
  5. Choose the Purpose of your application.
  6. Click APPLY.
  7. After reading the data privacy notification, click ALLOW.

B. How to check the status of your clearance application
  1. Once you have applied, you will be redirected to the status page of your clearance.
  2. You may also access this page anytime by following steps 1-3 of Part A of this manual.

C. How to view reasons for office disapproval
  1. Hover over the office card with the “Disapproved” status.
  2. Notice the red border of the office card.
  3. When you hover over the card, it will show the VIEW DETAILS button along with other information such as the date when your application was last updated at that office.
  4. By clicking VIEW DETAILS, the reason for disapproval of your clearance application will be shown.

D. How to resubmit application to an office with disapproved status

After following the steps in Part C, click RESUBMIT CLEARANCE APPLICATION.
Note: Make sure that you have satisfied the requirements stated by the office first before resubmitting your application.


E. Download Clearance Certificate

Once all the office cards turn green, you should now be able to download your clearance certificate. The download button is located on the lower left corner of the page.

REMINDER: For other concerns, check the UNIVERSITY CLEARANCE Frequently Asked Questions.

OSAM System

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Management (OSAM) System is a modernization project of OVCSA. OSAM is an advanced web application with web and mobile components to eradicate the need for students queuing up for services. OVCSA is taking advantage of the benefits of Information Technology to promote students’ academic growth and personal development.

For general inquiries, email ovcsa.uplb@up.edu.ph.

Mailing Address

Room 2, 2/F, Student Union Building, UPLB, Laguna, 4031

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA)

Room 2 536-2238 ovcsa.uplb@up.edu.ph

Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (AVCSA)

Room 4 536-2238 ovcsa.uplb@up.edu.ph

Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Room 1 536-2761 lrc.uplb@up.edu.ph

Office of Scholarships and Grants (OSG)

Rooms 5 and 6 536-3209 osg.uplb@up.edu.ph

Research, Communication and Information Technology (RECOMMIT)

Room 7 536-2238 recommit.uplb@up.edu.ph

Office of Student Activities (OSA)

Room 8 536-2238 osa.uplb@up.edu.ph

Office of Counseling and Guidance (OCG)

Room 9 536-2238 ocg.uplb@up.edu.ph

International Student Relations (ISR)

Room 12 536-2238 isr.uplb@up.edu.ph

Student Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)

Room 14 536-2238 sdt.uplb@up.edu.ph

Office of Student Housing (OSH)

Room 15 536-2238 osh.uplb@up.edu.ph