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This folder will provide you with information new students need to know for their stay with the University,

How will remote learning look like in UPOU this school year? How will it be implemented?
The UP Open University (UPOU) has been delivering its programs and courses fully online since 2007. At UPOU, we adopt a learner-centered approach to educati...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:19 PM
Will there be orientations for each class/subject? Are the classes also going to be synchronous or asynchronous?
When the UP Open University (UPOU) adopted online learning as a mode to deliver its courses in 2007, it developed a website where students can access their ...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:20 PM
In UPOU, are there going to be synchronous meetings? If yes, how often?
In the University of the Philippines Open University, synchronous meetings, if any, are very often and are usually announced by the Faculty-in-Charge (FIC) ...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:22 PM
What are the main application/s used for online learning in UPOU? How would we know our subject's link for the discussions?
When the UP Open University (UPOU) adopted online learning as a mode to deliver its courses in 2007, it developed a website where students can access their ...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:24 PM
Will students log in on a learning management system for their classes? If there is one, how do they access classes there?
When the UP Open University (UPOU) adopted online learning as a mode to deliver its courses in 2007, it developed a website where students can access their ...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:30 PM
In UPOU, will the majority of classes be as online video sessions? What if a student's data limit can't accommodate online video every time?
UP Open University (UPOU) students basically study their lessons from UP-designed learning materials which could be in the form of modules, books, websites,...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:26 PM
How to contact UPOU professors for class matters (like the lessons, discussions)?
UP Open University students can reach their Faculties-in-Charge using the contact information their FICs provided on their course site. Students can also co...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Can students request for physical/hard copies of learning materials of their courses? When will they receive the course packs and other documents for distance learning?
UP Open University (UPOU) students can request physical copies of their learning modules through the UPOU Dispatch (dispatch@upou.edu.ph).  All learning...
Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 4:32 PM
When do classes in UPOU officially start?
For Academic Year AY 2023-2024, here are the schedules for the start of classes: Trimester 1st Trimester: 2 October 2023 2nd Trimester: 12 February 20...
Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 1:54 PM
When will UPOU release the Academic Calendar?
The UP Open University Academic Calendar goes through the approval of the UP Board of Regents. Once approved, it is posted on the website of the UPOU Office...
Tue, Jun 6, 2023 at 1:58 PM