TSU CCJE Guidance and Counseling Office

When Dr. Arnold E. Velasco stepped into the office as the sixth president of Tarlac State University on April 1, 2022, it wasn't just a career milestone—it was a homecoming nearly forty years in the making.

For the first time in TSU history, the university was led by one of its own: a man who once walked these same corridors not as an administrator, but as a young dreamer just trying to get by the day as a working student and a breadwinner.

Nearly four decades later, standing before the same academic community, Pres. Velasco would look back on that journey not only with pride, but with purpose.

"I entered the portals of TCT (now TSU) in June 1984 as a first-year Electrical Engineering student. After 38 years, I am now TSU's 6th president," he shared during his investiture rites in 2022, framing his story as a possibility not just for himself, but for students who come from similar beginnings.

Over the course of his term at TSU, the university recorded a series of institutional milestones made possible by the collaborative efforts of his administrative officials and staff, as well as his unwavering support.

Read more: https://tsu.edu.ph/news/2026-news/velasco-from-a-tct-student-to-the-tsu-president/

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐲! 💞

Life and relationships aren’t just about sparks and kilig moments, they’re about the choices we make that shape our happiness and future. Understanding how to navigate love, courtship, and meaningful connections can truly make a difference in your personal growth and life journey.

Join us for an inspiring seminar that will help you make smarter decisions in love and in life:

💗𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭: “𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞” 💗

Led by Ms. Allicia Leyva, this seminar will share practical tips and insights on building healthy, meaningful relationships that last.

📅Date: February 27, 2026
⏰Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN
📌Venue: TSU COED AVR 5th Floor

Open to students from the College of Teacher Education (COEd)🦅, College of Science (COS)🐺, College of Public Administration (CPAG)🐆, College of Business Administration (CBA)🐯, and College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)🐶.

𝐿𝑒𝑡’𝑠 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟! 💗




Caption by Jodie Valerie B. Cawigan
COEd, GCU Intern

Layout by Kathryn Charlee C. San Agustin
COS, GCU Intern

Preparation and self-investment are some of the best investments you can make.

The Guidance and Counseling Office for College of Criminal Justice Education organized a Personality Development Seminar for CCJE junior college students, held December 10, 2025, at the Priscilla Hall, TSU Hostel, Lucinda Campus.

Guest speakers were the knowledgeable Ms. Danica Shaine S. Rirao and Mr. Ron Elcid E. David. Ms. Rirao taught our students how to better understand one’s personality and identify their strengths and weaknesses. Supporting this, Mr. David guided our students on how to improve themselves in becoming future professionals and shared tips on how to become a reliable, decent, and respected Future Criminologist.

Your mental health is also your greatest wealth.

A Mental Health Check for the freshmen and sophomores of the College of Criminal Justice Education organized by the Guidance and Counseling Office for CCJE, held December 10, 2025, at the Priscilla Hall, TSU Hostel, Lucinda Campus.

Welcomed and said their hellos were the bright Associate Guidance Counselors, Ms. Sharmaine G. Musni and Ms. Maryjoy R. Manalo, who both served as guest speakers. The activity helped students check themselves and provide students with tips and guidance on how to help oneself in times of tension and distress to achieve overall wellness.

𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉: 𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉𝙎 (𝙎𝙀𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿 𝙎𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍)

In line with CMO No. 104, s. 2017 and the University’s On-The-Job Training Manual (TSU-VPA-01-02), all students are required to attend a seminar on Work Ethics and the Safe Spaces Act (WESSA) as part of their preparation for internship and workplace immersion.

To comply with this requirement, the University—in collaboration with the Gender and Development (GAD) Office—will conduct the Work Ethics and Safe Spaces Act Seminar, designed to orient students on professional conduct, workplace values, gender sensitivity, and the creation of safe, respectful, and inclusive work environments.

📅 January 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Tarlac City Convention Hall

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/wUvaT5M4yz

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 and aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and awareness needed to confidently transition from the classroom to the professional workplace.

Should there be any concerns, feel free to reach us out through our email at [email protected]

Today, we celebrate World Mental Health Day! 💚

Let’s take this day to check in with ourselves and the people around us.

Remember: it’s okay to ask for help, and it’s okay to take a break.
Together, we can make mental health a priority — not just today, but every day. 🌱

Tarlac State University's Student Affairs and Services welcomed all first year students for A.Y. 2025-2026 through a university orientation with the theme "𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨" last August 12 to 13, 2025, held at the TSU Gymnasium.

Organized by the Guidance and Counseling Unit and supported by the different offices of Tarlac State University including the College of Criminal Justice Education. The orientation opened the academic year with a warm welcome and affirmation to TSUians by providing assistance and familiarization of the university's profile, policies, key officials, colleges, and information on student services and programs which were presented by each office and unit representative.

The university and the Guidance and Counseling Unit wishes all students a fruitful progressive education and triumphant school year.

𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 ✊

As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness month this October, let's call for stronger systems that protects well-being and work together to ensure mental health support reaches everyone in need. 💚💙

ADVISORY NO. 24
OSAS ANNUAL PLANNING (SEPTEMBER 4–5, 2025)

The Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) will be conducting its annual planning on September 4–5, 2025 (Thursday and Friday).

In line with this, all transactions and services under the various offices of OSAS will be temporarily unavailable on the aforementioned dates.

Regular operations will resume on September 9, 2025 (Tuesday).

This is for the information and guidance of all concerned.

SOURCE: Office of the Student Affairs and Services