12/12/2025
OFFICIAL STATEMENT from Office of College Registrar (OCR)
The Office of the College Registrar (OCR) acknowledges the concerns circulating on social media regarding the recent situation happened earlier today. We understand that the long lines and extended waiting time have caused inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate the patience shown by many of our students.
We would like to clarify that the transition to a paper-based clearance system was not part of the OCRโs original plan. Our intention had always been to continue with the online clearance platform for the convenience of all. However, due to a recent incident involving students breaching and compromising the integrity of the online system, the office was left with no choice but to temporarily revert to manual processing to ensure fairness, validity, and security for all.
It is also important to note that clearance announcements, schedules, and enrollment timelines were disseminated ahead of time to give students ample opportunity to prepare. At the same time, we hope for understanding as the OCR is currently operating with limited staff, all of whom have been working diligently to accommodate a large number of students as efficiently as possible.
Regarding the late registration penalty, this policy has been in place since the previous semester and aims to encourage all students to strictly follow the assigned schedules, especially that we have significantly large population this academic year.
We also wish to extend our sincere appreciation to the many students who patiently waited, cooperated with the process, and showed understanding despite the inconvenience. Your respect, discipline, and willingness to follow the proper procedure is truly commendable.
We recognize the sentiments of those who expressed their concerns online but the volume of students today was unexpected. While we respect everyoneโs right to share their experiences, we encourage students to course their issues through the proper channels, where concerns can be addressed more accurately and effectively. Constructive communication directly with the office allows us to respond promptly and improve our services where needed.
The OCR remains committed to fair, transparent, and student-centered service, and we are continuously working toward improving our systems to avoid similar difficulties in the future.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation.
โ College Registrar