CHED warns students: Avoid phased-out programs at Caloocan City school
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) warned students not to enroll in phased-out programs at St. Vincent De Ferrer College of Camarin, stressing credentials will no longer be recognized. (CHED / file)
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has cautioned students against enrolling in phased-out programs at St. Vincent De Ferrer College of Camarin (SVDFCC) in Caloocan City, warning that credentials from such courses will no longer be recognized or certified by the agency.
In a notice to the public signed by CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis and posted on its official Facebook page on September 29, the commission announced that SVDFCC has been barred from accepting new students in several academic programs set for phaseout.
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According to CHED, SVDFCC is “not allowed to accept new students for the phased-out programs,” following a resolution issued on October 19, 2021.
CHED also stressed that credentials of students enrolled in these programs will not be certified, authenticated, or verified, nor will special orders be issued.
Under CHED Resolution No. 654-2021, the following SVDFCC programs are being phased out: Bachelor of Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and Bachelor of Secondary Education.
CHED advised affected students to transfer to recognized higher education institutions (HEIs) to ensure their academic records remain valid and recognized. Students may also seek assistance through the CHED Regional Office–National Capital Region (NCR).
“Please be advised that any student who still chooses to enroll in this institution despite this public notice will not be issued a Special Order, nor will their academic credentials be validated by CHED,” the Commission said.
The directive was first communicated to SVDFCC on October 19, 2022, but was reiterated in the public notice dated September 29, underscoring CHED’s stance on protecting students from invalid academic credentials.