{"id":10959,"date":"2026-06-17T09:20:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aup.edu.ph\/?p=10959"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:13:42","slug":"over-560-new-college-students-start-right-with-general-orientation-for-new-students-and-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aup.edu.ph\/?p=10959","title":{"rendered":"Over 560 New College Students Start Right with General Orientation for New Students and Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Image 6-17-26 at 9.18\u202fAM&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.aup.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Image-6-17-26-at-9.18-AM.jpg&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), through the Guidance Office in collaboration with the Central Student Council (CSC), held a general orientation for over 560 new college students and their parents, themed \u201cReady, Set, Campus!\u201d at the University Gymnasium on June 15, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first part began with participant registration, facilitated by the CSC. Dr. Restituto Bualoy, vice president for student services, extended a warm reception to the new students and their families. The devotional message was delivered by Dr. Susy Jael, vice president for academics, setting a spiritual and inspirational tone for the orientation as students begin their academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second part<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was a series of institutional presentations from various University offices and departments: Mr. Ivan Perdido, Advancement marketing officer; Mr. Mervyn Allan Olarte, director of student finance; Dr. Teofilo Esguerra, Records and Admission Office director; Pastor Cerelito Cadao for Student Support Services; Dr. Levy Fajanilan, Guidance Services director; and Pastor Lani Esteves, Spiritual Development director.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engr. Hulk Hogan Lagade oriented the student information system, AUP Shine, an essential tool for navigating the system website regarding students\u2019 academic journey here at the University.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the highlights from the orientation was the special welcome from Ace and his partner, the University mascot. The students also received a welcome kit, a gift from the University, as they navigate their student life this academic year 2026-2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the orientation, the new students were led on a campus tour from 9:20 AM to 12:00 noon, facilitated by CSC, to familiarize them with the University&#8217;s facilities and various offices. 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