Student Support and Resources
These are resources that can support your academic journey.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is available to students through their class adviser (for undergraduate students) and their program advisers (for graduate students). With your adviser, you can discuss your program of study and other academic-related matters. Below are the assigned class advisers and program advisers and their contact information:
Undergraduate Students
1st year students
Asst. Prof. Alyssa Jenny E. Tupaz, MA, RN
aetupaz.up.edu.ph
2nd year students
Asst. Prof. Bettina D. Evio, MAN, RN
bdevio@up.edu.ph
3rd year students
Asst. Prof. Mary Abigail A. Hernandez, MPH, RN
mahernandez@up.edu.ph
4th year students
Asst. Prof. Julienne Ivan D. Soberano, MISW, MSN, RN
jdsoberano1@up.edu.ph
Graduate Students
MA Nursing
Adult Health Nursing
Asst. Prof. Aldin D. Gaspar, MSc, MHC, MN, RN
adgaspar@up.edu.ph
MA Nursing
Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Asst. Prof. Aprille C. Banayat, MA, RN
acbanayat@up.edu.ph
MA Nursing
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Asst. Prof. Maria Angela Mabale
mamabale@up.edu.ph
MA Nursing
Public Health Nursing
Asst. Prof. Earl Francis R. Sumile, PhD, RN
ersumile@up.edu.ph
MA Nursing
Nursing Administration
Asst. Prof. Irma I. Almoneda
iialmoneda@up.edu.ph
PhD Nursing
Assoc. Prof. Floreliz V. Ngaya-an
fvngayaan1@up.edu.ph
Libraries and Learning Management System
Library
UP College of Nursing
The College of Nursing Library is located on the 1st floor of Sotejo Hall. The UP College of Nursing Library’s objectives reflect the educational vision and mission of the college. Our team makes sure that the development of the library services and learning resources must agree closely with students’ needs, curriculum development, and faculty research interests.
University Library
UP Manila
The College of Nursing Library is located on the 1st floor of Sotejo Hall. The UP College of Nursing Library’s objectives reflect the educational vision and mission of the college. Our team makes sure that the development of the library services and learning resources must agree closely with students’ needs, curriculum development, and faculty research interests.
Virtual Learning Environment
UP Manila
The UP Manila Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is one of the two learning management systems being used by UP Manila.
Canvas
Canvas is one of the two learning management systems being used by UP Manila.
Learning Management System Support
Canvas Support
Do you have difficulty accessing your Canvas accounts? Go through the Frequently Asked Questions for faculty and students below:
SAIS ID
Do you know where to look for your SAIS ID? Check this infographics from the UP Manila University Student Council-
VLE Access
Still do not have your VLE access? You will need your Authentication and Directory Service (ADS) credentials validated by the Information Management System Office. Check this infograpics for the instructions-
Turnitin
Turnitin is a web-based application that allows students and faculty to check their work for improper and inadequate citation. To have your paper checked, please email the UPCN library at nursinglib.upm@up.edu.ph.
Aside from academic support, the college also offers support in other aspects of your journey as a student
Housing and Accommodation
The UP Manila Office of the Student Affairs provided the following list of available dormitories outside of the university with respective contact persons for each place. This is to provide initial options for students in need of accommodation near the university.
The UPM Dormitory is also accepting applicants. You can find the needed requirements in the downloadable application form below.
Virtual Private Network
Need to access library resources off-campus? Get and activate your virtual private network now. Follow the instructions in the link below.
UP Health Service
As of the moment, the UP Health Service can be accessed through an appointment-basis only.
For students who are going to have face-to-face classes this upcoming semester, please follow these steps for your annual physical examination.
- First, acquire your case number or blue card (you can skip this step if you have one already). Please fill up the Kaalaman form and send to mrd-admitting.uppgh@up.edu.ph. Kindly wait for their response for your case number. Please take note they are only open from Mon-Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm only.
- Prepare the following diagnostic tests. These can be done at any diagnostic center of your choice. If you prefer these to be done at PGH, please contact 09617321764 for assistance in facilitating requests. Please accomplish this request form if you prefer your x-ray to be done at PGH.
- Chest Xray
- HbsAg,
- Anti-Hbs
- Accomplish PHEX form and obtain a signature from a licensed physician. You can choose from these options:
- Through UPHS consultants, students will personally come to UPHS for their PHEX
- Through a family physician. A teleconsult is needed for validation through UP Health service via OCRA for this option.
- After finishing the previous steps, please email results of your chest x-ray, HbsAg, and Anti-Hbs, and the signed PHEX form to hs.uppgh@up.edu.ph.
- Schedule final validation or clearance through Online Consultation Request and Appointment system (OCRA) Remember to choose the option PGH EMPLOYEE/ UP MANILA STUDENT so your request will be directed to the UPHS clinic queue. Failure to do this might lead you to the overall PGH queue which would result in a longer waiting time. Please wait for a call from UPHS to inform you of your final clearance.
- Once cleared, your name will be included in the google sheet shared to PGH departments in real time. No paper clearance will be given.
For any inquiries, you may call the UPHS hotline 8554-8400 local 6101. GLOBE 09665492735 SMART 09617321767 or email hs.uppgh@up.edu.ph
Office of Guidance and Counseling Services
The Guidance and Counseling Program of the Office of Student Affairs provides psychosocial and academic assistance to students to enhance their academic skills, set career goals, manage healthy relationships, cope with problems, deal with adjustment difficulties and other developmental issues they face in college. These are carried out through friendly, relaxed and confidential one-on-one counseling sessions. The program is based on the philosophy that each individual is unique, important and capable of personal growth and development.
If you need referral to the Guidance and Counseling service, you may get in touch with your respective class or program advisers. Alternatively, you may get in touch directly with the Office of the College Secretary at upm-cn-ocs@up.edu.ph.