USM Graduate School

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

The Graduate School(GS) Office will be closed on December 5 and 6, 2025( Friday & Saturday). All GS personnel will be attending a Team Building and Strategic Planning Activity on these dates.

GS faculty members may hold classes online or in their respective colleges.

𝗨𝗦𝗠, 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗢𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗣 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) and the Commission on Higher Education–Regional Office XII (CHEDRO XII) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the CHED Scholarships for Staff and Instructors Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) and conducted the contract signing and orientation for its newly approved scholars on November 17, 2025, at the USM Graduate School, Kabacan, Cotabato.
Twelve scholars from USM were selected for Batch 2025, joining a national initiative designed to support faculty and higher education personnel in pursuing advanced studies to strengthen instruction, research, and academic leadership in Philippine Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚.

USM, CHED Seal MOA for SIKAP Scholarship, 12 Scholars Oriented for Advanced Studies The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) and the Commission on Higher Education–Regional Office XII (CHEDRO XII) formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation […]

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 (𝐆𝐋𝐓)

The Graduate Level Test scheduled for Saturday, November 22,2025 will proceed as planned.

All examinees are required to bring a blue or black ballpen and a pencil.

Below is the link to the list of registered applicants:

docs.google.com

📣 ADVISORY

There will be NO CLASSES on November 1, 2025 (Saturday) in the Graduate School in observance of All Saints’ Day.

Please note that Graduate School (GS) office will also be closed on this day.

📢 ＡＮＮＯＵＮＣＥＭＥＮＴ

The Graduate School invites everyone to a learning event titled “Zines as Alternative Pathways to Numeracy and Literacy: A Representation-Based Approach to Independent Learning.”

🗓 Dates: October 25, 2025 and November 8, 2025
📍 Venue: Graduate School, University of Southern Mindanao, Kabacan, Cotabato
💰Registration = Php500.00 (Registration will be collected on site, on October 25, 2025)
⏺️Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiMDYKOFjJ2KXfRA7BrS-R1Vi4O9-YaryBNDWkPQ0tyA9B6Q/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawNkECRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE3Z2JlM01KeG5TeDBWVzlJAR5SAMMkGCC7uHBzPgYL0b8qH64wXrxGxKA6HmIe6GJfsdo-Rp2xs4jLW1ldzQ_aem_SvQUwutBBJqvuyEp57s2Zw

📢𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

All classes in the Graduate School building on Saturday, October 18, 2025, shall revert to online modality, as the classrooms will be utilized for the Comprehensive Examination of both Master’s and Doctoral students.

Classes conducted outside the Graduate School building shall be subject to the mutual agreement between the faculty and the students as to whether they will be held online or onsite.

Your continued cooperation is deeply appreciated.

📢𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
📢𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒!

The book ‘Doing Research: A New Researcher’s Guide’ from Springer is now available as an open-access resource!

This practical guide offers clear steps and useful strategies to support anyone navigating the research process.

Although written by mathematics education researchers, its concepts are applicable across different fields. It is a valuable resource for students, faculty, and anyone beginning their research journey.

🔗 Access the book here:
https://tinyurl.com/yx7dxzxw

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐋𝐓 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Graduate Level Test (GLT), which is supposed to take place on October 18, 2025, has been moved to November 22, 2025.

This adjustment is made because the number of registered examinees has not yet reached the required minimum.

We apologize for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause and encourage those planning to take the exam to register early in preparation for the new examination date.

𝑼𝑺𝑴 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑼𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑳 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑼𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑳𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑳 𝑻𝑬𝑺𝑻 (𝑮𝑳𝑻) 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻

Those intending to enroll in the second semester of Academic Year 2025–2026 are hereby advised that the USM Graduate School will administer the Graduate Level Test (GLT) on October 18, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐋𝐓 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The GLT Examination, which is supposed to take place on October 18, 2025, has been moved to November 22, 2025.

This adjustment is made because the number of registered examinees has not yet reached the required minimum.

We apologize for any inconvenience this rescheduling may cause and encourage those planning to take the exam to register early in preparation for the new examination date.

We appreciate your understanding.

𝑼𝑺𝑴 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑼𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑳 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑼𝑨𝑻𝑬 𝑳𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑳 𝑻𝑬𝑺𝑻 (𝑮𝑳𝑻) 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻

Those intending to enroll in the second semester of Academic Year 2025–2026 are hereby advised that the USM Graduate School will administer the Graduate Level Test (GLT) on October 18, 2025, at 7:00 a.m.

🎀 ＡＮＮＯＵＮＣＥＭＥＮＴ 🎀

Please be informed that the Comprehensive Examination scheduled for tomorrow will not push through. The final and official schedule of the Comprehensive Examination is on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

This adjustment is made to ensure the safety and well-being of all examinees and faculty due to the recent earthquake.

Stay safe.

👉𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
In light of the recent earthquake and to prioritize the safety of all, Graduate School faculty members are hereby advised to conduct classes online and asynchronously tomorrow, October 11, 2025.

Keep safe everyone!

🎀 ＡＮＮＯＵＮＣＥＭＥＮＴ 🎀

This is to inform all graduate school students that face-to-face classes will officially resume tomorrow, Saturday, October 4, 2025. All students are expected to attend as per regular class schedule.