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GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS FOR THE 79th COMMENCEMENT
University Auditorium, Kabacan, Cotabato | June 25-27, 2025
I. ENTRY AND EXIT ROUTES
Gate Opens at 4:00 AM (June 27, 2025)
A. Guests, Administrators, Faculty, Staff
- Entry/Exit: Mercado Gate
B. Graduating Students, Escorts, Drivers
- Entry: Main Gate
C. Direction-Based Entry Points
- Those coming from Davao
- Entry/Exit: USMARDC Gate → via College of Agriculture
- Those coming from Northern Kabacan
- Entry/Exit: IMEAS Section Gate → via Aringay Road (near College of Trades & Industries)
- Those coming from Cotabato Direction
- Entry/Exit: IMEAS Gate → via Purok Miracle (near College of Trades & Industries)
- Those coming from Poblacion, Kabacan
- Entry: Main Gate
- Exit: Mercado Gate
II. SECURITY & INSPECTION PROTOCOLS
All persons and vehicles entering the University must comply with the following:
- All passengers must disembark for inspection.
- Vehicle passes will be issued upon entry and must be surrendered when exiting.
- Lost passes: Drivers will be referred to the University Security & Services Office for verification and CCTV review.
- Cooperation with inspection teams is mandatory.
- Wear IDs at all times:
- Staff/Students: USM ID
- Visitors: Valid government-issued ID
III. PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES
- Only official photographers (assigned per college) are allowed to cover the event. They will carry official USM Photographer IDs.
- Personal photographers are not allowed during the processional and ceremony.
IV. PROHIBITIONS
The following are prohibited:
- Bulky items (unless in transparent bags)
- Jackets, backpacks, and sharp objects
- Single-use plastics – USM enforces a strict No Single Use Plastic Policy
Use tumblers and reusable containers - Smoking and liquor
- Vendors inside campus
- Tricycles during the ceremony
V. FOOD & TRASH GUIDELINES
- Food is allowed but must be in transparent containers.
- Clean as you go and take your trash with you.
VI. PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
- Park only in designated parking areas.
- Follow directions of traffic marshals and security personnel.
Loynei Frias Sumalinog
Loy, as he is fondly called by people, spends most of his time gardening during weekends. He has a habit of buying books more often than actually reading them. Also, he sets reminder to only drink two cups of coffee in a day, and forgets it every time.