Philippines - Apply for Issuance of Special Order (SO)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Issuance of Special Order (SO), the applicant has to approach the COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) – PHILIPPINES link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For the further process to claim, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 25 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Duly accomplished application form
• A certified true copy of Transcript of Records (TOR)
• Original or certified true copy of Diploma
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) – PHILIPPINES
HEDC Building, 55 C.P. Garcia Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila, Philippines
Trunkline: (02) 8441-1260
Email id: [email protected]

For specific inquiries, you may contact the following CHED offices:
Office of the Executive Director: (+632) 8441-1260 loc. 2000
Office of Programs and Standards Development: (+632) 8441-1260 loc. 2003
Office of Student Development and Services: (+632) 8441-1260 loc. 2004
Office of Planning, Research, and Knowledge Management: (+632) 8441-1260 loc. 2005
Office of International Affairs: (+632) 8441-1260 loc. 2007
Contact: link

Eligibility

• Any student who intends to Apply for Issuance of Special Order (SO) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 25 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Email ID
• Training details
• Qualification
• Other details
• Declaration
• Signature
• Date

Need for the Document

• The Issuance of Special Order (SO) in the Philippines is a process through which the Department of Education (DepEd) or the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issues an official document that certifies the completion of a particular academic program or course of study.
• The SO serves as proof that a student has fulfilled all the academic requirements for graduation and is qualified to receive a diploma or degree.

Information which might help

• The SO contains information such as the name of the student, the academic program or course of study completed, the date of completion, and the institution that issued it.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Scholars are also given opportunities for academic and cultural enrichment through activities such as conferences, seminars, and internships.