Advanced Standing is a status given to students who have completed their diploma programs at a recognized institution of higher learning.

1. At the time of admission, an advanced standing applicant shall have a minimum CGPA of 2:00 and must also be a diploma holder from a recognized institution of higher learning.
2. An advanced standing student can be exempted from all common courses, and two related major courses with a grade of 'B' or above with the approval of the department.
3. An advanced standing applicant from other institutions of higher learning shall not be exempted for more than 30 credit hours.
4. Concerned departments shall facilitate the semester course-load for advanced standing students.
5. The concerned department shall notify the Office of the Registrar and the Registrar will schedule a separate class for advanced standing students if their number exceeds 35.
6. Applications for admission will be accepted in accordance with the academic calendar.
7. The student should file an application with the Office of the Registrar.
8. The application for advanced standing status shall be processed by the Office of the Registrar and the concerned department.
9. The applicant should produce an official transcript from his/her former college or University.
10. The Office of the Registrar shall send each student's application to the relevant department.
11. The relevant department shall then decide the courses for which the student can request exemption and the number of courses that the student will be required to take to complete the requirements for the degree program.
12. The Office of the Registrar shall finally approve or reject advanced standing cases.