Under Article 26, Section 95 of the EVSU 2017 Revised University Students' Handbook, an EVSU student, you are entitled to several rights that protect your welfare, academic freedom, expression, and participation in university life. Here are some key student rights:
1. Right to Admission Without Discrimination – You can’t be denied admission based on disability, economic status, beliefs, gender, or past conditions like pregnancy or drug abuse.
2. Right to Quality Education and Competent Instruction – You deserve relevant and high-quality education, and you can evaluate your instructors each term.
3. Right to Welfare and Facilities – EVSU must provide health services, labs, libraries, recreation areas, and academic facilities appropriate to its capacity.
4. Right to Organize and Join Student Organizations – You're free to join or form organizations for personal or collective goals without being forced to sign waivers or face restrictions.
5. Right to an Accredited and Privileged Student Organization – Student orgs can apply for official recognition and should receive fair access to university spaces and support.
6. Right to a Student Council/Government – Every campus has an autonomous student government that represents student concerns and plans student activities.
7. Right to Fair Elections – A student COMELEC oversees honest and peaceful elections of student leaders.
8. Right to Freedom of Expression – You may freely express your ideas, organize peaceful assemblies, and post student publications or materials on campus.
9. Right to Academic Freedom – You have the freedom to choose your field of study, engage in academic research, and speak up in and outside the classroom.
10. Right to Due Process – You cannot be disciplined without a fair process that includes being informed, heard, and allowed to appeal.
11. Right Against Unreasonable Searches – You are protected from unlawful searches unless specific lawful conditions apply.
12. Right to Access Records and Certificates – You can request official documents like grades and transcripts within 30 days of fulfilling requirements.
13. Right to Security of Tenure – You have the right to complete your studies unless you're dismissed due to valid academic or disciplinary reasons.
14. Right Against Involuntary Contributions – No student may be forced to pay fees unless approved by their student organization.
15. Right to Privacy and Safe Communication – Your personal communication and correspondence must be respected.
16. Right to Adequate Housing – The University must aim to provide safe and clean dormitories.
17. Right to Participate in Policy-making – Students can propose and vote on changes to University policies through initiatives and referendums.
18. Right to Appeal – Student councils can file appeals or motions against decisions made by university policy-making bodies.
19. Right to Campus Journalism – Student journalists are protected and cannot be punished for articles unless they break the law.
20. Right to Hold Activities and Use University Facilities – Student groups can host events and use campus facilities, ideally free of charge.
21. Right to Join Alliances – Student councils can join other federations or alliances without restrictions.
22. Right to Entry – Even if you forget your ID or uniform, you can still enter campus with other proof of enrollment.
23. Right to Take Exams Despite Unpaid Tuition – You can’t be barred from exams due to unpaid fees, though credentials may be withheld until fees are settled.