Iloilo City Community College now CHED-accredited
The Iloilo City Community College (ICCC) is now accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
This after CHED-6 chief education program specialist Rex Casiple turned over the Certificate of Recognition for ICCC to operate as a Higher Education Institution (HEI) to Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog May 6 at City Hall.
Mabilog stressed the citation is a manifestation of the City Government's success in providing affordable, accessible and quality public education to underprivileged but deserving students giving them the opportunity to finish college.
The CHED's Commission En Banc (CEB) resolution stated that ICCC complied with requirements for the operation of a college.
ICCC will be entitled to CHED benefits such as scholarships for students and teachers.
ICCC already produced five magna cum laudes and 27 cum laudes from its pioneer 149 graduates of four-year courses Bachelor of Science (BS) Travel Management and BS Office Administration last April 8.
Mabilog encouraged graduates of city's public high schools to avail of scholarships provided by ICCC for deserving youth to finish college.
ICCC is currently accepting applicants for entrance examination and interview scheduled this May prior to enrollment and opening of classes in June.
Applicants must have a General Weighted Average of 82 percent and bonafide residents of the city.
They should bring primary documentary requirements including NSO-copy of birth certificate, report card, certificate of good moral character, and barangay clearance.
Interested parties are requested to visit ICCC fronting City High in Molo district or call Registrar at 335-0798. (Iloilo City PIO)