DNSC - Institute of Advanced Studies

12/10/2026

[𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄] The MAEd-ELST and PhDELST Programs warmly welcome Dr. Geoffrey S. Marfa as the newest addition to our pool of faculty members!

Dr. Marfa brings valuable expertise and experience that will further enrich our ELST graduate programs, strengthen our academic community, and advance our shared commitment to excellence in English Language Studies and Teaching.

Welcome to Davao del Norte State College, the Institute of Advanced Studies, and the MAEd-ELST and PhDELST family, Dr. Marfa!

09/10/2026

[INVITATION] The Institute of Advanced Studies and the Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Program invite all graduate students to attend the seminar “Research to Publication: Empowering Graduate Researchers Through Quality Publication” on October 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM at the DNSC AVR.

Join us in strengthening our research knowledge and promoting quality, ethical, and responsible research practices. See you there!

DNSC- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education

09/10/2026

[ANNOUNCEMENT] All Comprehensive Examination takers, please take note of the important reminders, required materials to bring, and preparations needed for the upcoming examination.

May your hard work and preparation lead you to success! God bless, examinees.

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DNSC MA and PhD in English Language Studies and Teaching Programs

21/09/2026

[RECENTLY] BANSAY 2026 2.0: Capacity Building on Publishing Scholarly Materials for Science Educators

The Davao del Norte State College – Institute of Advanced Studies successfully conducted BANSAY 2026 2.0 on September 12, 2026, at the DNSC Gymnasium. The seminar-workshop strengthened the research publication skills of MST graduate students through manuscript development, journal selection, and peer-review preparation.

DNSC - Master in Science Teaching

14/09/2026

[RECENTLY] The Master of Arts in Educational Management (MAEM) program successfully conducted an Academic Seminar on Management and Organization on September 5, 2026, with the theme: “Learning from Leaders, Becoming Leaders: Management and Organization in Educational Practice”.

The seminar gave participants a chance to deepen their understanding of management and organizational principles through the shared experiences and insights of educational leaders.

The activity was conducted in collaboration with the Davao del Norte State College – Institute of Advanced Studies and the Graduate Student Society (GraSS).

08/09/2026

04/09/2026

[𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓]

📢 Comprehensive Examination AY 2026-2027

The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAdS) is pleased to release the schedule for the upcoming Comprehensive Examination.

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
• Clearance & Application: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱-𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• Request for Evaluation of Grades: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱-𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• Orientation: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮)
• Comprehensive Examination: 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• Results: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
1. Completed clearance
2. Application form
3. Proof of payment
Compre Exam Fees: Students enrolled prior to AY2023-2024 [MS= ₱1,000.00 & PhD= ₱1,200.00]; Students enrolled from AY2023-2024 [MS= ₱1,055.00 & PhD=₱1,266.00]
Evaluation of Grades Fee: ₱20.00 | Certification Fee: ₱80.00
4. Evaluation of Grades issued from the Registrar's Office

📌 Reminder: Students with INC grades must request a Completion Form from the Registrar’s Office and comply with faculty requirements before applying.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/13f6mzjod1XfQUk2A

Let’s prepare and aim for success!

DNSC - Master in Science Teaching
DNSC- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
DNSC MA and PhD in English Language Studies and Teaching Programs

28/08/2026

[𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒] The Institute of Advanced Studies proudly recognized its Dean’s Listers for their outstanding academic performance during the awarding ceremony held on August 15, 2026, at the DNSC Gymnasium. The recognition honored students who achieved academic distinction for the 2nd Semester of A.Y. 2024–2025 and the 1st and 2nd Semesters of A.Y. 2025–2026.

𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Student ID No. 2023-01741 1.666 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01582 1.666 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02425 1.666 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02399 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01741 1.666 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01582 1.666 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02425 1.666 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02399 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01996 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01750 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02335 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01929 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02493 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02333 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02468 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01685 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01981 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2019-00693 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02497 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-02010 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2021-02154 1.250 GPA

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Student ID No. 2025-01425 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01377 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02386 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01982 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01411 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02384 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01429 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01441 1.083 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01396 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02486 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01395 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01393 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01384 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01387 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01442 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02415 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01399 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02512 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2019-00073 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01153 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2018-10165 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02472 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01379 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01365 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02511 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02494 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02413 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2019-00693 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01394 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01427 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02417 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01382 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01374 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01372 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01380 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02493 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01433 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01383 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01409 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02491 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01367 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02483 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01381 1.250 GPA

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Student ID No. 2024-02399 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01565 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02493 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02386 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01374 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01377 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01383 1.166 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01425 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01366 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01485 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01429 1.250 GPA

𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Student ID No. 2024-02331 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02434 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02161 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-02016 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02348 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02127 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2012-10145 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02392 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02328 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02332 1.250 GPA

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Student ID No. 2024-02331 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01432 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02434 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02127 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2012-10145 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-10489 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2020-01355 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2023-01894 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02392 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2015-10772 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02161 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01426 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02328 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2024-02332 1.187 GPA

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Student ID No. 2025-01562 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01563 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01524 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01348 1.125 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01523 1.187 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01561 1.062 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01554 1.250 GPA
Student ID No. 2025-01560 1.062 GPA

DNSC - Master in Science Teaching
DNSC- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
DNSC MA and PhD in English Language Studies and Teaching Programs

27/08/2026

24/08/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Davao del Norte State College - Institute of Advanced Studies successfully concluded PASINATI 2026, the New Graduate Students’ Orientation, held on August 15, 2026, at the DNSC Gymnasium.

The orientation formally welcomed the newest members of the DNSC Graduate School community and provided essential information to help them begin their graduate studies with confidence and purpose.

We wish our new graduate students a meaningful and successful journey toward academic excellence and professional growth.

DNSC - Master in Science Teaching
DNSC- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
DNSC MA and PhD in English Language Studies and Teaching Programs

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