The Office of Counseling and Guidance is a service-oriented unit of the University of the Philippines- Baguio. The OCG has the primary mandate to implement programs and to extend services that provides guidance and counseling to all students to assist them in attaining an integrated development and in coping effectively with various challenges and difficulties. Alongside the direct intervention services provided by the office, the endeavor to assist students involves key players within and outside of UP Baguio. Creating an environment for the students that nurtures their academic excellence, talents and mental health.

Mission: Provide and deliver enrichment programs and services responsive to students’ needs for growth and development as they are prepared to assume mature roles in society.

Vision: A fundamental and integral partner to the academic programs of the University, ensuring students’ holistic development.

CONTACT US:

Email: ocg.upbaguio@up.edu.ph

Location: Lower Ground, Balay Salun-at bldg, University of the Philippines Baguio.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/patnubay.upbocg

For urgent or emergency cases, please proceed to the office as soon as possible.

Service and Programs

 

COUNSELING

A. Intake interview with test interpretation and counseling

This service is a one-on-one session wherein test results (UPCAT, IQ, and Personality) are interpreted and aligned to academic, career, psycho-social and other concerns. Counseling is conducted when concerns emerge from test results and from information obtained during the intake session.

 

Who may avail this service?

First year students and new students, and students who were not able to avail of the service during their first year.

 

B. Exit Counseling (students transferring to other schools or another UP campus)

Students who wish to leave UP Baguio are interviewed and counseled, to evaluate with them their decision options, if needed. They are also counseled regarding their reason/s for leaving.

 

Who may avail this service?

Students who are transferring to other schools or another UP unit.

C. Follow-up Counseling

This service accommodates students who needed to have further counseling sessions to resolve their issues, or monitored because of their probation and re-admitted status.

 

Who may avail this service?

Students for follow-up (regular follow-up and readmission and transfer-in follow-ups) and referred students.

 

D. Self-referred/Walk-in Cases

Students, who in their volition, seeking assistance from the counselors regarding various concerns that they may be expecting including but not limited to career, psycho-emotional, and mental health concerns.

 

Who may avail this service?

All students and external clients (alumni, employees, agency workers

 

E. Referred/Called-in

These are counselees who were referred to the OCG by teachers, personnel, and other students. They were accompanied to the OCG by their referrer, or were called-in after the attention of the OCG was called regarding their plight.

Referral System & Procedure

  1. Based on sufficient and validated observation of specific academic and/or behavioral concern, referring faculty or staff seeks permission from or informs student for referral in adherence to Ethical Standards and in consideration of previous action taken to address the need.
  2. Referral forms shall be provided by the Office of Counseling and Guidance to the following offices:
    • College Secretaries:
    • CS.
    • CSS.
    • CAC
    • OSFA
    • UPB Dorm
    • HSO
    • SRO

Non-Academic University Personnel

(from the following offices: OFSA, Dorm, HSO, SRO, & others)

  • Submit accomplished form directly to the Office of Counseling and Guidance
  • Office of Counseling and Guidance acts on the referral
  • Reminder: Observance of utmost confidentiality is of prime consideration.
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Who may avail this service?

Referred students.

PROJECT WASDIN SUMYA

‘Wasdin Sumya’ is a Kankanaey-Igorot term that expresses words of blessings, positivity and hopefulness for everyone to flourish, to succeed in life’s journey and be able to overcome challenges and obstacles there may be.

Since 2023, Project Wasdin Sumya has been the official extracurricular-handling body of the Office of Counseling and Guidance. In partnership with the UP Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA), Project Wasdin Sumya has developed numerous events, workshops, and activities that uphold the values, mission, and vision of the Office of Counseling and the university.

EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS

Hiraya Manawari 2025

Hiraya Manawari: Gear Up – Equip, Empower, and Excel Toward Career Success is a collaborative event between the Office of Counseling and Guidance and the Office of Student Affairs. Held on April 28 & May 5, this event was designed to support graduating and non-graduating students alike in preparing for their careers and life after college.

PERSONNEL

Julie E. Tuguinay
Guidance Services Specialist I

Cinderella Ronalyn E. Cubacub
Guidance Services Specialist II

Liza A. Ngiao
Guidance Services Specialist I

Merjerie P. Ticag
Administrative Aide VI

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
FAQs:
 
1. Are walk-ins accommodated at the same time they arrive?
– Depends on the nature of the concern. Emergency cases are prioritized while other concerns may be accommodated should no prior appointments are made with each counselor.
 
2. Do I need to pay for psychological testing?
– No, all services provided by the OCG are free of charge.
 
3. Does the OCG diagnose mental health conditions?
– No. However, we may refer clients to professionals in Baguio for a proper evaluation and possible interventions.
 
4. May I request for a certain counselor?
– Yes. Clients have the autonomy to choose their own counselors.
 
5. Does the OCG offer medications for mental health conditions?
– No. However, we may refer clients seeking medications to Baguio City Health Services Office (HSO) Mental Health & Wellness Unit for free medications.