SABLAY: THE ACADEMIC COSTUME OF U.P.
DILIMAN
The word Sablay has two meanings: one, a loose piece of clothing, worn by a
person, that is simple yet elegant and joined by an ornament; and two, the draping of
a precious object or fabric on the shoulder.
The Sablay was first used at the University of the Philippine Diliman, in 1990.
There was a period when experimentation was allowed thus giving rise to various ver-
sions of the Sablay. These are now obsolete and should not be worn anymore. The
official design for the Sablay of UP Diliman was adopted in the February 28, 2001 [73rd]
University Council Meeting. This official version is what is now the required costume in
official academic ceremonies in UP Diliman.
The Sablay gets its inspiration from the muslim malong but incorporates various
traditional elements found in the other Philippine cultures. Running through the
sablay are geometric motifs of indigenous Philippine tribes. They border the initials of
the University interpreted in Alibata characters, the ancient Philippine alphabet. Alter-
nating with the initials of UP is an ukkit or ukir as an accent. The basic colors used are
maroon and forest green, the official colors of the University of the Philippines.
The Sablay is worn over Barong Tagalog/black pants (for men) or white or
ecru dress, midcalf to ankle length (for women). The dress should have sleeves
(no spaghetti straps or strapless dresses please).
The Sablay is worn initially over the right shoulder. After the President has
conferred the degree, move the sablay from the right to the left shoulder without tak-
ing it off. The College Marshals shall demonstrate the proper way to do this in the as-
sembly area.
The Sablay is available in Hablon, handwoven in Iloilo, costing P700.00 (small &
medium) and P725.00 (large).
The Sablay is an academic costume and should be worn only with academic regalia
(medallions for academic achievement, i.e., cum laude medallion) and a minimum of
jewelry. Corsages and leis are not part of the academic costume and therefore they
should NOT be worn with the sablay during the ceremony.
NOTE: Place your order form for the sablay at the Benitez Alumni Hostel, Magsay-
say Ave. cor. Ylanan Street (in front of DMST-Vanguard)
[Contact details: Ms. Norma Castro; 981-8500 local 4258 or 926-1426] and pay at the
Cashier’s Office. Present your receipt to the ODI to claim your sablay.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Office of the University Registrar
UP Dilman
981-8500 locals 4551 to 4557 | 927-6084 (telefax)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Commencement Date: April 25, 2010
PREPARING FOR YOUR GRADUATION
1. Pay the Graduation Fee (includes diploma) of P300.00 at the Cashier’s Office (beside PNB).
Keep the receipt as you need this to claim your diploma.
2. After paying your graduation fee, present your official receipt to your College Secretary
between April 19-23, 2010. You will be given:
* The specific instructions for the graduation exercises
* 2 seat tickets for the General Commencement Exercises
* 1 auto pass (if applicable)
3. Apply for clearance from the University at the Office of the University Registrar.
Please note: Transcripts will be processed only after student has applied for and been given
a clearance. Processing of Transcripts may take much longer than usual because of the
volume of requests within this period.
4. You cannot get your Official Transcript of Records (OTR) nor Diploma without a clearance.
Check the status of your application at the One Stop Clearance Center (OSCC) at 981-8500
locals 4555 or 4556 starting May 2010.
5. Diplomas will be given only to those who have paid the graduation fee and those who have
been cleared of all accountabilities with the University. Present your clearance and official
receipt to your College Secretary. You may follow-up your diploma with your college in one
to two months-time after graduation. The release of diplomas will also be posted at the UPD
website and will be announced through DZUP 1602.
6. Regarding the Sablay, the academic costume of UP Diliman, please see attached handout.
7. Inform whoever will attend your graduation to abide by university rules. We have planned
this to be a short (about 2 ½ hours), solemn, and memorable commencement program. We
expect everyone to stay for the entire ceremony and behave in a manner that will keep the
occasion solemn.
8. Schedule your dinner reservation or family gathering not earlier than 7:45 p.m. as all
candidates for graduation are required to stay until after the recessional.
9. Attendance Monitor: All graduates attending the commencement exercises must sign the
attendance monitor with their college marshals. This attendance monitor shall also be used
in the reading of Honor Graduates by the Deans.
Important: All Honor Graduates who will be late in signing this attendance monitor in time
for the presentation of Honor Graduates will not be included in the announcement of honors
by their Dean.
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If you have any questions, please contact your College Secretary.
GENERAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES INSTRUCTIONS ON GETTING A CLEARANCE
FROM THE UNIVERSITY and TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
When : April 25, 2010; SUNDAY
Where : University Amphitheater (behind Quezon Hall)
Assembly : 2:30 p.m. As you graduate and leave the University, a diploma and Transcript of Records are im-
Procession : 3:30 p.m. portant documents that you will need to have with you. However, before any of these
Assembly Area : Left, right and rear of the University Amphitheater can be issued to you, a clearance from the University is necessary.
Note: In case of rain before the start of the program, assemble at your
1. File your application for clearance before leaving the University. A clearance
respective College Secretary’s offices. The Offices of the Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs
(981-8500 Loc. Nos.: 2515; 2583-2586) or Vice-Chancellor for Students Affairs (981-8500 Loc.
indicates that you have settled all accountabilities with the University. To
Nos.: 2516; 2587, and 2588) will coordinate with you through your College Secretary. If it should avoid any inconvenience or delay in future transactions with the University,
rain during the ceremony, we shall proceed to the conferment of titles and degrees. it is advisable that you settle your accountabilities before graduation or at the
latest, before you leave the University. Having a Clearance from the University
The audience should be seated by 3:15 p.m. The candidates for graduation should be lined up will facilitate your getting your diploma and any requests for your Transcript of
and ready to start the processional by 3:20 p.m. Records in the future.

ASSEMBLY POINTS 2. Pay the graduation fee of P300 at the Cashier’s Office (beside PNB).
LEFT ENTRANCE REAR ENTRANCE RIGHT ENTRANCE Present official receipt and accomplished application form for clearance to the
(Vargas Museum) (Lagoon) (University Theater) assigned personnel at the One Stop Clearance Center (OSCC).
Color Code: Maroon Color Code: Yellow Color Code: Green
3. If you intend to apply for a Transcript of Records, please fill out the application
for transcript form and have it assessed by the assigned Transcript personnel.
Econ University Marshal: ASP Pay the transcript fee at the Cashier’s Office and present the official receipt
AC VCSA Elizabeth L. Enriquez CHE to the OSCC personnel together with application for transcript and your clear-
AIT Summa Cum Laudes CMC ance. Keep your official receipt and present it when you claim your transcript
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of records.
CAL CS IIS 4. Take note: YOUR APPLICATION FOR CLEARANCE HAS TO BE APPROVED FIRST
CBA CSSP Music before your application for transcript will be acted upon. Check the status of
CEd Engg NCPAG your application for clearance starting May 2010. You may call the OSCC at
CFA Law SLIS 981-85-00 local 4555.
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IMPORTANT:
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TMC 1. If your application for CLEARANCE HAS BEEN APPROVED, you may follow up
WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ASSEMBLY AREA (2:30 – 3:20 p.m.) your application for Transcript of Records after two (2) months. Transcripts
may take longer to process during the months of May to July considering the
1. Look for your college marker and present yourself to the College Marshal.
volume of requests during this peak period.
2. Fill out the attendance sheet.
3. Check with the Attendance Marshal as to where you should stand in the line
(magnas first, cum laudes next, then the other candidates for graduation). 2. If you are applying for Board/Bar Examination or for admission to medical
4. Find your place in line. Line up in pairs. schools, please indicate it on your application for transcript and follow up your
5. Make sure your academic costume is complete. (The Sablay on the right shoulder) application one month before the deadline for the examination.
Any graduating student who is not in the assembly area by the time the roll is called will not be
allowed entry into the Amphitheater.