BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education is not only the transfer of information, knowledge and skills from teachers to students, but the true transformation of a person to become educated. Being educated means having access to top-notch mindsets, regardless of the type of situation one faces. One is able to act effectively, perceive accurately and think clearly to achieve one's goals and aspirations. The study of absenteeism is very important for any college. The word truancy means the absence of a student from class when he or she is supposed to be present at school/college. When the teacher is not informed in advance that the student will not come to class if he has taken leave to which he is entitled or due to illness or accident. Thus, the absence may be authorized, unauthorized, voluntary or caused by circumstances beyond the control of the teacher. Attendance is an important factor in the academic success of children and young people. For children, especially those with lower socioeconomic status, better attendance is linked to better academic performance according to study results. Starting in kindergarten, those who always attend school have higher test scores than their classmates who are always absent. Frequent and unexcused absences are a clear indicator of adverse youth outcomes, including academic failure, dropping out of school, substance abuse, gang involvement, and criminal activity. Student absenteeism can be contributed to by many factors. Conditions often associated with a child's frequent absence from school include health and financial problems, poor school climate, drug and alcohol use, transportation problems, and varying school attitudes. community. ..The study focuses only on freshmen from the AMACC Zamboanga campus enrolled during the 2013-2014 academic year.DEFINITION OF TERMS1. Absenteeism – marked by a long duration or frequent recurrence of absences.2. Habitual – common or habitual.3. Punctuality – the quality, state, or habit of being on time.4. Attendance – the act of attending.5. Policy – ​​a defined plan or method of action selected to guide and determine present and future decisions.6. Consistency – firmness.7. Frequent - habitually associate, be or resort to.8. Learning process – a way of studying and acquiring knowledge.9. Academic competence – ability to relate to schools, learn or teach.10. Illness – the state of being ill or in poor health.11. Interfere – to come between you in a way that hinders or hinders.12. Consequence – something produced by a cause.