Nowadays, stress is a part of academic life as a result of the numerous internal and external expectations imposed on students. They are especially susceptible to the issues brought on by academic stress since they are going through both personal and social transitions. In order to develop appropriate and effective intervention measures, it is crucial to comprehend the causes and effects of academic stress. Thus, this study examined the causes, effects, and coping mechanisms of stress on the students of the Bachelor of Science in Development Communication program at Tarlac Agricultural University. It was primarily concerned with three things: the causes of stress faced by this generation, its effects, and the coping mechanisms of these students. This study uses a qualitative exploratory research design. Ten students enrolled in Tarlac Agricultural University’s Bachelor of Science in Development Communication provided information through the use of a structured interview guide. The study’s findings indicate that almost every student was under academic stress. Students often cite the semester system, many exams, a lack of time management, and expectations from family and parents as major sources of academic stress. The qualitative findings also pointed to some prominent coping strategies, namely praying coping, self- distracting activities such as watching TV and listening to music, and seeking social support.