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Admission Requirements: Schools Following the New Academic Calendar



It’s official.

Six universities in the Philippines — University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas, University of Baguio, and St. Louis University —  have already switched from the traditional June to March class schedule to the newly introduced August to May academic calendar.

If you were one of the graduating high school students who are thinking of applying to these universities, you can now find their respective admission requirements on the lists below.

University of the Philippines

General Admission Requirements

  • Passing the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) (A total combined score of 1,200 for the verbal and mathematics sub-tests in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will also qualify an applicant for automatic admission as freshman to the University)
  • Meeting the required weighted average of the final grades in the first three years of high school
  • Qualifying for a UP campus (Applicants are ranked based on their admission grades and then screened based on the choice of campuses. The top-ranking applicants, based on the quota and cut-off grade set by each campus, will qualify.)
  • Qualifying for a UP program (Applicants who qualified for a campus are screened for acceptance into one of the degree programs they chose. Different grade predictors are used for different programs. Campus qualifiers are ranked according to the degree program predictor. Top-ranking qualifiers are accepted according to the number of slots available for that program.)

UPCAT Application Requirements

  • Filled out application form (You can obtain application forms through your authorized school representative, directly from the UP Office of Admissions in Diliman, from the Office of the University Registrar in a UP campus (outside UP Diliman) nearest you, or from the UPCAT website (www.upcat.up.edu.ph).
  • Secondary School Record issued by School principal or school head
  • UPCAT Application Fee or documents for Exemption.

Non-refundable application fee

  • P450 for Filipinos with annual gross family income of more than P100,000 and resident foreign applicants studying in the Philippines
  • US $50 for non-resident foreign applicants
  • US $100 for applicants taking the UPCAT in the Middle East

Exempted from payment of the application fee are Filipino applicants belonging to either of these groups:

  • Those with annual gross family income of P100,000 or less (supported by 2013 Income Tax Return (ITR) of earning members of the family or BIR Certification of Exemption)
  • Top ten graduates or prospective graduates of public high schools for SY 2014-2015 (supported by a ranked listing of the school’s TOP TEN students as of SY 2013-2014 signed by the School Head/Principal)
  • Four recent and identical 2″x2″ photos;
  • Certified and signed legible photocopy of your Permanent Secondary School Record (F137) from schools attended other than your present school (if you are a transferee) or from your present school (if you needed more than 4 years to finish high school)
  • Certification regarding CMG status from National Commission of Indigenous People (NCIP) if applicable
  • Proof of payment of or Exemption from the UPCAT Application Fee
  • Self-addressed stamped envelope or return courier service if the Test Permit is to be mailed back to you. Be sure to use your school address.

 

Ateneo de Manila University

Local Applicants

  • Application form (4 pages)
  • Secondary School Record and Principal’s Recommendation Form
  • Recommendation Form 1
  • Recommendation Form 2
  • Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) Exam Permit
  • Acknowledgment Slip
  • Testing Fee (500 PHP)
  • Personal Essay
  • Scholarship/Financial Aid Questionnaire (if applicable)

International Applicants

  • Application form (4 pages)
  • Sealed Secondary School Record and Principal’s Recommendation Form
  • Two (2) sealed Recommendation Forms
  • Personal Essay
  • Acknowledgment Slip
  • Scholarship/Financial Aid Questionnaire (if applicable)
  • Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) Exam Permit (for international applicants except those from UAE, KSA, and Qatar)
    SAT I that was taken within the last two years prior to the application
  • 1 x 1 recent pictures 3 pieces
  • Payment Fee (100 USD for applicants from the UAE, KSA, and Qatar and 50 USD for applicants from the rest of the Middle East takking the SAT instead of the ACET

Transferees

  • Must be taking the regular load requirement per semester and must finish one full school year in the university he/she is currently enrolled in
  • Application form (4 pages)
  • Two (2) sealed Recommendation Forms
  • Personal Essay
  • Acknowledgment Slip
  • Photocopy of Unofficial Transcript of College Grades covering up to the last completed semester (Photocopy of Registration form with list of classes, class cards or computer print-out grades certified by the school may be submitted. Please bring original copies for verification.)
  • Scholarship/Financial Aid Questionnaire (if applicable)
  • 1 x 1 recent pictures (3 pieces)
  • (For international applicants except United Arab Emirates) Scholastic Aptitude Test I (SAT I) Results if replacing the ACET with SAT I. Note: The SAT I must have been taken within the last two years prior to the application.
  • 1 x 1 recent pictures 3 pieces
  • Payment Fee (100 USD for applicants from the UAE, KSA, and Qatar and 50 USD for applicants from the rest of the Middle East takking the SAT instead of the ACET

De La Salle University

Local Applicants

  • Completely filled out Application Form. You can download it from the DLSU website or you can also get it at the designated testing centers for provincial applicants.)
  • Photocopy of 4th year high school report card (for high school graduates)
  • Certified Correct Secondary Scholastic Record
  • Two (2) Recommendation Forms from any of the following:
    • 3rd or 4th year High School Subject Teachers
    • 3rd or 4th year High School Class Adviser
    • 3rd or 4th year High School Guidance Counselor
  • Two (2) identical passport photographs
  • A photocopy of National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate (or any valid substitute)
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) official test results (in lieu of DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT))
  • Admission Processing Fee of P600.00 (Filipino and Dual Citizens)

International Applicants

Pre-admission

  • Completion of Grade 11
  • Completely filled out Application Form (You can download it from the DLSU website or you can also get it at the designated
    testing centers for provincial applicant.)
  • Photocopy of secondary school Transcript of Records
  • Two (2) Recommendation Forms from any of the following:
    • 3rd or 4th year High School Subject Teachers
    • 3rd or 4th year High School Class Adviser
    • 3rd or 4th year High School Guidance Counselor
  • Two (2) identical passport photographs
  • ACR/ICR/ passport or photocopy of Birth Certificate for non-Filipino Citizens
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) official test results (in lieu of DLSU College Admission Test (DCAT))
  • Photocopy of the Transcript of Records
  • Admission Processing Fee (USD 50.00)

Post-admission

  • Photocopy of Passport photo-data page
  • Visa (For those on tourist or travel visa, the documents for student visa conversion will be submitted)
  • Visa Extension (if applicable)
  • Alien Certificate of Registration or ACR I – Card
  • Annual Report Receipt
  • Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino (for Dual Citizens only)
  • Certificate of Eligibility (can be secured by submitting an authenticated Transcript of Records to the Record Sections of the Department of Education)

Transferees

  • Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 85% or its equivalent
  • Must have no failure in any subject
  • Must have no incomplete grades
  • Must have no unofficial dropped subjects
  • Pass the required test and interview
  • Completely filled out Application Form (You can download it from the DLSU website)
  • Photocopy of Transcript of Records or copy of grades issued by the Registrar with the grading system or grade equivalency. (If an applicant is enrolled in a trimestral system, the midterm grades of the current term are required to be submitted. In the case of students who studied abroad, a copy of Transcript of Record authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in the country where the school is located must be submitted upon confirmation of enrollment.)
  • Two (2) recommendations (Using the DLSU Recommendation Form) from any two of the following:
    • Dean
    • Department Head
    • Professor
    • Guidance Counselor
  • Three (3) identical passport photographs
  • Photocopy of National Statistics Office (NSO) issued Birth Certificate for Filipino Citizen (or any valid substitute); ACR/ICR/passport or photocopy of Birth Certificate for non-Filipino Citizen
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • Non-refundable application fee of Php600.00 (Filipino and Dual Citizens) or $50.00 (non-Filipino or International students).

Second Undergraduate Applicants

  • Must be a graduate of a De La Salle School
  • Must have earned the first undergraduate degree within the last three (3) years
  • Must not have had any failure in any course/subject in the first undergraduate degree
  • Must have a Grade Point Average of at least 2.500 in the first undergraduate degree
  • Completely filled out Pre-Application Form.
  • Application letter addressed to the Director of the Office of Admissions and Scholarships stating reasons for a second undergraduate degree.
    Official Transcript of Records (TOR) with date of graduation.
  • Letter of Recommendation from Dean/Chair of the college/department where the first undergraduate degree was taken.
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous College/University.
  • Pass the Interview

Incoming Freshmen from Public High Schools

  • Hard copy of the Application Form or printed copy of the Online Application Form
  • Certified Correct Secondary Scholastic Record
  • Three (3) identical photographs or Three (3) photocopies of school identification card

 

University of Santo Tomas

Local Applicants

  • Must be a candidate for high school graduation of the current school year
  • Filled out Grades Form (to be prepared by your school registrar) and Information Survey
  • Non-refundable application fee of PHP 500.00 (for Manila residents, you can pay at any Metrobank branch. For provincial residents, you can pay at the nearest Provincial Testing Center)
  • Completely filled out Application Form (You can download it from the UST website)
  • Applicants who are not candidates for high school graduation of the current school year are required to secure clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before submitting their Application and Grades Form including:
    • Passers of Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) and the Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency (NFEA&E)
    • Students who are graduates of the previous school year
    • Candidates for graduation from foreign schools
    • Foreigners graduating from local schools
  • UST Copy of test permit with one (1) 2”x 2” picture (with name and signature at the back) identical to the picture stapled to the Applicant’s copy
  • Clear Photocopy of :
    • NSO Birth Certificate
    • School ID
    • Metrobank deposit slip (do not send original copy)Student Visa secured from the Philippine Foreign Service Post in the country of origin or legal residence.

International Applicants

  • Completely filled out Application Form (You can download it from the UST website)
  • Non-refundable application fee (for Manila residents, you can pay at any Metrobank branch. For provincial residents, you can pay at the nearest Provincial Testing Center)
    • Foreign students studying abroad – P1,500
    • Foreign students studying in the Philippines – P1,000
    • Filipino students studying abroad – P1,000
  • Filled out Grades Form (to be prepared by your school registrar) and Information Survey
  • UST Copy of test permit with one (1) 2”x 2” picture (with name and signature at the back) identical to the picture stapled to the Applicant’s copy
  • Clear Photocopy of :
    • NSO Birth Certificate
    • School ID
    • Metrobank deposit slip (do not send original copy)Student Visa secured from the Philippine Foreign Service Post in the country of origin or legal residence.
  • Five (5) copies of the Student’s Personal History Statement (PHS) duly signed by him/her, all in English, his/her personal seal, if any, and containing among others, his/her left and right thumb- prints and a 2”x2” photograph on plain white background taken not more than six months prior to submission.
  • Transcript of Records/Scholastic Records duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the student applicant’s country of origin or legal residence.
  • A notarized Affidavit of Support including bank statements or notarized notice of grant for institutional scholars to cover expenses for the student’s accommodation and subsistence, as well as school dues and other incidental expenses.
  • Photocopy of data page of the student’s passport showing date and place of birth, and birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post.

Transferees

  • Have no failing grades in any course
  • Have not been subjected to disciplinary action in the school/college/university of origin
  • Meet the requirements for residency in the University
  •  Letter of Intent addressed to the Dean of the faculty/college/institute where the program is offered
  • Clear photocopy of duly certified transcript of records; and
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character coming from the Dean and the Head of the Office for Student Affairs of the school/college/university of origin.
  • Passing the UST – Transferee’s Qualifying Test

Second Degree

  • Letter addressed to the Dean expressing the intention to apply for a second degree and indicating the program of interest
  • Certified true copy of transcript of records
  • Two (2) recommendation letters coming from any of the following:
    • Dean of the previous school
    • Professor of the previous school
    • Office of Student Affairs of the previous school
    • Present employer as the case may be
  • Passing the UST Diagnostic Test (UST-DT).

 

Saint Louis University

Local Applicants

  • Official SLU-CEE Result(original copy)
  • Original Form 138 (4th year report card), marked “Eligible for Admission to College”
  • Birth Certificate (Photocopy shall be submitted; however Official Copy with the Civil Registrar’s original signature or issued by the NSO should be brought along for verification purposes)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Characterissued upon the release of your Form 138
  • Duly accomplished Acknowledgment Slip to the Memo regarding Parents’ Notification on Random Drug Testing of Tertiary Students
  • Six (6) identical copies of your recent 2” x 2” ID pictures with name tag (close-up front facial picture before a white background; eyes, face, and hair not covered)
  • Photocopy of at least one (1) Government-issued ID with Photo of your parentsand the original signature affixed beside the photocopied signature being authenticated
  • Down Payment which covers laboratory fees and miscellaneous fees

Additional Requirements for Incoming BS Nursing Freshmen

  • One (1) additional 2″x2″ identical ID photo (a total of 7 pictures required)
  • Undertaking duly signed by the student and his/her parent signifying their agreement to the admission and retention policies of the School of Nursing
  • Medical Certificate obtained from the SLU Medical Clinic certifying that the student is physically fit for admission in BS Nursing. (This must be accomplished on the scheduled date of admission as specified in the SLU-CEE Results. The Medical Examination fee is Php 1,151.00 and the first dose of hepatitis B vaccination is Php 480.00. The complete examination may take 1-2 days.)

International Applicants

  • Should apply not later than 6 months before the start of the academic term, namely: August for the 1st semester, January for the 2nd semester, and June for the short term
  • Should be in Baguio City at least 4 weeks before the start of classes of the academic term for them to take the SLU-CEE / Qualifying Examination and Personality Test
  • Passing the English Proficiency Test and Personality Test (applies to foreign applicants from non-English speaking countries)
  • Valid Student VISA
  • Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card)
  • Certificate of Temporary Residence for Students (CTRS)
  • SLU application fee of $105.00 (Checks should be payable to Saint Louis University)
  • Official SLU-CEE Result(original copy)
  • Original Form 138 (4th year report card), marked “Eligible for Admission to College”
  • Birth Certificate (Photocopy shall be submitted; however Official Copy with the Civil Registrar’s original signature or issued by the NSO should be brought along for verification purposes)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Characterissued upon the release of your Form 138
  • Duly accomplished Acknowledgment Slip to the Memo regarding Parents’ Notification on Random Drug Testing of Tertiary Students
  • Six (6) identical copies of your recent 2” x 2” ID pictures with name tag (close-up front facial picture before a white background; eyes, face, and hair not covered)
  • Photocopy of at least one (1) Government-issued ID with photo of your parents and the original signature affixed beside the photocopied signature being authenticated
  • Foreign students from Non-English speaking countries must have passed the SLU English Proficiency Test (EPT), and have taken the SLU Personality Test and Interview. Those from English-speaking countries must have taken the SLU Personality Test and Interview
  • Down Payment which covers laboratory fees and miscellaneous fees

Transferees

  • Must not be a BS Medical Technology / Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science student
  • Must not have earned more than 84 units or applicants to a five-year course who have not earned more than 126 units. Furthermore, they should meet the following criteria:
    • They have not attended more than two (2) schools prior to their transfer to SLU
    • They have not incurred any failing grade and/ or non passing mark, NFE, INC, DROPPED etc.
    • They have met the SLU-CEE norm applicable at SLU at the time of their admission to college if ever they had taken the SLU-CEE in the past.
    • They have not previously obtained a Transfer Credential (Honorable Dismissal) from SLU due to academic and/ or disciplinary reasons
    • They have not been unduly interrupting their college studies.
    • They have passed the required NSTP upon transfer to SLU (applicable only to Filipino students)
    • Transfer students for the BS Biology or BS Pharmacy program should have not earned more than 42 credit units leading to said programs.
    • Transfer students for BS Radiologic Technology and BS Nursing have to be evaluated by the School of Natural Sciences and School of Nursing respectively to determine whether they will be accepted.
  • Passing the qualifying examination and personality test
  •  Application letter with the following information:
    • former school/s attended and course/s taken
    • experiences in the former school/s
    • reason/s for transferring to SLU
    • course to be pursued in SLU
    • reason/s for choosing intended course
    • promise to abide by the rules and regulations of SLU
  • Certified true copy of complete academic records
  • Certificate/s of Good Moral Character from previous school/s
  • Six (6) copies of latest and identical ID pictures (2”x2”)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Police Clearance form hometown
  • Transfer Credential (Honorable Dismissal)
  • Passing the Physical Examination to be conducted by the SLU Medical and Dental Clinics

 

University of Baguio

Local Applicants

  • Report Card (Form-138) or Permanent Record (Form 137)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character
  • NSO Birth Certificate

Transferees

  • Transfer credential (Honorable Dismissal)
  • Original and photocopy of the Official Transcript of Records (OTR)
  • Certificate of good moral character
  • Photocopy of birth certificate
  • One (1) passport size recent photograph

Cross-enrollees

  • Cross-enrolment permit
  • One (1) passport size recent photograph

International Applicants

  •  Accounting Office Clearance (AOC)
    Latest copy of grades
  • Change / Conversion of Admission Status to that of a student (See the VISA requirements below)
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Additional Requirements for Processing of Student Visa 

VISA Application while Student is in his Home Country

  • Six (6) copies of the student’s Personal History Statement (PHS), duly accomplished and signed by the applicant in English and in his national alphabet, accompanied by his personal seal, if any, his original left and right thumbprints on the PHS, and an original (2×2) photo in plain white background taken not more than 6 months prior to submission
  • Official transcript of records (2 copies), duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of origin or legal residence. “SEEN and NOTED” stamp is not acceptable
  • A notarized Affidavit of SUPPORT and proof of adequate financial support (such as bank certificates) or notarized Notice of Grant for Institutional scholars to cover the expenses of the student while studying authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post in the student’s country of residence, with the Embassy’s official stationery and diplomatic red ribbon and dry seal attached to it
  • Photocopy of the student’s passport showing his name, photo, birth date and birthplace, and birth certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy
  • Original copy of the SLU’s Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear Impression of the school’s dry seal, addressed to the student;
  • For Medicine students only: Original copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) issued by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to be processed by Saint Louis University
  • Police Clearance issued by the National Police Authorities in the student’s country of origin or legal residence, authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post having consular jurisdiction over the place*
  • Medical Health Certificate issued by an authorized physician including standardized chest X-ray.*
  • Quarantine Clearance from the National Quarantine Office*

*To be submitted to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his home country upon the receipt of the Notice of Interview

Conversion of Tourist VISA to Student VISA in the Philippines

  • Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the authorized representative of the petitioning school and applicant, using the school letterhead with dry seal
  • Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form 2014-00-003 Rev 0)
  • Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay
  • Notice of Acceptance of the applicant bearing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal
  • Endorsement addressed to the Commissioner from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status, signed by the School Registrar
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Admission from Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in case of Medicine/Dentistry
    Photocopy of passport page bearing the valid Bureau of Quarantine Clearance and International Health Surveillance stamp
  • Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit
  • CHED Endorsement for transfer and shifting of course, if applicable
  • National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance for a foreign student enrolling from bachelor’s degree to post graduate
  • Photocopy of Bureau of Immigration school accreditation ID of the registrar or school representative
  • National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance; and Bureau of Immigration Clearance Certificate

 

Disclaimer

The information provided above were gathered from the schools’ official websites. It may or may not have changed since the last time we accessed these sources. We strongly advise that you only use the data above for general reference and that you still consult the official representatives of the said schools for more detailed and accurate information.

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