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Adventist University of the Philippines is an institution of higher learning operated by the Seventh-day

Adventist Church. However, it accepts applications from indiv iduals irrespective of race, color, sect, and religious

affiliation, whose manner of acting, feeling and thinking are in harmony with the objectives, values and beliefs of the

institution and whose capacities and abilities show the possibility of achiev ing a satisfactory scholastic record.

Although church membership is not a pre-requisite for admission, applicants are expected to abide by the rules and

regulations of the University .

Admission Requirements for all Students - Undergraduate Level

To qualify for admission, applicants must give ev idence of good moral character, intellectual capacity ,

satisfactory health, financial capability , and a desire to learn. Admission to the University is a priv ilege, and not a

right. The following are the general requirements for admission:

Freshm en

1. Pay ment of application, testing and ID fees

2. Original Form 138/High School Report Card

3. Two letters of recommendation from

(a) school principal/adviser

(b)district pastor

4. Original Certification of Good Moral Character from the school last attended

5. Certification from the principal that the applicant graduated valedictorian, salutatorian and first honorable

mention from a class of 50 and above

6. Pictures: Two copies (2” x 2”) (prepare more for other departments)

7. Photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate, if married (female) (NSO authenticated copy )

Transferees

1. Pay ment of application, testing and ID fees

2. Certificate of Transfer Credentials from the last school attended

3. Certification of Grades/Transcript of Records (for evaluation purposes)

4. Original Certification of Good Moral Character from the last school attended

5. Two letters of recommendation from

(a) school dean/guidance counselor

(b) district pastor

6. Pictures: Two copies (2” x 2”) (prepare more for other departments)

7. Photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate, if married (female)(NSO authenticated copy )

Note: Internal requirements are by respective colleges.

English Profieciency as a Requirem ent for Adm ission

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All students who scored 0-19 in the English Placement Test be required by their department chairs to enroll in

Communication Arts 1 with Intensive Review and Lab (6 units). The said students be allowed to take a maximum of 4

subjects only (12 units), making a total of 18 units or less as adv iced by the department chairs.

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Admission Requirements for Foreigners

In addition to the above, foreign students must comply with the following requirements for admission:

1. The applicant must have an average grade/over-all grade point average (GPA) of B- (2.00).

2. For non-English speaking countries, an applicant must present a certification that he/she passed the Test of

English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from the country of origin. If not available, the prospective student

must attend the AUP English Proficiency (Language) Center for at least one semester.

3. Must submit a certification of good moral character and a recommendation letter from the school last

attended.

4. Must submit a copy of the transcript of records for evaluation purposes.

5. Must pay an application fee of US $17 5 which is non-refundable upon submission of the filled out

application form to the University .

6. An Airfare Guarantee Deposit is required upon enrollment. This deposit represents the student’s purchase

of his/her ticket back to his/her own country , which could only be withdrawn upon finishing the course or

leav ing the university permanently . This cannot be used for any other purpose.

For Student Visa Application

A foreign student who comes to the Philippines for the sole purpose of taking courses higher than high school

should at least be 18 y ears of age. He/She must submit the following documents required by the Department of

Foreign Affairs:

1. Six (6) copies of Personal History Statement (PHS form will be prov ided) – with original signature, picture,

and left and right thumb marks on each copy .

2. Two (2) copies of transcript of records – original, translated to English and properly authenticated by the

Philippine Foreign Serv ice Post located in the applicant’s country of origin or legal residence.

3. An affidav it of support and a bank reference/certification of a sponsoring person or organization properly

authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Serv ice Post located in the applicant’s country of origin or legal

residence.

4. Photocopy of passport where the picture, birth dates and birthplace appear.

Additional Inform ation for the Adm ission of Foreign Students

In order for foreign students to have a pleasant stay in the country , the student must abide with the following

instructions:

1. Upon arrival of the student in the Philippines, he/she is required to go to the National Quarantine Office for

medical clearance. Then he/she proceeds to the Office of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to apply for ACR

I-Card.

2. The student upon arrival in the Philippines is to enroll in no other school than the Adventist University of

the Philippines.

3. The student is expected to be a full time student, taking not less than 15 units and should finish the course

within the time specified in the approved curriculum.

4. An additional fee of PhP1, 000.00 is charged per semester on a foreign student, excluding summer

sessions, for serv ices done for them while they are in the Philippines. (DECS Order No. 7 4, s. 1989)

5. A foreign undergraduate married student coming with his/her family is not prov ided housing.

6. All foreign students, except the married ones are expected to stay in the dormitory and eat at the

University Cafeteria which serves vegetarian food only .

7. Any irregularity committed by a foreign student, academic or behavioral, will be reported to the office of

the Bureau of Immigration for proper action.

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Requirem ents for Change of Status from T em porary Visitor to Foreign Student Visa (Under Section

9(f) of the PIA of 1940, as am ended)

1. Written endorsement from the school for the conversion of applicant’s status to student on the school’s

official stationary signed by the school’s Registrar and stamped with the school’s official dry seal

2. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear impression of the school’s official dry

seal

3. Original copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) issued by the Commission on Higher

Education (CHED) for Medicine and Dentistry students

4. Proof of adequate financial support to cover the expenses for the student’s accommodation and

subsistence as well as the school dues and other incidental expenses

5. Scholastic records duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Serv ice Post located in the student’s

country of origin or legal residence

6. Police Clearance Certificate issued by the National Police Authorities in the student’s country of origin or

residence duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Serv ice Post hav ing consular jurisdiction over the

place for student who resided in the Philippines for less than 59 day s.

7. However, for a student who resided in the Philippines for less than 59 day s at the time he applies for the

said change/conversion of his admission status to that of a student, he shall also be required to submit the

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance.

8. Quarantine Medical Clearance Certificate by the National Quarantine Office

9. Copy of the student’s Personal History Statement signed by the student with a 2 x 2-inch photograph just

recently taken

10. Photocopy of the photo, data and stamp of the latest arrival pages of the passport of the student. The

passport itself shall be presented to the BI office for verification

11. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance

Source: Republic of the Philippines, Department of Justice, Bureau of Immigration, Manila.

Requirem ents for Special Study Perm its for Foreign Students

A foreign student who is below 18 y ears of age (minor under guardianship) is required to apply for Special Study

Permit from the Bureau of Immigration with the following requirements:

1. Letter request from the duly appointed guardian / parents if in the country

2. Certificate of acceptance from the school

3. Photocopy of passport reflecting applicant’s valid stay

4. Affidav it of support and the proof thereof (bank certificate) / Guaranty of return to country of origin

5. Birth certificate

6. Affidav it executed by the parents appointing said guardian to take custody and care over the minor-

applicant (if executed outside the Philippines, the same must be duly authenticated to be admitted as

foreign document/s; if executed in the Philippines, parents’ passport must be presented)

7. Photocopy of the guardians’ passport reflecting authorized stay , if guardian is an alien and he/she must not

be a mere 9(a) v isa holder

Air Fare Guarantee Deposit

All foreign students are required to pay an air fare guarantee deposit as one of the admission requirements

amounting to the following rates:

Africa (Central, East, South, North, West) US $950

Australia 850

Bangladesh 550

Canada 800

Caroline Island 550

China 300

Eastern Caroline Island 800

Europe 950

Guam 600

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Hong Kong 250

India 550

Indonesia 450

Japan 450

Korea 400

Malaysia 400

Middle East 950

Nepal 500

Nigeria 950

Myanmar 500

Pakistan 600

Palau 350

Papua New Guinea 600

Sabah 450

Singapore 400

Solomon Islands 600

Sri Lanka 600

Taipei 250

Thailand 400

United States of America 800

Note: Figures are subject to change depending on the cost of the airline tickets.

Adm ission Procedures

1. Inquiries or application for admissions to AUP should be addressed to:

The University Registrar

Adventist University of the Philippines

P.O. Box 1834, Manila 0901 Philippines

Location Address : Puting Kahoy , Silang 4118 Cavite

Telephone Nos. : (049)541-1211 to1225

Fax Nos. : (049) 541-1228; 1229

Email : admissions@aup.edu.ph

registrar@aup.edu.ph

info@aup.edu.ph

darlene_aup@y ahoo.com

Website : www.aup.edu.ph

2. Applicants must submit the completed application forms together with a non-refundable application fee and all

the admission requirements to the University Registrar’s office.

3. After all the admission requirements are submitted, the applicant must take the entrance examinations

administered by the Guidance Department.

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