ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY LOYOLA SCHOOLS Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Attach recent passport size photo here Application for Admission for Exchange Students for School Year 201__ - 201__ INSTRUCTIONS 1. Print the information requested and put a [√] mark on the appropriate boxes. 2. Please attach the following after filling out the form: - Copy of your transcript of records with English translation - Visa application forms/requirements - Housing Accommodation Statement - Certificate/proof of English Language Proficiency for non-native English speakers - Letter of Recommendation from your home institution's International Office 1 Family Name [Last Name] First Name 2. Home Address 3. Telephone number [Home] 4. Email Address 5. Date of Birth DD 6. Place of Birth MM 8. Gender M YYYY 9. Civil Status F 7. Citizenship Single 10. Religion Married 11. Name of Current Home School/University 12. Applying for period 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1 Academic Year 13. Major/Course in Home School/University 14. Schools Attended Period of Attendance From Name Location MM YYYY To MM YYYY 15. English Language Proficiency [for non-native English speakers only] Identify any English language proficiency test you have taken Date Taken DD Score MM YYYY Page 1 of 2 16. Work Experience Work Period From Name of Company/Institution Location MM To YYYY MM YYYY 17. Study and Career Plans State reasons why you wish to study at the Ateneo de Manila University and how do they relate to your future plans [Use separate sheet] 18. Have you had any health condition that could prevent a regular schedule of work or study? Explain. 19. Knowledge of Languages Language Level [i.e. poor, fair, good, very good, excellent] 20. Internship/Practicum Preference [e.g. Research - Academe, Research - Community, Business/Industry, NGO - Social Development, etc. Please indicate order of priority if preference is more than one] Internship Field Order of priority if more than one. [i.e. 1st choice, 2nd choice, etc] 21. Have you ever traveled or lived in foreign countries? Travel Period From Country Purpose MM To YYYY MM YYYY 22. Person to notify in case of emergency Name Address Contact numbers I certify that the information I supplied is true and complete to the best of my knowledge Signature Date Page 2 of 2 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY LOYOLA SCHOOLS FORM RO-UG-01 (REV. -1-2007) Loyola Schools Office of the Registrar STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET ▪Please fill in the details and submit the accomplished form to the Registrar's Office during enrollment ▪Issuance of any document from the Registrar's Office requires submission of this Information Sheet. (UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL) ▪If there are any subsequent changes in this information, please contact the Registrar's Office Surname (in Birth Certificate) First Name (in Birth Certificate) Middle Name ID # Home Number Sex Civil Status Mobile Number Birthdate (month/day/year) No. Village Blood Type Citizenship Barangay NOTE: Please leave this blank. To be filled out upon arrival in Manila. City/Municipality Province Country Zip Code No. Street Village Barangay WEEKEND ADDRESS Birthplace Street WEEKDAY ADDRESS E-mail Address NOTE: Please leave this blank. To be filled out upon arrival in Manila. City/Municipality Province Are you residing with your parents? ___ Yes ___ No Country Zip Code If no. please check one:___With Relatives ___ At Cervini/Eliazo ___ Off Campus Dorm/Condo ___ Others, specify____________ No. Street Village Barangay City/Municipality Province Country Zip Code First Name Last Name MAILING HOME ADDRESS (Mr./Dr./Atty./Engr.,etc) Occupation Father's Name E-mail Address Mobile Number Landline Residence Address (Ms./Mrs./Dr./Atty.,etc) First Name Last Name Occupation Mother's Name E-mail Address Mobile Number Landline Residence Address In an emergency, contact the following person:______________________ Emergency contact number:______________ Relationship:_____________________ FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL (Use back sheet if necessary) ELEMENTARY EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION School Year/s Attended Primary (Grades 1 to 3) _____ to _____ Intermediate (Grades 4 to 6/7) _____ to _____ First Year _____ to _____ Second Year _____ to _____ Third Year _____ to _____ Fourth Year _____ to _____ COLLEGE EDUCATION _____ to _____ (For Transferees) I certify that, to my best knowledge, all the information is true and correct. Student's Signature___________________________ Date:_________________ ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY Housing Accommodation Statement for Exchange Students for First Semester: Second Semester: Name ____ Academic Year: 20___ /20___ , Family Name (Last Name) Male Female First Name Middle Name Home Institution: Correspondence Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please check one: 1. ______ I would like to reserve a place at the ADMU on-campus residence halls. Please note that the on-campus residence halls set-up is four persons to a room. You will be assigned to a room upon your arrival. You will need to fill out the residence hall application form when you arrive. To know more about ADMU residence halls and rates, please visit: http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=2359. 2. ______ I will not be living on campus. I have already made my own arrangements for housing for the term(s) of my Exchange Program study at the Ateneo de Manila University. 3. ______ I would prefer to look for an apartment/condominium unit off-campus upon my arrival and would like to ask assistance from Ateneo’s Office of International Relations (OIR) to help me find a housing accommodation. Upon your arrival OIR will house you temporarily in an on-campus housing where you may stay up to one week for a fee between P 600 to 1000/night until you find an off-campus apartment/condominium. OIR will also provide you with a list of possible off-campus housing options. Signature of Applicant: Date: VISA MATTERS AND SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT International exchange students at the Ateneo de Manila University are advised to use a tourist visa together with a Special Study Permit (SSP) throughout the duration of the exchange program at Ateneo de Manila University. While maintaining a tourist visa which will be renewed every two months, international students will apply for a SSP which allows them to study nondegree courses in the Philippines for a period not exceeding one year TOURIST VISA AND SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT Step 1 Secure an entry visa. Secure a 59-day tourist visa at the Philippine Embassy/ Consulate in your country of origin before entering the Philippines. Step 2 Application for SSP. The next step is to apply for a SSP. The application form will be given to you by the OIR upon your arrival. Please bring your passport and a 2 inch x 2 inch recently taken photo for the application. The liaison officer of OIR will go to the Bureau of Immigration to apply for the SSP on your behalf. The SSP application fee is P 4,740.00 plus a notarial fee of P 300.00 for a total of P 5,040.00. The application of SSP will also include the compulsory application of an ACR I Card (Alien Certificate of Registration Card) worth P 2,900.00. Step 3 Extension of tourist visa every two months. 14 days before your tourist visa expires, please proceed to OIR to renew your tourist visa which can be extended either for 30 days (minimum),or 59 days (maximum) . Please respect the 14 days lead period in order to give OIR ample time to renew your tourist visa. ESTIMATED SSP AND TOURIS VISA EXTENSION EXPENSES Students who will be staying from January 3, 2011 – March 12, 2011 SSP fee and ACR – I/Card Visa Extension (for one month) TOTAL Students who will be staying from January 3, 2011 – April 13, 2011 SSP fee and ACR – I/Card Visa Extension (for two months) Php 7,940.00 Php 4,300.00 Php 12,240.00 Php 7,940.00 Php 4,800.00 TOTAL Php 12,740.00 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY Arrival /Pick-up Information Form To be emailed to mmurillo@ateneo.edu or faxed to (+63 2) 426 5907 Name , Family Name (Last Name) First Name Middle Name Home Institution: MOBILE/ CELLPHONE N0. ________________________________________________ Arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) Date of Arrival:_________________________________________ Time of Arrival:__________________________________________ Airline Company/ Flight Number:_______________________________________ Please Check (√ ) one: _____ YES, please arrange a taxi service to pick me up in the airport. The driver of Nissan Car Rental Service will wait for the passengers in the airport. Guests are dropped safely to Ateneo or the student’s lodging. Note: A transportation fee of P 750.00 will be charged. The Office of International Relations (OIR ) will inform you of the pick-up details through email. _____ YES, please pick us up at the airport. Pick-up service is available for group arrival. Note: A transportation fee of P 1800.00 will be charged. Please correspond by email with the Office of International Programs for the meeting area at the airport. _____ NO, I will arrange for my own transportation going to Ateneo Note: If you prefer to take a taxi from the airport, a taxi counter may be found at the arrival area. We recommend that you take your taxi at the Nissan Taxi Counter. The prevailing taxi rate from the airport to Ateneo de Manila University is between P 580 P600. Please ask for an official receipt from the counter before getting inside your taxi. University Address: Ateneo de Manila University Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Contact information Office of International Relations 2/F Bellarmine Hall Ateneo de Manila University Tel (+63 2) 426 -5907 Office hours: Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SY 2012 - 2013 INFORMATION SHEET (SY 2012 – 2013) Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights 1108, Quezon City, Philippines Trunkline: (+632) 426 6001 local 4037 Tel/Fax: (+632) 426 5907, (+632) 927 4534 Email: oir@admu.edu.ph School Address Office of International Relations 3rd Floor, Faber Hall Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights 1108, Quezon City, Philippines Website: http://ateneo.edu/oir Office Address and contact persons Mr. Glenn F. De Leon Acting Director Trunkline: (+632) 426 6001 local 4040 Tel/Fax: (+632) 426 5907 Email: gdeleon@ateneo.edu Mr. Marshal Murillo Coordinator for Inbound Exchange Students Trunkline: (+632) 426 6001 local 4041 Tel/Fax: (+632) 426 5907 Email: mmurillo@ateneo.edu Ms. Suzanne Ann Andaya Coordinator for Outbound Exchange Students Trunkline: (+632) 426 6001 local 4038 Tel/Fax: (+632) 426 5907 Email: sandaya@ateneo.edu Website www.ateneo.edu/oir Student Exchange Application Requirements and Deadlines Application Requirements for Inbound Exchange Students For UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS (Loyola Campus) 1. Undergraduate Application Form 2. Original transcript of records (TOR) with English translation, if necessary 3. Photocopy of passport 4. Letter of Nomination (certifying that the applicant is an official exchange student from your school) 5. Medical Insurance 6. Health Certificate (stating that the applicant is fit to travel and study abroad) 7. Arrival Form (with arrival details) 8. Housing/Accommodation Form 9. 2 pieces of 2”x2” photo 1 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SY 2012 - 2013 For GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS (Loyola Campus) 1. Graduate Application Form 2. Authenticated by the Philippine Embassy: a. Bachelor’s degree transcript of records (TOR) with English translation b. Certificate of Graduation/Diploma 3. Current graduate school transcript of records (TOR) 4. Photocopy of passport 5. Letter of Nomination from International Office (certifying that the applicant is an official exchange student from your school) 6. Medical Insurance 7. Health Certificate (stating that the applicant is fit to travel and study abroad) 8. Arrival Form (with arrival details) 9. Housing/Accommodation Form 10. 2 pieces of 2”x2” photo For GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS (Ateneo Graduate School of Business, Rockwell Makati Campus) 1. Graduate Application Form 2. Bachelor’s degree transcript of records (TOR) with English translation 3. Certificate of Graduation/Diploma 4. Current graduate school transcript of records (TOR) 5. Photocopy of passport 6. Letter of Nomination from International Office(certifying that the applicant is an official exchange student from your school) 7. Medical Insurance 8. Health Certificate (stating that the applicant is fit to travel and study abroad) 9. Arrival Form (with arrival details) 10. Housing/Accommodation Form 11. 2 pieces of 2”x2” photo Application Deadline(s) for Admission (Exchange Student) First Semester: February 15, 2012 Second Semester: July 15, 2012 All application requirements should be submitted via e-mail and express airmail. Exchange Program-related Information for 1st Semester, SY 2012-2013 Expected Arrival dates in Manila Registration period for Incoming exchange Students May 27 – June 3, 2012 Students are required to arrive within these dates in order to apply for a Special Study Permit and settle in their chosen housing accommodation June 9 – June 15, 2012 OIR will assist in the pre and post registration process. However, all students are required to be physically present during this period in order to individually register for their 2 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SY 2012 - 2013 classes. Orientation Sessions for Incoming Students June 7 & 8, 2012 - Orientation Days for International Exchange Students All incoming exchange students are required to attend the orientation days. Exchange Program-related Information for 2nd Semester, SY 2012-2013 Expected Arrival dates in Manila Registration period for Incoming exchange Students Orientation Sessions for Incoming Students October 21 – 28, 2012 Students are required to arrive within these dates in order to apply for a Special Study Permit and settle in their chosen housing accommodation November 3 – 6, 2012 OIR will assist in the pre and post registration process. However, all students are required to be physically present during this period in order to individually register for their classes. November 2, 2012- Orientation Days for International Exchange Students All incoming exchange students are required to attend the orientation days. Academic & Course Related Information Academic Calendar First Semester: June 11, 2012 – October 13, 2012 Second Semester: November 5, 2012 – March 23, 2013 Course Information All courses will be finalized only by early June for the first semester and late October for the second semester List of course offerings will be made available on this link: http://ls.ateneo.edu/class_schedule.php Course descriptions (based on old list) are also available here: http://ateneo.edu/index.php?p=2838 Allowable number of units Exchange students are allowed to take a minimum of 12 units and a maximum of 18 units. Most subjects have 3 (American) credits or 6 ECTS. Courses restrictions Undergraduate exchange students are NOT allowed to take graduate-level courses. However, graduate exchange students are allowed to take undergraduate-level courses. Credit and Grading System One subject usually has a 3-credit unit. One unit of credit is equal to one hour lecture or two to four hours of laboratory per week for the period of a complete semester. 3 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SY 2012 - 2013 Academic Transcripts of exchange students Preparatory English Language Course for Incoming Students OFFICIAL GRADES A = Excellent (92 – 100) B+ = Very Good (87 – 91) B = Good (83 – 86) C+ = Satisfactory (79 – 82) C = Suffcient (75 – 78) D = Passing INC = Incomplete F = Failure (0) Transcript of records (TOR) will be available a month after the exchange period. One (1) original copy of the student’s official TOR will be sent to the student’s home university through express airmail. Scanned copy of TOR will be sent to student’s and university coordinator’s e-mail. Students who request for extra copies of their TOR can do so by paying additional fees, such request should be e-mailed directly to registrar@admu.edu.ph Students who need preparatory courses in English may join the Intensive English Language Program (130 hrs) offered by Ateneo Language Learning Center (ALLC) for a fee of US$ 600/module. Module 2: March 5 to April 13, 2012 (130 hrs) Module 3: April 30 to June 8, 2012 (130 hrs) July 2 to August 10, 2012 (130 hrs) August 27 to October 5, 2012 (130 hrs) Queries should be e-mailed directly to: allc@admu.edu.ph Visa Information and Special Study Permit Visa and Special Study Permit (SSP) International exchange students are advised to secure a 59Information day visitor’s visa in their country of origin. This visa will be extended every 30 or 59 days upon arrival in Manila with a special assistance from the OIR. Moreover, international exchange students are REQUIRED to secure a Special Study Permit (SSP) for the duration of the exchange program at the Ateneo de Manila University. Students who fail to secure an SSP will not be allowed to register. For more visa-related expenses, please read the available information stipulated here: http://ateneo.edu/index.php?p=2357 Arrival & Housing/Accommodation Information Airport arrival pick-up service An arrival guide with maps will be sent in a separate sheet. If students wish to be picked up at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), OIR will book a vehicle with a car rental company which will bring them to their chosen accommodation or temporary housing. 4 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SY 2012 - 2013 Deadline for submission of Arrival Form Housing/Accommodation Information: Nissan Taxi Rental Vehicle Cost Car (for individual Php 750.00 arrival) Van (for group Php 1,800.00 arrival) Deadline for submission: 1st Semester: May 23, 2012 2nd Semester: October 17, 2012 Capacity 1 – 2 persons 5 – 6 persons Students who fail to submit their arrival form on the stated deadline must take care of their airport arrival arrangements. Students may choose from the following housing options: a. Off-campus (houses, apartments and condominium near Ateneo-within 5-15 minute walk) b. On-campus (university dormitory) On campus dormitory Cost Php 35,000.00 Off campus housing University Dormitory Period No. of occupants per room 1 semester (4 -5 Four (4) months) On-campus dormitory reservation will be facilitated by OIR. Student should submit their final housing accommodation statement form on or before May 11, 2012 (for 1st semester, SY 2012 - 2013) and October 11, 2012 (for 2nd semester, SY 2012 - 2013) Lists of off-campus housing will be made available via email by early May. Upon arrival in Manila, students who chose to live off campus will be temporarily lodged (at their own expense) at nearby hostels they are able to find a studio/apartment of their choice with the assistance of the OIR staff. Below is the information of the temporary lodging: PhilDHRRA Partnership Center 59 C. Salvador Street, Varsity Hills Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108 Metro Manila, Philippines (+632) 426 6737 local 101 http://partnershipcenter.webnode.com/ Email: phildhrra.pc@gmail.com Daily dormitory rate (Php 500) Daily single room rate (Php 1,100) Barangka Credit Cooperative 170 General Julian Cruz St., Barangka, Marikina City 1803 Philippines (+632) 475-044 / (+632) 997-3051 local 112 http://barangkacoop.com/home.htm Email: barangkacoop@gmail.com Daily rate (Php 700 – 1,00php) 5 ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY SY 2012 - 2013 My Place Residence Hall 22 F. De La Rosa Loyola Heights Katipunan Quezon City (+632) 426-73-35 (+632) 426-73-35 www.myplace.com.ph Email: christie_d@myplace.ph Daily double room hotel rate (Php 2,000) Institute of Social Order (ISO) Facilities Walter Hogan Conference Center & Benigno Mayo Hall (ISO Office Building) http://www.wix.com/isofacilities/isofacilities Daily room rate (with airconditon unit) – per person (Php 650) Daily room rate (w/out airconditon unit) – per person (Php 375) Students who wish to reserve off-campus housing units should do so on or before May 11, 2012 (for 1st semester, SY 2012-2013) or October 12, 2012 (for 2nd semester, SY 2012 – 2013) by email: mmurillo@ateneo.edu Living Expenses and other helpful information Living Expenses Depending on the housing category you choose and your lifestyle, living expenses may range from US $410 to US $590/month. Below is a breakdown of the estimated living expenses for an international student in Manila: Housing Accommodation (depending on category) Food Books Transportation Entertainment Miscellaneous TOTAL Other Relevant Academic and non-Academic Information for Incoming Exchange Students Last Update of this Information US $175 – 355 (Php 7,455 15,123) /month 110 (Php 4,686) /month 35 (Php 1,491) /month 20 (Php 852) /month 35 (Php 1,491) /month 35 (Php 1,491) /month US $410 – 590 (Php 17,466 25,134) /month Plrease refer to further info found at: www.ateneo.edu/oir May 9, 2012 6