Chapter 3
ADMISSION INFORMATION
Adventist University of the Philippines is an institution of higher learning
operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. However, it accepts applications from
individuals 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 achieving 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.
A. Admission Requirements for all Students - Undergraduate Level
To qualify for admission, applicants must give evidence of good moral character,
intellectual capacity, satisfactory health, financial capability, and a desire to learn.
Admission to the University is a privilege, and not a right. The following are the general
requirements for admission:
Freshmen
 Payment of application, testing and ID fees
 Original Form 138/High School Report Card
 Two letters of recommendation from
(a) school principal/adviser
(b) district pastor
 Original Certification of Good Moral Character from the school last attended
 Certification from the principal that the applicant graduated valedictorian,
salutatorian and first honorable mention from a class of 50 and above
 Pictures: Two copies (2” x 2”) (prepare more for other departments)
 Photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate, if married (female)
(NSO authenticated copy)
Transferees
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Payment of application, testing and ID fees
Certificate of Transfer Credentials from the last school attended
Certification of Grades/Transcript of Records (for evaluation purposes)
Original Certification of Good Moral Character from the last school attended
Two letters of recommendation from
(a) school dean/guidance counselor
(b) district pastor
 Pictures: Two copies (2” x 2”) (prepare more for other departments)
 Photocopy of birth certificate and marriage certificate, if married (female)
(NSO authenticated copy)
Note: Internal requirements are by respective colleges.
B. English Profieciency as a Requirement for Admission
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 adviced by the department chairs.
C. Admission Requirements for Foreigners
In addition to the above, foreign students must comply with the following
requirements for admission:
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The applicant must have an average grade/over-all grade point average (GPA) of
B- (2.00).
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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.
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Must submit a certification of good moral character and a recommendation letter
from the school last attended.
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Must submit a copy of the transcript of records for evaluation purposes.
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Must pay an application fee of US $175 which is non-refundable upon submission
of the filled out application form to the University.
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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 leaving 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 years 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 provided) – 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 Service Post located in the
applicant’s country of origin or legal residence.
3. An affidavit of support and a bank reference/certification of a sponsoring person
or organization properly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service 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 Information for the Admission 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 services done for them while they are in the
Philippines. (DECS Order No. 74, s. 1989)
5. A foreign undergraduate married student coming with his/her family is not
provided 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.
D. Requirements for Change of Status from Temporary Visitor to Foreign Student
Visa (Under Section 9(f) of the PIA of 1940, as amended)
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 Service 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 Service Post having consular jurisdiction over the place for student who
resided in the Philippines for less than 59 days.
However, for a student who resided in the Philippines for less than 59 days 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.
7. Quarantine Medical Clearance Certificate by the National Quarantine Office
8. Copy of the student’s Personal History Statement signed by the student with a 2 x
2-inch photograph just recently taken
9. 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
10. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance
Source: Republic of the Philippines, Department of Justice, Bureau of Immigration,
Manila.
E. Requirements for Special Study Permits for Foreign Students
A foreign student who is below 18 years 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. Affidavit of support and the proof thereof (bank certificate) / Guaranty of
return to country of origin
5. Birth certificate
6. Affidavit 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) visa holder
F. 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)
Australia
Bangladesh
Canada
Caroline Island
China
Eastern Caroline Island
Europe
Guam
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Middle East
Nepal
US $950
850
550
800
550
300
800
950
600
250
550
450
450
400
400
950
500
Nigeria
Myanmar
Pakistan
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Sabah
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Taipei
Thailand
United States of America
950
500
600
350
600
450
400
600
600
250
400
800
Note: Figures are subject to change depending on the cost of the airline tickets.
G. Admission 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
aup_registrar@yahoo.com
darlene_aup@yahoo.com
Website: www.aup.edu.ph
2. Applicants must submit the completed application forms together with a nonrefundable 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.