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Opening of Admissions for SY 2010-2011 starts on JULY 1, 2009

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ADMISSION GUIDELINES

Academic entrance requirements vary with the status of prospective student and the program in which he or she desires to enroll. This page contains admission requirements and guidelines for:

a. Graduate Students
b. Undergraduate Students
c. Special Course Students
d. Foreign Students
e. Handicapped Students

No student shall be denied admission to the University by reason of age, sex, nationality, religious belief, or a moderate physical or learning handicap. However, specific programs or courses of study may establish more rigid admission requirements due to the physical and emotional rigors of the academic program. Also, at certain periods of time, admission may be restricted to certain types of students due to space limitations only, but not because of any discriminatory policy. 

Every student shall, upon admission, sign the following pledge: "In consideration of my admission to St. Paul University Manila and of the privileges of a student in this institution, I hereby promise and pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations laid down by competent authority in the University and in the college or school in which I am enrolled." Refusal to take this pledge or violation of its terms shall be sufficient cause for denial of admission or summary dismissal.

PROCEDURE FOR NEW STUDENTS
(FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES)

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

  1. Go to the Guidance Center (Room 117) and get Permit to Enroll (yellow form).
  2. Bring Permit to Enroll to the HELP DESK.
  3. Get Instructions from the staff of the Help Desk.
        • Get List of Required Documents or submit documents if you have them

4A. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AND ARE READY TO PAY TUITION FEE (PARTIAL OR FULL)

  1. Bring Permit to Enroll to Finance.
  2. Pay Tuition Fee.
  3. If ready to submit medical requirements, GO to the Health Services (Rm. 129) and get the Health Services Recommendation (pink form). .
  4. If not, return any day but no later than your scheduled enrolment day.
  5. Return on the scheduled enrolment day for the registration card and student ID card. (and Health Services Recommendation if not yet taken in step 3 above).
  6. Return for Freshmen and Transferees Orientation Day.

4B. THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AND ARE READY TO PAY RESERVATION FEEONL Y (PHP 2000.00)

  1. Get Reservation Fee Payment Slip from the Help Desk (blue form).
  2. Go to Finance and submit Permit to Enroll and Reservation Fee Form and Pay Php 2,000.00.
  3. If ready to submit medical requirements, GO to the Health Services (Rm. 129) and get the Health Services Recommendation (pink form). If not, return any day but no later than your scheduled enrolment day.
  4. Return on the scheduled enrolment day for the registration card and student ID card (and payment of tuition fee, and health services recommendation if not yet taken in Step 3 above).
    5. You will be advised on when to get your uniform.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN THE SCHEDULED ENROLMENT DATE

  • Signed (2) letters of Recommendation
  • Original High School Report Card (If transferee. honorable dismissal and Unofficial Transcript of Records.)
  • 2 x 2 I.D. Picture (Colored or Black and White)
  • Certificate of Physical Fitness signed by Family Doctor or Family Physician
  • X-Ray Result
  • Medical Clearance form signed by SPU Manila Health Services (pink form)

NOTE: NO student will be given STUDENT REGISTRATION CARD and STUDENT I.D. CARD, if any of the above documents are not submitted.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Admission Requirements for MBA-HRM, MBA-OD and MA-ELM:
  • Bachelor's Degree Holder from a recognized Institution of higher learning, evidenced by official transcript of records.
  • Good academic records with average grade of 85%.
  • Applicants who have below average grades but have satisfied other admission requirements may be admitted on probationary status.
  • Fully accomplished Application Form. (Click to download)
  • Satisfactory score in Entrance Examination.
  • Two (2) written recommendations (Click to download) from employers, former professors or experts in the field.
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) and Study Permit (required every term) for foreign students or CHED validated Certificates of Registration (ACR) for resident alien.

SPECIAL COURSES

Admission Requirements for Teacher Certificate Program (TCP):

  • Bachelor's Degree Holder from a recognized Institution of higher learning, evidenced by official transcript of records.
  • Good academic records with average grade of 85%.
  • Applicants who have below average grades but have satisfied other admission requirements may be admitted on probationary status.
  • Fully accomplished Application Form. (Click to download)
  • Two (2) written recommendations (Click to download) from employers, former professors or experts in the field.
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) and Study Permit (required every term) for foreign students or CHED validated Certificates of Registration (ACR) for resident alien.

Admission Requirements for Certificate in Special Education:

  •  Bachelor's Degree Holder in Elementary Education, Secondary Education or other degree with at least eighteen units of professional education courses evidenced by an official transcript of records.
  • Good academic records with average grade of 85%.
  • Applicants who have below average grades but have satisfied other admission requirements may be admitted on probationary status.
  • Fully accomplished Application Form. (Click to download) Two (2) written recommendations (Click to download) from employers, former professors or experts in the field.
  • Certificate of Eligibility for Admission (CEA) and Study Permit (required every term) for foreign students or CHED validated Certificates of Registration (ACR) for resident alien.

HANDICAPPED AND LEARNING DIFFERENT STUDENTS

St. Paul University of Manila has an inclusive policy with regards to students who can benefit from tertiary education but who have some physical or learning disability.  Although the campus and its services are not designed specifically for students with special needs (e.g. no classes or instructional materials for the visually or hearing impaired), the University provides special accommodations for students who need special assistance. Examples of accommodations are:

  • Individual or special admissions testing, if requested and deemed necessary by the Director of Guidance Services. Individual tutoring, if deemed necessary.
  • De-loading of subjects per semester Individual testing or modified testing procedures (e.g. oral tests instead of written tests)
  • Distance education alternatives for certain subjects Replacement of physical education classes with music subjects or similar alternatives

Minimum accommodations are discussed with the Director for Guidance Services prior to the student's admission into the university so that the student and his/her parents can be informed of what may or may not be possible for the school to accommodate.  All succeeding accommodations unique to the student's learning needs are ideally discussed with the student's chairperson, the VP for Academic Services, and the student's other professional support experts such as therapists, physicians, or educational psychologists.  Accommodations are provided in recognition of each student's individual learning needs and are not intended to dilute the school's academic standards or the University's commitment to develop integrated and professionally competent graduates. The University believes in accommodating for differences, but does not support learned helplessness.

*BS Nursing students are not covered by this inclusive policy. Although learning different students may be accepted into the Nursing program, no special accommodations will be provided. BS Accountancy applicants may be admitted into the program despite some learning or physical handicap but no special accommodations can be provided for them.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible to apply as FRESHMEN are students graduated from high schools abroad who have not previously enrolled in any college.

A. The following may be accomplished BEFORE coming to the Philippines

1. Send Application Letter addressed to the Admissions Officer of St. Paul University Manila or download Application Form at SPU Manila website at http://www.spumanila.edu.ph

2. Prepare the following:

2.1 Personal History Statement duly signed with 2x2 photo. Form downloadable at www.immigration.govg.ph
2.2 Scholastic Records authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in the student’s country of origin or legal residence
2.3 Photo-copy of data page of passport showing photo, date & place of birth, date of issue & expiry
2.4 Birth certificate or its equivalent authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in the country of origin or residence.
2.5 Medical Health Certificate with life size chest X-ray and laboratory reports.
2.6 Proof of adequate financial support to cover expenses for the student’s accommodation, subsistence, school dues and other incidental expenses.
2.7 Police Clearance Certificate issued by the National Police Authorities of the student’s country of origin or legal residence authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate located in the student’s country of origin or legal residence. (For someone who has resided in the Philippines for more than 59 days, an NBI -National Bureau of Investigation clearance is also required.)
2.8 Two letters of recommendation from Principal, Adviser, Counselor or any official from school graduated (Forms available at the Admissions Office; or downloaded from http://www.spumanila.edu.ph)

3. Recommended for applicants coming from non-English speaking countries: Take English Test – TOEFL, IELTS or TOIEC. If none of the above English tests have been taken previously, the student applicant takes the English Diagnostic Test at St. Paul University Manila to determine his/her English proficiency level and need for supplementary English Lessons before enrolment).

B. Upon arrival in the Philippines

1. Go to the Admission’s Office, St. Paul University Manila, 680 Pedro Gil. St. Malate, Manila; fill out/submit Application Form, secure entrance examination slip (pay the entrance examination fee at the Finance Office).
2. Take Entrance Examination. For those coming from non-English speaking countries, present result of TOEFL, TOIEC or IELTS previously taken; if none, take the SPUM English diagnostic test (see A-2 above).
3. Upon qualification and a personal interview by the Admission Officer, submit copies of documents (A:2.1,3,4 and 8 above); get Permit to Enroll; pay the necessary reservation fee at the Finance Office, secure health clearance from the University Clinic where you submit documents A:2.5 above.
4. Return to Admissions Office for interview with the VP for Student Services, get NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE. 5. Proceed to the Registrar. Present NOA, submit copies of documents A: 1-7 above; secure LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT for the conversion of status to student, signed by the Registrar on the school’s official stationery and stamped with the school’s official dry seal. Apply for STUDENT VISA and ACR-I card (Alien Certification of Residence). (St. Paul U Manila Int’l. Student Office will assist foreign students to submit and process their papers at the Department of Foreign Affairs).

C. To apply for STUDENT VISA and ACR- I card, the following are required:

1. Two copies of accomplished Visa Application Forms with 2x2 photograph
2. Passport valid for at least six (6 months) beyond the date of stay in the Philippines
3. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE and LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT from Philippine School/University
4. Original copies of Documents No- A: 2:1- 7 above. 5. Fees: for Visa and ACR-I card

To finally enroll at St Paul:

Note: STUDENT VISA and ACR-I card are required for enrolment. Pending their final release, submit Xerox copy of BID receipt to show that the papers are already being processed. Upon release of the two documents, present the original and submit Xerox copies to the Registrar.

Only upon presentation of the two documents may student be officially enrolled. SPUManila Fees (Tuition, Miscellaneous & other fees) are the same as those charged Filipino students which vary depending upon the course of choice). A foreign student Fee of $300 is charged upon first enrolment and $50 per semester thereafter.