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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 STUDENTS

Documents Needed for Foreign Student Applicants ( Click to download )

  1. Documents / Papers Needed to Secure Student VISA (Requirements prescribed by the Office of Consular Affairs Visa Division)
  2. Requirements for issuance of 9(f) Student Visa (to be submitted in two sets - original & photocopy)
  • Original and photocopy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the school containing a clear impression of the school dry seal address to: (c/o Registrar) The Director Visa Division - Office of Consular Affairs Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Five (5) copies of Original Personal History Statement (PHS) duly accomplished and signed by the applicant in English and in national alphabet, accomplished by personal seal if any, original left and right hand prints on PHS and original photo.
  • Transcript of Records / Scholastic Records (original and photocopy) duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant's country of origin or legal expense. 4.  A notarized Affidavit of Support and proof of adequate financial support to cover expenses for student's accommodation and subsistence, as well as school dues and other incidental expense.
  • Passport pages where name, photo, birth date, and birthplace appear.

Procedure:

  1. Student submits all requirements from Nos. 2 to 5 to the Registrar's Office.
  2. SPU Manila Registrar forwards all documents to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
  3.  DFA forwards the documents to the home country of the student.
  4. After 3 to 4 weeks, student reports to the Philippine Embassy in her home country to follow-up her student visa.
  5. Upon receipt of the student visa, the student comes to the Philippines and reports immediately to the Bureau of Immigration. After, the applicant is ready to enroll.