CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

Autonomous Status granted by CHED – Sept. 16, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2027
ISO 9001:2015 Cert No.: CIP/5365/18/06/1061 – July 12, 2022 – July 8, 2025

General Admission Requirements

A. College Freshmen

  • 1. High School Card or Form 138 (original and photocopy)
  • 2. Birth Certificate (original and photocopy duly authenticated by NSO (SECPA)
  • 3. Placement Examination Results (English and Mathematics)
  • 4. 2 pcs (2×2) colore picture

B. Transferees

1. Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal

2. Copy of Transcript of Records (for evaluation purposes)

3. Birth Certificate (original and photocopy duly authenticated by NSO (SECPA)

4. 2 pcs (2×2) colore picture

C. Returning Students

1. Clearance from CPU Business Office as of the last term enrolled.

D. Cross-enrollees

1. Cross-enrolment permit from school currently enroled in.

E. For Shiftees

    1. Approved shifting from from the Dean+s Office

F. For Foreign Students

1. New – Student Visa

2. Continuing – Visa Extension

F. For Change Status

    1. Copy of Marrige Contract issued by NSO

 

FOR THOSE WHO WILL ENROLL IN :

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACY (B.S. Pharm.)

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (B.S.Ed.)

BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (B.E.Ed.)

BACHELOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (B.Sp.Ed.)

BACHELOR OF ARTS (A.B.), major in MASS COMMUNICATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS (A.B.), major in  ENGLISH

BACHELOR OF SCIENE IN TOURISM (B.S.T.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT (B.S.H.R.M.)

BACHELOR IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (BMLS)

Secure ACCEPTANCE SLIP from the College or Department concerned before an ADMISSION SLIP is issued.

NOTE : All Transfer Credentials to be presented during enrolment should be original, free from erasures or alterations

and originally signed by the Principal or the Registrar.

 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS;

1.Student communicates as early as possible with Central Philippine University andsubmits the following documents:

a. Original copy of Application for Admission of International Students

 Application Form (download)

 Personal History Statement (download)

b. High School/College Credentials for evaluation purpose

     b.1. High School Graduate

b.1.1.One (1) original copy of High School (Secondary) Permanent Record

b.1.2.Certificate of Graduation

b.2. Those who have attended college

b.2.1. One (1) original copy of Transcript of Records;

b.2.2. College diploma (for Baccalaureate degree holder)

Note: All school documents should be with English translation and duly signed by the Principal or Registrar of the school.

c. Copy of the biographic and signature pages of valid passport

2. Registrar evaluates the documents to ensure compliance.

3. Registrar requests for verification of school records from school last attended.

4. If records are found to be authentic, Registrar forwards School Records to the Dean concerned for evaluation and issuance of Certificate of Acceptance/Eligibility to the College.

5. Registrar issues Notice of Acceptance (NOA) if student is acceptable to the College.

6. Registrar forwards all documents to the Director, Office for International Programs for processing of Special Study Permit/Student Visa.

7. Student pays for all required processing fees. (Student Visa Application fees – 12,500.00Php)

8. Once permit/visa is approved, the Director, Office for International Programs issues the same to the student.

9. Student presents the permit/visa to the Registrar for admission.

Please be informed that student should carry a load of not less than 18 units every semester and pass all subjects enrolled in for that term to avoid denial of visa extension in the following semester.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

 

I. SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT – For Kindergarten, Elementary, High School Applicants

Documents required:

1. Letter-request of the parents addressed to the Registrar, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, stating the intention to enroll in the University with the following supporting documents:

a. One (1) original copy of Elementary/High School Permanent Record with English translation duly signed by the Principal/Registrar.

     The original record should be placed in a sealed envelope with the signature of the Principal/Registrar on the flap of the envelope.

b. Affidavit of Guardianship executed by the parents appointing a guardian for the minor student

c. Photocopy of the biographic and signature pages of student’s valid passport

d. Photocopies of the biographic and signature pages of the parent’s valid passport

e. Child’s Birth Certificate

2. Certificate of Acceptance from the Office of the Registrar

3. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Application fees of 4,740.00Php

 

II. SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT – For International Students below 18 years old or those enrolling for a non-degree course of less than one (1) year

Documents Required:

1. Letter-request of the parents addressed to the Registrar, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, stating the intention to enroll in the University with the following                 supporting documents:

a. One (1) original copy of Elementary/High School Permanent Record with English translation duly signed by the Principal/Registrar.

    The original record should be placed in a sealed envelope with the signature of the Principal/Registrar on the flap of the envelope.

b. Affidavit of Guardianship executed by the parents appointing a guardian for the minor student

c. Photocopy of the biographic and signature pages of student’s valid passport

d. Photocopies of the biographic and signature pages of the parent’s valid passport

e. Child’s Birth Certificate

2. Certificate of Acceptance from the Office of the Registrar

3. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Application fees of 4,740.00Php

 

III. STUDENT VISA – For International Students, 18 years old and above applying for degree courses

A. If the Applicant is in the Philippines as Temporary Visitor

Documents required for change/conversion from Temporary Visitor (9a) to Student Visa (9f):

1. Duly notarized letter request from the applicant, with a statement that all documents submitted were legally obtained from the corresponding      government agencies

2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01)

3. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal and a duly notarized written endorsement from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status signed by the school Registrar

4. Original copy of Medical certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical   institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit

5. Photocopy of applicant’s passport showing its biographical page, admission and authorized stay of at least 20 days from date of filing

6. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance. The NICA Form is sent to NICA Office in Manila for evaluation and approval which requires 10-15 working  days

7. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate

8. 8 pieces 2 x 2 colored pictures taken within the last six months

9. School Credentials for admission purposes:

     a. High School Graduate

a.1. One (1) original copy of High School (Secondary) Permanent Record a.2. Certificate of Graduation (HS Diploma)

     b. Those who have attended college

b.1. One (1) original copy of Transcript of Records b.2. College diploma ( for Baccalaureate degree holder)

Note: All school documents should be with English translation and duly signed by the Principal or Registrar of the school. The original record should be placed in a sealed envelope with the signature of the Principal/Registrar on the flap of the envelope.

10. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Student Visa Application fees of 12,500.00Php.

 

IV. For Filipino Applicants Residing Abroad

Documents required:

1. One (1) original copy of High School (Secondary) Permanent Record and Certificate of Graduation (HS Diploma)

2. One (1) original copy of College Transcript of Records

Note: All school documents should be with English translation and duly signed by the Principal or Registrar of the school. The original record should be placed in a sealed envelope with the signature of the Principal/Registrar on the flap of the envelope.

3. Photocopy of the biographic and signature pages of valid Philippine passport

4. Photocopy of authenticated birth certificate (National Statistics Office –Security Paper)

 

 

Schedule for Processing of Special Study Permit/Student Visa Applications:

April 1 – May 30 – For First Semester enrolment

August 1 – September 30 – For Second Semester enrolment

 

NOTE:

1. All requirements must be presented to the Registrar for verification and evaluation before an applicant can be issued a Notice of Acceptance.

2. Incomplete requirements will not be accepted.

3. Special Study Permit/Student Visa will be required before official enrolment.

4. Applicants are encouraged to follow schedule of processing to avoid delay.

 

PROCEDURE FOR THE RENEWAL OF STUDENT VISA

 

1. Application for extension should be filed fifteen days (15) before student visa expires.

2. International student applies for Transcript of Records at the Registrar’s Office. Please be reminded that students should carry a load of not less than 18 units every semester and pass all subjects enrolled in for that term.

3. In case of failures, dropped and left, student will be required a certification of re-admission from the Dean before the release of the Transcript of Records.

4. Student submits the transcript of records with the other required documents to the Director, Office for International Programs for processing of visa extension.

5. Student pays for all required processing fees. (Student Visa Extension Fees – 8,500.00Php)

6. Once visa extension is approved, the Director, Office for International Programs issues the same to the student.

7. Student presents the visa extension to the Registrar for enrolment.

Schedule for Processing of Student Visa Extensions:

May 1 – 30 – For visa expiring June 15

November 1 – 30 – For visa expiring December 15

Download, print and fill-up the Forms below

 Application Form

Personal History Statement

For more information, write or call:

Ms. CHARISSA JUNE G. DEOCAMPO, Registrar
Office of the Registrar
Central Philippine University
Iloilo City, Philippines 5000
Tel. No.: (63-33) 3291971 – 793291971 local 2179 & 2111
Email: registrar@cpu.edu.ph

PAYMENTS

 

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

Jaro, Iloilo City

TIN No. 000-999-52500

The School is now accepting Tuition Payments / Remittances through the following banks in Iloilo City.

Bank of Philippine Island Main Solis St. Iloilo City)
(Swift Code – BOPIPHMM) ROUTING No. BRFTN 0800-400-80
PESO Savings Acct No. 9245-8137-48
DOLLAR Savings Acct. No. 9244-000131

PNB (Hechanova) (Jaro Branch) SA # 310810022276

UCPB (Jaro Branch) SA # 312110765

BANCO DE ORO

(Swift Code – BNORPHMM)JM Basa SA # 1780018868

SM Delgado SA # 0710338678
Jaro SA # 0740234854
SM City SA # 4990057344

METRO BANK (Jaro Branch)
(Swift Code – MBTCPHMM)
SA # 375-3375086515

All SM BILLS PAYMENT COUNTERS ( within Iloilo City Only )
PALAWAN EXPRESS PERA PADALA (nationwide)
Please send us copy of your deposit slip with the information about the amount remitted, student’s name, course, date and the depository bank so we could check and credit payment to your students’ account.

Please send through
FAX No. 063-033-320-36-85 CPU Presidents Office or 033-329-01-08 CPU VPFE’s Office

or Email to accountsreceivable@cpu.edu.ph or
or call 329-1971 to 1979 Local 2195 / 330-7208
Please claim your examination permit at Window 9 and 10.

THANK YOU.
Mr. Lenjohn Gañon
Accounts Receivable Chief