By Karren Jay G. Asgar

Applicants may now view the available examination dates and testing options designed to accommodate future Centralians from different locations.

Central Philippine University (CPU) announced on August 6, 2026, through the University’s official Facebook page and website, the schedule of the CPU College Aptitude Test (CPUCAT) for aspiring first-year college students who wish to join the University for School Year 2027-2028.

The University has prepared various testing schedules, including off-campus examinations in selected areas, online CPUCAT sessions for residents outside Western Visayas, and on-campus testing schedules.

The off-campus CPUCAT will be held on Saturdays at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM in selected testing centers, including Palawan Hope Christian School in Manalo Street, Puerto Princesa City on September 5, 2026; Koronadal National High School in Dr. Jose Rizal Street, Zone 1, Koronadal City on September 26, 2026; Capiz National High School in Fuentes Drive, Brgy. Tiza, Roxas City on October 10, 2026; Antique National School in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique on October 24, 2026; Regional Science High School for Region VI in Old Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan on November 7, 2026; Bacolod Christian College of Negros, Inc. in Cor. San Juan Luzuriaga St, Bacolod City and Fortress College in Tan Lorenzo Street, Kabankalan City on November 21, 2026; and Nueva Valencia National High School in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras on November 28, 2026.

For applicants residing outside Western Visayas, online CPUCAT sessions will be conducted every Saturday at 1:00 PM on the following dates: September 12 and October 17, 2026; November 21 and December 19, 2026; January 16, February 27, March 6, and April 3, 2027; and May 8 and June 5, 2027.

Meanwhile, on-campus CPUCAT examinations will be held every Friday at 1:00 PM on the following dates: September 18, October 16, November 6, and December 4, 2026; January 8, January 15, February 12, March 5, 12, and 19, April 9 and 16, and May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2027.

On-campus CPUCAT examinations every Saturday at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM will be conducted on these dates: September 19, October 3 and 17, November 14 and 28, and December 5 and 12, 2026; January 9, 16, 23, and 30, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, March 6, 13, and 20, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, May 8, 15, 22, and 29, and June 5 and 19, 2027.

Applicants are reminded to prepare the required examination materials and documents, including a school ID, passport, or any valid identification card; a No. 2 pencil with eraser; and the CPUCAT testing fee of ₱450.00, which is non-refundable.

Interested applicants may register through the official CPUCAT pre-registration form at https://forms.gle/Z83ydiEMdMC2Kwkm8.

For inquiries and further information, applicants may contact the CPU Information Center through email at infocenter@cpu.edu.ph or through the contact numbers 0921-760-2647, (033) 329-1971, or (033) 330-7200 local 2129.