Admissions

General Admission Policies

All students who have satisfied the quota requirements of the various degree programs of the different colleges based on their CMU College Admission Test (CMUCAT) rating are legible for admission to the university.

CMU College Admission Test (CMUCAT)
All applicants for admission are required to take the CMUCAT except for freshmen entering the non-degree programs.
Degree holders are also exempted to take the CMU College Admission Test (CMUCAT) per BOR Resolution No. 51, S. 2019.
Eligible to take the CMUCAT are (1) high school seniors who expect to graduate by the end of the school year, (2) high school graduates who have not taken the CMUCAT, (3) transferees and (4) non-degree course graduates intending to get a degree.
The CMUCAT covers the following areas: English, Science and Mathematics and Non-Verbal.

Specific test dates are to be announced and to be administered at the different testing centers in Mindanao starting August to November of each year. CLICK HERE for the Entrance Examination Schedules

All entering freshmen, transferees, returnees, entering degree holders and foreign students must satisfy the admission requirements of the university namely:

Entering Freshmen

1. 1. CMUCAT notice of result
  2. Original Form 138 (High school Report card)
  3. Photocopy of Parent’s income tax return
  4. Original Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Form 1A or NSO
  5. 2 pcs. of 2 x2 ID pictures (with collar)
  6. Certificate of good moral character
  7. Marriage contract (if married)
  8. New Students’ orientation certificate
  9. Medical certificate (University Hospital)

For Transferees

1. A general weighted average (GWA) of at least 2.5 or its equivalent in all subjects taken fro students coming from ACAP/PASUC member institutions and those recognized by an accrediting agency of the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP). Students from non-accredited schools must have a general weighted average of 2.0 or better or its equivalent.
2. CMU College Admission Test (CMUCAT) results
3. Transcript of Records (TOR) (For evaluation purposes)
4. Original Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Form 1A or NSO
5. Honorable Dismissal
6. Certificate of good moral character from the school
7. Police clearance
8. 2 pcs. 2 x 2 ID pictures (with collar)
9. Medical certificate (University Hospital)
10. New Students’ orientation certificate
11. Completion of at least 50% of the total units required in the curriculum which he/she intends to pursue.

For Returnees

1. Returnees slip from the University Registrar

For Entering Degree Holders (to enroll in the undergraduate program)

1. A General Weighted Average (GWA) of 2.5 or better or its equivalent.
2. Transcript of Records (TOR) (For evaluation purposes)
3. Original Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Form 1A or NSO
4. Police clearance
5. 2 pcs. 2 x 2 ID picture (with collar)
6. Medical certificate (University Hospital)
7. Certificate of good moral character from the school or employer
8. Medical certificate (University Hospital)
9. Satisfaction of specific requirements of the college in which he/she intends to enroll.

For Foreign Undergraduate Students

1. Certificate of eligibility and study permit from the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID)
2. CMU College Admission test (CMUCAT) result
3. Original Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Form 1A or NSO
4. 2 pcs 2×2 ID pictures (with collar)
5. Medical certificate (University Hospital)
6. New Students’ orientation certificate
7. Certificate of English Proficiency from the CMU Department of Languages and Literature for those coming from countries where English is not the medium for instruction. Those who fail should take and pass an Intensive English Proficiency course in the same department.

For Resident and Foreign Graduate Students

1. Transcript of Records of degree/s earned
2. Graduate School Admission Test (GSAT) result
3. Original Local Civil Registrar (LCR) Form 1A or NSO
4. 2 pcs 2×2 ID pictures (with collar)
5. Medical certificate (University Hospital)
6. Certificate of eligibility and study permit from the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) – for foreign students only
7. Certificate of English Proficiency from the CMU Department of Languages and Literature for those coming from countries where English is not the medium for instruction. Those who fail should take and pass an Intensive English Proficiency course in the same department ( for foreign students only).

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (to be submitted during the exam):

Evidence of Educational Qualification:
- High School Graduate — Photocopy of High School Report Card (Form 138)
- Transferees — Photocopy of Transcript of Records duly evaluated by the CMU Registrar
2 pcs 1×1 or 2×2 ID picture
Non-refundable Testing Fee (p125.00)

Download the Application Form here

Admission Requirements for ULHS

Admission Requirements for Entering Freshmen:

ULHSAT Result
Form 138-A (Report Card)
Certificate of Good Moral Character
Original Copy of Civil Registry Form 1A (Birth Extract)
Certificate of Attendance in the Freshmen Parents Orientation

Download the ULHSAT Application Form here C M U C A T Schedule For School Year 2013-2014