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If you know what’s next. call 637-0912. You must be a Stellar Scholar.
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If you know the answer, see our Admissions Officer and ask how you can be a Stellar Scholar.
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It means that if you understand what this means, you are bright enough to enroll at the University of Asia and the Pacific. School of Stellar Scholars.
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UA&P Blaze a Trail The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) is a private, notfor-profit institution of higher learning that puts due emphasis on the person, the family, the nation, and the world. Offering some of the most outstanding academic programs in the Philippines and Asia, the University provides a powerful combination of liberal education and professional specialization. UA&P students’ formation is facilitated by an environment conducive to learning, qualified and dedicated teachers, a superior faculty-to-student ratio, and well-maintained facilities.
ADMISSIONS UA&P admits applicants on the basis of their College Entrance Exam results and high school grades. Involvement in the arts, athletics, and other worthwhile extra-curricular activities, as well as commitment to service and leadership, are also considered important. Generally, the University admits students who are determined to work hard and finish a degree in the institution. UA&P’s freshman intake is normally for the first semester of each school year. Applicants from foreign countries may be admitted case to case for the 2nd semester. UA&P Education FIVE-YEAR PROGRAMS Students who enter the University first go through the three-year Liberal Education program at the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), after which they formally enter the different Graduate Schools. If they meet all academic requirements of the graduate program, they can graduate with a master’s degree in five years. Master of Arts in Education Major in Child Development and Education The MAE-CDE Program intertwines four areas of learning: foundational subjects, psychology and counseling, specialization subjects, and research. These four areas are studied from and integrated by a perspective that views the family as the first school and parents as the primary educators of their children. Master of Arts in Humanities The Master of Arts in Humanities Program is designed to provide students with a broad grasp of the humanistic disciplines of history, literature, philosophy, and the arts. Drawing on classical and contemporary approaches, its courses present and illustrate the basic concepts, theoretical frameworks, and methodologies of the humanities.
Master of Arts in Political Economy The only one of its kind in the country, the Master of Arts in Political Economy Program offers a specialization in International Relations and Development in order to prepare students for an increasingly interdependent world and to help them appreciate how this environment shapes human and social development. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach to the study of social problems and issues, using analytical tools and methods from Political Science, Economics, History, and Sociology.
Industrial Economics, Business Management, and Applied Mathematics, starting school year 2010-2011. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology By exposing students to an environment oriented to both business and technology, the IT program goes beyond the traditional confines of computer science and teaches not only technical skills, but also business management and the soft skills needed to become complete IT professionals.
Master of Science in Industrial Economics The Industrial Economics Program has a unique focus on the analysis of industries and is the most direct route to knowledge-based professions that require a blend of mathematical expertise and thorough understanding of how the economy and business work. Master of Science in Information Technoloy Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology may take the Master of Science in Information Technology, a one-year program with a thesis requirement. Master of Science in Management With emphasis on economics, a global view of business, social philosophy and ethics, and effective leadership, the Management Program has a strong business-academe partnership that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to transform modern challenges into business opportunities and socially responsible enterprises. FOUR-YEAR PROGRAMS UA&P will offer four-year Bachelor’s degree programs, with majors in Communication, Child Development and Education, Political Economy,
Frequently Asked Questions
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management The Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management Program is the first and only program in the country that nurtures entrepreneurial talent as early as the adolescent years. It aims to enhance the students’ ability for, among others, strategic planning, resource management, response to opportunities, and equitable compensation. Students under the program are expected to establish a viable business venture before graduation. Scholarship Program The University offers various scholarships to help students finance their graduate and undergraduate education. Merit scholarships are highly competitive study grants that may cover up to 100% of tuition fees based on the entrance exam scores and high school grades. The top applicants of each batch may also receive a stipend and book allow-
The CEE contains subtests in English, Math, and Abstract Reasoning.
Who can apply for admission? The following qualify for regular admission as freshmen: • Graduates of Department of Educationaccredited high schools: - High school seniors (equivalent to 4th year or grade 12, depending on the educational system that the school follows) expecting to graduate at the end of the school year - High school students who have not taken any college work and hold Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) certificates indicating their eligibility for admission to college - Transfer students from other universities and colleges accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (willing to start again as freshmen) • Filipinos who have graduated from secondary schools abroad • Foreign applicants who are graduating or have graduated from a high school abroad How do I qualify for admission? The Admissions Committee selects potential students primarily on the basis of the College Entrance Examination (CEE), academic performance in high school, recommendation from the guidance counselor, and personal interview results.
Transferees who apply for admission should have earned no less than 30 units and attained a cumulative general weighted average (GWA) of 2.0 in another college or university. If they satisfy this initial criterion, they will be advised to apply and take the CEE. The College of Arts and Sciences reserves the right not to credit any subject taken elsewhere and require transferees accepted into the University to start as freshmen. When do I find out the results of my application? Letters of acceptance or non-acceptance will be sent to the applicant by registered mail or courier service. The names of those who qualify will be posted on the UA&P website and the UA&P Admissions Bulletin Board located at the Ground Floor, CAS Building. SOS…I need a scholarship/financial aid. How do I go about it? UA&P offers merit scholarships and financial aid to deserving students. Merit scholarships are highly competitive study grants that may cover up to 100% of tuition fees.
uap.edu.ph and at the UA&P Admissions Bulletin Board located at the Ground Floor, CAS Building, UA&P campus. If you have not received your letter by the first week of March, please inquire immediately from the Admissions Office at telephone numbers 634-2809 (telefax) or 6370912 loc. 321.
ance, plus a board and lodging allowance for provincial scholars. Valedictorians and salutatorians of select high schools may avail themselves of a 100% tuition fee grant. The University also gives financial assistance to Filipino students who meet certain criteria, such as the financial need as attested to by the family’s finances as well as the entrance credentials and academic performance in high school. Grantees may be given up to 100% financial aid on tuition fees, plus stipend and book allowance. Provincial grantees may also be given board and lodging allowance. APPLICATION PROCESS FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN If application form is downloaded 1. Submit application form and other requirements (Please see pages 4-5 for the list of required documents) to the Admissions Office. Secure and fill out the Applicant Information slip. (Note: While inside the UA&P campus, please observe the proper dress code- no sleeveless shirts, shorts and skirts above the knee.) 2. Submit Applicant Information Slip to the cashier at the Accounting and Finance Unit (AFU), 2nd floor, College of Arts and Sciences Building. Pay the admissions processing fee. For students from local private schools - Php 550
For students from local public schools - Php 250 For students from foreign schools - US$50 Applicants from public schools should present their student’s ID to the cashier.
form completely and accurately. Please print all your responses using black ink. Do not use abbreviations. If a question is not applicable, write NA on the space provided.
3. Present Official Receipt and get your test permit at the Admissions Office. The College Entrance Exam (CEE) testing date and time will be indicated in your test permit. Go to #6 of the next section.
4. Submit to the Admissions Office the accomplished application form and other required documents. (Please see pages 4-5 for the list of required documents.)
If application form is secured from UA&P 1. Secure from the Admissions Office the Applicant Information Slip. Fill out the slip and submit it to the cashier at the Accounting and Finance Unit (AFU), 2nd floor, College of Arts and Sciences Building. (Note: While inside the UA&P campus, please observe the proper dress code—no sleeveless shirts, shorts, and skirts above the knee.) 2. Secure an application form from the cashier and pay the Admissions processing fee. This fee covers the application form with test date/ schedule, UA&P brochure, list of requirements and submission dates, testing and processing of the application. Admission processing fees are: For students from local private schools - Php 550 For students from local public schools - Php 250 For students from foreign schools - US$50 Applicants from public schools should present their student’s ID to the cashier. 3. Accomplish the application
Those who qualify are valedictorians and salutatorians from select high schools, as well as applicants whose high school average is at least 90%. The University also gives financial aid to Filipino students who meet the following criteria: financial need, as attested to by the family’s finances and recommendations, academic competence (high school average of at least 85% and passing entrance exam results), and interview evaluation. Is there a dress code? UA&P adheres to a dress code in order to create a professional culture on campus. Most of the courses require the 4th and 5th year students to be in business attire when they attend their major subjects. The undergraduate students may come to school in casual wear. What is the role of Opus Dei in the University? Opus Dei has been contracted by the University to help in spiritual and moral development of the students, faculty, and staff. It also ensures the doctrinal integrity of the Theology subjects taught as part of the curriculum. Opus Dei neither owns the University nor runs administrative matters that are outside the scope mentioned above. The University is a project of the UA&P Foundation, while its administration is taken
5. Get your test permit. The College Entrance Exam (CEE) testing date and time will be indicated in your test permit. 6. Take the College Entrance Exam (CEE). Present your test permits. Latecomers will not be permitted to take the exam. Requests for a rescheduling of the entrance exam are allowed, but are not encouraged. A Php300.00 deferment fee will be charged, regardless of the reason given. 7. For EM applicants: Wait for a notice regarding an interview. The Admissions Office will inform you of the personal or panel interview schedule not later than 60 days after your exam date. You will be notified through any of the following: school’s guidance counselor, home telephone, mobile phone, email, or courier. 8. Acceptance letters will be sent to the applicant by registered mail or courier service. 9. The list of accepted applicants will also be posted at the UA&P website www.
10. For admitted applicants: read carefully the attachments to your acceptance letter (Instructions for Incoming Freshmen, Schedule of Fees, and the Confirmation Fee Slip). The date for enrollment will be indicated in your acceptance letter. 11. Prepare the following documents for enrollment: • Form 138 (Original senior report card) • Form 137 (Transcript of Records) Note: Form 137 may be submitted during the Freshmen Orientation Day scheduled on the first week of June. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS A. For Fourth-year Graduating Students • Accomplished application form • Secondary school record (enclosed in a sealed envelope; have the flap signed by the School Registrar.) • Recommendation form (enclosed in a sealed envelope; have the flap signed by the Principal or Guidance Counselor.) • Personal essay (printed on short bond paper) that conveys interests (visual/theater arts, sports, music, gourmet cooking, etc.), accomplishments; family, educational, entrepreneurial, and social experiences; future goals; strengths, weaknesses, and potentials that positively contribute to the development of the University (maximum of 250 words). • Two 2” x 2” identical pictures (1 for the application form and 1 for the exam permit) • Accomplished Scholar-
ship/Financial Aid form and other required documents for those applying for grants. • NSO-authenticated Birth Certificate Note: All credentials, including the application form submitted to the University Admissions Office, become property of the school. They will not be returned to the applicant. B. For Transferees (Note: The University accepts transfer students from other universities and colleges accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) who are willing to start again as freshmen.) • For evaluation prior to application: transfer credentials and official transcript of records. The General Weighted Average should be 2.0 or higher, and a minimum of 30 units should have been taken. If the transferee meets the requirements, he or she will be advised to proceed with the application. The following documents should then be submitted. • Accomplished application form • Letter of recommendation from a professor or teacher who knows the transferee well • Two 2” x 2” identical pictures (1 for the application form and 1 for the test permit) • Photocopy of NSO-authenticated birth certificate C. For Applicants Outside the Philippines
• Accomplished application form • Certificate of evidence of SAT1 results (must be submitted by December 31) Note: An applicant who is a foreigner or resides outside the Philippines may opt to substitute the CEE (College Entrance Exam) with the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT1) results. The applicant must obtain a minimum combined score of 1600 on the SAT1. (For more information on the SAT1, you may ask your Guidance Counselor or visit http://www. collegeboard.com/student/ testing/sat/about.html) • Certificate of evidence of TOEFL results (must be submitted by December 31) Note: If the foreign applicant’s native language or medium of instruction in secondary school is not English, he or she should take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The applicant must obtain a minimum score of 500 for the paper-based test or 62 for the Internet-based test. More information can be obtained from www.toefl.org or the TOEFL office: TOEFL Services P.O. Box 6151 Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 USA • Authenticated birth certificate • Photocopy of passport (Original must be presented to the Admissions Office) • Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) (Original must be presented to the Admissions Office) • Two 2” x 2” identical pictures (1 for the application form and 1 for the test permit) • Official secondary school transcript of records • Accomplished recommendation form from the applicant’s guidance counselor Note: Please make sure that all the requirements are complete in order to facilitate the processing of the application. The applicant should apply for a Student Visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate only
care of by the University’s management staff. What student organizations and varsity teams does UA&P have? UA&P’s organizations are grouped into three categories: Civics, Arts, and Sports. The nature of the Civics organizations ranges from business to cultural, the Arts focuses on performing arts and creative writing, while Sports clubs include lawn tennis, dance troupe and muay thai. UA&P’s Varsity Sports Program (VSP) is made up of teams composed of student-athletes who represent UA&P in external events and tournaments. The teams include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s futsal, men’s and women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s table tennis, Squadra and the Pep Squad. UA&P is a member of the Men’s and Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Associations (MNCAA & WNCAA). I’m homeless in Manila. Where can I stay? The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) facilitates housing arrangements for university students, especially if they are from the province or another country. There are housing units around the campus that the students may choose from. If interested, please contact Ms. Arianne Vito Cruz of the Office of Student Affairs at 637-0912 local 280.
Admissions Office G/F APEC Communications Building University of Asia and the Pacific Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center Pasig City, Philippines T – (632) 637-0912 to 26 local 310 or 321 F – (632) 634-2809 admissions@uap.edu.ph www.uap.edu.ph