ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Students shall be accepted regardless of age, sex, nationality, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, political affiliations, or physical disabilities.
  2. Students must meet all the prescribed admission requirements of the University/College.
    • Must qualify in the College Admission Test (CLSU-CAT).  Transferees who have earned at least 36 credit units of college courses need not take the CLSU-CAT.
    • Must have complete and valid credentials
      1. Grade 12 report card or its equivalent.
      2. Copy of Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) birth certificate.
      3. One “2×2” colored ID picture with name tag following the format: Last Name, First Name, M.I.  Computer-generated picture will not be accepted.
    • Must qualify in the physical or health examination conducted by the University physician.
    • Must submit a duly accomplished enrollment form.
    • Others, as prescribed by the concerned College.
  3. Students must pledge to abide by and comply with all the rules and regulations of the University/College.
  1. New/Beginning first-year students are not accepted during the Second Semester or Summer Term.
  2. Students must not have enrolled in any academic or college subject/s before their enrollment as beginning first year, otherwise, they shall be classified as transferees.
  3. Students enrolled in vocational courses or those not leading to a degree program are admitted as beginning first-year students.

Step 1: Application

  1. Applicants must report to the Office of Admissions
  2. Applicants must provide the Original Transcript of Record with remarks “for reference purpose” or Certificate of Grades (All semesters taken, preferably with GPA).
  3. The admission officer will evaluate the student for the following criteria:
    3. 1 Availability of slot to the intended academic program;
    3. 2 Applicant must have completed at least 36 credit units of college courses;
    3. 3 Applicants must not have failed more than 25 percent of the subjects taken during the last semester; and
    3.4 Only applicant who have enrolled in any course leading to a degree program is admitted as transferees.
  4. The Admission officer will inform the applicant about the status of their Initial evaluation:
    4.1 If not  qualified , the applicant will be notified stating the reason/s for disqualification and will not be required to proceed with the process; or
    4.2 If found qualified, the Admission Officer will give an Application for Enrollment and endorse the applicant to the department for Evaluation.
  5. The applicant will return to OAD for the result from the department evaluation:
    5.1 If not qualified, the applicant may decide not to continue the application or opt to apply to another academic program; or
    5.2 If found qualified, the applicant will be inform regarding the enrollment schedule and will be given:
    5.2.1 Evaluation Sheet for Advance Credit; and
    5.2.2 Checklist
  1. All international students who wish to study at Central Luzon State University (CLSU) must submit their Application Dossier three (3) months before their prospect First Semester:
    • Application Form (OAD Form 131);
    • Personal Statement;
    • Resume / Curriculum Vitae
    • Personal History Statement (PHS Revised 1998) – Six copies of filled-out PHS form with student’s signature, left and right thumbprints, and a 2 x 2 inch photograph on a plain white background taken not more than six months before submission;
    • Notarized Affidavit of Support from Parents – proof of adequate financial support (Bank Certificate). Duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post, Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of origin or legal residence;
    • High School Scholastic Record or Transcript of Records translated in English, if written in another language. Duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post, Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of origin or legal residence;
    • Police Clearance – issued by the National Police Office or a certification from an appropriate government agency that the applicant has neither been convicted of a crime nor has any pending criminal case against him. Duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post, Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of origin or legal residence;
    • Passport – with at least six months before expiry upon arrival. Photocopy of passport pages where name, photo, birthdate, and birthplace appear;
    • Medical Fitness Certificate – including International Certificate of Vaccination. Duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post, Embassy, or Consulate in the applicant’s country of origin;
    • Certificate of Proficiency in English – Students may present the official result of a standardized English test eg. IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL iBT score of 80 or equivalent. Likewise, the CLSU Department of English and Humanities can evaluate students for English proficiency for a fee Php 500.00 for those who come from countries or schools where English is not the medium of instruction. If not proficient, include an English subject as bridging course.
    • Optional Requirement: NICA Clearance – For applicants from countries identified by the Philippine’ Department of National Defence (DND) and/or the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) as areas of interest of terrorism incidents, additional provisions such as NICA Clearance may apply to ensure community safety and compliance with government directives.
  2. The dossier must be scanned and emailed to CLSU Office of Admissions international.student@clsu2.edu.ph for evaluation. The original dossier should be submitted to the Office of Admission during enrollment.
  3. Pay US $50 non-refundable application fee through digital payment, credit card or bank transfer to CLSU Account No. 2961038416.

    4. Note: Once Admitted: If accepted, international students must inquire from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate of the country of origin for student visa requirements and processing .

  1. Students of other institutions may wish to cross enroll in CLSU for the subject(s) needed for them to graduate.
  2. Cross-enrollees must present a cross-registration permit from the Registrar of the student’s mother institution specifying the total number of units and the subject(s) to be cross enrolled.
  3. The cross enrollee must present a certificate of good moral character.
  4. Admission is subject to the availability of a slot for the subject(s) being cross-enrolled.
  5. A student from another institution may be allowed to cross-enroll within the registration period only.
  1. An audit student is one who is not earning credits for completed work.
  2. Admission shall be approved by the Dean of Admissions upon the recommendation of the Dean of the college concerned.
  3. An audit student shall not be allowed to enroll for more than nine units per semester or to register for more than two years, except by special permission of the Dean of the concerned college.
  4. The work of the audit student is reported as “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory” at the end of the semester since subjects taken are non-credited.
  5. The student must sign an agreement waiving the right to receive and to demand credit for the work done.
  6. Written permission from the Dean of the concerned college must be presented to the Office of Admissions together with the required documents stated in General Requirements.
  1. A returning student is one who is not enrolled in the University in the preceding semester(s).
  2. Admission of a returning student is dependent on the student’s previous scholastic standing.
  3. The student must qualify and comply with Sections 1.1.2.3 (Must qualify in the physical or health examination conducted by the University physician) and 1.1.2.5 (Others, as prescribed by the concerned College).
  1. A student shifter is one who wishes to shift or transfer to another curriculum in the University.
  2. The student must meet the admission requirements for that curriculum.
  3. The request to change the curricular program should be made by using the prescribed form. This should be recommended for approval by the concerned College Registrars and Department Chairpersons and presented for approval of the concerned Deans.
  1. A degree holder or undergraduate student who is not currently enrolled in any other institution of higher learning may be allowed to take credit courses, provided that the student satisfies the admission requirements of the concerned college.
  2. The student must submit a certificate of good moral character in addition to the requirements stated in General Requirements.
  3. The student shall not be allowed to enroll for more than nine units per semester or to register for more than two years, except with permission from the Dean of the concerned college.
  4. A non-degree student is not a prospective candidate for graduation for any degree in the University since the student does not have an organized program of study to follow.
  5. The admission of the student is approved by the Dean of Admissions upon recommendation by the Dean of the concerned college.
  1. For Special Course, an applicant must present a certificate of graduation from elementary school.
  2. For Agricultural Mechanics Course, an applicant must present a junior high school report card.