GRADUATE STUDIES ADMISSIONS

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Students who wish to take a Master’s degree program should have completed a bachelor’s degree. For doctoral degree program, applicant should have completed a master’s degree.

Evaluation Procedure:

1. Applicant must secure an endorsement form at the Admissions Office.

   Non-FEU Graduates (for Initial Evaluation)

   • Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) with computed General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.0 or its equivalent;
   • Photocopy of diploma;
   • Photocopy of license, if applicable.

   FEU Graduates (Final Evaluation)

   • Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) with computed General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.0 or its equivalent;
   • Photocopy of diploma;
   • Photocopy of license, if applicable.
   • Photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate
   • Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate (for married women)
   • One (1) page, single spaced essay stating the reasons for taking graduate studies, and area of concentration.
   • Satisfactory performance in the Graduate Level Test (GLT).
   • Two (2) sealed recommendation letters from current/former employers or former professors.
2. The evaluation by the program head will determine whether the applicant is qualified to apply for the graduate level test or take supplemental/bridging courses prior to his/her application for the graduate program by the program head *FEU graduates are exempted from the GLT
3. Applicant must return the endorsement form at the admissions office and register online.
4. Non-FEU Graduates, after passing the GLT, must submit the following requirements:
   • Original Transcript of Records with computed General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.0 or its equivalent
   • Original Transfer Credential / Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Non-Issuance of Transfer Credentials
   • Photocopy of NSO Birth certificate
   • Photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate (for married women)
   • One (1) page, single spaced essay stating the reasons for taking graduate studies, and area of concentration.
   • Satisfactory performance in the Graduate Level Test (GLT).
   • Two (2) sealed recommendation letters from current/former employers or former professors.
5. Applicant will then be advised to go to the institute Dean / Program Head
6. The successful applicant will be advised to return to AFA for the enrollment date and procedure.

ADMISSION POLICIES

Special Policies for Graduate Studies

• Applicants who wish to enroll a graduate degree program that is not vertically aligned to their Bachelor’s degree will be required to take at least 9 undergraduate prerequisite units to be determined by the Dean or Program Head.
• Applicants whose GWA falls below 2.0 will be admitted under probation for one semester if they pass the GLT. They must not have any grade lower than 2.0 to continue in the program.
• For Master of Arts in Nursing, applicants must be registered nurses to qualify. They will be required to submit a copy of their Nursing License as part of the requirements.
• For Master of Arts in Communication, 2 years related work experience is needed.