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. Applicants will submit all the requirements and Proficiency Exam of English Language for international students to the Admission office for initial interview, and to secure endorsement letter for evaluation of the program head.

   Non-FEU Graduates

   • 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 license, if applicable
   • Photocopy of PSA Birth certificate
   • Photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate (for married women)
   • Essay (please refer to the link for the guide questions)
   • Two (2) sealed recommendation letters from current/former employers or former professors.

   FEU Graduates

   • Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR) with computed General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 2.0 or its equivalent;
   • Photocopy of diploma;
   • Essay (please refer to the link for the guide questions)
   • Photocopy of license, if applicable.
   • Photocopy of PSA Birth Certificate
   • Photocopy of PSA Marriage Certificate for (married women)
   • Two (2) sealed recommendation letters from current/former employers or former professors.
2. Applicants will proceed to their specific program offices for interview.
3. Applicants will be given an interview by the program head and a committee interview questions will be specific to the programs.
4. The committee with the Program Head will review and evaluate the applicants’ submitted written requirements and their interviews to make the final recommendation.
5. The Program Head will send the final recommendation (whether accepted or rejected) to the Director of Graduate School.
6. The Director of Graduate School will send the acceptance or rejection letter to the applicant.
7. Applicants will 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.