Admissions

Academic Calendar

**ACADEMIC YEAR (AY) 2024-2025 – SECOND TRIMESTER**
Date	Academic Event
NOV 4 – 16, 2024	Enrollment Period
NOV 18, 2024	Classes Start
DEC 16 – 21, 2024	Preliminary Examination
DEC 22, 2024 – JAN 5, 2025	Christmas Break
JAN 6, 2025	Classes Resume
JAN 27 – FEB 1, 2025	Midterm Examination
FEB 24 – MAR 1, 2025	Final Examination
MAR 1, 2025	Classes End
MAR 2 – 16, 2025	Trimestral Break

Admission to the University is open to all student applicants regardless of religion, race or gender. Every applicant is considered individually in a holistic assessment using all the information available to us.

The Admissions Office is your gateway to PWU. The office caters to all inquiries and facilitates the student applicants’ entry to the University.

Admissions Process

ELEMENTARY

FOR JASMS MANILA CAMPUS

Apply online through the JASMS Admission Portal
Send the recommendation form link (Google Form), to the recommending person (former Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor)
Check the applicant portal for updates regarding your application status.
Applicants may proceed to online enrollment upon complete evaluation of submitted documents.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FOR JASMS MANILA CAMPUS

Apply online through the JASMS Admission Portal
Send the recommendation form link (Google Form), to the recommending person (former Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor)
Check the applicant portal for updates regarding your application status.
Applicants may proceed to online enrollment upon complete evaluation of submitted documents.

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FOR JASMS MANILA CAMPUS

Apply online through the JASMS Admission Portal
Send the recommendation form link (Google Form), to the recommending person (former Class Adviser and Guidance Counselor)
Check the applicant portal for updates regarding your application status.
Applicants may proceed to online enrollment upon complete evaluation of submitted documents.

FRESHMAN (UNDERGRADUATE)

Admission Requirements

High School Card Form 138 (original and photocopy)
Letter of Recommendation / Certificate of Good Moral Character from High School Principal / Guidance Counselor (original and photocopy)
PSA certified birth certificate (1 photocopy)
Marriage Certificate (for married female students – 1 photocopy)
Two (2) colored 1.5” x 1.5” ID pictures
Art Test for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSID) applicants (click instruction below for more details)
Video Audition for Bachelor of Music (BM) applicants (click instruction below for more details)

Art Test Instruction

Download Art Test Form of your respective course:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSID)
Fill in and send it back to [email protected] the soonest.
BFA Coordinator will schedule the interview and online drawing test through Google Meet.
Prepare drawing materials and references assigned by the coordinator.
During the drawing test, the camera angle should show the enrollee’s work in progress.
The enrollee will send the scanned copy of the drawings.
BFA Coordinator will evaluate the drawings and will inform the enrollee of the result the soonest.

VIDEO AUDITION

A video of a vocal performance of any song in any genre OR a music instrument performance of a piece in any genre.

This applies to applicants for Bachelor of Music (BM) with Major in:

Music Education
Music Performance
Popular Music

Music Performance Video Audition Requirements

Major in Guitar:

Fernando Sor, Études 6-20 (choose 1)
A guitar piece by any of the following composers: Enrique Granados, Isaac Albéniz, Agustín Barrios, Mauro Giuliani, Heitor Villa-Lobos
Any Filipino piece for the guitar

Major in Piano:

Any étude from any of the following: Czerny Op. 740, Moskowski, or equivalent
One piece from Back Two-Part of Three-Part Inventions
One Bach Prelude and Fugue
Mozart or Beethoven Sonata – 1st movement
One 19^th c. Romantic piece: examples – Chopin waltzes, Schubert impromptus, pieces by Schumann, Liszt, Brahms
One 20^th c. piece: examples – Debussy, Ravel, Bartók Mikrokosmos Book 5

Major in Violin:

Scales and Arpeggios: two or three octaves
One étude from either Kayser or Kreutzer
One movement of a Baroque concerto (Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Accolay) OR one movement from a Baroque sonata (Corelli, Handel, Tartini)

Major in Voice:

One song from the “Anthology of Italian Songs of the 17^th and 18^th centuries, Book 1”
One song from the “New Anthology of American Song” or its equivalent
One kundiman of any of the following composers: (Abelardo, Santiago, Cuenco, San Pedro, F. De Leon)

For other majors (Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Percussion:

A 15-minute repertoire consisting of the following: scale (1 octave) (except for percussion), one exercise/study, 2 pieces

Musicianship Placement Test

All applicants will take a theory and musicianship placement test so they can be guided accordingly in their course of study. This is a diagnostic test and not a pass or fail test.

Contact the Dean at [email protected] so you can be guided on the appropriate music course for you.

Enrollment Procedure – Freshmen Students

1. Fill out the Online Application Form and then click the Submit button.
  Note: Upload the Grade 12 report card or its equivalent.
2. Receive an automated email verification with applicant number and password.
3. Go to PWU Student Portal.
  Username: <your application number>
  Password: <your birth date in YYYYMMDD format>

See the status of your application in the student portal within 2-3 business days during the enrollment period.

Receive an acceptance letter upon approval of your application. Then, proceed with online enlistment, enrollment, and onsite or online payment.

Note: You are automatically added to Google Classrooms based on the approved subjects to enroll. Please use your temporary PWU email <applicant [email protected]> or your official PWU email <student [email protected]> to attend your virtual/online classes. Officially enrolled students enter the Google Classroom using the official PWU email address.

TRANSFEREE & SECOND DEGREE COURSE

Admission Requirements

Certificate of Transfer Credential / Honorable Dismissal (original and photocopy)
Certified True Copy of Grades (original and photocopy)
Letter of Recommendation / Certificate of Good Moral Character from the Dean or Guidance Counselor of the last school attended (original and photocopy)
PSA certified birth certificate (1 photocopy)
Marriage Certificate (for married female students – 1 photocopy)
Two (2) colored 1.5” x 1.5” ID pictures
Art Test for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSID) applicants (click instruction below for more details)
Video Audition for Bachelor of Music (BM) applicants (click instruction below for more details)

Art Test Instruction

Download Art Test Form of your respective course:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design (BSID)
Fill in and send it back to [email protected] the soonest.
BFA Coordinator will schedule the interview and online drawing test through Google Meet.
Prepare drawing materials and references assigned by the coordinator.
During the drawing test, the camera angle should show the enrollee’s work in progress.
The enrollee will send the scanned copy of the drawings.
BFA Coordinator will evaluate the drawings and will inform the enrollee of the result the soonest.

VIDEO AUDITION

A video of a vocal performance of any song in any genre OR a music instrument performance of a piece in any genre.

This applies to applicants for Bachelor of Music (BM) with Major in:

Music Education
Music Performance
Popular Music

Music Performance Video Audition Requirements

Major in Guitar:

Fernando Sor, Études 6-20 (choose 1)
A guitar piece by any of the following composers: Enrique Granados, Isaac Albéniz, Agustín Barrios, Mauro Giuliani, Heitor Villa-Lobos
Any Filipino piece for the guitar

Major in Piano:

Any étude from any of the following: Czerny Op. 740, Moskowski, or equivalent
One piece from Back Two-Part of Three-Part Inventions
One Bach Prelude and Fugue
Mozart or Beethoven Sonata – 1st movement
One 19^th c. Romantic piece: examples – Chopin waltzes, Schubert impromptus, pieces by Schumann, Liszt, Brahms
One 20^th c. piece: examples – Debussy, Ravel, Bartók Mikrokosmos Book 5

Major in Violin:

Scales and Arpeggios: two or three octaves
One étude from either Kayser or Kreutzer
One movement of a Baroque concerto (Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Accolay) OR one movement from a Baroque sonata (Corelli, Handel, Tartini)

Major in Voice:

One song from the “Anthology of Italian Songs of the 17^th and 18^th centuries, Book 1”
One song from the “New Anthology of American Song” or its equivalent
One kundiman of any of the following composers: (Abelardo, Santiago, Cuenco, San Pedro, F. De Leon)

For other majors (Cello, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Percussion:

A 15-minute repertoire consisting of the following: scale (1 octave) (except for percussion), one exercise/study, 2 pieces

Musicianship Placement Test

All applicants will take a theory and musicianship placement test so they can be guided accordingly in their course of study. This is a diagnostic test and not a pass or fail test.

Contact the Dean at [email protected] so you can be guided on the appropriate music course for you.

Enrollment Procedure – Transferees / 2^nd Degree Students

1. Fill out the Online Application Form and then click the Submit button.
  Note: Upload the Transcript of Records or Certified True Copy of Grades.
2. Receive an automated email verification with applicant number and password.
3. Go to PWU Student Portal.
  Username: <your application number>
  Password: <your birth date in YYYYMMDD format>

See the status of your application in the student portal within 2-3 business days during the enrollment period.

Receive an acceptance letter upon approval of your application. Then, proceed with online enlistment, enrollment, and onsite or online payment.

GRADUATE STUDIES & CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING PROGRAM

Admission Requirements

Transcript of records (original copy must be signed by the registrar and affixed with school seal) – with Remarks “Copy for Philippine Women’s University”
Certificate of Transfer Credentials / Honorable Dismissal (original and photocopy)
If employed, Certificate of Employment (original and photocopy)
If unemployed, Barangay Clearance (original and photocopy)
PSA issued birth certificate (original and 2 photocopy)
Marriage Certificate (for married female students – 1 photocopy)
Colored 1” x 1” ID picture (1 copy)
If applicable, PRC License (1 photocopy)
Permit to Study if applicant is working in the government and/or if she/he is a government scholar (2 photocopies)
Master’s Degree with thesis in an area of specialization obtained from a reputable college or university (applicants fora doctoral degree)
Video Audition for Music courses (click instruction below for more details)
For student/s taking up Master in Fine Arts and Design (MFAD), please download the
Course Checklist, fill in and send it to [email protected]

Video Audition

MM Music Education Video Audition Requirements

Emphasis in Music Performance (piano, voice)

A video performance of a 30-minute repertoire of works from at least 3 different musical periods and/or styles.

Emphasis in Choral Conducting

A 30-minute video of a choral performance with the applicant conducting
Score reading

MM Piano Pedagogy Video Audition Requirements

A video performance of a 20-minute repertoire of works from at least 3 different musical periods and/or styles.

MM Music Performance (Major in Cello, Clarinet, Piano, Violin, Voice) Video Audition Requirements

A video performance of a 45-minute repertoire of works from at least 3 different musical periods and/or styles.

Ph.D. in Music, major in Music Performance

An MM degree or its equivalent in any major of applied music.
Video recording of any of the following past performances: 2 solo recitals OR 2 major performances where the applicant is a soloist OR a combination both (recording of a solo recital and a recording of a major performance).

Submission Guidelines

Videos should be in mp4 file (preferably less than 200kb)
Email all requirements (videos, documents) to [email protected]. If video file is too large, please share via Google Drive.
Email subject heading should be in the following format:
“LAST NAME.PROGRAM” (example: GAMBOA.MA MUSIC EDUCATION.

Contact the Dean at [email protected] so you can be guided on the appropriate music course for you.

Enrollment Procedure – Certificate in Teaching Program / Graduate Students

1. Fill out the Online Application Form and then click the Submit button.
  Note: Upload the Transcript of Records.
2. Receive an automated email verification with applicant number and password.
3. Go to PWU Student Portal.
  Username: <your application number>
  Password: <your birth date in YYYYMMDD format>

See the status of your application in the student portal within 2-3 business days during the enrollment period.

Receive an acceptance letter upon approval of your application. Then, proceed with online enlistment, enrollment, and onsite or online payment.

FOREIGN STUDENT

Apply Online Here

Application

Interested students may send an email to: [email protected]

Documentary Requirements

Scanned copies of the following documents may be submitted via email for initial evaluation. The original and authenticated documents must be presented to the university upon enrollment:

Scholastic record (form 137 of Transcript of Records) duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Consular Officer located in the student’s
country of origin or legal residence
Police Clearance Certificate issued by the National Police Authority in the student’s country of origin or legal residence – duly authenticated
by Philippine Foreign Service Consular Officer located in the student’s country of origin or legal residence. Alternatively, a Certificate of Good Moral
Character from a reputable and verifiable source will be accepted (e.g. Employer, Government Official)
Applicant’s original birth certificate
ID pictures (Two (2) copies 1.5” x 1.5”)
Copy of current, valid passport showing photo, data, and stamp of latest arrival in the Philippines, and existing valid visa.

English Proficiency Requirements

A score of at least 500 (if paper-based) or 173 (if computer-based) or 61 (if internet-based) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) shall be required,
or A score of at least 5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) shall be required. If the applicant does not meet the requirements for English proficiency,
one may be placed in the University’s Conditional English Program before the applicant is allowed to enrol in any program.
After completing the documentary requirements, an applicant is issued an applicant number by PWU Admissions Office. Applicant will be interviewed by the Dean of the PWU
program he/she is interested in. The interview can be conducted in person or via the internet.
The applicant will be informed about acceptance by PWU and must then be in the Philippines to complete the admissions process

Cost of Attendance

Visa Application Fees: estimated at approximately USD250, to be paid in country of origin to the Philippine visa-issuing office.
Tuition and Application Fees:
Rates vary depending on the study program. Please email [email protected] for a detailed breakdown of tuition and other fees.

Upon admission, the following payments will be made in addition to basic tuition and miscellaneous fees:

Acceptance fee: USD300
International students Fee: USD100 per trimester for the Bachelor Program; USD300 per trimester for Graduate Studies

International students who fail their subjects or violate any University or Philippine laws may be subject to dismissal and revocation of their student visas

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)

Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) allows individuals to attain an academic degree through an assessment process that recognizes, credits, and gives equivalencies to knowledge, skills, and prior learning gained from relevant formal, non-formal, and informal training and work experiences. The Philippine Women’s University is one of the institutions deputized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to implement this program.

Admission Requirements

The following criteria must be met in order to be considered for admission:

Completed secondary education program or passed the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) equivalent to first year college
At least 25 years as supported by an PSA authenticated birth certificate
At least 5 years of work experience related to the academic degree applied for

The following documents must be submitted (Original and two photocopies)

Accomplished ETEEAP Application Form [DOWNLOAD]
Letter of Intent
PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate
True copy of Grades or Transcript of Records from previous formal schooling (Honorable Dismissal/Transfer Credential) – original and 2 photocopies
Resumé with details of job description
Notarized Service Record/Certificate of Employment
Certificates of training, awards, participation in conferences and workshops as evidence of industry-related experience
Four 1”x1” ID Pictures

Please send all your ETEEAP admissions requirements including your comprehensive resume to the ETEEAP coordinator [email protected] for evaluation, tuition fee and assistance to enroll.

Course Offerings

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Design
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Music major in Popular Music
Bachelor of Music major in Music Education
Bachelor of Music major in Music Performance

CAREGIVING NC II

Admissions Requirements

Form 138 (if high school graduate)
Form 137 (with remarks copy for PWU)
Honorable dismissal certificate/Certificate of Transfer Credential
Transcript of records if college level or graduate (original copy must be signed by the registrar and affixed with school seal) – with Remarks “Copy for Philippine Women’s University”
At least 72 units in college (for Canada applicant)
Good moral character for high school graduate and college level (original copy)
Certificate of Employment (if working)
Barangay Clearance (if college graduate and unemployed)
PSA Birth certificate (photocopy)
PSA Marriage contract for married woman only (photocopy)
One (1) colored 2” x 2” ID picture
Physically and mentally fit
Can perform basic mathematical computation

Enrollment Procedure

Fill out the Online Application Form and then click the Submit button.
Note: Upload the Transcript of Records or Certified True Copy of Grades.
Receive an automated email verification with applicant number and password.
Go to PWU Student Portal.

Username: <your application number>
Password: <your birth date in YYYYMMDD format>

See the status of your application in the student portal within 2-3 business days during the enrollment period.
Receive an acceptance letter upon approval of your application. Then, proceed with online enlistment, enrollment, and onsite or online payment.Guide for Online Enrollment
Guide for Online Payment