Department of Philosophy

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Program

High School Graduates

• General Average of at least 80%
• A final grade of at least 80% in English, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• IQ test result is at least average
• English Proficiency Test result is at least average

Transferees and Shiftees

• The applicant’s IQ test result should at least be average level.
• His or her English Proficiency Test result should at least be average level.
• He or she should have no failing grade in previous Philosophy subject.
• He or she should have no rating of 5.0 or NC in more than two minor subjects.
• A transferee or shiftee who has a rating of 5.0 or NC in one or two minor subjects but has good grades in Philosophy (at least 85 percent or 2.0) is allowed enrollment on probation.

Retention Policies

• After admission to the philosophy program (AB Philo/Ph.B), each student is expected to obtain a general average grade of not lower than 2.5 in all his general education courses
• He is expected to maintain a general average grade of 2.0 for his major courses
• Two failures in major courses will disqualify a student from the program
• Three failures in the general education courses will also disqualify a student from the program
• Three NC’s in major or general education courses will also disqualify a student from the program

Policies on Returnees

• A returning student, who has stopped schooling for a year or more must have a valid reason for re-enrolling in the program
• He is enrolled on probation
• A returning student shall adopt the existing curriculum offered

Graduate Programs

1. Letter of Reference
2. Certificate of Transfer Credential
3. Informative Copy of Transcript of Records indicating Certificate of Graduation/Special Order
4. 4 pcs. of 2x2 recent ID picture (black and white or colored with white background)