Applying for a Graduate Degree Program at the Loyola Schools
Types of Applicant
A. Degree
1. Regular - First time applicants for graduate studies at the Loyola Schools. Students who graduated from a standalone bachelor’s degree in the Loyola Schools will be considered regular graduate degree applicants.
2. Subsequent - Students of the Ateneo de Manila University - Loyola Schools who graduated from a previous graduate degree may apply for a subsequent Master’s/Doctoral degree. The subsequent graduate degree may be of the same level (previous and subsequent degrees are both master’s or doctoral level) or of different level (previous degree is a doctoral level and the subsequent degree is a master’s level). The subsequent graduate degree may not necessarily be in the same discipline or field of the student’s previous graduate degree.
a. The student must complete:
at least 9 additional units not previously taken for the subsequent master's degree, or
at least 15 additional units for the subsequent Doctoral degree
b. The additional units should not include thesis/dissertation.
c. Based on the receiving department's evaluation, the student may be asked to take more than minimum units specified above.
3. Straight Program AB/BS to MA/MS - Students of the Ateneo de Manila University - Loyola Schools who graduated from a straight undergraduate degree program (e.g. AB-MA, BS-MS)
B. Non-Degree - Applicants who would like to take graduate courses for credit but will not work toward any graduate degree program.
C. Cross-Registrant - Graduate students from other schools who would like to take courses on a credit or audit basis. Cross-registrants must secure a Cross-Registration Permit from the Registrar of their home school granting them permission to cross-enroll at the Loyola Schools.
D. Auditor - Applicants who would like to take graduate courses on a non-credit basis.
The Graduate Online Admission to the Loyola Schools (GOALS) is open to those who will be applying for a graduate degree program.
Notes
Non-Degree Applicants, Cross-Registrants, Auditors and Ateneo Straight Program Students will have to fill out the actual application forms. >> Go to Downloads to download the appropriate application forms.
Ateneo Straight Program Students should coordinate with their department for the submission link. Submit complete set of requirements on or before the deadlines.
Allow at least 5 to 14 working days for the OADGP to check and verify the information and documents provided. An email notification will be sent to the applicant afterwards.
Entrance Examination
Pay the Application and Ateneo Graduate Entrance Test fees as indicated in the email to be sent by the OADGP.
Take the Ateneo Remote Online Graduate Admission Test on the schedule provided by the OADGP. The online exam will be administered by Fr. Jaime Bulatao, S.J. Center for Psychology Services (Bulatao Center). Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) results may be submitted in lieu of the Ateneo Graduate Admission Test.
Interview
The Department Chair that offers the graduate degree program may conduct an interview (which may be done via phone call or video call) after the applicant has completed the application requirements and have taken the Ateneo Graduate Entrance Test/GRE.
Responsibility of the Applicants
It is the responsibility of the applicant to make certain that all admission materials submitted are complete and accurate. Misrepresentation of information requested in this application will be sufficient reason for refusal of admission or denial of enrollment in a subsequent semester.
Credentials filed in support of the application becomes the property of the Ateneo de Manila University and will not be returned to the applicant.
All application deadlines are final. All applicants are responsible for submitting the admission requirements within the designated application deadline.
Release of Application Results
Results for all applicants (including Non-degree, Cross-registrant, Auditor and Straight Students) are generally released during the first week of the following months:
May for Intersession Term
July for First Semester
December for Second Semester
All documents pertaining to the evaluation of an applicant being considered for admission shall not be disclosed. This includes test results, departmental evaluation, and other related documents.
All application decision is considered final.
Admitted Students
The OADGP sends acceptance letters to successful applicants. The letter contains pertinent information about admission status, as well as the academic conditions that has to be fulfilled within residency, if any, and registration details.
Confirmation
If you intend to enroll in the semester you have been accepted to, you are asked to confirm your acceptance by sending an email to gradadmissions.adgp.ls@ateneo.edu with subject title: Confirmation - Last Name, Semester & School Year.
Registration
Student shall be asked to provide additional requirements prior to/ during enrollment to be submitted to the various offices for evaluation.
Deferment
An accepted applicant may defer their admission only up to two consecutive semesters. All deferred admissions shall be subjected to a reevaluation process by the accepting departments and Schools. If you wish to defer your admission, please accomplish the Deferment Form and submit within one month from receipt of your acceptance letter.
Once students have been accepted, they are subjected to the rules and regulations of the Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University.
