How to Apply for a Graduate Degree Program
- Sign-in to the Graduate Online Admission to the Loyola Schools (GOALS).
The Graduate Online Admission to the Loyola Schools (GOALS) is open to those who will be applying for a Graduate Degree Program.
Note:
Non-Degree Applicants, Cross-Registrants, Auditors and Ateneo Straight Program Students will have to fill out the actual application forms which may be downloaded at this page -- http://ateneo.edu/ls/graduate/downloadable-forms-0. Complete set of requirements for Non-Degree, Cross-Registrants and Auditors must be submitted to the Online submission portal of the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. Ateneo Straight Program Students should coordinate with their department for the submission link. Submit complete set of requirements on or before the deadlines posted at this page--http://ateneo.edu/ls/graduate/application-deadlines.
- Fill out the form and upload all requirements on or before deadlines set for each term/semester. Deadlines may be viewed at this page--http://ateneo.edu/ls/graduate/application-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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
