Admission Guidelines

Guidelines in Admitting Students to MSU – General Santos

A student seeking admission to the University should have graduated from any Senior High School (Grade 12) recognized by the Department of Education and pass the MSU System Admission and Scholarship Examination (SASE).

• Freshmen

1. Printed SASE Result
2. Form 138 / SHS Card (Original)
3. Good Moral Certificate (Original)
4. PSA copy of Birth Certificate
5. Printed Admission Form (2 copies downloaded from online)
6. 2×2 Picture (2 pcs)
7. Certificate of Tribe Membership

If MUSLIM – Certificate from National Commission on Muslim Filipino 

If LUMAD – Certificate from National Commission on Indigenous People

1. For MSU employees dependent (son/daughter, brother/sister, direct grandchildren):  Certification from HRMO;
2. For scholarships other than the MSU granted:  Notice of Scholarship Award issued by sponsoring agency (i.e. DOST, CHED, etc.).

• Returning Students

• With Leave of Absence (LOA) (for 1 year, but applied every semester)

1. Request Evaluation of Grades from the Registrar’s Office and attach it with the approved LOA. 
2. Proceed to the Department/ College for an interview. 
3. If approved, proceed to the enrollment process. 

• Without Approved Leave of Absence (LOA)

1. Request Evaluation of Grades from the Registrar’s Office.
2. Apply for readmission at the Admission Office. 
3. If readmission is permitted, secure Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office. 
4. Proceed to Department/College for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
5. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process. 

(Note: The above guidelines may apply only to those students with good standing and are not dismissed from the program, otherwise Admission is DENIED.)

• Transferees from Other Schools

1. Inquire in the Department/College for availability of slots. Present Transcript of Records/Copy of Grades from previous school attended for checking if compliant of the following:

• At least one (1) year in college
• Earned at least 30 creditable units
• GPA of 2.00 or better
• No failures

(Note: If from within MSU System, only one (1) Failure grade is allowed.) 

1. If compliant, Department/College recommends to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA) for scheduling of Diagnostic Test. (Note: Diagnostic Test is not required for transferees from campuses of MSU.) 
2. Take the Diagnostic Test. If passed, OVCAA issues certification and endorses to the Admission Office. 
3. Secure an Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office. 
4. Proceed to the Department/College for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
5. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process. 

• Professional Education Students

1. Inquire in the College of Education for availability of slots. 
2. If a slot is available, secure the  Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office. 
3. Proceed to the College of Education/Department for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
4. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process. 

• Second Degree Takers

1. Inquire in the Department/College for availability of slots. 
2. If a slot is available, secure the  Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office. 
3. Proceed to Department/College for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
4. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process. 

• Graduates of Diploma/Technology Programs

1. Inquire in the Department/College for availability of slots. 
2. If a slot is available, secure the  Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office.
3. Proceed to Department/College for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
4. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process.

• Cross Enrollees

• From Within MSU System (No Admission Test)

1. Present Permit to Cross Enroll and secure Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office. 
2. Proceed to Department/College for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
3. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process.

• From other Schools (With Diagnostic Test)

1. Present Permit to Cross Enroll, take the Diagnostic Test, and secure Application for Admission Form (AAF) from the Admission Office. 
2. Proceed to Department/College for evaluation and approval of AAF. 
3. If the AAF is approved, proceed to the enrolment process.