Undergraduate/ College

In response to the current restrictions created by the COVID-19 health crisis, the Batangas State University shall not conduct the BatStateU College Admission Test AY 2021-2022 (BatStateU CAT AY 2021-2022).

These interim policies are in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 10931, the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (RA 11469), and Revised Implementing Guidelines for CHED Tulong Dunong Program (joint Memorandum Circular Number 4 series of 2019), CHED guidelines on flexible delivery of student services.

Applicants for admission to programs of the University shall not be required to take the Batangas State University College Admission Test (BatStateUCAT) provided that they must satisfy all other requirements in accordance with University academic rules and standards and those mentioned in this interim policy.

  1. General Requirements for Admission

    • Applicants must have completed high school in a recognized school, or must be enrolled in Senior High School, if not yet
    • Applicants must submit the following:
      1. E - copy of Filled –up Application Form
      2. E- copy of two (2) recent 2”x2” ID picture with white or plain background
      3. Certified e- copy of final grades in Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11
    • The original hard copy of requirements will be submitted upon request of the Testing and Admission Office, the University Registrar, and/or College.

  2. Additional Program-specific Requirements for Admission

    1. Engineering Programs BS Chemistry, BS Computer Science, BS Biology, and BS Mathematics
      1. Completion of STEM strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
    2. BS Architecture and BS Interior Design
      1. Completion of STEM strand/Arts and Design track program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
    3. Education Programs and BS Criminology
      1. Completion of any track or strand in senior high school or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
    4. BS Accountancy
      1. Completion of ABM strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
    5. BS Customs Administration
      1. Completion of ABM/GAS strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
    6. BS Psychology
      1. Completion of STEM/HUMSS/GAS strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
    7. BS Nursing and BS Nutrition and Dietetics
      1. Completion of STEM/ GAS strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Submission of certified copies of final grades from Grade 8 to Grade 11, with marks of at least 80% in Mathematics, Science and English subjects.
      3. Passed rating on screening/interview by the College.
    8. BS Tourism
      1. Completion of ABM strand/TVL track Major in Home Economics program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
      2. Passed rating on screening/interview to be conducted by the College.
    9. BS Agriculture, BS Forestry, BS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
      1. Completion of any track or strand in senior high school or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    10. Bachelor of Fine Arts and Design Major in Visual Communication
      1. Completion of STEM strand/Arts and Design track in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    11. BS Information Technology
      1. Completion of STEM strand / TVL track Major in Information and Communication Technology strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    12. Technology Programs
      1. Completion of STEM/GAS strand/TVL track in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    13. BS Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Management Accounting
      1. Completion of ABM strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    14. BS Public Administration
      1. Completion of ABM/ HUMSS strand program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    15. BS Hospitality Management
      1. Completion of ABM strand/TVL track Major in Home Economics program in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    16. BA Communication and BA English Language Studies
      1. Completion of GAS/HUMSS strand in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.
    17. BS Development Communication
      1. Completion of GAS/HUMSS/ABM strand in Senior High School, or enrolment in the same program, if not yet completed.

  3. Admission Application Procedure

    1. Fill out the BatStateU College Application form
    2. Upload the scanned copy of Certification of Grades of applicant for the following subjects for each grade level.
      1. Grades 8 to 10 - Mathematics, Science, English
      2. Grade 11, 1st semester (non-STEM) – General Mathematics, Earth Science and Oral Communication
      3. Grade 11, 2nd semester (non-STEM) - Statistics and Probability, Physical Science &Reading Writing
      4. Grade 11, 1st semester (STEM) – Pre-Calculus, Earth Science, Oral Communication
      5. Grade 11, 2nd semester (STEM) – Basic Calculus, General Chemistry, Reading & Writing
        NOTE: The Certification must be signed and certified correct by the Principal/ School Registrar, or equivalent school officer.
    3. Wait for the confirmation from Testing and Admission Office (TAO); visit frequently the application tracker.
    4. Wait for the release of the BatStateU College Admission result; scheduled date of release shall be given by TAO.
    5. For qualifiers, a Notice of Passing will be posted in the BatStateUCAT link: https://dione.batstate-u.edu.ph/tao/#/batstateucat/.
    6. Wait for the enrollment.

  4. Evaluation of Applications and Criteria for Admission Priority

    • Applications will be evaluated and applicants will be ranked in accordance with the average of the final grades as verified in submitted certifications, and admitted to programs applied for based on rank, subject to quota set or slots allotted per program by the University.
    • Applications will be evaluated and applicants will be ranked in accordance with the average of the final grades as verified in submitted certifications, and admitted to programs applied for based on rank, subject to quota set or slots allotted per program by the University.
    • Applicants from different strand/ track may be admitted to program applied for, after the admission of the qualified applicants with aligned track / strand, based on rank and subject to available slots allotted per program by the University.

  5. Affirmative Action Program

    Indigent applicants, ALS graduates, students with special needs (SSN), persons with disabilities (PWD), and those belonging to the indigenous people/cultural communities shall be admitted to programs.

    The University shall allot five (5) percent of the total slots or enrolments in programs to accommodate admissions of these applicants. The total number of slots for AAP may be increased based on the average recorded number of qualified AAP applicants and average total population of students in the university in last four academic years, and capacity of programs at the start of the current academic year. Potential for success in the program of each applicant shall be evaluated.

    1. Applicants under AAP must submit the following requirements:
      1. Indigent students
        1. Certification of completion of SHS and respective strand or enrolment therein, if not completed;
        2. Certification of indigency from their respective barangay and Income Tax Return of parent or guardian, if available
      2. ALS graduates
        1. Certification of completion of ALS program, or enrolment therein, if not completed
      3. Indigenous people
        1. Certification of completion of SHS and respective strand or enrolment therein, if not completed;
        2. Certificate of Tribe Membership, or any equivalent certification as belonging to indigenous people/indigenous cultural community
      4. PWD
        1. Certification of completion of SHS and respective strand or enrolment therein, if not completed;
        2. PWD Identification card

  6. Integrity of Application

    The applicant guarantees the completeness and accuracy of information disclosed or contained in documents submitted. Misrepresentation, falsification, and any form of dishonesty committed in relation to application for admission shall be sufficient ground for disqualification from admission to BatStateU.