Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

Application Requirements and Submission Guidelines

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Category: Admissions @ UP Asian Center

LIST OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are REQUIRED to submit ONLY SOFT COPIES to apply for AC programs.

    1. Online Application Form for MA Programs @ the UP Asian Center (You can fill out this form while completing your requirements)

    2. Application Letter addressed to: Prof. Noel Christian A. Moratilla, Ph.D. (Dean, UP Asian Center)

    3. Research Plan (for Thesis option) or an Essay (for Non-Thesis option) 

      • Topics for essays for the non-thesis option are based on your research interest/s.

      • No specific format is required, but proper citation (APA, CMOS, etc.) must be observed. 

    4. Curriculum Vitae

    5. Student Directory with a 2x2 photo

    6. Transcript of Records (TOR)

      • If the TOR is not readily available, a True Copy of Grades (TCG) is temporarily accepted. TOR may be submitted once available. 

      • The TOR must comply with these guidelines.

    7. Birth Certificate (PSA Copy)

    8. Computation of GWA 

    9. One (1) piece of 2x2-sized photo

    10. Marriage Certificate – For married applicants only

    11. Duly Accomplished Recommendation Forms – Minimum of TWO (2) 

      • SOFT COPY:  Recommender must send the recommendation directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      • HARD COPY:  Must be submitted to the Asian Center in a sealed envelope

FILE-NAMING AND SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

STEP 1:    View the List of Requirements (see the list above).
STEP 2:    Compile and change the File Name of all Requirements based on the format below. The requirement number is based on the list above.

[Requirement No.]_SURNAME_[MA Program] - Document

Example:

02_SURNAME_MAAS - Application Letter
03_SURNAME_MAAS - Research Plan
04_SURNAME_MAAS - Curriculum Vitae
05_SURNAMEA_MAAS - Student Directory with Photo
06_SURNAME_MAAS - TOR
07_SURNAME_MAAS - Application Letter
08_SURNAME_MAAS - GWA Computation
09_SURNAME_MAAS - 2x2 Photo
10_SURNAME_MAAS - Marriage Certificate 

STEP 3:    Submit all requirements through the Online Application Form. 

SUBMIT MY APPLICATION NOW! 

STEP 4:    Wait for the AC Office of the College Secretary to send you the Billing Statement
STEP 5:    Pay for the Application Fee via Cash (paid at the UP Diliman Cash Office) or GCash App (How to pay via GCash). 
STEP 6:    Email the Proof of Payment to the AC Office of the College Secretary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
STEP 7:    Once AC OCS acknowledges your payment, CONGRATS! YOU HAVE APPLIED!