APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Students applying for the above degrees are required to submit the documents outlined below. Forms (in .docx) can be filled by (1) typing the information in the blanks provided and pasting your e-signature or (2) printing the form, writing the required information, signing it and scanning the finished document.

All documents should be submitted as PDF or JPEG/PNG with a file name indicating its content. The forms can be obtained from the IEMS secretary, Ms. AMY JANE QUIBEDO-PATRON ([email protected]) and filled forms sent to the same email address as an attachment (type SURNAME – BSMB/BSES Application in the email’s subject box).

These application requirements are only for IEMS application and separate from the documents required by the Admissions Office of the University.

New Students 

1. Filled application form
2. Certified true copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 grade card (Form 138) (both sides),
3. Filled referee form – Students are required to provide the name and email address of at least one referee,
4. Receipt of the results of the admission test from the University Testing Center¹, and (5) Results of the interview with an IEMS representative.

Transferees 

The following are the requirements for applicants that started their baccalaureate degree outside of Silliman University.

1. Filled application form and supplementary form,
2. Scanned copies of Grade 11 and Grade 12 grade card (Form 138) (both sides),
3. Certified true copy of Transcript of Records from the institution previously attended*,
4. Filled referee form – Students are required to provide the name and email address of at least one referee (a college teacher from the institution previously attended),
5. Receipt of the results of the admission test from the University Testing Center¹, and
6. Results of the interview with an IEMS representative.

‘Shiftees’

The following are requirements for applicants that started their degree at a different academic unit of the University.

1. Filled application form and supplementary form,
2. Scanned copies of Grade 11 and Grade 12 grade card (Form 138)(both sides)
3. Certified true copy of grades,
4. Shifting Form and Clearance Form from previous academic unit,

 

^ These requirements are separate from those of the University Registrar (http://su.edu.ph/admissions/admission-procedures/)  ¹ Instructions for taking the exam is provided in the Appendix 1.

5. Filled referee form – Students are required to provide the name and email address of at least one referee (a college teacher from the previous academic unit,
6. Receipt of the results of the admission test from the University Testing Center¹, and
7. Results of the interview with an IEMS representative.

Foreign Students

For the Institute’s requirements, select from which of the above conditions apply to you. However, additional requirements may be required (grade equivalents, units/marks and others). Students from countries wherein English is not the medium of instruction may be required to take English classes.

Requirements of the admissions office for foreign students are shown in Appendix 2.

As for the student visa, please inquire at the Admissions Office of the University or email at [email protected]

ACCEPTANCE POLICIES

SHS Graduates with STEM/STEAM Track

• General QPA of 80% and above, and without grades below 80 for SHS Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and earth sciences.
• Students with grades between 75-79% for these subjects will be accepted on probationary status with their retention contingent on their performance for the first year of study.

When the required documents are received by the IEMS secretary, an online interview will be scheduled with a faculty of the Institute. Once completed, an email with:

• A Letter of Acceptance will be sent to students with general QPA of 80% and above, and without grades below 80 for SHS biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.
• A Letter of Conditional Acceptance will be sent to students with above conditions who has not submitted complete acceptance requirements.
• A Letter of Conditional Acceptance (on probational status, OP) will be sent to students with grades below 80% for biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and mathematics subjects. The probationary status of the student will be reviewed after the first semester of study.
  If each MB/ES subjects taken during this semester are < 2.0, the OP status will be removed. If grades are below 2.0, student will be given another semester to increase his/her grades with an academic load lesser academic load. If the student is still unable to improve his/her grades after two consecutive semesters, the student will be advised to shift to another course.

The acceptance letter will serve as proof of acceptance to the IEMS undergraduate program and submitted to the Office of Admissions (located at Hibbard Hall) during enrollment.

SHS Graduates with Non-STEM/STEAM Track

Applicant’s acceptance will depend on the assessment of the grades in Grade 11 and 12. General QPA of 80% and above is required for both SHS levels.  When the required documents are received by the IEMS secretary, an online interview will be scheduled with a faculty of the Institute. Once completed, an email with a letter of conditional acceptance (on probationary status) which can be shown to the SU’s Admissions Office as proof of acceptance.

Depending on the applicant’s SHS history, the student will be required to take augmentation subjects in the following (all if not a combination of): Basic Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. This can be taken through the augmentation program of the University.

The student can opt to take these subjects with other reputable agencies as long as the student provides the credentials of the agency and is approved by the director of IEMS.

Ideally, these should successfully be completed during their first year at the Institute. However, the applicant may be allowed to enroll in introductory subjects (on the discretion of the faculty).

Transferees

Conditions for acceptance of transferees are similar as those for STEM/STEAM or non-STEM/STEAM SHS graduates (whichever is applicable). Once required documents are submitted and the interview undertaken, the applicant will be sent either of the letters outlined above.

For credit of subjects taken at previous institution, the student is required to provide documents (syllabus, subject outline and others) that show the subject description, extent and coverage, lecture topics, activities, assignments, student assessment scheme and other pertinent information regarding the subject.

For credit for GE (general education) subjects, the student should process “Advance Credit Form” for each subject, submit for consideration with the concerned academic unit, and follow up its status with them.

Credit for “major subject(s)” (or subjects in the natural sciences, marine biology and environmental science) is upon the discretion of the faculty of the Institute. This takes into consideration not only the above requirements but also the requirements of the University Registrar for such cases.

“Shiftees”

Conditions for acceptance of transferees are similar as those for STEM/STEAM or non-STEM/STEAM SHS graduates (whichever is applicable). Once required documents are submitted and the interview undertaken, the applicant will be sent either of the letters outlined above.

For credit for subjects taken at Silliman University – General education (GE), Physical Education (PE) and NSTP subjects will be credited as long as the student’s general QPA is at >2.0. However, the credit for the GE electives (GE 11 and GE 12) will be upon the discretion of the faculty. All these still needs to be processed with the Office of the University Registrar.

Foreign Students

Conditions for acceptance of transferees are similar as those for STEM/STEAM or non-STEM/STEAM SHS graduates (whichever is applicable). Once required documents are submitted and the interview undertaken, the applicant will be sent either of the letters outlined above.

APPENDICES:

Appendix 1. Taking the admission test at the University Testing Center

One of the requirements for applying for the undergraduate degrees at IEMS is the results of the admission test that will be administered by the University Testing Center and is located on the third floor of Oriental Hall.

1. Submit the receipt of P250.00 for the “Testing Fee – Admission” from the Business and Finance Office to the Testing Office.
2. Set up an appointment to take the 3-hr long exam. This is administered only in the mornings from 8.00-12.00 from Mondays to Fridays. Inquiries with regard to appointments can be done through email ([email protected]) or through the University numbers (035) 4201901 or 09177121901 local 337.
3. The results of the exams will be emailed by the Testing Center directly to the secretary of the Institute.

Appendix 2. Requirements for admission of students from abroad, please see the International Students Coordinator at the Admissions Office, Room 6, Hibbard Hall, Silliman University Campus for clearance.

 

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