OFFICE for ADMISSIONS(OFAD) ONLINE APPLICATION

Welcome!
PLEASE READ and FOLLOW CAREFULLY.
You can now enjoy the convenience of applying for the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) online. Please
read carefully the General Guidelines and Important Reminders before accomplishing the Application and Grades
Form.

General Guidelines
1.

Only candidates for high school graduation of the current school year are qualified to take the University of Santo
Tomas Entrance Test (USTET).

2.

The following applicants must secure clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar before submitting their
Application and Grades Form:
2.1
2.2
2.3

2.4

Passers of the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) and the Non-Formal Education
Accreditation and Equivalency (NFEA&E)
Applicants who are graduates of previous school years
Candidates for graduation from foreign schools
*Application Fee for Filipinos - PhP 1,000.00
*Application Fee for Foreigners - PhP 1,500.00
Foreigners graduating from local schools
*Application Fee - PhP 1,000.00

Please bring original academic records, certification for passing PEPT/NFEA&E, and alien certificate of
registration papers, or passport, when applicable.
3.

Only the School Registrar or Principal may certify the High School Grades Form.

4.

For validation, the school seal should be affixed to the High School Grades Form. In the absence of a school seal,
a clear photocopy of Form 137A (Transcript of Records) may be attached to the document.

5.

Metro Manila applicants are strongly advised to deposit their non-refundable application fee (Php 500.00) in
cash at any Metrobank branch, or online at http://www.metrobankdirect.com . Payments will not be accepted at
the Office for Admissions (OFAD).

6.

Applicants who wish to take the USTET in their provinces should submit the accomplished Application and
Grades Form and payment to the nearest Testing Center .

7.

A downloadable test permit will only be issued to applicants three (3) working days after paying the
application fee. You can download your test permit at the Freshmen Admission Account by using your reference
number.

8.

To avoid problems in the release of your USTET results, please forward the complete set of documents to the
Office for Admissions (OFAD) personally or through any courier service.

9.

Passing the USTET is not the sole basis for admission to some colleges. A second screening is required by the
College of Nursing and the College of Tourism & Hospitality Management in the form of an interview, the
Conservatory of Music requires an audition, the College of Architecture and the College of Fine Arts & Design
require an artwork rendition.

10. Please take note of the USTET schedules and their corresponding deadlines for the payment of the nonrefundable application fee (Php 500.00) at any Metrobank branch and submission of documents (ONLY FOR
METRO MANILA APPLICANTS):
USTET Schedule
August 24, 2014
September 28, 2014
December 7, 2014

Deadline for Payment and Submission of Documents

11. Applicants are advised to visit the OFAD website (ofad.ust.edu.ph) and Activity Log every Friday for any
announcement.
12. USTET Results will be released online on January 28, 2015 at ofad.ust.edu.ph .

What to Expect When You Apply Online

When you apply online, you will be asked to provide information for the USTET Application and Grades Formand
the Information Survey.

2.

After answering all the items in the Form, you may press Submit. Should you wish to edit your data, you may do
so by clicking Back. Once data is successfully submitted, you can no longer edit it.

3.

A reference number will appear on the upper right hand corner when you download and print the
accomplishedApplication and Grades Form together with the Information Survey.

4.

You will use your reference number when you fill out the payment slip as you make your payment at Metrobank:

Account Name:

_____ (Your Name)

Company Name:

University of Santo Tomas

Reference number: _____ (copy the reference number found on the accomplished Application
and Grades Form)
Telephone number: _____
Amount:

Php 500. 00

5.
* Applicants who wish to take the USTET in their PROVINCES should submit the accomplished Application and
Grades Form and payment to the nearest Testing Center .
6.

You need to submit to the Registrars Office of your school the High School Grades Form for them to accomplish
accordingly.

7.

For Metro Manila Applicants, you should forward the following documents to the OFAD personally or through any
courier service (e.g. LBC, UPS, FedEx, DHL,etc.):
6.1 Accomplished Application and Grades Form together with the Information Survey
6.2 UST copy of your test permit with one (1) 2 x 2 picture with name and signature at the back
identical to the picture stapled to the Applicant's copy.
6.3 Clear photocopy of:

o
o
o

NSO birth certificate

8.

Please make sure that the Activity Log in your Freshmen Admission Account indicates that UST OFAD has
received your documents.

Application Procedure
Please read carefully the General Guidelines and Important Reminders before applying.
Bank payment for online application applies only to Metro Manila Filipino applicants studying in Philippine schools and are
candidates for high school graduation of the current school year. This does not apply to applicants who need to secure
clearance from the UST Office of the Registrar and applicants who wish to take the USTET in the provincial or
international testing centers.
1.

Click Register.

2.

Fill out the online Application and Grades Form and the Information Survey and press Submit. Should you wish to
edit your data, you may do so by clicking Back. Once data is successfully submitted, you can no longer edit
them.

3.

Download and print the accomplished Application and Grades Form and Information Survey with your reference
number found on the upper right hand corner.

4.

With your reference number, proceed to any Metrobank branch and fill out the payment slip with the following
information:

Account Name:

_____ (Your Name)

Company Name:

University of Santo Tomas

Reference number: _____ (copy the reference number found on the accomplished Application
and Grades Form)
Telephone number: _____
Amount:

Php 500. 00

5.
* Applicants who wish to take the USTET in their PROVINCES should submit the accomplished Application and
Grades Form and payment to the nearest Testing Center .
6.

Request the Registrars Office of your school to accomplish the High School Grades Form. Make sure that the
school principal or registrar head signs the High School Grades Form.

7.

Keep a photocopy of all the documents before you proceed to step 7.

8.

For Metro Manila Applicants, forward the following documents to the OFAD personally or through any courier
service (e.g. LBC, UPS, FedEx, DHL,etc.):
7.1 Accomplished Application and Grades Form together with the Information Survey
7.2 UST copy of your test permit with one (1) 2 x 2 picture with name and signature at the back
identical to the picture stapled to the Applicant's copy.
7.3 Clear photocopy of:
- NSO birth certificate
- School ID
- Metrobank deposit slip (do not send the original copy)

9.

You may print your test permit three (3) working days after paying the non-refundable application fee
(Php 500.00) at any Metrobank branch.

Important Reminders
1.

We encourage you to visit the testing site before the scheduled examination to familiarize yourself with the
campus.

2.

Application fees of high school candidates for graduation belonging to the TOP 5 of their batch (based on the third
year final grading period) may be waived upon personally submitting the certification from the high school
principal indicating their academic standing.
This applies only to candidates coming from the public schools.

3.

Submitted documents become property of the UST Office for Admissions.

4.

The following are grounds for forfeiture of the right to enrol or debarment in the succeeding semester if discovered
in the current semester:

5.

a.

Misrepresentation of information entered in the Application and Grades Form/Information Survey

b.

Misrepresentation during the examination

c.

Any violation of the instructions given.

Visit the OFAD website (ofad.ust.edu.ph ) and the Activity Log in your Freshman Admission Account every Friday
for any announcement.

Legazpi City, Albay

Congratulations!
Your application is successfully submitted.
Your reference number is: 20150000131988.
Details of your application are sent to your email.
Click here to print your application form.

Congratulations!
Your application is successfully submitted.
Your reference number is: 20150000131988.
Details of your application are sent to your email.
Click here to print your application form.