FAQs about COLLEGE TESTING, ADMISSIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS

1.  What is the difference between admissions and enrollment?

To begin your studies at Xavier Ateneo, you must first apply for admissions to an undergraduate program before you can enroll in subjects within this program. Only when your admissions application is approved can you enroll in subjects. The Testing and Admissions Office (TAO) administers the admissions phase, while the Registrar’s Office (RO) administers the enrollment.

You need to apply for admissions if you are:

• Freshman - Internal & External applicants (a senior high school graduate who has not enrolled in another college or university)
• Transferee (previously enrolled and taken units in another college or university)
• Returnee (an admitted student in Xavier Ateneo who intends to enroll for a particular semester but was not enrolled during the previous semester/s)
• 2nd course degree applicants (completed an undergraduate program and enrolling in another program)

You apply for admissions only once, while enrollment needs to be done every semester until program completion.

2.  How do I apply for  Admission to Xavier Ateneo?

All applicants for admission must TAKE and PASS the Xavier Ateneo Entrance Examination for Higher Education (EEHE) for freshmen applicants, or the Alternate Entrance Exam (AEE) for transferees and second-degree applicants, as administered by the Testing Unit of TAO. Details of the online registration process and examination dates can be found here.

A notification email will be sent to examinees once the test results are available in the online portal. It includes details on instructions about how to complete the Admissions Application Portal.

3.  Are there exam cutoff scores for board programs?

Yes, the cutoff scores are announced during every orientation given by the Testing unit of TAO to examinees of the EEHE and AEE.

Note: Some board programs require applicants to undergo an interview process and/or submit additional documents for further evaluation before final acceptance. Periodically check your inbox for emails or check your account in the admissions application portal for further instructions related to your interview and/or submission of additional documents. Incomplete/pending submission of required documents may cause a delay, if not rejection of your application. You may contact the school/college you are applying to for a follow-up on the status of your application.

4.  I am a transferee from another school, what documents should I prepare?

You need to secure the following documents from your previous school: 

1. Transcript of Records,
2. Transfer Credentials (formerly called Honorable Dismissal), and
3. Good Moral Certificate.

You will be required to upload these documents online during registration for the verification process. The hard copy of these documents must be submitted to the University Registrar during enrollment for the Term activation process.

5.  I did not enroll during the previous semester/s, and I intend to re-enroll for a particular semester. What should I do?

You are a RETURNEE applicant. You need to undergo a re-admission evaluation and get approval from your previous school/college. Kindly head over here for details about the online admissions and enrollment process for returnees.

6.  I intend to pursue a 2nd undergraduate degree at Xavier Ateneo. What should I do?

You are a 2nd Course degree applicant. Kindly head over here for details about the online admissions and enrolment process for returnees.

7.  I am an International Student who wants to study at Xavier Ateneo. What should I do?

Head over here for the details of the admissions and enrollment process for International Student and Dual Citizen applicants. You may also call the Office of International Cooperation and Networking (OICN) trunkline (088) 853 9800 local 9476 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

8.  I already have my credentials for logging in to the admissions application portal, but I cannot proceed with the admissions application. What should I do?

You can only proceed with the admissions application in the portal when the test results are out and you meet the general cutoff score for admissions. For regular entrance exam takers, results will be available after ten working days from the exam date. For scholarship exam takers, it may take up to at least a month from the exam date for the results to be released. Periodically check your account in the portal for the availability of your test results. Until then, you cannot yet proceed with the admissions application.

9.  I still have not received my ADMISSIONS CLEARANCE. What should I do?

Delay in the release of the admissions clearance may be due to any of the following:

• Incomplete application: Required fields or documentary requirements in the Admissions Application Portal were not fully submitted, or course preferences have not been confirmed. Applications will remain pending until all necessary information and documents are provided.
  
  
• Application processing: Verification may take 2–3 working days. Applicants are advised to periodically check their application status in the portal.
  
  
• Additional requirements: You are placed on an interview schedule since the board program you are applying requires it before final acceptance to the program, and/or submission of further documents may be required by the program. Applicants should contact the respective school or college for updates.
  
  
• Conditional status: Applicants who do not meet the entrance exam cutoff score for their chosen program may be placed on conditional status. Inquiries about application status should be directed to the school or college.
  

All successfully processed applicants will receive an ADMISSIONS CLEARANCE via email. This serves as proof of acceptance into the chosen college program. The document is a prerequisite to proceed with the down payment and enrollment-related requirements.

10.  I took the Xavier Ateneo scholarship examination. My score is not eligible for a scholarship, but it qualifies for admissions. Am I eligible to apply for a board program?

Your score must meet the required cutoff percentile rank for the board program you are applying to. Otherwise, you may only apply for programs with a general cutoff percentile rank score requirement. The courses available for selection in the portal are based on your exam percentile rank eligibility.

11.  Can I retake the Entrance Examination Higher Education (EEHE)/Alternate Entrance Exam (AEE) for the chance of getting a higher score and, consequently, qualify for admission to a board program?

According to the regulations of the University Testing & Admissions Office, applicants are not permitted to retake the examination to improve their scores.

12.  How do I apply for scholarships at Xavier Ateneo?

Kindly head over here to learn about the Xavier Ateneo scholarship offerings, application processes, and guidelines.

13.  How do I know if I qualify for a scholarship?

Upon viewing your entrance exam results on the admissions application portal, you will be informed if you qualified for any of the Xavier Ateneo scholarships. Qualifiers can also expect to receive an email that contains information about the scholarship they qualified for, the application instructions, and other details. 

14.  How do I know if I have been awarded a scholarship?

Scholarship awardees are emailed a Notice of Scholarship Award (NSA). It contains information about the scholarship, the grant coverage, and requirements for maintaining the award. The NSA can be uploaded in lieu of the validated down payment slip requirement during enrollment.