A student who only completes the Graduate Certificate may opt to graduate with the degree and seek admission into the Master's program within the three years of earning the Graduate Certificate and provided that he/she has a general weighted average (GWA) of 2.0 or better. The admission policy of the program and the UP rule on crediting units shall apply.
If you are a UPOU GCAS Graduate applying to MAS, you are only required to submit the following:
- Print copy of the signed application for admission form generated from the Online Application System.
- True Copy of Grades (TCG) for the Diploma program.
- 500-word essay indicating your purpose for applying to the distance education programs and your plans after completion of graduate study at the UP Open University.
- Proof of Payment of Application Fee (non-refundable) amounting to Php 500.00 for applicants based in the Philippines, and USD 100.00 for applicants based abroad. Payment procedures are available in the Online Application System.
For admission-related information, you may kindly visit the UPOU website or the FMDS GCAS microsite.
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