Due to public demand, the Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) is pleased to announce a second opportunity for prospective students to join its academic community for the School Year 2024-2025. The additional batch for the ISUFST University Entrance Exam (UEE) is slated to accommodate further aspiring Senior High School or Transfer students and their families eager to be part of a dynamic learning environment.
The application period for the second batch opens from April 22 to April 26, 2024, and is available both online and in person. Interested candidates must submit their applications on or before 5 p.m. this Friday, April 26. The entrance examination is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, followed by the release of results on May 10. Students applying for board programs (BSF, BSAgri, BSED, BEED, and BPE) will undergo aptitude tests from May 13 to May 18, and those applying for technical programs (BSIT, BSOA) will take skills tests within the same period. The results of these tests will be announced on May 24.
Furthermore, the selection process includes an interview phase from May 27 to May 31, culminating in the final posting of the official list of admitted students on June 5. Enrollment for incoming first-year students will occur from June 6 to July 12, 2024. Note that ISUFST has 37 curricular offerings, all with CHED Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC). Another six post-graduation programs are hoped to be offered in the next school year.
Dr. Nordy Siason, Jr., President of ISUFST, expressed enthusiasm about the additional batch for the entrance exams, stating, “We’re thrilled to offer this second chance in response to high demand, reaffirming our commitment to academic excellence and accessibility. This initiative ensures every aspiring student can join our programs that hope to form leaders who pursue excellence in all areas, poised to impact our community positively.”
ISUFST encourages all interested parties to seize this chance to join the 65-year-old, 9,000-strong community that nestles in the Fourth District of Iloilo. Prospective students can apply via the provided online forms specific to each ISUFST campus location.
Initial requirements for the application include a 2×2 ID picture with a white background and a photocopy of academic records or certificates from previous educational institutions. To apply online, click the link below:
* Main Campus Tiwi Site – https://forms.gle/PzwDnbfGuXfQ53cf8
* Main Campus Poblacion Site – https://forms.gle/TmCRY3MC2Y2A5xYM9
* Dingle Campus – https://forms.gle/KMjS2XHMDiYkRyC9A
* San Enrique Campus- https://forms.gle/afFhhxvc84D2ceQNA
* Dumangas Campus –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdU1rh_h4I…/viewform
For her part, Dr. Joan Belga, Vice President for Academic Affairs at ISUFST, encourages prospective students to apply and submit all the necessary documents for the second batch of entrance exams in the soonest possible time, preferably before its deadline on April 26, 5 p.m., emphasizing the opportunity it presents: “We invite you to apply now and join our community that is committed to integrity, social justice, discipline, and academic excellence. Don’t miss this chance to advance your future at ISUFST.”
For further details on the university entrance exam and other admission guidelines, potential applicants are invited to contact the Office of the Student Affairs and Services or visit the ISUFST’s official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ISCOFMainOSAS or osasmaintiwi@isufst.edu.ph. This second batch of examinations underscores ISUFST’s commitment to providing accessible, quality education and nurturing future leaders in various professional fields. Note that the first historic paper-and-pencil entrance exam of the school was participated in by almost 4,000 candidates last April 6.
ISUFST traces its roots back to 1957. Over the decades, it has expanded significantly, transitioning through several milestones, including introducing various collegiate and postgraduate programs. It has also expanded into five campuses and sites in Barotac Nuevo, Dingle, Dumangas, and San Enrique, fostering expertise in fisheries, agriculture, education, management, and other fields. This evolution culminated in its conversion to university status in 2013, following the approval of Republic Act No. 10604, making it the 10th university in Iloilo. Today, ISUFST, the only fisheries university in the country, continues to adhere to its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, serving as a pivotal educational institution in the region. (Herman Lagon/PAMCO)
