FAQs for Applicants
Be prepared to launch your career of choice with Mapúa MCL’s Senior High School, College, and Graduate programs in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Business, the Arts, and Maritime Education. Learn more about our program offerings under Mapúa MCL Senior High School and each of the Colleges via the links below.
Mapúa MCL Senior High School
College of Arts and Science (CAS)
College of Computer and Information Science (CCIS)
College of Health Sciences (CHS)
College of Nursing (CN)
E.T. Yuchengco College of Business (ETYCB)
Mapúa Institute of Technology at Laguna (MITL)
Mapúa-Laguna Institute of Aviation (MIA)
Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training (CMET)
Graduate Programs
Mapúa MCL accepts transferees this Third Term of A.Y. 2025-2026 and will accept transferees for A.Y. 2026-2027.
You may access the full Transferee Guidelines here.
Applications for the upcoming term opened on October 17, 2025. To ensure a smooth enrollment process, please take note of the following deadlines:
- Senior High School (SHS): Apply by the end of April (before May).
- College: Apply by the end of June (before July).
The Mapúa MCL Admissions Office can be reached through the following communication channels:
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0920-951-1955 / 0920-917-1232
Landline: (049) 832-4000 local: 1150
Here are the minimum admission requirements per segment.
- New Application (Apply at Mapúa MCL Website)
Action: Complete the online application form.
- Validated Application (Settle Application Fee)
Action: The applicant must settle the P400.00 application fee.
Payment Methods: You can pay the fee either on-site or through online platforms such as eCPay, GCash, or bank transfer.
- Application Fee Verification (App Fee)
Action: After payment, the applicant must send proof of payment (e.g., a screenshot of the transaction or a deposit slip) to the official verification email address: [email protected].
Purpose: This step is necessary to verify that the application fee has been paid.
- Diagnostic Examination (Diagnostic Exam)
Action: You will receive your Pre-Enrollment Survey (PES) via your personal email address.
Timing: The PES should be received at the same time as your entrance exam schedule.
Requirement: The diagnostic examination must be answered before the scheduled date of your entrance examination.
- Acceptance Letter
Action: To receive your official Acceptance Letter via email, you must take the entrance examination and complete all of the previous requirements (Application, Fee Payment, Verification, and Diagnostic Exam). Upon receipt of your Acceptance Letter, begin preparing the Enrollment Requirements that you received via email.
Senior High School
- Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
- G10 – Report Card / G12 Report Card
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- 1.5 x 1.5 ID Photo with white background
- Photocopy of Government-issued ID of Parents (with 3 specimen signatures)
- Mapúa MCL Enrollment Forms
Additional Requirements for G12 Transferees:
- The applicant can acquire this document directly from the Senior High School (SHS) Department here at Mapúa MCL.
Undergraduate
- Original and Photocopy of Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
- G12 Report Card
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- 1.5 x 1.5 ID Photo with white background
- Photocopy of Government Issued ID of Parents (with 3 specimen signatures)
- Mapúa MCL Enrollment Forms
Additional Requirements for Transferees:
- Original Copy of Grades/Transcript of Records/Grade Certification
- Course Description
- Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
Graduate
- PSA Birth Certificate
- Scanned Copy of Transcript of Records or Copy of Grades (Bachelor’s Degree)
- Scanned Copy of College Diploma
- Scanned Copy of Government-Issued IDs
- Mapúa MCL Enrollment Forms (Folder – Google Drive)
Once the initial requirements mentioned above are submitted online, kindly allow us some time to review and verify the submitted initial requirements. We will notify you once you are good for enrollment.
In the meantime, you may also begin submitting the remaining enrollment documents listed below, if available:
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Transfer Credential/Honorable Dismissal
- Certificate of Competency – For Active Seafarers
- Letter of Recommendation (Addressed to: Gerald Saavedra, Director, Marketing and Admissions Office)
Payment of the P400 admissions fee is a prerequisite for taking the entrance/diagnostic examination.
You may choose your preferred program but can also choose two other options, as reflected in the application form.
International academic transcripts require a certified Official English Translation with grades in an alphanumeric format. All documents must be apostilled and verified prior to completing the enrollment process.
General admission requirements apply to all programs. However, applicants for programs under the Mapúa-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training and the Mapúa-Laguna Institute of Aviation will be subject to additional medical requirements during the enrollment process.
All Course Evaluations are scheduled by the Admissions Office via calendar invite. We appreciate your patience as the availability for both the applicant and our academic heads (Dean or Program Chair) may vary.
Campus tours are conducted face-to-face.
Please be informed that the Admissions Office and main offices (Registrar’s Office and Treasury Office) are open from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You may visit us at the Rizal Building, First Floor, beside the campus Airwell.
To track the status/journey of your application, please access the Admissions Portal. Kindly use the registered email address you provided during your application to register for an account.
Please be advised that your ₱400.00 admissions fee is waived as you are part of our Mapúa MCL Senior High School. After sending your application, please wait for an email from the Admissions Enrollment Adviser regarding your Entrance examination schedule.
Your Entrance exam result will be sent to your registered email address 1-2 business days after your exam.
Please be informed that you will receive an email containing the official invitation and instructions for the Mapúa MCL Entrance Examination within 24 hours after your payment is processed.
Mapúa MCL does not accept external or outside scholarships. All scholarships and financial aid opportunities must be directly offered or administered through the Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna (Mapúa MCL) Student Affairs Office (SAO).
No, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna does not accept enrollment reservations.
Enrollment at Mapúa MCL is possible after passing the MPASS. If your MPASS result is from the previous academic year, you must retake the Entrance Exam and pay the Admissions Fee. Otherwise, begin enrollment by bringing your printed MPASS result, necessary documents, and the ₱400.00 application fee to the Admissions Office.
1. The Enrollment Process Flow
To ensure a smooth enrollment, all applicants must follow these four steps:
- Receive Medical Advisory: You will receive a Medical Advisory Email containing specific instructions 2 to 3 working days after receiving your official Acceptance Letter.
- Undergo Examination: Visit the designated accredited clinic for your specific program to complete the required tests.
- Pick Up Results: Collect the hard copy of your medical results directly from the clinic once they are processed.
- Submit to MCL Clinic: Present the hard copy of your results to the Mapúa MCL Clinic (Center for Health Services and Wellness) to receive your Fit to Enroll Slip.
2. Program Comparison
Information | CMET (Maritime) | MIA (Aviation) |
Accredited Clinic | Health Metrics (Appointment required) | Hi-Precision Diagnostics (Walk-ins) |
Validity Period | 1 to 2 years | 6 months |
Total Cost | PHP 2,950 (+ PHP 250 for pregnancy test) | PHP 150 – PHP 200 |
Special Test | N/A | Ishihara (Color Vision) Test |
3. Clinic Information & Locations
For CMET Applicants: Health Metrics
Applicants must set an appointment via:
https://cms.healthmetrics.com.ph/public/registration/add.html
- Makati Branch: Mary Land Plaza, 1157 Chino Roces Avenue, San Antonio Village.
- Pasay Branch: 4th Level, Prism Plaza, Two E-Com Center, Mall of Asia Complex.
- Iloilo Branch: AMK Building, 68 Gen. Luna Street, Iloilo City.
For MIA Applicants: Hi-Precision Diagnostics
- Applicants may visit any Hi-Precision Diagnostics clinic nationwide.
- All branches are open for walk-in clients during standard operating hours.
4. Critical Reminders for Applicants
- Hard Copies Only: Digital copies of medical results will NOT be accepted by the Mapúa MCL Clinic.
- Early Bird Promo: If you intend to avail of the March Early Bird Promo, you are strongly encouraged to secure your medical results 2 to 3 months prior to March 2026.
- MIA Color Vision: The clinic report for MIA must explicitly state whether the applicant is “Ishihara Color Vision Deficient” or “Ishihara Color Vision Normal”.
- Costs: All fees are shouldered by the applicant and are not subsidized or reimbursed by Mapúa MCL.
