Graduate School Admission Steps

GRADUATE SCHOOL - ADMISSION STEPS AY 2025 - 2026:
        To learn more about the Graduate School and its programs, visit usls.edu.ph/graduateschool

STEP 1: SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Student emails the following application requirements to: gsm.admission@usls.edu.ph

• Application Letter*
• Scanned Copies of their Official Transcript of Records of their Undergraduate Course*
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume with 2x2 Picture*
• Recommendation Letter (available in hard copy from the Graduate School Office or may be downloaded from the USLS Website/ Official College Facebook account.)
   

Note: For fresh graduates or applicants with no work experience in their field only Recommendation Letter may be submitted in hardcopy enclosed in a sealed long white envelope to the Graduate School Office

STEP 2: CREATION OF AIMS ACCOUNT & PAYMENT OF FEES

Student creates an AIMS account through: https://aims.usls.edu.ph/aims/applicants and clicking the APPLY HERE button (red button).  

Student gets payment form from the Guidance Office and pays the Admission Processing Fee & Entrance/Aptitude Exam Fee at the Business Office or through identified payment centers:

PAYMENT CENTERS:

• USLS Cashier
• usls.edu.ph/payment-centers
   

FEES: (NON-REFUNDABLE):

• Entrance/Aptitude Exam: P400 (Graduate School)
• Admission Processing Fee: P300 

STEP 3: ENTRANCE/APTITUDE EXAMINATION FOR ONLINE PAYMENTS: 

FOR ONLINE PAYMENTS:

Student registers and uploads the receipt of their Admission Processing and Entrance/Aptitude  Exam Fee payment through this link: https://bit.ly/4ixaVgs 

GEC sends them the link to the Entrance/Aptitude Exam which should be completed within five (5) days of receipt.
 

FOR ON-SITE PAYMENTS:

Student presents the payment form and receipt to the Guidance Office and accomplishes a registration form containing their contact details and email address where the Exam link will be sent. 

SCHEDULE OF TESTING & RELEASING OF RESULTS: 

*Note: Student may proceed to the succeeding Admission Steps upon completion of the Entrance/Aptitude Exam. 

*TAKE NOTE: Entrance Exam Results will be emailed directly to the Graduate School. Please wait for the confirmation of the schedule for the interview.

STEP 4: INTERVIEW WITH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION COMMITTEE

Student proceeds for their interview with the Dean and or Associate Dean together with the Admission Committee.
 

STEP 5: CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE 

Once a student is cleared for admission, the Dean will issue a Confirmation of Acceptance and the student may proceed with the Admission Proper. 
 

STEP 6: UPLOADING OF ADMISSION DOCUMENTS 

Student uploads the following Admission Requirements to their AIMS Account:

• Transcript of Records (TOR)
• Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal
• College Diploma
• NSO or PSA Birth Certificate (to request a new copy, please click the link: https://psahelpline.ph)
• Admission Fee Receipt (P 300) 
• Entrance Exam Receipt (P 400) 
• Signed Undertaking Form
• Copy of Entrance/Aptitude Exam Test Results (emailed directly to their respective college) 
• Medical Clearance from the University Clinic – submit the copy of the following to the clinic for clearance
  • Signed Physical Examination Form (to be accomplished outside USLS) - get downloadable form
  • Chest X-Ray Result (valid within 6 months prior to Admission Application)
     

Additional Authenticated Requirements of Students Coming from Abroad:

• Grade Interpretation or Equivalence
• Course Syllabus or Subject Description
• Recommendation Form in Narratives
• Foreign Passport and/or Philippine Passport 
• Medical Insurance
   

Step 7: RELEASE OF ADMISSION CARD

After verification of accuracy of documents by ASAO, the Admission Card will be released to the student through email. A hard copy of which may also be generated from the Admissions and Scholarships Administration Office. 

Reminder: Submit all requirements in hardcopies to the Graduate School Office.

Contact Information

Graduate School
 USLS Graduate School
 gsm@usls.edu.ph - Graduate School Management
 gsm.admission@usls.edu.ph - Admission
 gsm.enrollment@usls.edu.ph  - Enrollment
 (034) 433-1278 | (034) 432-1189 local 120
 

For AIMS Technical Support
 techsupport@usls.edu.ph