Core documentary requirements are organized by applicant category for clear reference.
Department-specific admission and retention requirements may apply.
Citizen’s Charter
Admission Process
The official process moves from pre-registration and screening through examination, interview, and enrollment guidance for successful applicants.
1
Pre-registration
10 minutes
Submit the applicable preliminary school record through the College’s current official pre-registration channel.
Report Card for an incoming freshman applicant.
Honorable Dismissal for a transferee applicant.
2
Qualification and screening
30 days
The Registrar screens applications and identifies applicants qualified to take the entrance examination.
3
Entrance Examination
1 day
Qualified applicants take the entrance examination using the admission documents identified in the Citizen’s Charter.
Admission Form.
Original Report Card for an incoming freshman applicant.
Honorable Dismissal for a transferee applicant.
Valid ID.
4
Interview
1 day
Applicants who pass the entrance examination proceed to the interview stage.
Admission Form.
Original Report Card for an incoming freshman applicant.
Honorable Dismissal for a transferee applicant.
Valid ID.
5
Results and enrollment instructions
2–5 days
Successful applicants receive the applicable enrollment instructions through the College’s current official communication channel.
Original Report Card for an incoming freshman applicant.
Honorable Dismissal for a transferee applicant.
Original PSA Birth Certificate.
Certificate of Good Moral Character.
Processing times are based on the current published Citizen’s Charter and may be subject to applicable institutional requirements.
Documentary guidance
Requirements by Applicant Category
New Students
Senior high school graduates enrolling in the College for the first time.
Pass the written and oral entrance examination.
Form 138 or Report Card.
PSA Birth Certificate — original and photocopy.
Certificate of Good Moral Character.
Two 2×2 pictures with white background and nametag.
Transfer Students
Applicants who have enrolled in collegiate or technical courses at another institution.
Pass the written and oral entrance examination.
Original Certificate of Transfer Credentials or Honorable Dismissal.
Transcript of Records.
Certificate of Good Moral Character.
Two 2×2 pictures with white background and nametag.
Photocopy of marriage certificate, if applicable.
Returnee Students
Former CPC students returning after discontinuing their studies without enrolling at another institution.
Copy of the evaluation of grades previously enrolled.
Clearance from the last term attended.
Photocopy of marriage certificate, if applicable.
Shifting Students
Current or former CPC students seeking to enroll in another program offered by the College.
Copy of the evaluation of grades previously enrolled.
Clearance from the last term attended.
Photocopy of marriage certificate, if applicable.
Continuing Students
Students enrolled at CPC during the immediately preceding semester.
Clearance from the last term attended.
Requirements and procedures may be updated by the College. Applicants are advised to confirm current requirements with the Registrar or Admissions Office.