Informational
Testing Center |
Date |
| Leyte | |
| VSU Villaba Campus | February 28, 2026 |
| Kananga NHS | February 28, 2026 |
| VSU Alangalang Campus | February 21-22, 2026 |
| VSU Baybay Campus | 2026 of March 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, April 4 |
| VSU Tolosa Campus | February 21-22, 2026 |
| VSU Isabel Campus | March 1, 2026 |
| Leyte NHS (Tacloban) | February 21-22, 2026 |
| Naval NHS (Biliran) | March 14, 2026 |
Southern Leyte |
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| Maasin City NHS | February 15, 2026 |
| Sogod NHS | February 15, 2026 |
Samar |
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| Eastern Samar NCHS (Borongan) | March 8, 2026 |
| Samar NS (Catbalogan | March 7, 2026 |
Bohol |
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| Tagbilaran City Science HS | February 7, 2026 |
| Batuan NHS | February 7, 2026 |
| San Jose NHS (Talibon) | February 8, 2026 |
| CVIF (Jagna) | February 7, 2026 |
| UBAY National Science HS | February 8, 2026 |
| Sierra Bullones Technical Vocational HS | February 7, 2026 |
| Dr. Cecilio Putong NHS | February 7, 2026 |
Cebu |
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| Abellana | March 1, 2026 |
| PSHS-Central Visayas | February 28, 2026 |
Step 1. Go to "https://cat2026.vsu.edu.ph/" and click the "Get Started" button. Step 2. Read the Privacy and Consent form and click "I Agree". Step 3. Input your active email address and click "Submit". Step 4. Fill out the VSU Admission Application form. Step 5. Review your information and click the "Submit" button. Step 6. Please check your email for the details of your examination. Please take note of your schedule, testing center, examination link, username and password. Note: 1. For transfer students, you may upload a copy of your grades for all semesters taken, signed by your registrar, if the TOR is not yet available. The Visayas State University College Admission Test (VSUCAT) is the official admission test required for most undergraduate applicants, except those who are exempted under approved policies. Eligible applicants include Senior High School graduates, ALS-A&E passers, transfer students, second-degree (second-courser) applicants, and international students. VSU alumni applying for a second degree and students transferring between VSU component campuses are exempted from taking the VSUCAT, subject to slot availability and program-specific requirements. The admission rating is computed as 70% VSUCAT score + 30% GPA. Applicants must obtain a final admission rating of at least 60% and be within the approved quota of the chosen degree program to qualify. Applicants with a final rating of 60% or higher who exceed the quota of all chosen programs may be admitted as open qualifiers to other programs with available slots, subject to approval. Up to 10% of slots per degree program may be allocated to applicants under Equity Target Groups (ETGs), student-athletes, and artists who obtain a final rating of 40% to below 60%, subject to ranking and documentary verification. These include: Yes. ETG, athlete, and artist applicants may qualify if their final rating is not lower than 40%, subject to ranking, slot availability, and required certifications. Applicants must upload academic records with a computed GPA, a valid ID (or voter's certification if no ID is available), and other documents required based on their applicant category. A reverted application indicates that the submitted documents are incomplete, unclear, or deficient and must be corrected and resubmitted for validation. VSUCAT is conducted through a hybrid (online) mode using the Moodle platform and through face-to-face pen-and-paper examinations, which may be administered in VSU component campuses and approved off-campus/partner testing centers with an approved MOA. The VSUCAT consists of 100 multiple-choice items distributed as follows: All test questions are aligned with the Department of Education (DepEd) K–12 Curriculum Guides. If the disruption occurs within the first 30 minutes, the applicant may be allowed to retake the test or switch to a pen-and-paper examination, depending on the situation. Otherwise, the test may be suspended and rescheduled through the Admissions Office. Upon approval by the Office of the President, results are announced through VSU's official website and Facebook page by UIMPA. Applicants may view their individual results via the Admissions Portal. Qualified applicants who fail to enroll within the prescribed period forfeit their slot for the academic year and must reapply and take the next VSUCAT if they decide to enroll in the future. For more information: Visit the Official VSU Website and the Admissions FB Page.PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT
2. For transfer students who have only taken one semester in college, please upload your TOR/copy of grades and certification of your Grade 12 GPA.For Senior High School Graduating Students
For Senior High School Graduate
For Alternative Learning System (ALS) Graduates
For Transfer Students and Second Coursers
For International Applicants
For Applicants under Equity Target Group (Select only one option)
For Athletes or Artists
PROGRAM QUOTAS AS OF DECEMBER 17, 2025
Main Campus (Baybay)
Degree Program
2026 Quota
AB Philosophy
60
AB-English Language Studies
80
B Culture & Arts Education
50
B Early Childhood Education
30
B Elementary Education
50
B Physical Education
50
B Secondary Education
Major- English
40
Major- Filipino
40
Major- Math
60
Major- Science
60
Major- Social Studies
40
BS Agribusiness
120
BS Agric. & Biosystems Engg.
70
BS Agriculture
400
BS Applied Physics
40
BS Biology
80
BS Biotechnology
60
BS Chemistry
75
BS Civil Engineering
120
BS Computer Science
100
BS Development Comm.
100
BS Economics
60
BS Environmental Science
60
BS Food Technology
80
BS Forestry
80
BS Geodetic Engineering
80
BS Hospitality Management
130
BS Marine Biology
50
BS Mathematics
50
BS Mechanical Engineering
90
BS Meteorology
60
BS Nursing
90
BS Statistics
60
BS Tourism Management
40
D of Veterinary Medicine
90
Villaba Campus
Degree Program
2026 Quota
B Secondary Education
150
Math
35
Science
45
English
70
B Elementary Education
50
BS Agriculture
80
Bachelor of Physical Education
50
TOTAL
330
Isabel Campus
Degree Program
2026 Quota
B Secondary Education
135
Math
45
Science
45
English
45
B Elementary Education
70
BS Agribusiness
90
BS Information Technology
60
BS Mechanical Engineering
60
BS Industrial Engineering
60
BS Physical Education
60
BS Civil Engineering
60
AB English Language Studies
30
Tolosa Campus
Degree Program
2026 Quota
B Secondary Education
Major - Science
100
Major - Mathematics
50
B Elementary Education
100
BS Criminology
350
BS Fisheries
80
BS Information Systems Management
100
BS Marine Biology
50
B Physical Education
100
B Culture and Arts Education (New)
50
Alangalang Campus
Degree Program
2026 Quota
BS Environmental Science
40
B Secondary Education
Major - Math
40
Major - Science
80
B Elementary Education
160
BS Agriculture
80
BS Information Technology
80
TAKING THE EXAM
EXAMINATION PROTOCOLS
For example, if your exam is at 9:00 AM, you must be at the venue by 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM.Instructions for Examinees (Test Procedures)
TEST INSTRUCTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
1. What is VSUCAT and who is required to take it?
2. Who are eligible to apply for undergraduate admission at VSU?
3. Who are exempted from taking the VSUCAT?
4. How is the admission rating computed?
5. What is the minimum rating required to qualify for admission?
6. What happens if an applicant meets the passing rating but exceeds the program quota?
7. What is the Expanded Affirmative Action / Equity Target Groups (ETGs) policy?
8. Can ETG applicants qualify even if their rating is below 60%?
9. What documents are required to apply for VSUCAT?
10. What does it mean if an application is reverted in the Admissions Portal?
11. What testing modes are used for VSUCAT?
12. What is the test coverage of the VSUCAT?
13. What happens if an applicant loses internet connection or there is a power interruption during the test?
14. How and where are VSUCAT results released?
15. What happens if a qualified applicant does not enroll?
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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES |
| DATE | ACTIVITY | OFFICE TO CONTACT | |
| February 22 to April 13, Saturday | VSU Main, Isabel, Alangalang |
Admission Office and VSUCAT Proctors |
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| March 15 to March 16, 2025 | Abellana National High School (Cebu) |
Cebu (4) |
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| Carcar Central National High School (Cebu) | |||
| Carmen National High School (Cebu) | |||
| March 1 and 2, 2025 | Philippine Science Campus Central Visayas Campus | ||
| March 15 to March 16, 2025 | Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School (Tagbiliran City) |
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| Sierra Bullones Technical Vocational High School | |||
| Central Visayan Institute Foundation Jagna, Bohol | |||
PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS |
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Step 1. Go to "https://cat2025.vsu.edu.ph/" and click the "Get Started" button.
Step 2. Read the Privacy and Consent form and click "I Agree".
Step 3. Input your active email address and click "Submit".
Note: Please check your email inbox for confirmation link after clicking the "Submit" button.
Step 4. Fill out the VSU Admission Application form.
Note: Always click "Save" before clicking the "Next" button.
Step 5. Review your information and click the "Submit" button.
Step 6. Please check your email for the details of your examination. Please take note of your schedule, testing center, examination link, username and password.
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT
Note:
1. For transfer students, you may upload a copy of your grades for all semesters taken if TOR is not available.
2. For transfer students who have only taken one semester in college, please upload your TOR/copy of grades and certification of your Grade 12 GPA.
3. For Social Category Applicants, you may present 4Ps ID instead of certification from DSWD
For Senior High School Graduating Students
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- Certification of your grades with a computed Grade Point Average (GPA) from Grades 9, 10 and 11
- Any valid ID (School Id, Drivers license, Postal Id, Voters Id, National Id, Passport). If no valid ID, present voters’ certification.
For Senior High School Graduate
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- Certification of your grades with a computed Grade Point Average (GPA) from Grade 12
- Any valid ID (School Id, Drivers license, Postal Id, Voters ID, National Id, Passport). If no valid ID, present voters’ certification.
For Alternative Learning System (ALS) Graduates
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- ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) rating
- Any valid ID (School Id, Drivers license, Postal Id, Voters ID, National Id, Passport). If no valid ID, present voters’ certification.
For Transfer Students and Second Coursers
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- Certified true copy of Transcript of Records (TOR)
- Certification of your grades with a computed Grade Point Average (GPA) from Grade 12 (applicable only for those who have taken only one semester in college)
- Any valid ID (School Id, Drivers license, Postal Id, Voters ID, National Id, Passport), If no valid ID, present voters’ certification)
For Applicants Under Social Category
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- Certification/proof for any of your social category status (ex: solo parent's ID, Parents' 4Ps ID or certification from DSWD, Brgy. Indigency Certificate)
EXAMINATION PROTOCOLS
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- Take note of your chosen exam date, time and testing center as indicated in the confirmation email we sent you.
- Arrive at the testing center at least 1 hour and 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
For example, if your exam is at 7:00 AM, you must be at the venue by 5:30 AM. - Wear appropriate attire during the examination. Wearing vulgar or indecent clothing is strictly prohibited.
- Prepare your valid ID for verification by admission office staff and proctors during attendance checking.
- The use of calculators, cellphones and other electronic devices is not permitted during the exam.
- Bring clean scratch paper for your mathematical solutions.
- Water tumblers and clear water bottles are allowed, provided they are positioned away from the computer units.
- Take note of your Moodle link, Username and Password. You may write them down on a piece of paper.
- Log in to the exam platform using the link and account credentials provided to you.
- Should you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask for help from the admission staff.
- Complete the exam. If you finish before the two-hour mark, notify your proctor, log out of the exam platform, and quietly leave the classroom.
Instructions for Examinees (Test Procedures)
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- Upon entry at the VSU main gate, security personnel will check your email confirmation receipts together with your valid Identification Card.
- Please have your ID ready for verification. Make sure it matches the registration details you submitted.
- All electronic devices, including cellphones, smartwatches and calculators, are strictly prohibited inside the testing room.
- Water tumblers and clear water bottles are allowed, provided they are positioned away from the computer units.
Test Instructions
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- The test is computer-based and consists of multiple-choice questions. You will answer questions directly on the computer.
- You will log in to the test system (Moodle) using the credentials provided.
- Bring extra papers if needed for calculations or notes. All materials must remain in the room after the test.
- The total time allotted for the test is 2 hours. Time warnings are flashed on your computer screen.
- If you encounter any technical issues or have questions about the test procedure, raise your hand, and you will be assisted.
- No breaks during the test. Have all your personal necessities (going to CR) before your scheduled time.
- If you need medical attention, inform immediately the assigned proctor for proper assistance.
- Review and complete the exam. If you finish before the two-hour mark, notify your proctor. Log out of the exam platform, then quietly leave the classroom.
- Should you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask for help from the Admission staff.
- Leave all scratch papers and ensure no test materials are removed from the room.
- Remain seated until instructed to leave. Exit the room quietly and follow the signs to the designated exit area.
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The Visayas State University towards Sustainability
Driven by its vision of becoming a global green university providing progressive leadership in agriculture, science & technology, education and allied fields for societal transformation, VSU is one with the United Nations in committing to the fulfillment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the year 2030.
Currently, VSU is working to become a National Green University in the Philippines by championing sustainable practices in instruction, research, extension, innovation and production programs. An important component of this plan is the integration of sustainable development practices into the graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as in its research, development, and extension (RDE) projects.
VSU is also pioneering student-led activities that aim to mainstream environmental conservation and protection efforts into the students’ co-curricular programs. VSU is continuously working on promoting sustainable agriculture by investing on state-of-the art research facilities and world class laboratory equipment to generate innovative technologies and climate-resilient crop varieties. Aside from smart agriculture, the university also works to generate innovations that will address a wide ranging environmental, agricultural and economic issues not only in Eastern Visayas but also in other marginal communities in the Philippines.
This site aims to document the various initiatives that VSU implements to contribute to the achievement of the SDGS.
The Visayas State University adopts the educational paradigm shift from the traditional teacher-centered to a student-centered system that is a continuous process of education wherein the curriculum, teaching strategies, learning activities, and assessment tools are improved continuously.
The VSU OBE framework is anchored on the CHED Implementation Handbook for OBE and ISA (2013) and the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) Cycle, which aligns with the VSU Quality Management System.
- Plan (Syllabus preparation) – At the start, inputs from the stakeholders are taken into consideration, and the learning outcomes are aligned with the COs, POs, PEOs, and VSU VMG. The syllabus reflects the achievement of all the outcomes.
- Do (Delivery of instruction) – Implement the course content and plan, teaching strategies, learning activities, instructional materials, and references for producing the needed outcomes.
- Check (Assessment and Evaluation) – Assess and evaluate by collecting data and analyzing it to determine the results. Feedback and comments are also obtained.
- Act (Continuous Quality Improvement/Accreditation) – Determine what needs improvement and program monitoring.
Moreover, the course outcomes (COs) are formulated based on the program outcomes (POs), which are anchored on the program educational objectives (PEOs), which are all aligned to the Vision and Mission of the University. One feature of the framework is the feedback mechanism for continuous quality improvement (CQI) of the program implementation, wherein all stakeholders are consulted to improve program design and implementation.
A variety of mechanisms are employed to continually assess and evaluate the attainment of COs, POs, and PEOs through examinations, projects, portfolios, exit surveys upon graduation, graduate tracer study 3-5 years after graduation, and employer feedback surveys, among others.
All undergraduate and graduate programs are also assessed by different local and international quality assurance bodies such as the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP), CHED Office of Programs and Standards thru the issuance of Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC), Washington Accord, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Times Higher Education (THE), QS Stars Ratings, among others. The assessment result may serve as input for CQI action to improve the quality of graduates.
ADOPTION PROCESS
The adoption of the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) in the Visayas State University started when the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued CMO 46 s. 2012 entitled “Policy Standards to Enhance Quality Assurance (QA) in Philippine Higher Education through an Outcomes-Based and Typology-Based QA”.
Preparations for OBE implementation started in the College of Engineering in 2012 after its former Dean, Dr. Roberto C. Guarte attended a series of trainings and workshops in relation to their intention to subject their engineering programs to international accreditation. In-house trainings and workshops were then conducted first attended by the heads of academic departments, and later by the faculty members and student leaders of the College, preparing course syllabi, lecture guides and laboratory manuals following the concept of OBE. The College finally implemented OBE in the 1st Semester 2015-2016.
Thereafter, other colleges followed suit. Dr. Guarte conducted several in-house training-workshops on construction of OBE-compliant course syllabi to the faculty members of other colleges in the main campus. On some occasions, the University likewise invited resource persons from other universities outside VSU to further train the faculty on OBE.
In 2018, the University decided to go for ISO Certification of its Quality Management System. Part of the preparations is the full and strict implementation of OBE in all programs in the VSU system. To fully operationalize the plan, the University created a new office under the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; the Office of the Director for Instruction and Evaluation (ODIE), which supervises the Office of Instructional Materials Development (OIMD).
A series of OBE seminars and training-workshops were again conducted in the university by the OVPAA, ODIE and OIMD, in addition to sending faculty members to training-workshops in other venues outside the university. OBE-syllabus making and updating has been a regular part of the VSU Faculty Onboarding activity organized by the OVPAA, ODIE and OIMD at the beginning of every school year.
By 2019, all curricular programs of the Visayas State University are implementing Outcomes-Based Education, and the university is continually improving its systems and procedures, including OBE.





