How to use

HOW TO USE TSU-CAT ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

1. To apply, click REGISTER TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT.
2. Fill out your Email address, Given Name, Last Name and Password for creation of Account or Fill out your Email address and Password for Facebook association Account then click “I have read and agreed to the Data Privacy Notice” and click Register.
3. Fill out the Application Form with all the necessary information.
   1. Fill out the necessary information. Personal Information, Addresses, Family Background, Educational Background and Other relevant Information. (It is important to use your current, valid and active E-mail address).
   2. Select your course and major (if applicable).
   3. Upload your photo with white background (Passport size).
   4. Upload your Form 138 (Grade 11 &/or 12 Report Card) or ALS Rating with GWA (Front Page).
   5. Upload your NSO/PSA Birth Certificate.
   6. Upload your Certificate of Good Moral Character.
   7. Upload Income Tax Return of parents/Certificate of Indigency.
   8. Then click Submit application after filling out the necessary information. Strictly review all of your entered information before submitting it to Pre-Application.
4. You will receive a notification that you have successfully completed the pre-application for TSU-CAT. Once your application for TSU-CAT is verified, a test permit will be sent to your E-mail address after at least 4-5 working days (Tuesday to Friday).
5. You will receive your test permit thru email, or you may check it on your account once the Testing Staff verified your application then you have to print your test permit.
   Note:
    Only correctly and completely filled out forms will be processed.
    Do not create multiple accounts as these will cause delay in the processing of your application.

Online Application Procedures:

1. Go to https://cat.tsu.edu.ph
2. Do not create multiple accounts as these will cause much delay in the processing of your application.
3. You are required to read the TSU Data Privacy Consent for TSU-CAT Applicants before filling-out the form.
4. Make sure you have a stable internet connection.

Online Application Documentary Requirements:

1. Scanned Form 138 (Grade 11 &/or 12 Report Card) or ALS Rating with at least 1st semester GWA.
2. Scanned passport-size photo with name tag. (DELA CRUZ, JUANA CRUZ) with white background. (Pictures such as selfies and wearing sandos/ sleeveless and caps are not valid.)
3. Scanned NSO/PSA Birth Certificate.
4. Scanned Certificate of Good Moral Character.
5. Scanned Income Tax Return of parents/Certificate of Indigency
6. Scanned copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
7. Accomplished TSU-CAT Online Application Form.

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM:

To qualify in a particular undergraduate degree program, you need to choose from the list of courses offered in the University. Then you need to indicate the choice of course in the TSU College Admission Test (TSU-CAT) Application Form.

Qualifications for TSU-CAT:

You are qualified to take the TSU-CAT, if;

1. You completed/are completing senior high school program.
2. You are a high school graduate on or before March 2015.
3. You are ALS certified eligible for admission to college.

Additional Qualifications:

1. You must not have taken any college subject/s previously;
2. You must not be taking any college subject/s at present; and
3. Students enrolled in vocational courses or those not leading to a degree Program can apply for the TSU-CAT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT TSU-COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST (TSU-CAT):

1. Who are qualified to take the TSU-CAT?
   Answer
   You are qualified if:
   • You completed/are completing senior high school program.
   • You are a high school graduate on or before March 2015.
   • You are ALS certified eligible for admission to College
   • You have not taken any college subject/s previously.
   • You are not taking any college subject/s at present.
   • You are enrolled in vocational courses or those not leading to a Degree Program.
2. Where can we apply for TSU-CAT?
   Answer:
   Application for TSU-CAT is done ONLINE. Please visit the website at https://cat.tsu.edu.ph
3. What do we need in applying for TSU-CAT?
   Answer:
   Click here to see requirements.
4. Where can we see our TSU-CAT permit?
   Answers:
   Your TSU-CAT permit will automatically be sent to your registered E-mail address after at least 4-5 working days (Tuesday to Friday).

Requirements

For Grade 12 students (currently Grade 12 students of S.Y. 2021-2022)

1. Digital image/Scanned 1.77 x 1.37 (Passport-size photo with name tag. (DELA CRUZ, JUANA CRUZ) with white background. (Pictures such as selfies and wearing sandos/ sleeveless and caps are not valid)
2. Digital image/Scanned front and back page of Form 138 Grade 11 (Report Card) with GWA.
3. School Certification as currently enrolled Grade 12 students
4. Digital image/Scanned front page of PSA Birth Certificate.
5. Digital image/Scanned front page of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
6. Digital image/Scanned copy of Income Tax Return of parents/Certificate of Indigency with further certification of Average Family Income
7. Digital image/Scanned copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
   (NOTE: In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccination card, a medical certificate indicating the applicant's ineligibility for vaccination due to health condition/s shall be uploaded. Moreover, during the schedule of examination the examinee is required to present a valid and negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours (Ref. No. : TSU-DRR No. 001-22).)
8. Accomplished TSU-CAT Online Application Form

For SHS graduates (graduated last 2018-2021)

1. Digital image/Scanned 1.77 x 1.37 (Passport-size photo with name tag. (DELA CRUZ, JUANA CRUZ) with white background. (Pictures such as selfies and wearing sandos/ sleeveless and caps are not valid)
2. Digital image/Scanned front and back page of Form 138 Grade 12 (Report Card) with GWA (Bring Original Copy on the date of Examination for Verification).
3. Digital image/Scanned front page of PSA Birth Certificate.
4. Digital image/Scanned front page of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
5. Digital image/Scanned copy of Income Tax Return of parents/Certificate of Indigency with further certification of Average Family Income
6. Digital image/Scanned copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
   (NOTE: In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccination card, a medical certificate indicating the applicant's ineligibility for vaccination due to health condition/s shall be uploaded. Moreover, during the schedule of examination the examinee is required to present a valid and negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours (Ref. No. : TSU-DRR No. 001-22).)
7. Accomplished TSU-CAT Online Application Form

For NON-SHS graduates (graduate of Old Curriculum)

1. Digital image/Scanned 1.77 x 1.37 (Passport-size photo with name tag. (DELA CRUZ, JUANA CRUZ) with white background. (Pictures such as selfies and wearing sandos/ sleeveless and caps are not valid)
2. Digital image/Scanned front and back page of Form 138 (Report Card) with GWA (Bring Original Copy on the date of Examination for Verification).
3. Digital image/Scanned front page of PSA Birth Certificate.
4. Digital image/Scanned front page of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
5. Digital image/Scanned copy of Income Tax Return of parents/Certificate of Indigency with further certification of Average Family Income
6. Digital image/Scanned copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
   (NOTE: In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccination card, a medical certificate indicating the applicant's ineligibility for vaccination due to health condition/s shall be uploaded. Moreover, during the schedule of examination the examinee is required to present a valid and negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours (Ref. No. : TSU-DRR No. 001-22).)
7. Accomplished TSU-CAT Online Application Form

For ALS graduates (Alternative Learning System graduates)

1. Digital image/Scanned 1.77 x 1.37 (Passport-size photo with name tag. (DELA CRUZ, JUANA CRUZ) with white background. (Pictures such as selfies and wearing sandos/ sleeveless and caps are not valid)
2. Digital image/Scanned front page of ALS Certification with rating.
3. Digital image/Scanned front page of PSA Birth Certificate.
4. Digital image/Scanned front page of Certificate of Good Moral Character.
5. Digital image/Scanned copy of Income Tax Return of parents/Certificate of Indigency with further certification of Average Family Income
6. Digital image/Scanned copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Card
   (NOTE: In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccination card, a medical certificate indicating the applicant's ineligibility for vaccination due to health condition/s shall be uploaded. Moreover, during the schedule of examination the examinee is required to present a valid and negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours (Ref. No. : TSU-DRR No. 001-22).)
7. Accomplished TSU-CAT Online Application Form

NOTE: In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccination card, a medical certificate indicating the applicant's ineligibility for vaccination due to health condition/s shall be uploaded. Moreover, during the schedule of examination the examinee is required to present a valid and negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours (Ref. No. : TSU-DRR No. 001-22).

Courses Offered

MAIN CAMPUS

• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆
  Bachelor of Science in Accountancy••
  Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System•• (formerly Accounting Technology)
  Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
  Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (formerly HRM)•
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  major in:
  Financial Management
  Marketing Management
  Economics
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆
  Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in
  Automotive Technology•
  Electrical Technology•
  Mechatronics Technology•
  Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering•
  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering major in Structural Engineering •
  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering•
  Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering•
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering•

LUCINDA CAMPUS

• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
  Bachelor of Science in Criminology•
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
  Bachelor of Science in Chemistry•
  Bachelor of Science in Mathematics•
  Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science•
  Bachelor of Science in Food Technology•
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
  Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
  Bachelor of Elementary Education
  Bachelor of Physical Education
  Bachelor of Secondary Education
  English••
• Filipino••
  Mathematics••
  Science••
  Social Studies••
  Bachelor on Technical Livelihood Education Industrial Arts
  Bachelor in Technical Vocational Teacher Education Food Service Management
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀
  Bachelor of Arts in Communication
  Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies
  Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
  Bachelor of Public Administration

SAN ISIDRO CAMPUS

• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀
  Bachelor of Science in Architecture
  Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Visual Communication
• 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀
  Bachelor of Science in Computer Science•
  Bachelor of Science in Information Systems major in Business Analytics•
  Bachelor of Science in Information Technology•

CAPAS CAMPUS

• Bachelor of Public Administration
  Bachelor of Elementary Education
  Bachelor of Science in Criminology

VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES

Vision

Tarlac State University is envisioned to be a premier University in the Asia Pacific Region.

Mission

Tarlac State University commits to promote and sustain the offering of quality and relevant programs in higher and advanced education ensuring equitable access to education for people empowerment, professional development, and global competitiveness.

Towards this end, TSU shall:

1. Provide high quality instruction through qualified, competent and adequately trained faculty members and support staff.
2. Be a premier research institution by enhancing research undertakings in the fields of technology and sciences and strengthening collaboration with local and international institutions.
3. Be a champion in community development by strengthening partnership with public and private organizations and individuals

Core Values

E - xcellence and Enchanced Competence
Q - uality
U - nity
I - ntegrity and Involvement
T - rust in God, Transparency & True Commitment
Y - earning for Global Competitiveness