ISUFST opens special admission for fisheries, marine bio

To give more opportunities to student-aspirants for the College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (CFAS) — the flagship program and Center of Development (COD) at Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) — the state run university announced a third opportunity for prospective fisheries and marine biology students to join its academic community for the School Year 2024-2025.

The additional batch for the ISUFST University Entrance Exam (UEE Batch 3), exclusive to the courses Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (BSF) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology (BSMB), is designed to accommodate more aspiring Senior High School or Transfer students and their families eager to join a department renowned for consistently producing topnotchers in fisheries technology.

The application period for this special batch opens from Thursday, May 9, to Thursday, May 16, 2024, and is available both online and in person. Interested candidates must submit their applications by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 16. Test permits will be released on Friday, May 17, and the entrance examination is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, at the Main Campus-Tiwi Site. Students who pass in the BSF area, a board program, will undergo an aptitude test and interview phase on dates soon to be scheduled.

Initial requirements for the application include a 2×2 ID picture with a white background and a photocopy of academic records or certificates from previous educational institutions. Interested parties are highly encouraged to apply onsite at ISUFST Main Campus-Tiwi Site through the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS).

To apply online, click the following link: [Main Campus Tiwi Site](https://forms.gle/PzwDnbfGuXfQ53cf8).

For further details on the university entrance exam and other admission guidelines, potential applicants for BS in Fisheries and BS in Marine Biology are invited to contact the OSAS or visit the ISUFST’s official Facebook page at [ISCOF Main OSAS](https://www.facebook.com/ISCOFMainOSAS) or email osasmaintiwi@isufst.edu.ph.

This third batch of examinations, exclusive to CFAS, underscores ISUFST’s commitment to its flagship program.

The first historic paper-and-pencil entrance exam of the school was held on April 6 with about 4,000 registered applicants, while the second institutional exam was on May 4 with 1,000 registered applicants.

The university plans to accept just over 1,200 students in the next school year.

ISUFST, established in 1957, has undergone significant expansion, transitioning through several milestones, including introducing various collegiate and postgraduate programs. It has expanded to five campuses and sites in Barotac Nuevo, Dingle, Dumangas, and San Enrique, specializing in fisheries, agriculture, education, management, and other fields. Its conversion to university status occurred in 2013, following the approval of Republic Act No. 10604, making it the 10th university in Iloilo. Today, ISUFST remains committed to academic excellence and social responsibility, serving as a pivotal educational institution in the region. (Herman Lagon/PAMCO)