At Mountain View College, we are committed to providing Wholistic Adventist Education that nurtures academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service-oriented leadership. Our Christ-centered learning environment prepares students for a life of faith, integrity, and professional success.
How to Apply
Mountain View College admits any student regardless of creed, religion, nationality, tribe or social origins. Although church affiliation is not a requirement for admission, a student is expected to abide by the policies and standards of the College.
The College reserves the right to deny acceptance to any applicant whose qualifications do not meet the standards and requirements of the College. Applications must be addressed to: THE ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
Admission Requirements
NEW STUDENTS
A new student is a senior high school graduate enrolling in college for the first time. At enrollment time, he/she must submit the following credentials:
- Form 138/Report Card
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Admission Fee (P415)
For Seventh-day Adventist applicants
(A) Baptismal Certificate
(B) Recommendation letter (Pastor/Church)
TRANSFEREE STUDENTS
A transferee is one who has taken college courses in another institution and enrolls in MVC. A former student returning after having studied in another institution is also considered a transferee. At the time of enrollment, a transferee must submit the following credentials:
- Honorable dismissal from the school last attended
- Transcript of Records for evaluation
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Admission Fee (P415)
For Seventh-day Adventist applicants
(A) Baptismal Certificate
(B) Recommendation letter (Pastor/Church)
FOREIGN STUDENTS
Application for Admission forms can be obtained by writing to:
The Office of International Cooperation and Networking (OICN)
Attn: Coordinator
Email address: oicn@mvc.edu.ph
1. A foreign student applying for admission to any degree program offered by the college must be
at least 18 years of age and must comply with the following:
A. Submit Personal History Statement (PHS) duly signed by the student applicant, both in English
and his/her national alphabet or language accompanied by his/her personal seal or signature,
his left and right thumbprints and a recent 2×2 inch ID picture with plain white background.
B. Secure a Notarized Affidavit of Support from the parents or sponsors including bank statements
duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the foreign student’s country
of origin or legal residence; or notarized notice of grant for institutional scholars to cover
expenses for the student’s accommodation and subsistence, as well as school dues and other
incidental expenses.
C. VERY IMPORTANT: Submit Scholastic Records duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign
Service Post located in the foreign student’s country of origin or legal residence. (School
documents must have the apostille stamp or seal.
D. Submit photocopy of data page of the passport showing date and place of birth.
E. Secure a copy of Birth Certificate or its equivalent duly authenticated by the Philippine Foreign
Service Post.
F. Secure a Certificate of Good Moral Character from the school last attended.
G. Secure a copy of Baptismal Certificate (for baptized members of the Seventh-Day Adventists
Church).
H. Secure a recommendation from the Church Pastor (for baptized members of the Seventh-Day
Adventists Church).
I. Submit the Written Undertaking On Non-Fraternity Involvement.
J. Pay the Financial Guarantee Deposit of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) which could only be
withdrawn upon finishing the course or leaving the college permanently. The Financial
Guarantee Deposit must be sent in Check form and in US dollar currency payable to Mountain
View College. For the Notice of Acceptance, an Application Fee of $200 is required before it can
be released or issued.
Additional requirements for those applying for AB THEOLOGY program:
K. Submit 500 words of higher calling.
L. Secure a recommendation from the Church Board of the applicant’s fitness to pursue the
Theology program.
Additional requirements for those applying for BS NURSING program:
M. Submit a Hepatitis B Immunity Screening
2. TAKE NOTE: Photocopied or scanned copies of all required documents must be sent to Mountain
View College either by mail or as an email attachment for evaluation to determine one’s eligibility
for admission. All original documents must be submitted by the foreign student upon arrival at
Mountain View College.
3. School records, certificates or any documents originally written in other languages should have
a notarized English translation.
4. A foreign student applying for admission to pursue either Elementary or Secondary level must
comply with the following:
A. Secure an original and certified photocopy of School Records
B. Secure a copy of Birth Certificate or its equivalent
C. Secure a Certificate of Good Moral Character from the school last attended
D. Secure a Certificate of Graduation (for those who finished the elementary level)
E. Secure a Notarized Letter of Guardianship appointing Mountain View College or its school
representatives to be the Filipino Guardians of the child during the entire period of his/her stay
at Mountain View College
F. Pay an Application Fee of $200
G. Pay Financial Guarantee Deposit of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) which could only be
withdrawn upon graduation or leaving the college permanently.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. An applicant may come on a tourist visa which can be obtained either upon arrival at the airport
or at the nearest Philippine Embassy having consular jurisdiction over where the applicant
resides. After all requirements have been met, the college will process the conversion of the visa
from tourist (9a) to student (9f).
In the case of High School and Elementary students, their tourist visa will be extended every two
months and a Special Study Permit will be processed which is good for one year (for regular
students) renewable every year until they have completed the course of study; or for specific
number of months (for Special Language Program).
2. Foreign students are expected to be full time students and should finish the course within the
time specified in the approved curriculum.
3. All students, except married ones with housing accommodation and those staying with the
faculty/staff, are expected to eat at the Cafeteria or Fast Food which serves vegetarian food only.
4. An applicant who wishes to transfer credits taken from other schools to MVC must send a copy
of his/her transcript when applying for admission. The applicant will be officially informed in
writing on the result of the evaluation of his/her credits.
Additional inquiries regarding admission and visa processing may be referred to:
The Coordinator
Office of International Cooperation and Networking
Mountain View College
8709 Valencia City, Bukidnon
Philippines
Email: oicn@mvc.edu.ph
Web site: www.mvc.edu.ph
For financial information and/or inquiries regarding the estimated expenses per semester for the
new foreign students which include tuition, board and lodging, visa processing, guarantee deposit,
and foreigncy fees, please send your communication to the Director of Student Finance, Mr.
Noribert G. Vargas, at this email address: dsf@mvc.edu.ph
Admission Process
During this step, students must fill out the Admission form correctly. The information will be used for official documents of the College. Required documents are needed during this step. The students will be able to select their residences and a down payment is required to proceed to the next step
*The student will receive an AUTOMATED SMS Text (Mobile phone provided) after confirming your submissions. The MVC Student handbook and Fraternity waiver will be sent to the student’s email/ Institutional email for Old students.
Fill up Admission Form
CLASS EVALUATION AND LOADING
After the validation of your payment in the DSF (Office of the Director for Student Finance), the Department Chair will evaluate your class load and will generate your courses for the semester.
*The student will receive a notification of the completion of the Class Evaluation and Loading. Certificate of Registration (COR) will reflect on the Student’s App.
*Meal loading and Room Assignment Confirmation will be processed as well on this step.
OFFICIALLY ENROLLED!
After the Class Loading, the student is officially enrolled. Student App will be activated.
*Official Enrolled students will receive their log-in credentials for the Student App.
