UP Cebu Office of the University Registrar

UP CEBU IS OPEN FOR MANUAL APPEALS

Applicants with a UPG of 2.800 or better.
For those who wish to appeal for reconsideration to UP Cebu for the First Semester, AY 2026-2027, please fill out the JotForm through this link:

https://form.jotform.com/our.upcebu/manual-appeal-2026

Manual appeal period is from 25 June 2026 to 03 July 2026.
All successful applicants will receive notification through email.

Available Programs:
B Fine Arts
B Physical Education
B Sports Science
BA Communication
BA Political Science
BA Psychology
BS Accountancy
BS Biology
BS Computer Science
BS Management
BS Mathematics
BS Statistics

ATTENTION:

ACADEMIC PRE-ENLISTMENT PERIOD
Undergraduate and Graduate Semestral Students
First Semester, Academic Year 2026-2027
22-26 June 2026 (Monday to Friday)

22 June 2026 (Monday), 4th year undergrad
23 June 2026 (Tuesday), 3rd year undergrad
24 June 2026 (Wednesday), 2nd year undergrad
25 and 26 June 2026 (Thursday and Friday), Free for All

22-26 June 2026, All graduate semestral

The University of the Philippines Cebu is honored to welcome Kara Patria David-Cancio, also known as Kara David, as the speaker for its 87th Commencement Exercises on July 14, 2:00 PM, at the Lahug Campus Grounds.
A multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist, David-Cancio has dedicated 30 years to journalism and storytelling. She is a host and writer for I-Witness, the longest-running television documentary program in the Philippines, and also hosts the magazine show Pinas Sarap and the video podcast i-Listen. Prior to becoming a news anchor, she served as a field reporter for 15 years, covering stories and communities across the country.
Her work has earned more than 20 international awards and over 50 local recognitions for excellence in broadcast journalism. Among the honors she has received are the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, UNICEF Child Rights Award, Asian Television Awards, and New York Festivals recognition, alongside a nomination at the International Emmy Awards.
Beyond media, David-Cancio serves as an Assistant Professor of Journalism at the UP College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. She is also the founder of Project Malasakit, Inc., a duly recognized social service organization that provides educational scholarships to poor but deserving Filipino children.
David-Cancio was chosen by the Class of 2026 as their commencement speaker.

The University of the Philippines Cebu is honored to welcome Kara Patria David-Cancio, also known as Kara David, as the speaker for its 87th Commencement Exercises on July 14, 2:00 PM, at the Lahug Campus Grounds.

A multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist, David-Cancio has dedicated 30 years to journalism and storytelling. She is a host and writer for I-Witness, the longest-running television documentary program in the Philippines, and also hosts the magazine show Pinas Sarap and the video podcast i-Listen. Prior to becoming a news anchor, she served as a field reporter for 15 years, covering stories and communities across the country.

Her work has earned more than 20 international awards and over 50 local recognitions for excellence in broadcast journalism. Among the honors she has received are the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, UNICEF Child Rights Award, Asian Television Awards, and New York Festivals recognition, alongside a nomination at the International Emmy Awards.

Beyond media, David-Cancio serves as an Assistant Professor of Journalism at the UP College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman. She is also the founder of Project Malasakit, Inc., a duly recognized social service organization that provides educational scholarships to poor but deserving Filipino children.

David-Cancio was chosen by the Class of 2026 as their commencement speaker.

2026 General Appeals
The first round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 10 to 11 June 2026.
UPCAT 2026 applicants with a UPG of 2.800 or better, as well as waitlisted applicants who have not been offered a degree program, are eligible to appeal.
Please be guided by the UPG cutoff score per UP campus. Note that some campuses and degree programs have additional requirements. Only the campuses and degree programs for which you meet the appeal criteria and that still have available slots will appear in your DIWA portal.
Appeal results will be released on 15 June 2026.
Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

2026 General Appeals

The first round of appeals will be done through the DIWA portal on 10 to 11 June 2026.

UPCAT 2026 applicants with a UPG of 2.800 or better, as well as waitlisted applicants who have not been offered a degree program, are eligible to appeal.

Please be guided by the UPG cutoff score per UP campus. Note that some campuses and degree programs have additional requirements. Only the campuses and degree programs for which you meet the appeal criteria and that still have available slots will appear in your DIWA portal.

Appeal results will be released on 15 June 2026.

Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

The University of the Philippines Cebu Dormitory announces the opening of applications for Academic Year 2026–2027.
Interested students may submit their applications from June 22 to July 10, 2026. The results of the application process will be released on July 15, 2026.
To view the application guidelines and requirements, visit: bit.ly/UPCebuDorm2026.
Successful applicants are expected to move in on August 6, 2026.
For inquiries, applicants may contact Ms. Zenaida L. Tabucanon, Dormitory Manager, via email at [email protected].

The University of the Philippines Cebu Dormitory announces the opening of applications for Academic Year 2026–2027.

Interested students may submit their applications from June 22 to July 10, 2026. The results of the application process will be released on July 15, 2026.

To view the application guidelines and requirements, visit: bit.ly/UPCebuDorm2026.

Successful applicants are expected to move in on August 6, 2026.

For inquiries, applicants may contact Ms. Zenaida L. Tabucanon, Dormitory Manager, via email at [email protected].

2026 DPWAS PROCESSING
UPCAT 2026 applicants who are waitlisted for a degree program with available slots (DPWAS) must visit the DIWA portal to choose their preferred degree programs on 29 to 30 MAY 2026.
Results will be released on 01 and 03 JUNE 2026.
Check the DIWA portal on both days to view your results.
If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal
on or before 11:59 pm of the day after the release of your results.
Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

2026 DPWAS PROCESSING

UPCAT 2026 applicants who are waitlisted for a degree program with available slots (DPWAS) must visit the DIWA portal to choose their preferred degree programs on 29 to 30 MAY 2026.

Results will be released on 01 and 03 JUNE 2026.
Check the DIWA portal on both days to view your results.

If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal
on or before 11:59 pm of the day after the release of your results.

Access the DIWA portal on the said dates at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/

2026 WAITLISTED RESULTS
Results for UPCAT 2026 applicants who are waitlisted to a degree program will be released in batches on 25 and 27 MAY 2026.
Check the DIWA portal on both days to view your results.
If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal
on or before 11:59 pm of the day after the release of your results.
Access the DIWA portal at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/ on the dates indicated.

2026 WAITLISTED RESULTS

Results for UPCAT 2026 applicants who are waitlisted to a degree program will be released in batches on 25 and 27 MAY 2026.

Check the DIWA portal on both days to view your results.

If you are offered a slot, please reply to the offer in the portal on or before 11:59 pm of the day after the release of your results.

Access the DIWA portal at https://diwa.up.edu.ph/ on the dates indicated.

UPCAT 2026 Reminder: 1 Day Left to Reply to Offer
Applicants for AY 2026-2027 who were offered admission or who are waitlisted should reply to the offer on or before 16 May 2026.
Access the results portal at https://upcat2026results.up.edu.ph/

UPCAT 2026 Reminder: 1 Day Left to Reply to Offer

Applicants for AY 2026-2027 who were offered admission or who are waitlisted should reply to the offer on or before 16 May 2026.

Access the results portal at https://upcat2026results.up.edu.ph/

UPCAT 2026 Reminder: 2 Days Left to Reply to Offer
Applicants for AY 2026-2027 who were offered admission or who are waitlisted should reply to the offer on or before 16 May 2026.
Access the results portal at https://upcat2026results.up.edu.ph/

UPCAT 2026 Reminder: 2 Days Left to Reply to Offer

Applicants for AY 2026-2027 who were offered admission or who are waitlisted should reply to the offer on or before 16 May 2026.

Access the results portal at https://upcat2026results.up.edu.ph/