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December 9, 2025 - Dormitory Application 2026-2027

Dear Students, Good day! We are pleased to announce that the UP Cebu Dormitory is now open for applications for Academic Year 2026–2027. Before filling out your application, please carefully review the Data Privacy Agreement. Online registration is mandatory to express your interest in residing in the dormitory. Please take note that failure to submit the required documents will result in automatic disqualification.

ADMISSION TO THE DORMITORY

Applicants are required to submit requirements for their application to be considered.

Documents to be submitted depending on employment status of parents:

StatusForms to Submit
1 BOTH parents are working2025 Income Tax return of BOTH parents if filing separately; OR certificate of employment of BOTH parents with income
2 BOTH parents are engaged in a business, or ONE is handling a business while the other is not employed2025 Income Tax return of business and/or affidavit of no work for the other parent
3 BOTH parents are self-employed2025 Income Tax return of BOTH parents OR affidavit of self-employment of BOTH parents with amount of income stated
4 ONE parent is working, while the OTHER IS NOT2025 ITR OR certification of employment of the parent working with stated income AND affidavit of no work for the other parent OR Certificate of Tax Exemption from BIR
5 SINGLE-PARENT2025 ITR of parent AND affidavit or single parent ID
6 BOTH parents are working ABROADCertificate of work with income OR copy of the contract, should be issued within the last six months
7 RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM FAMILY MEMBER2025 ITR of family member giving support OR certification of employment with stated income
8 RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS RETIRED ALREADYAffidavit stating previous job AND amount of pension being received
9 BOTH parents are RETIREDAffidavit stating job before retirement AND amount of monthly pension OR copy of pension certificate with amount
12 SELF-SUPPORTINGAffidavit of self-support, include sources of income to finance education
13 BOTH parents are WORKING and DOES NOT HAVE ITR OR ANY PROOF OF INCOMEAffidavit stating sources of income to support the education of child OR Certificate of Tax Exemption form BIR

*ITR or Income Tax Return – should be year 2025 and stamped received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue on 2026; ITR of previous years will not be accepted.

**Affidavit is a written document prepared and signed by a lawyer.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

  1. Complete the form truthfully.
  2. Note that not all applicants can be accommodated in the dormitory.
  3. Only fully completed requirements will be considered for processing.

Remember: To be admitted to the dormitory is not a right. At most, it is only a privilege. As such, it may be revoked anytime subject to the requirements and policies of the University and the Dormitory. Hence, the Dormitory Manager enforce the rules and recommend appropriate action to the dormitory committee.

DORMITORY CAPACITY AND RATES

I. LIADLAW HALL

Note: With additional charges for gadgets.

Room TypeMonthly Rate per Person
Special (A/C)₱3,000.00 (local students, 4 pax/room) inclusive of electricity consumption. (The maximum electricity consumption per room is set at 222 kWh per month. Occupants will be charged for any usage beyond this limit)
₱7,950.00 (foreign/exchange students, 2 pax/room)
Regular (Fan)₱1,500.00 (4 pax/room)
Floor levelAircon RoomsFan RoomsCapacity per floor level
Female / MaleFemale / MaleTotal
1st Floor4 / 824 / 2460
2nd Floor8 / 824 / 2464
3rd Floor8 / 824 / 2464
4th Floor8 / 824 / 2464
Total28 / 3296 / 96252

II. LIHANGIN HALL – ₱500.00/person/month

Note: With additional charges for gadgets.

Lihangin Hall – Female

First Floor8 Double Deck Beds16 pax
Second Floor11 Double Deck Beds22 pax
Total38 pax

Lihangin Hall – Male

First Floor8 Double Deck Beds16 pax
Second Floor11 Double Deck Beds22 pax
Total38 pax

Monthly rate for gadgets:

  • Computer/Laptop : ₱100.00
  • Wireless Headphone : ₱20.00
  • Tablet : ₱50.00
  • Electric Fan : ₱50.00
  • Power Bank : ₱50.00
  • Smart Watch : ₱20.00
  • Printer : ₱100.00
  • Printer with Printing Job : ₱120.00
  • Cellphone : ₱50.00
  • Study Lamp : ₱50.00
  • Radio/Cassette : ₱50.00

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Key Reminders — HONESTY is VERY IMPORTANT

You must provide truthful, consistent, and accurate information in all forms and documents. Any mismatch, incorrect data, or dishonesty will lead to automatic disqualification.

RequirementDetails
1. Proof of Income• Submit your parents' 2025 BIR Income Tax Return (ITR).
• If your household has no income, secure a BIR Certificate of No Income or Affidavit of No Income.
• Certificate of Indigency is no longer accepted.
2. Consistency of Information• Income details in the dorm application, Google Form, and parents' ITR must match exactly.
• Honesty and accuracy are essential.
3. Application Period• Open: June 1 – July 21, 2026
• Results: July 31, 2026
4. Form 5 SubmissionYou may submit the UP Form 5 or a Temporary Form 5 when you move in.
5. Incomplete RequirementsApplicants who qualify but lack documents cannot move in until complete.
6. Evaluation Process• The Dormitory Committee will conduct a fair and thorough review.
• Final results will be released only after deliberation.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

StepRequired Documents
1. Initial Online SubmissionUpload the following (ensure all information is truthful and consistent):
• Parents' 2025 ITR or Certificate of Tax Exemption
• 2×2 ID photo
• UP Form 5 (or Temporary Form 5) or Certificate of Acceptance from the College Dean
• Previous two semesters' grades (for old residents)
2. Upon Acceptance (via email)Submit the following:
• Printed Dorm Application Form
• 2×2 photo
• UP Form 5
• Parents' 2025 ITR/Tax Exemption
• Previous semester's grades (if returning)
Final Reminder
Required Documents Checklist• UP Form 5
• 2025 ITR or BIR Certificate of No Income (both parents)
• 2×2 photo
• Grades (if applicable)
Complete documents + truthful information = successful application