CSU Guidance and Counseling Office

27/04/2026

ADVISORY | Cotabato State University – Graduate School Schedule of Activities for Summer A.Y. 2025-2026

📌 Application for Graduate School Entrance Examination
May 4–22, 2026

Requirements for Scheduling: Photocopy of Transcript of Records (TOR), valid ID, accomplished GSEE Form (available at the Graduate School Office)

📝 Graduate School Entrance Examination (Examination Proper)
May 25–29, 2026
📚 Enrollment Period
June 1–6, 2026
🎓 Classes Begin
June 6, 2026
🔄 Changing/Dropping of Subjects
June 8–13, 2026

15/04/2026

Please be reminded of your new set of schedule Batch 80, 81 and 82!

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

In line with the observance of 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, please be informed that the COTSUCAT examination schedule has been RESCHEDULED.

New Examination Schedule:

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝟎: 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 – 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝟏: 𝟗:𝟏𝟓 – 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐌
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝟐: 𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 – 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌

This replaces the previously assigned afternoon schedule to give way for the University President’s Day program which will start at 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

All examinees are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled time to ensure a smooth flow of the examination.

15/04/2026

With the heat index in Cotabato City reaching 45°C, CotSUCAT examinees are highly encouraged to bring their own water and a mini fan to stay cool and hydrated throughout the examination.

Your safety and well-being matter just as much as your performance.

Stay safe, stay cool, and best of luck, future CotSU students!

14/04/2026

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔, 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔!

The 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 of Cotabato State University joyfully joins the celebration of the 𝟓𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒚 from April 14–18, 2026, a meaningful milestone that reflects years of growth, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

With the theme: “𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆: 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆”

We continue to uphold our mission of supporting every CotSUan in their academic journey, personal development, and emotional well-being. As part of this vibrant celebration, we reaffirm our role as a safe space, guiding, listening, and empowering students to become the best version of themselves.

This anniversary is not just a commemoration of the past five years, but also a celebration of the people behind the success, our students, faculty, staff, and the entire CotSU community who continuously strive for excellence and positive change.

As we look forward to more years of service, may we remain united in building a future grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and purpose.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬!

09/04/2026

The 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (GCO) officially welcomed a new chapter of leadership during the Student Peer Facilitators' Circle (SPFC) orientation and elections at the CotSU-AVR.

The session was defined by a powerful call to action. GCO Director 𝑫𝒓. 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑪. 𝑺𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒎𝒂 urged the new facilitators to lead with heart, asking them to consider the "legacy of kindness" they will leave behind.

With six new sets of officers elected, former President 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐨 expressed her hopes for a year of dedicated service to both the students and the university.

Congratulations to our new student leaders! We look forward to seeing your commitment in action as you support and uplift the CotSU community.

07/04/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

In line with the observance of 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, please be informed that the COTSUCAT examination schedule has been RESCHEDULED.

New Examination Schedule:

𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝟎: 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 – 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝟏: 𝟗:𝟏𝟓 – 𝟏𝟎:𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐌
𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟖𝟐: 𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 – 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌

This replaces the previously assigned afternoon schedule to give way for the University President’s Day program which will start at 𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

All examinees are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled time to ensure a smooth flow of the examination.

26/03/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

All applicants are hereby reminded that the CotSU-Cat Examination on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (Friday) 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝.

All examinees are advised to arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes before their assigned schedule to ensure a smooth and orderly process.

20/03/2026

𝐄𝐢𝐝'𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐭'𝐫 𝐀𝐥-𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤!

The Cotabato State University Guidance and Counseling Office warmly greets everyone a joyful and meaningful Eid’l Fit'r!

As we mark the end of the blessed month of Ramadhan, may this day remind us of the values of patience, gratitude, compassion, and unity. May the lessons we have learned during this sacred month continue to guide us in our daily lives.

Let this Eid be a celebration of renewed faith, strengthened relationships, and inner peace. May Allaah (SWT) accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds, and grant us continuous guidance and blessings.

Taqabalallahu Minna wa Minkum Saalihal A'maal!

19/03/2026

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐬!

Heading to the Cotabato State University campus for your 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭? Make sure you’re dressed for success!

To ensure a smooth entry and a comfortable testing experience, we would like to remind everyone to strictly follow the University Dress Code. Please refer to the guide below for the "Do’s and Don’t’s" regarding proper attire and prohibited items inside the campus premises.

✅ 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐃 (𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞):

Polo Shirts / T-Shirts
Jeans and Pants
Long Sleeves
Knee-length or Long Dresses/Skirts
Sandals and Shoes

❌ 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐃 (𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞):

Sando / Sexy Skirts / Short Skirts
Tank tops / Backless tops / Tube tops
Ripped Jeans
Shorts / Sexy Shorts
Slippers

Please also be mindful of the 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒉𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑰𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 listed at the bottom of the poster. Security protocols will be strictly enforced at the gates.

Let’s keep the campus professional, safe, and conducive for everyone.

10/03/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲

In compliance with the CSU Advisory implementing a 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝟒)-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞, where 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐨𝐟𝐟, all Cotabato State University College Admission Test (CotSU-CAT) schedules that fall on Fridays will be rescheduled.

However, the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 batch will remain as scheduled and will proceed with the examination on the said date.

The new schedule for the affected examinees are posted bellow. All concerned applicants are advised to regularly check for further announcements and updates.

09/03/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐒𝐔-𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧‼️

In consideration of DepEd graduation schedules in various schools, the CotSU-CAT examination 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟑𝟎–𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 is now 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑–𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Examinees are reminded that their 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 per batch 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝.

All are requested to be guided accordingly.