Dear International Exchange Students, Mabuhay! IES Arrival Guide 2015-2016 We are pleased to welcome you this coming semester. To facilitate your arrival at the Ateneo de Manila University, please follow the simple steps below. FOR ON-CAMPUS RESIDING STUDENTS STEP 1: Make sure you have submitted your Arrival/Pick-up form (with complete arrival details) and the Ateneo Residency Agreement to the Inbound Coordinator, Mr. Jay Cervantes, at (jcervantes@ateneo.edu) ON or BEFORE the given deadline. These documents will serve as our official reservation reference. The Inbound Coordinator for exchange students will reserve you a room at the university dormitory. The university dormitory only accepts students who shall stay for at least one semester. NOTE: If you fail to submit your arrival form (with complete arrival details), you will then need to attend to your own arrival matters. STEP 2: Proceed to the NISSAN TAXI RENTAL COUNTER at the airport (see maps pages 5-6). Present to the counter the NISSAN Confirmation Letter sent to you through email by the Office of International Relations (OIR) Inbound Coordinator. Also, present any valid proof of identity (i.e. valid ID, passport, etc.). Below please find the standard rate fare of Nissan Taxi Rental: Fare rate* Capacity Car Php 750.00 1-2 persons Van Php 1,800.00 5-6 persons The Nissan Taxi driver will take you to the Ateneo Dormitory. University Dormitory Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights 1108 Quezon City, Philippines (632) 426 6001 local 5801 1 *Note: Fees may change without prior notice
STEP 3: Upon arrival at the University Dormitory, please present any ID as proof of identity (e.g. passport, school ID, etc.). The housing staff will ask you to fill up some important documents for billing concerns and other related matters. Below is the standard rate fare of the university dormitory, University Dormitory PhP 35,000.00* Per semester - Four in a room PhP 8,200.00* Per month - Single room *Note: Fees may change without prior notice FOR OFF-CAMPUS RESIDING STUDENTS STEP 1: Make sure you have submitted your Arrival/Pick-up form (with complete arrival details) to mgvillanueva@ateneo.edu ON or BEFORE the (determined deadline). This form will serve as our reservation reference. The Operations Coordinator or Inbound Coordinator for exchange students will determine your temporary off-campus housing (i.e. PhilDHRRA PARTNERSHIP CENTER, My Place or ISO) two weeks prior to your arrival. NOTE: Failure to submit the arrival form (with complete arrival details) means you will have to attend to your own arrival matters. STEP 2: Proceed to the NISSAN TAXI RENTAL COUNTER at the airport (see maps pages 5-6). Present to the counter the NISSAN Confirmation Letter sent to you through email by the Office of International Relations (OIR) Inbound Coordinator. Also, present any valid proof of identity (i.e. valid ID, passport, etc.). Below please find the standard rate fare of Nissan Taxi Rental, Fare rate* Capacity Car Php 750.00 1-2 persons Van Php 1,800.00 5 6 persons *Note: Fees may change without prior notice The Nissan Taxi driver will take you to the determined temporary off-campus housing. Below please find the complete addresses and maps of PhilDHRRA Partnership Center, My Place and ISO, for your clear reference. 2
PhilDHRRA PARTNERSHIP CENTER 59 C. Salvador Street, Varsity Hills Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108 Metro Manila, Philippines (632) 426 6737 local 101 http://partnershipcenter.webnode.com/ Daily dormitory rate (Php 500)* Daily single room rate (Php 1,100)* PhilDHRRA Partnership Center (*Note: Fees may change without prior notice) Php 550.00* Per day - Dormitory type (can accommodate 3 to 7 persons) MAP TO PHILDHRRA My Place Residence Hall 22 F. De La Rosa Loyola Heights Katipunan Quezon City (+632) 426-73-35, (+632) 426-73-35 www.myplace.com.ph Email: christie_d@myplace.ph Daily double room hotel rate (Php 2,000)* Institute of Social Order (ISO) Facilities Walter Hogan Conference Center & Benigno Mayo Hall (ISO Office Building) http://www.wix.com/isofacilities/isofacilities Daily room rate (with air condition unit) per person (Php 650)* Daily room rate (w/out air condition unit) per person (Php 375)* 3
MAP TO MY PLACE RESIDENCE HALL STEP 3: Upon arrival at the assigned temporary off-campus housing, please present any valid proof of identity (i.e. valid ID, passport, etc.). The housing staff will ask you to fill up some important documents for billing concerns and other related matters. The staff will lead you to your designated room. Enjoy your stay and have a good rest. PROCESSING of the SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT (SSP) Visit the Ateneo de Manila University - Office of International Relations (OIR) during office hours (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; Saturday 8:30am - 4:30nn) a day after you arrive in the country for the application of the SSP; visa matters; registration-enrollment; and other related matters. Bring your Ateneo Acceptance Letter when you visit the campus as this serves as your temporary entry pass while you still do not have the ADMU ID. You may only be given an ID once you have officially been enrolled. How to get to OIR from PhilDHRRA Partnership Center, use the bridge near the university s gate 3 (in front of BDO Bank) and proceed to the 3 rd floor of Faber Hall. 4
General Information on the SSP: 1. The SSP is a requirement of the Philippine Government (Bureau of Immigration) for all non-degree international exchange students which the ADMU Administration / Registrar implements. 2. The SSP informs the ADMU Registrar that the exchange students may officially be enrolled and the courses enrolled in thereafter are to be officially credited. Without the SSP, the student will not be considered enrolled. 3. Students must come to the OIR, Loyola Campus, to process their Special Study Permit (SSP). 4. Students are advised to attend to their SSP a day after arrival. The students are only given within a week s time after arrival to pay the SSP Processing Fee to the ADMU Cashier. 5. It is also strongly advised that students should not leave the Philippines and go on travels for the 1st two consecutive weeks after arrival. This is to ensure completing the processing of the SSP. Requirements to process the SSP: The following must be submitted to the OIR Visa-SSP Officer: The original ADMU Acceptance Letter The original passport 2 photocopies of the arrival-stamp page in the passport PhP 7,540.00 Processing Fee (which includes the ACR I-Card, Express Lane Fee and the actual SSP) 2-2 x2 ID Photos (white background, no eyeglasses) Should you have other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at (632) 426 6001 local 4036 or (+63)927 547 5521. We look forward to seeing you at the Ateneo! 5
MAP TO NISSAN TAXI RENTAL Arrival and pick-up instructions for passengers arriving at NAIA TERMINAL 1 After passing through the Immigration counter just go out of the main arrival lobby and turn left and go straight to Nissan counter. 6
Arrival and pick-up instructions for passengers arriving at NAIA TERMINAL 2 After passing through the immigration counter just go out of the main arrival lobby and turn left and go straight to Nissan counter. 7
Arrival and pick-up instructions for passengers arriving at NAIA TERMINAL 3 After passing through the immigration counter just go out of the main arrival lobby, outside the terminal, secondary road, across bay 4 is the Nissan Rent A Car Counter. 8