1. For incoming freshmen, a general average of 80% in Grades 11 and Grades 12. Preferably, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics strand graduate.
2. Applicants are required to take the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) administered by the Guidance Services and Testing Center. For BS Nutrition and Dietetics applicants, they should obtain the following cut-off score for the following aptitudes: verbal reasoning – 20; numeral reasoning – 20; abstract reasoning – 2-; and language usage – 20.
3. Freshmen are required to report their vaccination status and present normal results for the following laboratory/diagnostic tests: Chest X-ray, fecalysis, and urinalysis. They are also required to undergo physical assessment and psychological testing. In addition to the abovementioned laboratory/diagnostic tests, level 3 & level 4 students must undergo sputum test.
4. Shifters/Second Courses/ Transferees must have no grade below 2.4 (83%) or better in all subjects. ASPO will refer applicant’s credentials to the respective Academic Supervisors for evaluation and approval.
5. All applicants shall undergo a screening interview following the CNND interview guidelines.

The Nutrition and Dietetics education in the undergraduate level is designed to adequately equip students with the fundamental knowledge, attitudes and skills in foods, nutrition, dietetics, management, and allied fields in order to prepare them for entry level professional responsibilities in education and communication, food and nutrition research, clinical dietetics, food service industries, wellness programs and public health/community nutrition. The nutrition and dietetics education is responsive to Philippine society and takes into account needs, resources and potentials. The professional envisioned herein is imbued with the ideals, aspirations and traditions of the Filipinos and in keeping with global development.