The UAAP Season 78 high school volleyball tournament started on August 22, 2015. The tournament venue is the Adamson University Gym in San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila. Adamson is the tournament host. The number of participating schools in the boys' and girls' tournaments both increased to seven. Far Eastern University fielded boys' and girls' volleyball teams beginning season 77. Since there are now seven participating schools, the tournaments have a Final Four format. The UAAP Board decided to move the high school volleyball tournaments from 2nd semester to 1st semester due to the basketball juniors tournament being moved from the 1st semester to 2nd semester.
The UAAP Season 78 seniors' division volleyball tournament started on January 31, 2016. Originally, before the schedule was moved, the UAAP Season 78 seniors' division volleyball tournament opening was scheduled on February 13 and January 30. The tournament main venue is the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City while selected games were played at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig, Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, and the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. UP is the tournament host.
Ateneo De Manila University Blue Eagles claimed their back to back title after beating the National University Bulldogs in Games 1 and 2 of the best of 3 series.
On the other hand, the De La Salle University Lady Spikers won their 9th crown after defeating the defending champions Ateneo De Manila Lady Eagles in the do-or-die game of the finals.
Men's tournament
Season's team line-up
Elimination round
Team standings
Match-up results
Scores
Results to the right and top of the gray cells are first round games, those to the left and below are second round games.
Playoffs
Playoffs / Finals
Semifinals
ADMU vs UPADMU with twice-to-beat advantage. Elimination round results:
(Feb 21) ADMU def. UP3–0 • 25–16, 25–18, 25–14
(Mar 09) ADMU def. UP3–0 • 25–9, 27–25, 25–15
NU vs ADUNU with twice-to-beat advantage. Elimination round results:
(Feb 03) NU def. ADU3–0 • 25–22, 25–22, 25–7
(Mar 06) NU def. ADU3–1 • 25–23, 25–23, 25–27, 25–22
Finals
ADMU vs NUBest–of–three series Elimination round results:
Awarding ceremony hosts: TJ Manotoc and Janeena Chan
Awards
Most valuable player (Season): Alyssa Valdez (Ateneo Lady Eagles)
Most valuable player (Finals): Kim Kianna Dy (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Rookie of the Year: Isa Molde (UP Lady Maroons)
Best scorer: Alyssa Valdez (Ateneo Lady Eagles)
Best attacker: Alyja Daphne Santiago (NU Lady Bulldogs)
Best blocker: Mary Joy Baron (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Best server: Alyssa Valdez (Ateneo Lady Eagles)
Best digger: Dawn Macandili (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Best setter: Kim Fajardo (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Best receiver: Dawn Macandili (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Special Awards
Fudgee Barr O-Barr Sa Galing Player of the Season: Alyssa Valdez (Ateneo Lady Eagles)
Manulife Up and Coming Player of the Season: Isa Molde (UP Lady Maroons)
Players of the Week
Coaching changes
Adamson Falcons: Sherwin Meneses has resigned as Head Coach of the team due to a conflict between the coaching staff and team sponsor Akari Lights, during the 2nd elimination round. Adamson Falcons Men's Volleyball team head coach Domingo Custodio was assigned as the interim head coach of the women's team until the season ends.
Injuries
Ateneo Lady Eagles: Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Madayag suffers her season-ending right knee Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a team practice session on March 15, 2016. She will undertake a surgery after Holy Week.
DLSU Lady Spikers: Graduating open hitter Cydthealee Demecillo suffers a knee sprain after their game against UP Fighting Maroons on March 16, 2016. Demecillo rested for two weeks to further heal her knee.
Boys' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Match-up results
Awards
Most valuable player (Season): Shaun Christopher Ledesma (UE Junior Warriors)
Most valuable player (Finals): Raymart Reyes (NUNS Bullpups)
Rookie of the Year: Noel Kampton (NUNS Bullpups)
Best scorer: Shaun Christopher Ledesma (UE Junior Warriors)
Best attacker: Noel Kampton (NUNS Bullpups)
Best blocker: Billie Jean Anima (NUNS Bullpups)
Best receiver: Marc Caballero (UE Junior Warriors)
Best digger: Eduardo Manuel (UST Tiger Cubs)
Best setter: Ralph Imperial (UE Junior Warriors)
Girls' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Match-up results
Awards
Most valuable player (Season): Ejiya Laure (UST Junior Tigresses)
Most valuable player (Finals): Faith Nisperos (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
Rookie of the Year: Thea Gagate (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
Best scorer: Jules Samonte (DLSZ Junior Lady Archers)
Best attacker: Faith Nisperos (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
Best blocker: Sheena Toring (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
Best receiver: Bernadett Pepito (UST Junior Tigresses)
Best digger: Bela Peralta (DLSZ Junior Lady Archers)
Best setter: Joyme Cagande (NUNS Lady Bullpups)
Overall championship points
In case of a tie, the team with the higher position in any tournament is ranked higher. If both are still tied, they are listed by alphabetical order.
How rankings are determined:
Ranks 5th to 8th determined by elimination round standings.
Loser of the #1 vs #4 semifinal match-up is ranked 4th
Loser of the #2 vs #3 semifinal match-up is ranked 3rd