Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between subjective well-being and academic motivation among first-year students at Quezon City University during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 242 first-year students participated in the research. The results revealed a significant relationship between students subjective well-being and academic motivation. Students reported high levels of subjective well-being, with the highest average score in college gratitude. Similarly, academic motivation was also high, particularly in areas related to extrinsic motivation. The findings suggest that students motivation to engage in academic activities is closely linked to their positive perceptions of their college experience.