Application Procedures

Undergraduate

  1. Present a copy of Secondary School Records at the College Admissions Office for evaluation.
  2. The College Admissions Office will inform applicant whether he/she qualified or not to take the College Entrance Test.
  3. If qualified to take the test, pay US $50.00 application fee (includes application form, testing and processing, informational materials)
  4. Present the Official Receipt to the College Admissions Office and secure the Application Form and other requirements.
  5. Fill out the Application Form and attach the required documents: (ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH CORRECT AND COMPLETE INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PROCESSED.)
    •  Copy of the Secondary School Records
    •  Two (2) Recommendations (From any two of the following: High School Principal, Class Adviser or Guidance Counselor; use DLSU Recommendation Form)
    •  Three (3) 2" x 2" identical photographs
    •  Photocopy of the Birth Certificate or Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and Passport
  6. Submit completed Application Form with all the required documents at the College Admissions Office before the entrance exam date to secure the exam permit.
  7. Take the exam on the scheduled date.
  8. Get status letter (pass/fail) from the College Admissions Office on the announced date for release of results.
  9. If accepted, applicant will proceed to the Office of Student LIFE, International Student Programs and Services (ISPS) Coordinator, who will review the legal documentary requirements of the applicant. Prepare the following documents to be submitted to the ISPS Coordinator:
    •  Photocopy of Passport photo-data page
    •  Visa
    •  Visa Extension (if applicable)
    •  Alien Certificate of Registration or ACR I-Card
    •  Annual Report Receipt
    •  Certificate of Recognition as a Filipino (for Dual Citizens only)
    Note: For those on tourist or travel visa, submit your documents for student visa conversion to the Office of Student LIFE.
  10. Upon submission of complete legal requirements, the ISPS Coordinator will issue the Clearance for Confirmation of Enrollment to the applicant.
  11. Proceed to the College Admissions Office to confirm enrollment.

For more information, visit the College Admissions web site.

Graduate

  1. Application form with 2x2 picture
    (downloadable at DLSU website)
  2. Two (2) Original /Certified  true copies of Transcript of  Records
  3. Photocopy of passport
  4. Two (2) letters of recommendation (downloadable at DLSU website)
  5. Updated Curriculum Vitae/Resume
  6. Personal statement containing academic and career objectives
    (format can be viewed from the DLSU website)
  7. Two (2) pieces of 2”x 2” picture for the testing permit
  8. Certificate of good moral character from previous school/ employer at least six months from date of  issuance
  9. Photocopy of research output (for PhD applicants only).

Important Reminders:
(a) These requirements are INDEPENDENT of legal documents requested by the SLIFE Office for student visas. For information view the Documentary Requirements page.

International applicants are required to fulfill both Graduate Admission Requirements and the SLIFE Legal Requirements to be admitted to the university.

(b) DLSU-Manila does not release any certification of admission unless the applicant has successfully passed the entire admission process.

(c) All application should be submitted in a long brown envelope.

(d) Testing permit will be released upon complete submission of requirements.

You can view the Admissions/Enrolment procedures here (pdf/27kb). For more information, visit the Graduate Admissions web site.

MBA

You can view the GSB Admissions/Enrolment procedures here (pdf/32kb). For more information, visit the Graduate Admissions web site.