Second Undergraduate Degree Application Procedures
| A second undergraduate degree at De La Salle University is open to applicants who meet all the criteria below: |
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| Must have earned the first undergraduate degree within the last three (3) years. |
| Must have no failure in any course/subject in the first undergraduate degree. |
| Must have a Grade Point Average of at least 2.500 in the first undergraduate degree. |
| Process | Dates |
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| Application | 01 to 29 October 2025 |
| Release of Application Results | 28 November 2025 |
Policies/Guidelines
1. Acceptance to the preferred degree program is contingent on its availability for a second undergraduate degree intake.
2. Applicants are required to undergo an interview with the College Associate Dean, who renders the final decision on the admission status of the applicant.
3. Shifting to another program is not allowed.
4. No failing grade must be incurred in the first trimester of enrollment in order to earn eligibility for subsequent enrollment.
For Graduates oF De La Salle System Schoool
1. Courses taken in the first undergraduate degree may be credited towards the second undergraduate degree, provided that the number of units to be credited does not exceed 50% of the total number of units required by the program at DLSU. Crediting of units or courses will be determined by the DLSU College Associate Dean upon acceptance to the program.
2. There must be active enrollment for at least six (6) consecutive trimesters to earn the second undergraduate degree.
3. Students are disqualified from receiving academic honors upon graduation, regardless of academic performance.
For Graduates of Other Schools
1. Applicants must have a final GPA of at least 85 (or equivalent) with no failures from the first degree.
2. Students are required to enroll in all courses in the curriculum of the second undergraduate degree. No course will be credited from the first degree (including all General Education courses, PE, NSTP, etc.).
3. Students are qualified to receive academic honors upon graduation, in accordance with applicable rules and policies.
Application Journey
STEP 1: Accomplish the application form
Accomplished the application form via the Online Undergraduate Application Form.
Note: Make sure that your online application has a photo.
STEP 2: Upload your requirements in the Google Form facility.
UPLOAD your requirements in the Google Form facility.
Upload all Application Documentary Requirements. Please allot reasonable lead time to secure the following requirements/documents and to prepare a clear scanned copy of each (in PDF/JPEG format) in time for the Application process deadline. Please refer to the requirements below:
1. Online Undergraduate Application Summary Print Out
2. Official Transcript of Records (TOR) with date of graduation
3. Proof of Application Fee Payment(Note: Proof of payment must include the name/application number of the applicant.)
4. Proof of Citizenship
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Required Documents |
| Filipino |
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1. PSA-issued Birth Certificate |
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- Valid and unexpired Philippine Passport*
- Any of:
2.1. PSA issued Birth Certificate
2.2. Birth Certificate from Country of Origin
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| Filipino with Dual Citizenships |
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- PSA issued Birth Certificate
- Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport*
- Any of:
3.1. Valid and unexpired Philippine Passport*
3.2. Documentation for Acquisition/Reacquisition/Retention of Filipino Citizen
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- Any of:
1.1. PSA issued Birth Certificate
1.2. Birth Certificate from Country of Origin
- Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport
- Any of:
3.1. Valid and unexpired Philippine Passport*
3.2. Documentation for Acquisition/Reacquisition/Retention of Filipino Citizen
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| Non-Filipino |
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- Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport*
- Any of:
2.1 Alien Certification of Registration Identity (ACR I-) Card**
2.2 Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)**
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- Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport*
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Note:
*Scanned copy of the front page
**Scanned copy of both front and back pages
5. Consent Form
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- 5.1 Download the short version of the Consent Form (Form No. UG-28.1) here
- 5.2 Fill out all the information in the consent form
- 5.3 Affix signature on the Consent Form (Parent/Legal Guardian must affix signature if the applicant is not of legal age)
- 5.4 Scan the Consent Form (must be in jpeg/PDF format and less than 4MB in size)
- 5.5 Upload the Consent Form in the Google Form
6. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous College/University (Note: Certificate of Non-Issuance of Good Moral Character must be submitted if the aforementioned document is not being issued by the last school attended.)
7. Application letter addressed to the Director of the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, stating reasons for a second undergraduate degree.
STEP 3: Pay the application fee
Pay the non-refundable Application Fee.
The PhP800 fee is applicable for both Filipino citizens (including those who are dual citizens) and non-Filipino citizens. For Official payment channels, you may visit this link: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/accounting/official-payment-channels/
Note: The 10-digit application number and name of the applicant must be indicated in the proof of payment.
STEP 4: Submit the application
A copy of your response to the Google form will be sent to your registered email address.
STEP 5: View your application status
A Verification and Evaluation Process shall be conducted following your submission of documents and payment of the application fee. A Notification email shall be sent to your registered email if you are approved to proceed with the application/take the transfer test.
STEP 6: Access and print your DCAT Test Permit
APPLICATION RESULTS will be released starting 28 November 2025.
Applicants will be asked to MONITOR their admission status via email. The email address the applicant indicated either on his/her Online Application Form or Google Form will be used to: (1) send his/her status letter and (2) other notifications involved in the application and enrollment.
Important Reminders:
- Allot a reasonable lead time to secure the requirements/documents. Prepare a clear scanned copy of each in JPEG or PDF.
- Applications with incomplete requirements will be marked as VERIFIED – INCOMPLETE. Applicants with incomplete applications will be required to comply on a specific date. Failure to submit the missing requirements will render the application void. It will not be processed for the test permit generation.
- Complete the application process early to avoid unnecessary inconveniences. Late submission of applications will not be considered.
- Please keep all original hard copies of the documentary requirements. They are necessary and form part of the requirements during confirmation of enrollment.
- For students who studied abroad, a copy of their Transcript of Record (TOR) apostilled/authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in the country where the school is located must be submitted upon enrollment confirmation.
- The EMAIL ADDRESS LOGGED IN THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM (OAF) WILL BE CONSIDERED YOUR REGISTERED EMAIL ADDRESS. All concerns regarding your Application, including the Result of your Application, will be sent to this registered email address.
- Applicants with complete application requirements will be provided with the test schedule, and the TEST PERMIT will be emailed to the registered email address of the Applicant.
- Any false information given and/or fraudulent document uploaded into the facility will automatically nullify the application and permanently prohibit the applicant from pursuing any level of study at De La Salle University.
- Application Results will be withheld for applicants with incomplete requirements and/or who failed to comply with the specifications of the documentary requirements (e.g., unclear/unreadable scanned copies) at the given submission deadline.
- Application Results will be released via the registered email address.
For concerns or inquiries regarding the admissions procedure, please email [email protected], indicating Transfer Application Concerns in the subject line.
Office of Admissions and Scholarships
Second Floor, Henry Sy, Sr. Hall
De La Salle University
2401 Taft Avenue
1004 Manila, Philippines
Tel: (632) 8523-4230 (Direct) or 8524-4611 to 19 local 166
Operating Hours:
| Day |
Time |
| Mondays to Fridays |
08:00 – 17:00 (with 12:00 – 13:30 lunch break) |
| Saturdays |
08:00 – 12:00 |
For concerns or inquiries regarding the admissions procedure, please submit email to [email protected]
For information on scholarships, please visit the Scholarships page.