Graduate Application Procedures

1. Master’s and certificate program applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, while doctoral program applicants must have a master’s degree.
2. We allow application for those who have earned units from other schools. A maximum of one-third (1/3) of the total number of academic units (excluding thesis/dissertation) required for the degree at DLSU may be accepted as transfer credits.Evaluation of transfer of credits is subject to the approval of the College Associate Dean, upon the recommendation of the Chair/Graduate Coordinator of the academic department. Courses taken from another school should be credited on the first term of studies at DLSU. No other courses taken from another school may be credited subsequent to this unless covered by the issuance of a cross-enrollment permit from the Office of the University Registrar (OUR). Courses counted to earn a separate degree, whether at DLSU or in another school, are not eligible for crediting.
3. Application to the preferred degree program is subject to the availability of the program and slot per term.

1. The APPLICATION PERIOD for Term 1, AY2025-2026 is from 12 May (Monday) to 21 June 2025 (Saturday).
2. All applicants who will be scheduled to take the proctored DLSU Graduate Admission Test (DGAT) will be assigned a slot in one of De La Salle University’s testing venues.
   Due to system limitations, online testing will not be an option.The TEST VENUE/SCHEDULE will be emailed to registered applicants days before the scheduled test (NOTE: The University will send messages relevant to application via email. Phone calls may also be used but as a last resort. The email address the applicant indicated either on his/her Online Application Form or Google Form will be used.)

   Case	Activities	Dates	NOTES
   1	Start of Application	May 12 (Monday)
   2	End of Application	June 21 (Saturday)
   3	Test Administration (NOTE: Saturday schedules to be filled first)
   	DGAT Set 1	May 24 (Saturday)	for application period May 12 – 17
   		May 22 (Thursday)
   		May 20 (Tuesday)
   	DGAT Set 2	May 31 (Saturday)	for applcation period  from May 18 – May 24
   		May 29 (Thursday)
   		May 27 (Tuesday)
   	DGAT Set 3	June 14 (Saturday)	for application period May 25 – June 7
   		June 10 (Tuesday)	NOTE: no testing on June 7 (Eid Al Adha) and
   			June 12 (Independence Day)
   	DGAT Set 4	June 21 (Saturday)	for application period June 8 – June 14
   		June 19 (Thursday)
   		June 17 (Tuesday)
   	DGAT Set 5	June 28 (Saturday)	for application period June 15 – June 21
   		June 26 (Thursday)	NOTE: no testing on June 24 (Manila Day)

Issuance of test permits is system – generated and is on a first-come first-served basis; reservations are not allowed. Examinees will be assigned to the nearest, available test date. A P200.00 rescheduling fee will be charged if one reschedules.

Published testing dates may change without prior notice depending on the volume of applicants to be processed. Any updates on schedules will be posted in this same link (i.e., https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/graduate/procedures/default.asp)

Applicants to the following programs are EXEMPTED from taking the DGAT:

• MFA in Creative Writing
• PhD programs EXCEPT applicants who apply to any ladderized/straight PhD programs or specific programs including DBA, PhD in Business, PhD in Computer Studies, and Doctor in Information Technology.

NMAT by GMAC. For incoming applications, the NMAT by GMAC will no longer be made an admissions requirement.

ONLY applicants to the following graduate programs who have previously taken the NMAT by GMAC will be exempted from taking the DGAT: DBA, MBA, and Diploma in Management. A scanned copy of the test result will be required for uploading in a designated Google form.

Applicants to the DBA, MBA, and Diploma in Management programs who have previously taken the NMAT by GMAC will still be scheduled to take the Essay Components of the DGAT.

English Proficiency Test Results. English proficiency test results (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, or Oxford ELLT) are required for international applicants, with the exception of those who hold a bachelor’s degree from De La Salle University in Manila.

MInfoSec applicants may provide a university certification stating English was the medium of instruction for their bachelor’s degree as an alternative to TOEFL or IELTS.

Diploma in Management (PGDM) graduates from DLSU who wish to pursue the MBA program are exempt from taking the DGAT. An interview with the Graduate Program Coordinator will be the next step in the application process.

1. PREPARE all application documents for scanning and uploading. For a summary of requirements, please click any of the following links:
   • Requirements Check List for Local Applicants
   • Requirements Check List for International Applicants
2. PAY the NON-REFUNDABLE P600 application fee:
   • No application fee is required for the following groups: (1) CETREL program applicants and (2) DLSU Brothers Community members.
   • Kindly check this link for more details on how to go about payment of application fees: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/accounting/official-payment-channels/
     • Since applicants have yet to create their own MyLaSalle (MLS) accounts and thus have no access to the MLS system, payment options are over-the-counter and internet banking to accredited banks.
     • Use your Application Number, specified on your Application Form, when asked to specify a Student Number and/or Reference Number.)
3. CLICK the appropriate link below and UPLOAD the scanned documents after FILLING OUT the form:
   
   https://forms.gle/mVPS2s5EUXWXQCyy8Uploaded documents will be forwarded to the members of the screening committee for departmental review a week after the application deadline.

Academic departments are given two weeks to evaluate credentials and contact applicants for interview appointments, which their Office Assistants will do by phone and/or email.

Please take note that not all applicants will be asked to appear for an interview.

• APPLICATION RESULTS will be released in August 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 the link where one can download his/her status letter in pdf format at least three working days before the scheduled release date and (2) other notifications involved in application and enrollment.
  Results of application for scholarship and financial assistance will be simultaneously posted on the letter of acceptance that will be emailed to successful applicants.

APPLICANTS who PASS and eventually ENROLL will be asked to turn over original copies of the requirements in a long brown envelope during confirmation of enrollment. The link where one may see the Confirmation Dates and Guidelines will be emailed shortly before the release of results. The brown envelope should be properly labelled with the applicant’s complete name (SURNAME, FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL) in big upper case letters on the upper left corner on the backside of the envelope. The Office of Admissions and Scholarships (OAS) reserves the right to decline applications that have not met the criteria set by the Office.

For any concerns or questions, email [email protected]