Second Undergraduate Degree Application Procedures

Criteria

A second undergraduate degree at De La Salle University is open to applicants who meet all the
criteria below:
1. Must have earned the first undergraduate degree within the last three (3) years.
2. Must have no failure in any course/subject in the first undergraduate degree.
3. Must have a Grade Point Average of at least 2.500 in the first undergraduate degree.

 

Important Dates

Process Dates
Application 01 February to 01 March 2025
Release of Application Results 28 March 2025

For the application schedules of succeeding terms, please visit the Admissions Calendar.

Policies/Guidelines

The following policies pertain to students applying/pursuing their second undergraduate program at
DLSU:

GENERAL POLICIES

  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 SCHOOLS

  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 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
    Citizenship Required Documents
    Filipino
    • Born in the Philippines
    		 1. PSA-issued Birth Certificate
    • Born Abroad
    1. Valid and unexpired Philippine Passport*
    2. Any of:
      2.1.  PSA issued Birth Certificate
      2.2. Birth Certificate from Country of Origin
    Filipino with Dual Citizenships
    • Born in the Philippines
    1. PSA issued Birth Certificate
    2. Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport*
    3. Any of:
      3.1.  Valid and unexpired Philippine Passport*
      3.2. Documentation for Acquisition/Reacquisition/Retention of Filipino Citizen
    • Born Abroad
    1. Any of:
      1.1.  PSA issued Birth Certificate
      1.2. Birth Certificate from Country of Origin
    2. Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport
    3. Any of:
      3.1.  Valid and unexpired Philippine Passport*
      3.2. Documentation for Acquisition/Reacquisition/Retention of Filipino Citizen
    Non-Filipino
    • Born in the Philippines
    1. Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport*
    2. Any of:
      2.1 Alien Certification of Registration Identity (ACR I-) Card**
      2.2 Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)**
    • Born Abroad 
    1. Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport*

    Note:
    **Scanned copy of both front and back pages

  5. Consent Form
    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 Admission Processing 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 application fee. A Notification email shall be sent to your registered email if you are approved to proceed with the application.

STEP 6: ACCESS the results

  • APPLICATION RESULTS will be released starting 28 March 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:

  1. Allot reasonable lead time to secure the requirements/documents. Prepare a clear scanned copy of each in JPEG or PDF.
  2. 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.
  3. Complete the application process early in order to avoid unnecessary inconveniences. Late submission of applications will not be considered.
  4. Please keep all original hard copies of the documentary requirements. They are necessary and form part of the requirements during confirmation of enrollment.
  5. For students who studied abroad, a copy of their Transcript of Record (TOR) apostille /authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in the country where the school is located must be submitted upon enrollment confirmation.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Results will be released via registered email address.
  9. For concerns or inquiries regarding the admissions procedure, please email [email protected], indicating Second Undergraduate Degree Application Concerns in the subject line.

Last updated 27 March 2025

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:

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.

 

IMPORTANT LINKS

Online Admission Facility (OAF)
Undergraduate Academic Programs and Plans
Downloadable Forms