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
Step | Process | Dates |
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1 | Application | 01 to 28 February 2024 |
2 | Application Results | 05 April 2024 |
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
- Acceptance to the preferred degree program is contingent on its availability for second undergraduate degree intake
- Applicants are required to undergo an interview with the College Associate Dean, who renders the final decision on the admission status of the applicant
- Shifting to another program is not allowed.
- 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
- 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.
- There must be active enrollment for at least six (6) consecutive trimesters to earn the second undergraduate degree.
- Students are disqualified from receiving academic honors upon graduation, regardless of academic performance.
FOR GRADUATES OF OTHER SCHOOLS
- Applicants must have a final GPA of at least 85 (or equivalent) with no failures from the first degree.
- 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.).
- Students are qualified to receive academic honors upon graduation, in accordance with applicable rules and policies.
Application Procedures for Second Undergraduate Degree
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- Complete the Application Process (Step 1) via the Google Form Second Undergraduate Degree Application for Term 3 AY 2023-2024
1.1 Completely fill out the Google Form.
1.2 Upload all Application Documentary Requirements in the facility. 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.
1.2.1 Online Undergraduate Application Form
1.2.2 Official Transcript of Records (TOR) with date of graduation
1.2.3 Application letter addressed to the Director of the Office of Admissions and Scholarships stating reasons for a second undergraduate degree.
1.2.4 Letter of Recommendation from the Dean/Chair of the college/department where the first undergraduate degree was taken.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Recommendation Letters shall be sent by the recommender directly to OAS by uploading the Recommendation Letters via Google Form. The applicant will be responsible to coordinate the required process with his/her Recommender/Rater.
1.2.5 Certificate of Good Moral Character from the previous College/University
1.2.6 Proof of Citizenship as defined below:Citizenship Required Documents Filipino PSA issued Birth Certificate Filipinos with Dual Citizenship - Born in the Philippines
PSA issued Birth Certificate, Valid and Unexpired Foreign Passport
- Born Abroad
Birth Certificate and Valid, Unexpired Philippine Passport or Documentation for Acquisition/Reacquisition/Retention of Filipino Citizenship
Non-Filipinos - Born in the Philippines
PSA issued Birth Certificate, Valid and Unexpired Foreign Passport and Alien Certificate of Registration Identity (ACR I) Card / Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) - Born Abroad
Valid and Unexpired Foreign Passport 1.2.7 Print and signed Consent Form.
- Pay the non-refundable Admission Processing Fee. The fees are PhP600.00 for Filipino citizens (including those who are dual citizens) or PhP2,500.00 for non-Filipino citizens
The modes of payment include:- Online Payment through Debit Card/Credit Card (MASTERCARD/VISA)
- Over-the-Counter Bills Payment at any Metrobank or Union Bank branches nationwide.
For Official payment channels, you may visit this link: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/accounting/official-payment-channels/
Once payment has been made, kindly upload a clear photo/screenshot of the proof of payment/deposit slip with your name written on it the Google Form.
Important Note: 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 qualified to proceed with the application. If qualified, a notification email with a schedule of Interview with the Office of the Associate Dean of your respective college may be sent to your registered email. Please allow ten (10) working days to be able to receive the Notification email. - Final Results of the application will be released via registered email address.
- Complete the Application Process (Step 1) via the Google Form Second Undergraduate Degree Application for Term 3 AY 2023-2024
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Applications with incomplete requirements will not be processed.
- Complete the application process early in order to avoid unnecessary inconveniences. Late submission of applications will not be considered.
- Please keep all original hardcopies 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) apostille/authenticated by the Philippine Embassy in the country where the school is located must be submitted upon confirmation of enrollment.
- Any false information given and/or fraudulent document uploaded into the facility will automatically nullify the application and permanently disbar the applicant from pursuing any level of study at De La Salle University.
- Application Result 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 deadline of submission.
- Result will be released via the registered email address starting 05 April 2024.
- For concerns or inquiries regarding the admissions procedure, please send an email to [email protected] indicating Second Undergraduate Degree Application Concerns in the subject line.
Last updated 30 January 2024
For inquiries and concerns, please contact:
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.