Graduation

The term “Graduation” refers to the completion of an academic degree, whether at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Formal ceremonies, referred to as the Commencement Exercises, are held three (3) times a year, as follows:

Graduates of Term 1 – February
Graduates of Term 2 – June
Graduates of Term 3 – October

Graduation, however, is not automatic. A student needs to apply to graduate. Because of the peculiarities of the undergraduate and graduate programs, the procedures for application to graduate are different.

Application to Graduate (Undergraduate)

Students need not be absolutely certain of passing their remaining courses/subjects to apply for graduation.

Students enrolling for the ultimate (last) term are deemed to be graduating.

To apply to graduate, the steps below must be followed:

1. On-Line ‘Apply to Graduate’

Students must file applications to graduate on schedule and the procedure through the link.

This facility is available from Mondays to Fridays (0800 to 2000) and Saturdays (0800 to 1200) during the schedule provided by the Office of the University Registrar, usually starting on Week 10 to the end of Week 12 of the term.

The students are able to view their personal and basic academic information through the online application to graduate. Students who need to make corrections in their records should email the Office of the University Registrar within the application to graduate period.

2. Assessment of Fees and payment

The ATG assessment will be released as announced by OUR, the students will receive an email instruction regarding their assessment. The student needs to pay the assessment following the procedure and deadline sent to the student through email.

3. Verification of List of Graduates

An email confirmation will be sent to the confirmed graduates on date scheduled by OUR. The student to ensure that the degree and award (if any) are correct against the email sent to your official DLSU Gmail account.

Application to Graduate (Masters and Doctorate)

Students enrolling in their last requirement for the completion of their masters or doctoral programs are deemed graduating students.

Depending on the program, students should enroll in Final Thesis/Dissertation Defense or Oral Comprehensive Examination (OCE) within the applicable enrollment period (Please see Academic Calendar for deadlines).

The following are the steps in the application to graduate:

1.On-Line ‘Apply to Graduate’

Students must file applications to graduate during the given schedule and the procedure through the link.

2. Assessment of Fees

3. Submission of Requirements

Self-submission of electronic thesis/dissertation (ETDs).

The Submission of the Graduate Studies (GS) Approval Sheet and Soft Copy of the thesis/dissertation/project paper/GCOE practicum will be through the Animo Repository.

A signed Submission Consent Form must be included in the preliminary pages of the final PDF version of the ETD.
Before submission, ensure that the following items are included: The submission’s title
- The abstract (up to 1,000 words)
- A list of keywords (maximum of 10 words)
- The final version of the thesis/dissertation (including the approval sheet) in PDF format as one file
- Separate files of each thesis/dissertation chapter in PDF format
- Supplemental files, such as sound or video clips, image files, etc.
Carefully read and accept the Submission Agreement Form before you upload your files.
The Academic Department may require submission of a copy for their file
For graduating GS students (Masters/Doctoral) with inactive MLS account due to non-enrollment, the Graduate Coordinator may submit on the student’s behalf.
The Student must coordinate with the Academic Department for the submission of the Final Defense Report and/or Panel Chair Report.

Visit http://bit.ly/SubmitETD-AnimoRep to learn how to submit your final thesis/dissertation.

4. Verification of List of Graduates

An email confirmation will be sent to the confirmed graduates on the date scheduled by OUR. The student to ensure that the degree and award (if any) are correct against the email sent to your official DLSU Gmail account.

Graduation Preparation

Below are reminders for graduating students:

Graduation Preparation

Tickets for PICC

Graduating students are not issued PICC tickets. Instead, their
DLSU ID shall be used to enter PICC on the day of the Commencement Exercises. Lost tickets cannot be replaced. Two (2) tickets are allotted to every graduating student for parents/guests.

Students graduating with Latin Honors, Distinctions, and University Special Awards are given reserved seats.

Guest tickets issued are monitored by serial numbers. Please do not sell them to the scalpers

Attire

Semi-formal* with academic attire shall be used for the following activities: Graduation Mass and Recognition Ceremonies· Class Picture-Taking·

Commencement Exercises

Semi-formal attire means—Men: Slacks and long sleeves polo, or, barong

Ladies: Dress, or blouse and skirt, with closed leather shoes with heels.

The academic attire will be distributed on the specified schedule. Upon receipt of the academic attire, students should check if they were given a complete set of the academic attire, which should consist of

(a) cap
(b) gown and
(c) hood.

The academic attire must be fit immediately. Only academic attire with wrong specifications from what has been indicated in the application to graduate will be replaced by the supplier.

Academic attires not claimed within the schedule will be released at the office of the supplier. Students without academic attires will not be allowed to join the Graduation Mass and the Class Picture-Taking.

Academic attires must be returned following the specified procedures, schedule, and venues.

Photo/Video Coverage

The graduation committee has authorized Florofoto-School Pictures, Inc. to provide the exclusive photo/video coverage. Freelance photographers at PICC will not be permitted inside Plenary Hall.
Florofoto offers the following packages if ordered and paid at DLSU:

Photo Coverage and Video Coverage:

Php 1,000.00

Colored Pictures and Video in DVD format

Graduation Picture (8×10, color), Receiving of Diploma (5×7, color)

Picture with Parents (5×7, color)

Soft Copy of Class Picture and Receiving of Diploma:

Php 100. 00 (optional)

Portrait with frame:

Php 1,000.00 (optional)

Payments to Florofoto are scheduled simultaneously with the distribution of the academic attire.

Graduation pictures will be taken in the specified venue as announced by OUR.

The order of graduation picture-taking shall be strictly followed. Late comers cannot be accommodated. The schedule per college includes those graduating from college, masters and doctoral programs.

Graduation pictures may be claimed at De La Salle University on the schedule and in the venue specified or at the office of Florofoto if claiming will be done after the schedule. Graduates must bring their DLSU ID and Official Receipt.

Graduation Mass

Because of the limited seating capacity of the Most Blessed Sacrament Chapel, this event is exclusively for the graduates.

Awards

The following awards are exclusively given at the Commencement Exercises:

· Latin Honors (Summa, Magna, Cum Laude)

· University Special Awards (Connon, Student Leadership, Community Development Leadership, Cultural Development and Athletics)

The following awards are exclusively given at the College Recognition:

· Honorable Mention

· Departmental (e.g., excellence, outstanding thesis/dissertation)

· Loyalty awards

Graduation Rehearsal

Attendance in the Graduation Rehearsal is a must for those participating in the Commencement Exercises at the PICC.Students should be at the Graduation Rehearsal venue on time.

Schedule of Graduation Activities

View the Schedule of Graduation Activities.