Be a Lasallian: DLSU-D High School Admissions Open for S.Y. 2027-2028

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DLSU-D implements the open-admission policy allowing all senior high school graduates and high school graduates of the old basic education curriculum to take any of the undergraduate programs and experience Lasallian education. 

Admission and placement shall be based on an applicant’s DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT) results and high school academic records.  

The application shall be done electronically. 

International credentials, particularly the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), are recognized and accepted by DLSU-Dasmariñas. 

Only those who meet the following requirements shall be exempted from taking the DSAT: (1) the applicant must have taken the SAT the year before applying to DLSU-D; (2) the applicant must have received a composite score of at least 1,000 in the two sections (Reading and Writing & Mathematics); and (3) the applicant's SHS GPA must be at least 85%. 

College Freshmen: Non-DLSU-D Senior High School Graduate

Admission Calendar

Application Period

October 27, 2025 – July 20, 2026

Examination Period

See DSAT Schedule (link) Start:  November 15, 2025

Confirmation Period

November 24, 2025 – July 31, 2026

Enrollment Period

To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar

Important Reminders:

  • Enrollment: To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar  
  • First come first served and/or subject on the availability of slots  
  • Additional enrollment schedules may be announced if necessary.

AY 2026-2027
DSAT Schedule for College Freshmen


Start of Application: October 27, 2025 – August 5, 2026 | DSAT Time:  9:00am   ONLINE TEST

Deadline of Online ApplicationDSAT ScheduleRelease Dates of 
DSAT Results
Confirmation Schedules
October 21, 2026October 24, 2026October 30, 2026November 03 – December 04, 2026
November 18, 2026November 21, 2026November 27, 2026November 27 – December 04, 2026
January 05 – February 15, 2027
December 09, 2026December 12, 2026January 08, 2027January 08 – February 28, 2027
January 20, 2027January 23, 2027January 29, 2027January 29 - February 28, 2027
February 17, 2027February 20, 2027February 26, 2027February 26 – March 30, 2027
March 16, 2027March 20, 2027April 02, 2027April 02 – May 15, 2027
April 14, 2027April 17, 2027April 23, 2027April 23 – May 30, 2027
May 19, 2027May 22, 2027May 28, 2027May 28 – 30, 2027
June 16, 2027June 19, 2027June 25, 2027July 02 – 26, 2027
July 05, 2027July 10, 2027July 16, 2027July 16 – 31, 2027

Admissions Procedure

STEP 1: APPLICATION

  • Create your DLSU-D Admission Portal account through this link

    https://admission.dlsud.edu.ph/admission/login.aspx

    Note: If you have already been issued a DLSU-D Student Number, please use it as your username along with your self-assigned password to access the Admission Portal.  

  • Fill out the necessary files in your admission accounts to generate your DLSU-D application form.
  • Upload pre-admission requirements:
    • Accomplished and fully signed DLSUD Declaration Form (downloadable via the DLSU-D Admissions Portal)
    • Latest 2"x2" photo with name tag on white background
    • PSA-issued birth certificate
    • Report Card (Grade 11 and/or Grade 12; Front and Back)
    • Latest fit to study Certificate (for applicants with declared disability)   

       

STEP 2: VALIDATION

  • Check your application status via DLSU-D Admissions Portal within two (2) working days

 

STEP 3: EXAMINATION

  • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable ₱1,000.00 application fee.

    Note: Lasallian Inclusion Program for Academic Development (LIPAd) grantees’ application fee is waived. (Email a scanned 
    copy of the endorsement letter provided by your school principal to mcrey@dlsud.edu.ph. See LIPAd qualifications, guidelines and procedures here (link) 

    • Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
    • From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device) 
    • then click PAY. 

       

      You may choose on any of the following: 

      • MAYA (debit card and credit card)
      • QRPH (e-wallet and online banking) 

            Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment. 

      Note: If the payment process does not suit your convenience, please use the alternative option.

    • Bills Payment (via online banking apps or over-the-counter bank transaction)
    • Bank: Union Bank (Merchant name: DLSU-Dasmariñas)
  • Examination details and instructions will be available on your DLSU-D Admissions Portal within three (3) working days.
  • Take the DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT). 

     

     

DSAT Exemption

The following applicants are exempted from taking the DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT): 

  • Patriot Pathway - intended for Grade 12 graduates of De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D).
  • Animo Pathway - open to graduates from any La Salle school and whose grade is equivalent to at least 85%.
  • Applicants whose parent is an alumnus/alumna of DLSU-D and whose grade is equivalent to at least 90%.
  • International credentials, particularly the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) who meet the following requirements:

    • SAT was taken within the year before applying to DLSU-D.
    • SAT score of at least 1,000 (Math, Reading, and Writing). 
    • Senior High School GPA is at least 85%. 

       

      Note: The DSAT is waived; however, applicants are still required to pay the application fee. 

     

STEP 4: DELIBERATION 

  • Access DSAT results through DLSU-D Admissions Portal after seven (7) working days.

     

STEP 5: CONFIRMATION 

  •  Select your final preferred program in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Note: If you are applying for BS in Architecture (ARC) or Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (MMA), you must pass the skills test and interview before your slot can be confirmed. Kindly check your Admissions Portal for instructions and interview details.

     

  • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable confirmation fee of ₱6,500.00. (Refer to STEP 3 for the official payment 
    channels and instructions).
  • Check your DLSU-D Admissions Portal account within five (5) working days for confirmation updates. 

 

STEP 6: ENROLLMENT 

  • Submit the documentary requirements to the 0ffice of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
  • Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Reminder: Students must undergo medical examinations at accredited polyclinics; check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal for 
    schedules and complete procedures. 

STEP 1: APPLICATION

  • Create your DLSU-D Admission Portal account through this link 

    https://admission.dlsud.edu.ph/admission/login.aspx

    Note: If you have already been issued a DLSU-D Student Number, please use it as your username along with your self-assigned password to access the Admission Portal.  

  • Fill out the necessary files in your admission accounts to generate your DLSU-D application form.
  • Upload pre-admission requirements:
    • Accomplished and fully signed DLSUD Declaration Form (downloadable via the DLSU-D Admissions Portal)
    • Latest 2"x2" photo with name tag on white background
    • PSA-issued birth certificate
    • Report Card (Grade 11 and/or Grade 12; Front and Back)
    • Latest fit to study Certificate (for applicants with declared disability)   

       

STEP 2: VALIDATION

  • After two (2) working days, the applicant will receive an email from a CSA representative with instructions to proceed with the following steps: 

    1.   International Students Office (ISO) 

    • Email the following documentary requirements to iso@dlsud.edu.ph
      • Certificate of Good Moral Character;
      • Transcript of Records;
      • Passport/ACR or I-Card;
      • Student Visa or SSP used in the previous school;
      • Visa; and
      • Proof of dual citizenship (for dual citizen – applicants)

         

    • Wait for further instructions from the ISO representative via your registered email.
    • After a successful evaluation of submitted credentials, the applicant will be endorsed back to the Center for Student Admissions indicating the application status and declared citizenship. 

       

    2.   Language Learning Center (LLC) 

    • The applicant will be endorsed to Language Learning Center for English Proficiency Assessment.
    • You are advised to communicate directly with the Language Learning Center (LLC) for the English Proficiency Assessment and further instructions. You may choose from the following options:
      • Visit the LLC in person 
        Located on the 2nd floor of the La Porteria Building, near Magpuri Gate (Gate 2), DLSU-D.
      • If residing abroad or unable to visit in person, Please email the LLC at llcsecretary@dlsud.edu.ph with the following details: 

Full Name 
Application Number (if available) 
Contact Information 
Reason for remote coordination 
Preferred schedule (if applicable)

  • After the assessment, the applicant will be endorsed back to the Center for Student Admissions indicating the 
    applicant's level of English proficiency.
  • The university directly admits foreign student applicants with B1 level using the CEFR model. Applicants whose 
    proficiency level does not meet the admission standards shall be required to take the English Proficiency Language 
    Program. 

 

STEP 3: EXAMINATION

  • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable ₱2,500.00 application fee.
    • Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
    • From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device) 
    • then click PAY. 

       

      You may choose on any of the following: 

      • MAYA (debit card and credit card)
      • QRPH (e-wallet and online banking) 

         

            Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment. 

      Note: If the payment process does not suit your convenience, please use the alternative option.

       

    • Bills Payment (via online banking apps or over-the-counter bank transaction)
    • Bank: Union Bank (Merchant name: DLSU-Dasmariñas)

       

  • Examination details and instructions will be available on your DLSU-D Admissions Portal within three (3) working days.
  • Take the DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT). 

     

     

DSAT Exemption

The following applicants are exempted from taking the DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT): 

  • Patriot Pathway - intended for Grade 12 graduates of De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D).
  • Animo Pathway - open to graduates from any La Salle school and whose grade is equivalent to at least 85%.
  • Applicants whose parent is an alumnus/alumna of DLSU-D and whose grade is equivalent to at least 90%.
  • International credentials, particularly the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) who meet the following requirements:
    • SAT was taken within the year before applying to DLSU-D.
    • SAT score of at least 1,000 (Math, Reading, and Writing). 
    • Senior High School GPA is at least 85%. 

       

      Note: The DSAT is waived; however, applicants are still required to pay the application fee. 

       

STEP 4: DELIBERATION 

  • Access DSAT results through DLSU-D Admissions Portal after seven (7) working days.

     

STEP 5: CONFIRMATION 

  •  Select your final preferred program in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Note: If you are applying for BS in Architecture (ARC) or Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (MMA), you must pass the skills test and interview before your slot can be confirmed. Kindly check your Admissions Portal for instructions and interview details.

     

  • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable confirmation fee of ₱6,500.00. (Refer to STEP 3 for the official payment 
    channels and instructions).
  • Check your DLSU-D Admissions Portal account within five (5) working days for confirmation updates. 

 

STEP 6: ENROLLMENT 

  • Submit the documentary requirements to the 0ffice of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
  • Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Reminder: Students must undergo medical examinations at accredited polyclinics; check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal for schedules and complete procedures. 

The LIPAd is an incentive program designed to enhance educational accessibility for top-performing students in Dasmariñas City. Under this initiative, we are extending an invitation to the Top 10 graduating Senior High School students this current schoolyear from your school. These endorsed students will be entitled to a FREE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER for their undergraduate program of choice upon applying to De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. 


LIPAd Admissions Guidelines and Procedures 
To avail of this benefit, please ensure the endorsed students follow the steps outlined below:

 

Action Required Details 
1.Endorsement 

School Principal's Letter 

Each public high school in Dasmariñas must formally endorse its Top 10 
graduating students. The endorsement letter must be signed by the School 
Principal and submitted to the DLSU-D Center for Student Admissions (CSA). 
2. Application 

Online Application

Endorsed students must complete their application online (within the 
application period, from November 26, 2025- January 12, 2026) through the 
DLSU-D admissions portal.  
3. Fee Waiver 

Validation 

When filling out the application, students must select "Public School" in the 
"type of school" field. Once the application is validated against the Principal's 
endorsement list, the application fee will be automatically waived. 
4. Admissions Test 

Onsite Examination

Successfully endorsed and registered applicants are scheduled to take the 
onsite DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT) on January 17, 2026. 
5. Enrollment 

Confirmation

Successful applicants who passed the DSAT and meet all admission criteria 
may then proceed with slot confirmation and enrollment.

College Freshmen: DLSU-D Senior High School Graduate

Admissions Calendar

Second Semester AY 2026-2027

Application Period

October 01, 2026 – July 30, 2027

Confirmation Period

October 03, 2026 – July 31, 2027

Enrollment Period

To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar

DSAT Schedule for College Freshmen 


Start of Application: October 01, 2026 | DSAT Time:  9:00am   ONLINE TEST

Important Reminders:

  • Enrollment: To be provided by the Office of the University Registrar  
  • First come first served and/or subject on the availability of slots  
  • Additional enrollment schedules may be announced if necessary.
Deadline of Online ApplicationDSAT ScheduleRelease Dates of 
DSAT Results
Confirmation Schedules
October 21, 2026October 24, 2026October 30, 2026November 03 – December 04, 2026
November 18, 2026November 21, 2026November 27, 2026November 27 – December 04, 2026
January 05 – February 15, 2027
December 09, 2026December 12, 2026January 08, 2027January 08 – February 28, 2027
January 20, 2027January 23, 2027January 29, 2027January 29 - February 28, 2027
February 17, 2027February 20, 2027February 26, 2027February 26 – March 30, 2027
March 16, 2027March 20, 2027April 02, 2027April 02 – May 15, 2027
April 14, 2027April 17, 2027April 23, 2027April 23 – May 30, 2027
May 19, 2027May 22, 2027May 28, 2027May 28 – 30, 2027
June 16, 2027June 19, 2027June 25, 2027July 02 – 26, 2027
July 05, 2027July 10, 2027July 16, 2027July 16 – 31, 2027

Admissions Procedures

Step 1: Application

  • Create your DLSU-D Admissions Portal account through this link 

    https://admission.dlsud.edu.ph/admission/login.aspx
    Note: If you have already been issued a DLSU-D Student Number, please use it as your username     
    along with your self-assigned password to access the Admission Portal.

     

  • Fill out the necessary fields in your admissions account to generate your DLSU-D application 
    form.
  • Upload all the pre-admission requirements:  

- Accomplished and fully signed DLSUD Declaration Form (downloadable via the DLSU-D Admissions Portal) 

- Latest 2"x2" photo with name tag on white background  

- PSA-issued birth certificate  

- Report Card (Grade 11 and/or Grade 12; Front and Back) 

- Latest fit to study Certificate (for applicants with declared disability)   

 

Step 2: Validation

  • Check your application status via the DLSU-D Admissions Portal within 2 working days.

 

STEP 3: EXAMINATION

  • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable ₱1,000.00 application fee.

    Note: Lasallian Inclusion Program for Academic Development (LIPAd) grantees’ application fee is waived. (Email a scanned 
    copy of the endorsement letter provided by your school principal to mcrey@dlsud.edu.ph. See LIPAd qualifications, guidelines and procedures here (link) 

    • Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
    • From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device) 
    • then click PAY. 

       

      You may choose on any of the following: 

      • MAYA (debit card and credit card)
      • QRPH (e-wallet and online banking) 

         

            Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment. 

      Note: If the payment process does not suit your convenience, please use the alternative option.

       

    • Bills Payment (via online banking apps or over-the-counter bank transaction)
    • Bank: Union Bank (Merchant name: DLSU-Dasmariñas)

       

  • Examination details and instructions will be available on your DLSU-D Admissions Portal within three (3) working days.
  • Take the DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT). 

     

     

DSAT Exemption

The following applicants are exempted from taking the DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT): 

  • Patriot Pathway - intended for Grade 12 graduates of De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D).
  • Animo Pathway - open to graduates from any La Salle school and whose grade is equivalent to at least 85%.
  • Applicants whose parent is an alumnus/alumna of DLSU-D and whose grade is equivalent to at least 90%.
  • International credentials, particularly the results of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) who meet the following requirements:

    • SAT was taken within the year before applying to DLSU-D.
    • SAT score of at least 1,000 (Math, Reading, and Writing). 
    • Senior High School GPA is at least 85%. 

       

      Note: The DSAT is waived; however, applicants are still required to pay the application fee. 

     

STEP 4: DELIBERATION 

  • Access DSAT results through DLSU-D Admissions Portal after seven (7) working days.

     

STEP 5: CONFIRMATION 

  •  Select your final preferred program in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Note: If you are applying for BS in Architecture (ARC) or Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (MMA), you must pass the skills test and interview before your slot can be confirmed. Kindly check your Admissions Portal for instructions and interview details.

     

  • Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable confirmation fee of ₱6,500.00. (Refer to STEP 3 for the official payment channels and instructions).
  • Check your DLSU-D Admissions Portal account within five (5) working days for confirmation updates. 

 

STEP 6: ENROLLMENT 

  • Submit the documentary requirements to the 0ffice of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
  • Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Reminder: Students must undergo medical examinations at accredited polyclinics; check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal for schedules and complete procedures. 

Patriot Pathway: Seamless College Transition for DLSU-D Grade 12 Students  
The Patriot Pathway is a dedicated transition process designed to support DLSU-D Grade 12 students as they move into college. 
This pathway ensures a smooth, efficient, and priority-guided experience.  

 

Step 1: Application

  • Log-in to DLSU-D Admissions Portal at https://admission.dlsud.edu.ph/admission/login.aspx your student number and self-made password 


    NOTE: Kindly select “DLSUDG12 - FRESHMAN” as the application category. 

  • Review and update personal information  
  • Choose your final preferred college program  
  • Submit your application for college transition 

 

Step 2: Validation

  • After two (2) working days, the applicant will receive an email from a CSA representative with instructions to proceed with the following steps: 

     

    1.   International Students Office (ISO) 

    • Email the following documentary requirements to iso@dlsud.edu.ph
      • Certificate of Good Moral Character;
      • Transcript of Records;
      • Passport/ACR or I-Card;
      • Student Visa or SSP used in the previous school;
      • Visa; and
      • Proof of dual citizenship (for dual citizen – applicants)
    • Wait for further instructions from the ISO representative via your registered email.
    • After a successful evaluation of submitted credentials, the applicant will be endorsed back to the Center for Student Admissions indicating the application status and declared citizenship. 

       

    2.   Language Learning Center (LLC) 

    • The applicant will be endorsed to Language Learning Center for English Proficiency Assessment.
    • You are advised to communicate directly with the Language Learning Center (LLC) for the English Proficiency Assessment and further instructions. You may choose from the following options:
      • Visit the LLC in person 
        Located on the 2nd floor of the La Porteria Building, near Magpuri Gate (Gate 2), DLSU-D.
      • If residing abroad or unable to visit in person, Please email the LLC at llcsecretary@dlsud.edu.ph with the following details: 

    Full Name 
    Application Number (if available) 
    Contact Information 
    Reason for remote coordination 
    Preferred schedule (if applicable)

    • After the assessment, the applicant will be endorsed back to the Center for Student Admissions indicating the 
      applicant's level of English proficiency.
    • The university directly admits foreign student applicants with B1 level using the CEFR model. Applicants whose 
      proficiency level does not meet the admission standards shall be required to take the English Proficiency Language 
      Program. 

       

  • You may only proceed to the next steps of the admissions process once both the International Students Office (ISO) and the Language Learning Center (LLC) have endorsed you back to the Center for Student Admissions (CSA), confirming that their evaluations are complete and you are cleared to continue. 

 

STEP 3: CONFIRMATION

  • Select your final preferred program in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    NOTE: If you are applying for BS in Architecture (ARC) or Bachelor of Multimedia Arts (MMA), you must pass the skills test and interview before your slot can be confirmed. Kindly check your Admissions Portal for instructions and interview 
    details.

     

  • Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive a confirmation via email or portal notification.  To secure your slot, please pay ₱7,000, which covers the following:
    • ₱6,500 for slot reservation (deductible from tuition) 
    • ₱500 processing fee

       

  • Click “Proceed to Payment Portal” (if the page does not proceed, turn off your popup blocker on your browser)
  • From the Payment Portal select “Payments” (upper left on laptop/PC device and upper right on mobile device) 
  • then click PAY. 

     

    You may choose on any of the following: 

    • MAYA (debit card and credit card)
    • QRPH (e-wallet and online banking) 

       

          Check the Payment Portal for a “Paid” status after a successful payment. 

    Note: If the payment process does not suit your convenience, please use the alternative option.

     

  • Bills Payment (via online banking apps or over-the-counter bank transaction)
  • Bank: Union Bank (Merchant name: DLSU-Dasmariñas)

     

STEP 4: ENROLLMENT

  • Submit the documentary requirements to the 0ffice of the University Registrar during the designated schedule.
  • Follow the enrollment schedule and procedures in the DLSU-D Admissions Portal.  
    Reminder: Students must undergo medical examinations at accredited polyclinics; check the DLSU-D Admissions Portal for schedules and complete procedures. 

     

    Note: All DLSU-D Grade 12 applicants are granted a special confirmation period under the Patriot Pathway, with no 
    application fee required. This exclusive route ensures priority handling and support throughout the transition.

The LIPAd is an incentive program designed to enhance educational accessibility for top-performing students in Dasmariñas City. Under this initiative, we are extending an invitation to the Top 10 graduating Senior High School students this current schoolyear from your school. These endorsed students will be entitled to a FREE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER for their undergraduate program of choice upon applying to De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. 


LIPAd Admissions Guidelines and Procedures 
To avail of this benefit, please ensure the endorsed students follow the steps outlined below:

 

Action Required Details 
1.Endorsement 

School Principal's Letter 

Each public high school in Dasmariñas must formally endorse its Top 10 
graduating students. The endorsement letter must be signed by the School 
Principal and submitted to the DLSU-D Center for Student Admissions (CSA). 
2. Application 

Online Application

Endorsed students must complete their application online (within the 
application period, from November 26, 2025- January 12, 2026) through the 
DLSU-D admissions portal.  
3. Fee Waiver 

Validation 

When filling out the application, students must select "Public School" in the 
"type of school" field. Once the application is validated against the Principal's 
endorsement list, the application fee will be automatically waived. 
4. Admissions Test 

Onsite Examination

Successfully endorsed and registered applicants are scheduled to take the 
onsite DLSU-D Student Admissions Test (DSAT) on January 17, 2026. 
5. Enrollment 

Confirmation

Successful applicants who passed the DSAT and meet all admission criteria 
may then proceed with slot confirmation and enrollment.

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