
Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate
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 Application | DSAT Schedule | Release Dates of DSAT Results | Confirmation Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | October 24, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | November 03 – December 04, 2026 |
| November 18, 2026 | November 21, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | November 27 – December 04, 2026 January 05 – February 15, 2027 |
| December 09, 2026 | December 12, 2026 | January 08, 2027 | January 08 – February 28, 2027 |
| January 20, 2027 | January 23, 2027 | January 29, 2027 | January 29 - February 28, 2027 |
| February 17, 2027 | February 20, 2027 | February 26, 2027 | February 26 – March 30, 2027 |
| March 16, 2027 | March 20, 2027 | April 02, 2027 | April 02 – May 15, 2027 |
| April 14, 2027 | April 17, 2027 | April 23, 2027 | April 23 – May 30, 2027 |
| May 19, 2027 | May 22, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | May 28 – 30, 2027 |
| June 16, 2027 | June 19, 2027 | June 25, 2027 | July 02 – 26, 2027 |
| July 05, 2027 | July 10, 2027 | July 16, 2027 | July 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:
- Visit the LLC in person
- Email the following documentary requirements to iso@dlsud.edu.ph
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 Application | DSAT Schedule | Release Dates of DSAT Results | Confirmation Schedules |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | October 24, 2026 | October 30, 2026 | November 03 – December 04, 2026 |
| November 18, 2026 | November 21, 2026 | November 27, 2026 | November 27 – December 04, 2026 January 05 – February 15, 2027 |
| December 09, 2026 | December 12, 2026 | January 08, 2027 | January 08 – February 28, 2027 |
| January 20, 2027 | January 23, 2027 | January 29, 2027 | January 29 - February 28, 2027 |
| February 17, 2027 | February 20, 2027 | February 26, 2027 | February 26 – March 30, 2027 |
| March 16, 2027 | March 20, 2027 | April 02, 2027 | April 02 – May 15, 2027 |
| April 14, 2027 | April 17, 2027 | April 23, 2027 | April 23 – May 30, 2027 |
| May 19, 2027 | May 22, 2027 | May 28, 2027 | May 28 – 30, 2027 |
| June 16, 2027 | June 19, 2027 | June 25, 2027 | July 02 – 26, 2027 |
| July 05, 2027 | July 10, 2027 | July 16, 2027 | July 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:
- Visit the LLC in person
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.
- Email the following documentary requirements to iso@dlsud.edu.ph
- 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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