Graduate Application Procedures for Term 3, AY 2023-2024
1. Application/Testing
1.1. The APPLICATION PERIOD for Term 3, AY2023-2024 is from 22 January (Monday) to 24 February 2024 (Saturday).
1.2.All applicants who will be scheduled to take the DLSU Graduate Admission Test (DGAT) will take the proctored exam in an assigned testing venue at De La Salle University.
Due to system limitations, online testing will not be an option.
The TEST VENUE/SCHEDULE will be emailed to registered applicants days before the scheduled test (NOTE: The University will send messages relevant to application via email. Phone calls may also be used but as a last resort. The email address the applicant indicated either on his/her Online Application Form or Google Form will be used.)
Case | Activity | Dates | NOTES |
1 | Start of Application | January 22 (Monday) | |
2 | End of Application | February 24 (Saturday) | |
3 | Test Administration to be scheduled in Classrooms and/or Computer Labs in DLSU – Manila
(NOTES: Online Testing NOT an option No testing on February 10, Chinese New Year) |
February 3 (Saturday) | for application period January 22 – 27
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February 1 (Thursday) | |||
January 30 (Tuesday) | |||
February 17 (Saturday) | for application period January 28 – February 10
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February 15 (Thursday) | |||
February 13 (Tuesday) | |||
February 24 (Saturday) | for application period February 11 – 17
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February 22 (Thursday) | |||
February 20 (Tuesday) | |||
March 2 (Saturday) | for application period February 18 – 24
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February 29 (Thursday) | |||
February 27 (Tuesday) | |||
Issuance of test permits is system – generated and is on a first-come first-served basis; reservations are not allowed. Examinees will be assigned to the nearest, available test date. A P200.00 rescheduling fee will be charged if one reschedules.
Published testing dates may change without prior notice depending on the volume of applicants to be processed. Any updates on schedules will be posted on this same link
Applicants to the following programs are EXEMPTED from taking the DGAT:
- MFA in Creative Writing
- PhD programs EXCEPTapplicants to ladderized/straight PhD programs and those applying to the DBA, PhD in Business, PhD in Computer Studies, and Doctor in Information Technology programs
NMAT by GMAC. For incoming applications, the NMAT by GMAC will no longer be made an admissions requirement.
ONLY applicants to the following graduate programs who have previously taken the NMAT by GMAC will be exempted from taking the DGAT: DBA, MBA, and Diploma in Management. A scanned copy of the test result will be required for uploading in a designated Google form. Applicants to the DBA, MBA, and Diploma in Management programs who have previously taken the NMAT by GMAC will still be scheduled to take the Essay Components of the DGAT. English Proficiency Test Results. Submission of English Proficiency Test Results (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, or Oxford ELLT) will be required for international applicants EXCEPT for those who obtained their bachelor’s degrees at De La Salle University in Manila. For applicants to the Master in Information Security (MInfoSec) only: as an alternative to the TOEFL or IELTS score, we will accept a certification that the medium of instruction in the university where you obtained your bachelor’s is ENGLISH.
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2. How to Apply
2.1. PREPARE all application documents for scanning and uploading. For a summary of requirements, please click any of the following links:
- Requirements Check List for Local Applicants: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/graduate/requirements-checklist-for-local-applicants/
- Requirements Check List for International Applicants: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/graduate/requirements-checklist-for-international-applicants/
2.2. PAY the NON-REFUNDABLE application fee:
Local | International | |
Graduate Programs
– Diploma/Certificate – MA/MS – PhD/DBA
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– P600.00 | – P2,500.00 |
School of Law
– DLSU Graduate – DLSU Affiliate Schools – Non-DLSU Graduate |
– P1,000.00
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– P2,500.00* |
*NOTES:
-Exempted from paying the application fee are: (1) applicants to the Certificate in Teaching Religion (CETREL) program and (2) members of the DLSU Brothers Community.
-Kindly check this link for more details on how to go about payment of application fees: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/offices/accounting/official-payment-channels/
- Since applicants have yet to create their own MyLaSalle (MLS) accounts and thus have no access to the MLS system, payment options are over-the-counter and internet banking to accredited banks.
- Use your Application Number, specified on your Application Form, when asked to specify a Student Number and/or Reference Number.)
2.3. CLICK this link and UPLOAD scanned copies of the requirements.
Uploaded documents will be forwarded to the members of the screening committee for departmental review a week after the application deadline.
3. Department Review/Interview
- Academic departments are given two weeks to evaluate credentials and contact applicants for interview appointments, which their Office Assistants will do by phone and/or email..Please take note that not all applicants will be asked to appear for an interview.
4. Notification of Admission Status
- APPLICATION RESULTS will be released in early April 2024.
- 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 the link where one can download his/her status letter in pdf format at least three working days before the scheduled release date and (2) other notifications involved in application and enrollment.
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Results of application for scholarship and financial assistance will be simultaneously posted on the letter of acceptance that will be emailed to successful applicants..
For any concerns or questions, email [email protected] .
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The above information may change without prior notice. For updated schedules, regularly visit this webpage (i.e., https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/graduate/graduate-procedures/).