Requirements Checklist for Local Applicants

1. Passport size photo (3.5cm X 4.5cm) with white background.

2. Original Copy of Transcript of Records with Date of Graduation (for those who studied in the Philippines)

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Philippine Embassy authenticated/apostilled original copies of Transcript of Records (for those who studied outside the Philippines). View provision issued by the Philippine Department of Education through this  LINK.
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During the application period, scanned copies of the following documents may be uploaded in lieu of the Original Copy of Transcript of Records with Date of graduation:

• Incomplete Transcript AND
• Certificate of Candidacy to Graduate OR Certificate of Expected Date of Graduation

NOTES:

• Proof of degree completion or imminent completion is required for graduate admissions: a bachelor’s degree for diploma and master’s programs, and a master’s degree for PhD applicants.
• Transfer applicants must fulfill specific transcript requirements. You’ll need to submit an original, incomplete transcript from your last attended school. Alongside this, master’s and law applicants are required to provide an original or certified true copy of their undergraduate transcript. Doctoral applicants, on the other hand, must submit an original or certified true copy of their Master’s transcript.

3. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or Grade Weighted Average (GWA) as certified by the school registrar (if neither is displayed on the academic transcript) when applying to the TD School of Law and/or any program under the RVR – College of Business.

(NOTE: For purposes of evaluation to the School of Law only, the latest available CGPA or GWA of the applicants will do, particularly if the applicant has not yet received their diploma or has graduated as of the time of application. The overall college GWA will be made a hard requirement during confirmation should one qualifies for admission and enrolls in the University.)

For a list of graduate programs, see this link: https://old.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/graduate/graduate-degree-codes/

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4. Proof of Citizenship as defined below:

5. Photocopy of NSO/PSA Certificate of Marriage, for female applicants who changed their names after marriage

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6.  Certificate of  Transfer Credentials or Honorable Dismissal.

The “Transfer Credentials” (formerly referred to as “Honorable Dismissal”) is a document certifying that a student has no pending accountabilities with a school and is eligible for admission or transfer to another educational institution, or for admission into another degree program in the same educational institution.

Below are alternatives that may be considered in lieu of the Certificate of Transfer Credentials if the aforementioned document is not being issued by the last school attended:

• 6.1. A “Certificate of Non-Issuance of Transfer Credentials”
• 6.2. The DLSU “Transfer Credentials Form” for DLSU – Manila graduates, who as an internal policy is required if the DLSU student recently graduated and seeks admission to a new degree program in DLSU. Such document shall form part of the documentary requirements for admission and official student records of the student to be admitted to a new degree program in the University.
• 6.3. A “Photocopy of Diploma” or “Original Copy of Certificate of Graduation” indicating the name of obtained academic degree and date of graduation for applicants who earned a college or postgraduate degree outside the Philippines.
  The Certificate of Transfer Credentials/Honorable Dismissal is the only admission requirement that may be submitted even beyond the application deadline.

7. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (pdf/101kb).

Employed applicants can obtain recommendation letters from professional contacts, such as current or former employers, supervisors, or HR departments, as well as academic mentors, including professors and advisers.

Important Note: The recommendation forms will be directly
provided by the Recommender/Rater to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships
through document upload via:

Regular Graduate Programs (Dip/Cert, MA and Phd) –  https://forms.gle/HjV5Lbz92nKNksq66
Tañada-Diokno School of Law – https://forms.gle/1iokugn69pjFPBCB8

The applicant is responsible for
coordinating with their Recommender/Rater to complete the required process.

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8. Personal Statement Containing Academic and Career Objectives (pdf/12kb)

9. English Proficiency Test Results.

English proficiency test results (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, or Oxford ELLT) are required for international applicants, with the exception of those who hold a bachelor’s degree from De La Salle University in Manila.

MInfoSec applicants may provide a university certification stating English was the medium of instruction for their bachelor’s degree as an alternative to TOEFL or IELTS.

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10.  Photocopy of research output for doctorate applicants

• If you are applying to any of the following programs (i.e., DBA, PhD in Literature, PhD in Psychology, PhD in Political Science, and PhD in Research), scroll down to “Additional program – specific requirements” for more information.
• If you are applying to other PhD programs not mentioned in item a, copies of the following may be acceptable as research output: (1) thesis abstract and/or (2) journal articles (published/unpublished). For any questions/clarifications, email [email protected]

11.  Certificate of Employment with job description only for the following programs: