Open your submitted first-year application in Archers Hub and download the current DCAT test permit. Before you print or pack, check your name, assigned date, reporting time, testing mode, and exact venue or online instructions. For an in-person sitting, use DLSU's instructions to check which permit pages to print, which ID to bring, and which supplies are allowed. For an online sitting, find the instructions for both the required morning mock and your actual exam. Official Archers Hub login · DLSU first-year application and FAQ
This checklist covers the De La Salle University College Admission Test for AY 2027–2028, with public admissions instructions checked on November 12, 2026. The public online schedule for this intake falls in November and December 2026. DLSU first-year admissions schedule
Download and check your DCAT test permit
Sign in with the account you used to apply. Open your submitted first-year application and look for the current permit. The first-year FAQ links a DLSU video that shows how to schedule your test and generate the permit. If you are still completing your application, see the application walkthrough for earlier steps. DLSU permit tutorial · OpenExamPrep DCAT application guide
When the permit opens, save the full file somewhere you can open offline. Compare it with any earlier copy and with the latest instructions in your application or registered email. Check these details before sending it to a printer or making travel plans.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Applicant and cycle | Your name and first-year admission cycle. If your name needs a correction, ask DLSU through the service ticket portal. |
| Date and session | The full date, including the year, and whether the time given is for reporting, check-in, or the exam itself. |
| Testing mode | On campus, at a provincial testing site, or online. For online sessions, check the mock and actual exam separately. |
| Place or access | The named campus or host school and any gate, building or room. For online testing, check where DLSU says to get the session link and which time zone applies. |
| Check-in instructions | The permit format, accepted identification, permitted materials and any directions sent for your session. |
If a field is blank or an official email gives you a different date from the portal, keep both copies and ask the Admissions and Scholarships Office (AdSO) which instructions apply. DLSU directs applicants to its service ticket portal for corrections to personal details after submission. DLSU first-year FAQ and contact details · DLSU Service Request Ticket Portal
What to bring to an in-person DCAT
Start with the permit and the ID specified in your check-in instructions. If DLSU asks for a printed permit, check the required paper size, colour, number of copies, and any photo or signature directions before printing. The public first-year page does not give a paper size for all examinees. If your instructions also leave it unclear, ask AdSO and keep the original file intact. Check the printed copy against the original file. If it has a barcode, make sure the full code is visible and none of the page edges have been cut off. DLSU first-year application and contacts
Check which original ID or other form of identification DLSU will accept for your sitting. If your school ID is unavailable or shows a name that differs from the permit, give Admissions time to tell you which document to use. A clear question gives the office something to answer, such as “My school has not issued this year's ID yet. Which document should I present for check-in?”
Read the materials and belongings instructions together. Confirm any writing supplies and whether scratch paper is supplied or permitted. Look for directions on calculators, watches, phones, bags, food, and water. If you need medication or a testing accommodation, contact AdSO in advance about what to arrange. If the instructions are silent about an item you need, ask AdSO whether you may bring it and how it should be handled at check-in. DLSU first-year application and contacts
Use the assigned reporting time to plan your trip if DLSU lists it separately from the exam start. Check the exact entry point on your instructions, especially if someone is dropping you off or the venue is a host school. Work backward from check-in and allow time for traffic and a walk from the drop-off point. Share the campus, meeting spot and contact plan with the person picking you up.
When the public calendar and your permit differ
For AY 2027–2028, DLSU's first-year page lists November 8, 2026 for Manila and December 6, 2026 for Laguna. The university's Undergraduate Admissions calendar lists November 8 and 15, 2026 for Manila and December 4, 2026 for Laguna. These are the entries displayed on the two pages when checked. Use the latest permit and any later official instruction DLSU sends for your application to plan your sitting. Recheck Archers Hub before you leave or join online in case the assignment has changed. DLSU first-year schedule · DLSU Undergraduate Admissions calendar
December 4 illustrates why the mode matters as much as the date. The general calendar shows it under Laguna and online testing, while the first-year page pairs December 4 online testing with the December 2 online mock. If your current permit says virtual and assigns December 4, look for the December 2 mock instructions. If your permit says Laguna but a newer message gives a different date or mode, ask AdSO to confirm the assignment before arranging travel. Ask the office to confirm your permit date if it appears on neither public page. DLSU first-year schedule · DLSU Undergraduate Admissions calendar
Online DCAT check-in starts with the morning mock
DLSU requires online examinees to attend a morning Mock Online Test before their scheduled exam. Match your assigned actual date to its published mock date, then check your individual instructions for the joining time, time zone, link, and device requirements. DLSU first-year online testing table
| Required morning mock | Actual online DCAT |
|---|---|
| November 25, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
| December 2, 2026 | December 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
Before the mock, set up the device, connection and space you expect to use for the actual sitting. Use the software or browser DLSU names. If your instructions call for a camera or microphone, test access in the specified browser or app. Check that the device can stay powered and that you can retrieve the required ID or permit at check-in. If you will join from outside the Philippines, confirm the time zone before setting either alarm.
If the official link is missing or access fails during the mock, use the support route in your session instructions. Record which session you tried to join, the time and time zone, what appeared on screen, and what you tried. Share an error screenshot privately if it helps explain the problem and contains no password or verification code. Ask whether you need to complete any follow-up before the actual sitting. After a successful mock, save your actual test instructions separately so you can open the correct link on exam day.
What to do if your permit is missing or you need a change
If you cannot find your permit, check the status in your existing application, the permit tutorial and your registered email, including the spam folder. If the test is close and you still cannot retrieve it, tell AdSO what the application currently shows and ask how to get the permit. For a name correction, use the ticket route DLSU identifies in its FAQ. DLSU first-year FAQ and contact details
If you have a clash or missed a session, send AdSO the assigned date, time, and mode, explain what happened, and ask whether there is an approved next step. The public first-year FAQ gives no general rescheduling fee or guaranteed makeup policy. Get written confirmation of any changed date, mode or venue and check whether DLSU has issued a revised permit or fresh online instructions. DLSU first-year FAQ and contact details
For an admissions procedure question, DLSU lists admission.requirements@dlsu.edu.ph. Here is a message you can adapt if your test date or mode is unclear. DLSU admissions contact details
Subject — DCAT test permit question for AY 2027–2028
Hello, I am a first-year applicant. My current permit shows [date, time and mode or venue]. My latest portal or email instruction shows [conflicting detail]. My application number is [application number]. Could you confirm which session I should attend and whether I need to download a revised permit? My full name is [name]. Thank you.
If your test is imminent, lead with the assigned date in your message. Keep the reply with the current permit. If a confirmation changes your session, update your calendar, transport plan or mock reminder from the confirmed details.
Once your check-in plan is set, spend a short final review session on one skill you have missed before. Work a few questions and read the explanations while your permit, supplies and travel or online setup are ready. After your test, keep the permit and watch the email address on your application. Free DCAT practice questions · DCAT results guide