SDSC is open to students who meet its academic standard and who are willing to abide by the rules and regulations of the college. Subject to specific admission requirements of the different colleges/departments, the General Admission Requirements are as follows:

1. Credentials for Admission

1.1 For Freshmen

- Report Card (form 138)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- PSA Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
- Recent colored ID picture 1x1 (4 copies); 2x2 (4 copies)

1.2 For transferees

- Honorable Dismissal
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- Certified True Copy of the Transcript of Records /Original TOR
- Recent colored ID picture 1x1 (4 copies); 2x2 (4 copies)

1.3 Temporary Enrollment

Temporary enrollment may be allowed on case to case basis subject to the approval of the Dean and in consultation with the Registration and Admission Officer (RAO). A student, once enrolled, shall submit his transfer credentials within a specific period to be determined by the RAO. Failure of the student to comply with the requirements on temporary enrollment will not entitle him to any credit of the subject enrolled and any payment made therefore shall be forfeited in favor of the school.