DLSU Department of International Studies

29/08/2026

📚 [SPECIAL CLASS ENROLLMENT] 👨‍🏫

Need a special class this term? Applications are now open!

Special class enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate studies are open from August 27 – September 5, 2026 (8:00 PM).

Scan the QR Code on the pubmat below or go to bit(dot)ly/UG_Special_Class_CLA and complete the Google Form indicating the special class you wish to enroll in. The form must be accessed and submitted using your DLSU email account.

📋 GUIDELINES

1. Applications will be evaluated by the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and the Department of International Studies (DIS) from September 07- 19, 2026 (08:00 PM).

2. The College will inform students of the decision regarding their Application for Special Class no later than September 19, 2026.

3. Upon approval, the revised EAF may be downloaded, or will be available no later than September 20, 2026.

4. For inquiries or follow-ups, submit a service request ticket through ArchersHub under the CLA service department: CLA – Enrollment Records Concern.

OTHER REMINDERS:
✓ Students must have no outstanding clearances with any office.
✓ Students are required to confirm your enrollment in your other courses.
✓ Payment for enrolled courses must be made online by the prescribed deadline to avoid surcharges.
✓ Incomplete applications will not be processed. Please ensure that all requirements are complete before submission.

27/08/2026

🏆 CALL FOR BEST THESIS AWARD NOMINATIONS 📝

The DIS is now accepting nominations for the Best Thesis Award, recognizing outstanding undergraduate research that demonstrates academic excellence and contributes meaningful perspectives to the field of International Studies.

GUIDELINES:
1. Any Thesis 2 group with a final grade of 4.0 is eligible for nomination.
2. Only Thesis 2 mentors are allowed to nominate eligible groups.
3. Nominations must be submitted through the official Google Form.
4. The list of nominees will be made public.
5. The Department of International Studies will appoint a faculty member as the Designated Assessor to evaluate the submissions. The decision of the Assessor is final, and no appeal will be entertained.

📅 Deadline for Nominations: September 2, 2026
🏅 Announcement of Winner: September 16, 2026

READY TO NOMINATE?
Scan the QR code on the pubmat or submit your nomination through the Google Form link in the comments section.

Ideas that matter and perspectives that shape the future deserves to deserves to be recognized.

26/08/2026

[Updated Schedule of DIS Elective Courses for Term 1, A.Y. 26-27]

To all students taking DIS Elective Courses this T1, please take note of the following schedule and course codes updated on Archer's Hub.

For missing courses, prerequisites, incorrect degree/minor programs, and other academic concerns, proceed to our CLA APO.

25/08/2026

FYI to our IS Majors! 📢

[ENLISTMENT SUPPORT]

→ For enrollment schedules, program verification, Archers Hub concerns, scholarships, and other enrollment-related concerns, proceed to the ESH Virtual Office or message the OVPIA Team for assistance.

→ For missing courses, prerequisites, incorrect degree/minor programs, and other academic concerns, proceed to your respective College APO or seek assistance from your Batch/College Government.

CLA APO: animo.li/CLA

22/08/2026

🏁 That’s a wrap on another A.Y.! 💚

The DIS is officially on term break, but don’t worry, our resident "Purr-sonnel on Fur-reign Affairs," Bashi, will be holding down the fort for us. 🐈

Enjoy the well-deserved break, Lasallians! We’ll see you back in Term 1 for another academic year of learning, adventures, and going global.

Happy Term Break!

21/08/2026

14/08/2026

12/08/2026

🚉 Next Stop: New Electives, New Perspectives. 🌏

As another term and academic year begin, explore the Department of International Studies’ elective courses for Term 1, A.Y. 2026–2027, which offers journeys through Southeast Asian history, politics, social movements, migration, and inter-Korean relations.

Choose your course, and see where it takes you.

11/08/2026

⏳ 5 Days Left: Share Your Research on Philippines–Japan Relations! 🇵🇭🇯🇵

📅 Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
📝 Proposals: Maximum of 400 words

Seventy years of relations have given us much to reflect on, and many possibilities still to explore. Be part of the conversation. Submit your proposal today!

📢 Call for Papers: Peace, Prosperity, and Possibilities 🇵🇭🇯🇵

⏳ Only 10 days left before the submission deadline!

Open to all academic institutions, the Department of International Studies invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit paper proposals for a student conference exploring the past, present, and future of one of the Philippines’ most important international partnerships.

Under the theme “Peace, Prosperity, and Possibilities,” we welcome research on diplomacy, security, economic cooperation, migration, culture, language, education, sustainability, regional affairs, and other dimensions of Philippines–Japan relations.

📝 Submission Requirements
Proposals (maximum 400 words) should include:
• Research problem and objectives
• Research design and methods
• Major findings or expected trends
• Tentative conclusions

📅 Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
📩 Selected presenters will be notified in late August 2026.

🔗 Full conference details: https://acesse.one/sxezs2r

For inquiries, please contact:
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a meaningful academic dialogue as we reflect on seven decades of friendship and explore new possibilities for Philippines–Japan relations.

10/08/2026

In today's I Learned This in DIS - American Corner, let's talk about 911 and the War on Terror.