Awards and Citations

  • CHED Autonomous Institution
  • Center of Excellence in Nursing
  • Center of Excellence in Teacher Education
  • Center of Development in Information Technology
  • Delivering Higher Education Institution for Graduate Studies for the K-12 Transition Program
  • The First ISO 9001 Certified Catholic University and Private University in Asia
  • The First University in the Philippines recognized by the International Accreditation Organization (IAO)
  • The only University in the Philippines accredited by the Asian Association Schools of Business International (AASBI)
  • One of the twelve participating schools in the Philippines for ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS) Programme
  • Outstanding Academic/Research Library by Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc.
  • Center for Teacher Training Institution by the Department of Education
  • Deputized institution of Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP)
  • One of only 16 Universities in the Philippines granted a Knowledge Development Center (KDC) by World Bank
  • Most Outstanding Student Services Program in the Philippines
  • Catholic Center for Culture by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
  • National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
  • UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet) Affiliate
  • Most Environment-Friendly and Sustainable School in Region II by the Environmental Management Bureau
  • Best Non-Government Organization (SPUP Community Development Center Foundation Inc.) by the Department of Social Welfare and Development
  • Regional Arts Center by the Cultural Center of the Philippines
  • Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)
  • Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA)
  • Top Performing School and Producer of Board Topnotchers and Passers in Licensure Examinations
  • Producer of Winners in various searches for Outstanding Students and Professionals