Status

National

CHED Autonomous Institution

Granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for consistent academic excellence and administrative competence.

First in Asia

International

ISO 9001 Certified

The First ISO 9001 Certified Catholic University and Private University in Asia.

Accredited

National

PAASCU Accredited

Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).

Accredited

National

PACUCOA Accredited

Accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

Deputized

National

ETEEAP Deputized Institution

Deputized institution of Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).

COE

Nursing

Center of Excellence in Nursing Education

Recognized for demonstrating the highest degree of standards in instruction, research, and extension.

COE

Teacher Education

Center of Excellence in Teacher Education

Awarded for outstanding contribution to the nation's educational system.

COD

Technology

Center of Development in Information Technology

Recognized for the potential to become a Center of Excellence in the field of IT education.

Recognized

DepEd

Center for Teacher Training Institution

Designated by the Department of Education.

Selected

Graduate Studies

Delivering Higher Education Institution

Recognized for Graduate Studies for the K-12 Transition Program.

First in PH

Global

International Accreditation Organization (IAO)

The First University in the Philippines recognized by the IAO.

Exclusive

Business

Asian Association Schools of Business International

The only University in the Philippines accredited by the AASBI.

Selected

ASEAN

ASEAN International Mobility for Students (AIMS)

One of the twelve participating schools in the Philippines for the AIMS Programme.

Grantee

Development

Knowledge Development Center (KDC)

One of only 16 Universities in the Philippines granted a KDC by the World Bank.

Affiliate

Global

UNESCO ASPNet

UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPNet) Affiliate.

Designated

History

National Historical Landmark

Declared by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Designated

Culture

Catholic Center for Culture

Recognized by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.

Designated

Arts

Regional Arts Center

Designated by the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Awarded

Resources

Outstanding Academic/Research Library

Recognized by the Philippine Association of Academic and Research Librarians, Inc.

Awarded

Student Services

Most Outstanding Student Services Program

Recognized as the Most Outstanding Student Services Program in the Philippines.

Awarded

Environment

Most Environment-Friendly School

Most Environment-Friendly and Sustainable School in Region II by the Environmental Management Bureau.

Awarded

Community

Best Non-Government Organization

SPUP Community Development Center Foundation Inc. recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Consistent

Licensure

Top Performing School

Consistent Producer of Board Topnotchers and Passers in Licensure Examinations.

Consistent

Excellence

Outstanding Students & Professionals

Producer of Winners in various searches for Outstanding Students and Professionals.