University of Saint Louis is a center of 21st century education advancing in MISSIO ET EXCELLENTIA through relevant instruction, dynamic research, responsive community engagement, global partnership, sustainable operation, and jubilating faith.

VISION 2026

Inspired by the Wisdom of God, USL as a CICM Catholic academic community is committed to integral human formation for the building of the Church and society.

MISSION

Devoted to Mission. Committed to Excellence.

As we uphold the Catholic identity in faithfulness to the Gospel of Christ; As we carry on the CICM mission in the integral human formation and social transformation; and As we stand committed to continual quality improvement to provide client satisfaction.

We at the University of Saint Louis, commit to work towards providing high quality instruction, research, community engagement, and Christian Formation to produce globally competitive graduates.

Quality Policy

THE CICM-RP PROVINCE MISSION STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL APOSTOLATE

The CICM Philippine Province considers the educational apostolate as one of the most effective means of evangelization. As such, it maintains the school apostolate among its priorities as a missionary institution. Its educational policy integrates fully the vision of the Catholic Church on education as expressed in the different documents of the Second Vatican Council and of the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines.

THE CICM-RP PROVINCE VISION AND MISSION IN EDUCATION

Inspired by the historical commitment and dedication to provide a Catholic Education, the CICM Philippine Province espouses the following vision and mission for its educational institutions: It envisions an integral human formation of the youth who will become mature Christians and active members of the Church. This integral human formation is directed towards a Christian development of knowledge, skills and attitudes, which is geared towards service in church and society by witnessing the values of God’s kingdom.

THE CICM-RP GENERAL EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
  1. To form an educational community of administrators, faculty, students, personnel and parents who are conscious that their knowledge, skills and attitudes should be geared as a sign of the kingdom and that by this they realize their highest human dignity.
  2. To bring about a new Christian outlook on God, life, culture, world, neighbor, society and personal human dignity.
THE CICM-RP SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
  1. Concern for the poor and handicapped
    • scholarship programs for the poor
    • involvement in non-formal education
    • service programs
    • support for efforts to uplift the disadvantaged in society
    • simplicity of lifestyle in the schools
  2. Concern for the non-Christians and non-Catholics The presence of the non-Christians in the educational community is brought to the attention of all, so that non-Christians feel accepted and welcomed…
THE VISION, MISSION, EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY, AND CORE VALUES OF THE UNIVERSITY
VISION

University of Saint Louis is a center of 21st century education advancing in MISSIO ET EXCELLENTIA through relevant instruction, dynamic research, responsive community engagement, global partnership, sustainable operation, and jubilating faith.

MISSION

Inspired by the Wisdom of God, USL as a CICM Catholic academic community is committed to integral human formation for the building of the Church and society.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND CORE VALUES

The University of Saint Louis upholds the philosophy that education is for building of self and persons for the Church and the Society. Wisdom builds…

  • Christian Living. We are witnesses to the Gospel values as taught and lived by Christ thus making God’s love known and experienced by all.
  • Excellence. We seek and maintain uncompromising standard of quality in teaching, learning, service, and stewardship of school resources.
  • Professional Responsibility. We are committed to efficiently and responsibly apply the learned principles, values and skills in the chosen field of discipline, taking initiative and command responsibility in one’s professional advancement.
  • Social Awareness and Involvement. We engage ourselves with society by listening to the prevailing issues and concerns in the society, thereby initiating and participating in constructive and relevant social activities for the promotion of justice, peace and integrity of creation and for people’s wellness and development consistent with the CICM charism.
  • Innovation, Creativity and Agility. We keep ourselves relevant and responsive to the changing needs of our stakeholders by being flexible, solution oriented, and having cutting-edge decisions and practices.
USL Emblem
The herald of the USL emblem blends the SWORD and the SHIELD, symbolizing the virtue of fortitude. The sword thrusts forward toward individual and community development, the goals of education. The LILY, symbolizing the virtue of integrity, and the CROSS, representing Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, are wielded by the shield. The prime products of Cagayan, CORN and RICE (stalks), depict USL’s commitment to contribute to the development of the Cagayan Province and Cagayan Valley Region. The colors Blue and White, the colors of the Blessed Virgin Mary, signify the love and life of a dedicated person close to Christ. The letters C.I.C.M. in the Shield are Latin initials for Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae, or in English, Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. CICM is an international Catholic religious congregation that founded the University of Saint Louis in keeping with her educational mission and apostolate. Thus, USL, a community of learners seeking to be leaders of human progress, provides not only an academic but also a Christian atmosphere where values are developed. This atmosphere makes learning a process of building a human person dedicated towards the service of community, country, and God—the embodiment of the USL motto: WISDOM BUILDS.

THE MOTTO: WISDOM BUILDS (Sapientia Aedificat)

The fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom. The University of Saint Louis, as a Catholic educational institution embodies the conviction that wisdom, borne out of genuine reverence and love for God, builds up our persons. (We have an expression “God-fearing person” which means that this person will not do anything to offend God and one’s neighbor, will not do anything against one’s own conscience.) Expressing it in a positive way, a God-fearing person does God’s will, and contributes to the well-being of the whole community. This is Wisdom in the Old Testament – Solomon’s search for the will of God, personified by Jesus of Nazareth, the fulfillment of God’s will and revelation in the context of the Covenant community. Thus, in today’s terms, “Wisdom Builds” means that the attitude and the actions that express the obedience to God and the love and compassion toward one’s neighbors will contribute to the betterment of one’s self and one’s community.  Every Louisian built in wisdom is called to become builder of the Church and Society.
Karaoke Lyrics

Let’s all sing a song

Gay and cheerful

Bursting forth from our young

And joyous hearts.

For our life is so bright

For we study right

We choose a smile for our part.

Here we are students of St. Louis

That is why we are so proud

We’ll always stand in defense of it

For it makes us brave and fit

CHORUS:

Training our body and mind

That in this school we find

Bright future smiles on us;

Let’s be ready, thus

We’ll deserve well of our Land

Go ever hand in hand

For God and Country’s sake

this is the PLEDGE we make.


Let’s all sing a song

Gay and cheerful

Bursting forth from our young

And joyous hearts.

For our life is so bright

For we study right

We choose a smile for our part.

Here we are students of St. Louis

That is why we are so proud

We’ll always stand in defense of it

For it makes us brave and fit

O God, wellspring of goodness and blessings, we give you thanks and praise as one Louisian community. The graces You incessantly grant upon us and Your divine providence have sustained our beloved University throughout the years of mission and excellence. Having been founded by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we pray that You keep us committed and dedicated to our mission and identity to serve the Church and the society as we become living witnesses to the Gospel values proclaimed by Jesus. For if we are steadfast in our good and beautiful mission, our works will bring success not only to ourselves but also to those whom we are bound to love and serve. Inspired by St. Louis our Patron Saint, who was filled with a noble spirit that stirred him to love You above all things, may we also live believing that we are born for a greater purpose and mission as we dwell in Your presence all the days of our life. Grant all these supplications through the intercession of Mother Mary and through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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