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Dear
Parent,
The Benildean community welcomes
you as you take the first step in discovering
what your child’s future can be in Benilde.
Benilde is a community of diverse learners.
Our students are creative, innovative and bold.
Our teachers and personnel recognize and
support students’ unique learning abilities,
talents and skills. They serve as formators who
are committed to helping students reach their
full potential.
The Benildean-Lasallian formation is not limited
to the pursuit of knowledge. It encourages
learning in its various forms such as spirituality,
artistry, awareness of environmental issues,
community service and concern for the
common good.
I invite you and your child to take the next
step–embark with us on this journey to learning
and transformation.
Thank you very much for considering
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde for your
child’s future.
With a humble heart, I offer you the Parents’ Primer, a
publication which aims to provide you with a glimpse of
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and how we live our
educational philosophy.
At Benilde, we understand that parents are our integral
partners in transforming students’ lives. We know that
having access to information about our College and its
offerings is indispensable in helping you aid your child in
choosing which college to attend. It is our fervent hope
that this Parents’ Primer provides you with the information
you need. If you wish to further interact with us and have
a campus tour, please do not hesitate to contact us at the
DLS-CSB Admissions Center.
It is my pleasure to work with you towards helping your
child discover his/her unique talents and to see if our
institution fits their career goals.
Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
Carmelita J. Lazatin
Vice Chancellor
Lasallian Mission and Student Life
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Catherine M. Deen, Ph.D.
Director
Admissions Center
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
DLS-CSB Admissions Center
Tel. no. 526-7441 to 47 loc. 126, 220 or 221 Direct line: 524-8233
Email: admissions@benilde.edu.ph Website: www.benilde.edu.ph/admissions

About Benilde
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde started out as a community
or night school for working students based in De La Salle University
(DLSU). Under the leadership of the late Br. Andrew B. Gonzalez
FSC, the community school evolved into a dynamic institution that
offered pioneering degree programs different from what regular
universities and colleges had.
Today, Benilde is a learner-centered community that belongs
to the 17 District schools that comprise De La Salle Philippines
(DLSP). Guided by the Lasallian principles of Faith, Zeal for Service
and Communion in Mission, our educational philosophy is founded
on the belief that each student is endowed by God with talents and
gifts that should be understood, appreciated and nurtured.
We strive to create a learning environment that allows you
to develop your interests and passions so that you will become
professionally competent in established industries and emerging
fields of specialization. Our degree programs in Deaf education;
information technology; design and arts; hotel and travel industry;
entrepreneurship and business administration; and diplomatic
affairs are supported by hands-on training and practical course
work, well-maintained facilities, sophisticated learning resources,
student support systems and services, and mentors who are also
industry practitioners.
We also believe and encourage learning in its many forms.
Spirituality, creative pursuits, artistic endeavors, service to the
community, awareness of environmental issues, and concern for
the common good are all part of a Benildean education. At Benilde,
learning is a continuing process of transformation.
Benildean Core Values
Faith
Benildeans live as Christian community builders who actively
practice and draw strength from their faith, sharing it with others
in all their endeavors.
Appreciation of Individual Worth
Benildeans accept and appreciate the inherent value of all
people, taking every opportunity to seek the betterment of both
themselves and others through productive interaction.
Social Responsibility
Benildeans interact with society in a manner that emphasizes
broad awareness, critical understanding, and conscientious
work in the context of both the College community and the
greater pulic.
Creativity
Benildeans take pride in their non-traditional strengths as they
develop diverse talents and skills through learner-centeredness
and solve problems through innovation.
Professional Competence
Benildeans conduct all activities with a level of competence
that reflects both a disciplined mastery of skill and a respectful
attitude towards the conventions of productive work.
Sense of Nationhood
Benildeans take pride in being Filipino and exhibit that sense of
nationalism through their thoughts, words, and actions.

Student Life in Benilde
As a learner-centered institution, Benilde offers an extensive range of support
services all designed to help students make the most of their learning
experience. From peer tutoring to career planning, we are committed to
assisting your child in meeting his or her academic and personal goals.
Spiritual Development
Through the Center for Lasallian
Ministry (CLM), Benilde initiates
spiritual formation, retreat and
recollection programs. By providing
venues for transformational
experiences, CLM seeks to assist
Benildeans in their process of spiritual
discovery and personal growth. Daily
lunchtime masses held at the Chapel
of the Resurrection in Taft Campus,
Chapel of Our Lady of the Star in
AKIC Campus, and Chapel of the
Lasallian Martyrs in SDA Campus.
lasallian.ministry@benilde.edu.ph
Counseling
Benilde recognizes that the
students’ transition from high
school to college can be a
challenge. To help them adjust,
the Center for Counseling
Services (CCS) offers individual
and group counseling,
psychotherapy sessions, crisis
intervention, emergency services
and personal development
programs. Workshops offered by
CCS include family skills, stress
management, effective study
habits, test anxiety management,
anger management and other
life-skill training programs.
counseling@benilde.edu.ph
Department of Student Life
The Department of Student Life (DSL)
is committed to creating a dynamic
learning institution which helps students
achieve their full potential through
personal and professional development.
DSL’s Office of Culture and Arts (OCA)
is a formation office for Benildean
students pursuing artistic growth and
innovation. Students interested in
publication-related activities and training
can join the Student Publications Office
(SPO). The Student Involvement Office
(SIO) facilitates students’ socio-cultural
growth and development through
creative and proactive co- and extracurricular
activities.
student.life@benilde.edu.ph
Learning Support
Deaf Esteem and Formation
Benilde prides itself for being one of the few Colleges
in the country that offers tertiary education to the Deaf.
The Center for Deaf Esteem and Formation (C-DEAF)
collaborates with the rest of the student services units
for programs and seminars that develop and strengthen
personal and professional growth of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing members of the community.
deaf.formation@benilde.edu.ph
Your
child
If your child experiences difficulty in
any of his or her subjects, the Student
Learning Center (SLC) is on hand to
give free tutorial services administered
by faculty volunteers and peer tutors.
Students can also avail of skill training,
personal development and career
planning services, which are conducted
in coordination with various academic and
non-academic units of Benilde.
learning.enhancement@benilde.edu.ph
Career and Placement
To help the students advance in their professions, the Career
and Placement Office (CPO) offers placement services, career
information and developmental programs geared to develop
students’ personal, interpersonal, educational and vocational
skills. CPO also helps to secure on-the-job trainings, practicum
programs with industry linkages and access to job fairs.
careerplacement@benilde.edu.ph
General Administrative Services
Our General Administrative Services Department (GASD) ensures that your child
gets the best possible physical environment for learning. It provides support
through facilities maintenance, logistics, construction improvements, property
control, and housekeeping. GASD also handles Benilde’s e-jeepneys that make
rounds in the three campuses and are available to all Benildeans for free.
Social Action
The Center for Social Action (CSA)
provides venues for the Benildean
community to actualize social
responsibility. It also serves as a
support system for the College’s
community development efforts.
Your child can join activities and
projects that heighten awareness
and involvement in social, political,
and economical concerns. Every
summer, CSA facilitates Summer of
Service (SOS) which is an opportunity
to render community service work at
the grassroots level and in provincial
partner communities.
social.action@benilde.edu.ph

Practicing
What We Teach
Photos by JC Salamat, CIC;
Sheena Lim, ABMMA & Gerard Teaño, ABMMA
Benilde offers courses that lead to career paths in
emerging industries and fields of specialization. As
such, the College puts premium in employing practicing
professionals as faculty members.
Your child will be under the mentorship of industrybased
experts and practitioners, as well as professors
and instructors trained in the Philippines and abroad.
These faculty members impart not only their expertise
but also their experiences working in the field. They
complement and contextualize the theories and concepts
taught in books.
Aside from the technical training they provide, the
faculty members in Benilde also facilitate exposure to the
practices in the field, and linkages with organizations and
other practitioners.
Grading System
Percentage Grade Description
97-100 4.0 Excellent
93-96 3.500 Superior
89-92 3.000 Very Good
85-88 2.500 Good
80-84 2.000 Satisfactory
75-79 1.500 Fair
70-74 1.000 Pass
Below 70 R or F Repeat or Failed
W
Authorized Withdrawal
A
Audit
9.9 Deferred Grade

Annuale 2012
Imagine Cup 2012
Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX)
Annual Deaf Festival
Model United Nations Assembly
Learning the Learner-Centered Way
At Benilde, your child can pursue passions and
interests in an environment where uniqueness is
appreciated, talents are nurtured and ideas, valued.
Benilde is a community of diverse learners and this
diversity among its members is what keeps the College
a dynamic institution. Benildean-Lasallian education
upholds a learner-centered (LC) philosophy. Importance
is given not only to the curricula and instruction, but also
to how students can learn most effectively.
Collaboration is a way of life and learning in Benilde.
As a member of the Benildean community in pursuit of
knowledge, your child will collaborate with other students
as well as the faculty members and College personnel.
Learning is a shared responsibility. Just as the faculty
members and personnel adapt to the the learning needs
of your child, your child is expected to discover and
construct knowledge on his/her own through the many
learning options possible. He/she is encouraged to
practice critical and creative thinking, self-knowledge
and self-mastery.
“We try to use the students’ interests when
teaching concepts. We teach lifelong skills such
as being confident in evaluating resources and
other research materials—skills that are not only
applicable to a single course but are transferable
and useful in multiple disciplines.”
Marissa Rodriguez
Director, Center for Learner-Centered
Instruction and Research
Photos by Romeo Catap, CIC & Gerard Teaño, ABMMA
Photos Courtesy of SMS-CDA and SMIT

The Angelo King International Center (AKIC) Campus
is a microcosm of the hospitality industry. Inside
the twelve-storey hotel-school are function rooms,
demonstration kitchens, and food laboratories which
serve as training facilities for School of Hotel, Restaurant
and Institutional Management (SHRIM) students.
The Culinary Laboratory
Unit has over Php40
million worth of culinary
and food service
equipment that students
borrow as needed.
Angelo King
International
Center Campus
SHRIM houses
industry-grade kitchen
laboratories, including its
own chocolaterie.
The Bar Room, with
its own collection of
alcoholic and nonalcoholic
drinks, is a
demonstration bar for Bar
Management classes.
Complete with the latest
kitchen equipment,
La Cuisine Theater
is used by students to
prepare dishes.
Various designs of kitchen
laboratories give the students a feel
of different industry kitchens.
SHRIM has Php7 million worth of
service equipment in inventory
including china and silver cutlery.
For a more conducive learning
athmosphere, lecture rooms in
SHRIM now have glass boards
instead of the traditional black and
white boards.
LRC-AKIC has an extensive
collection of books on culinary arts,
hospitality management, nutrition,
travel, and tourism.
SHRIM students are strictly required
to wear their uniforms. They are
trained early on to be familiar with
industry practices.
Halle de Rheims is a multipurpose
function room that can
accommodate up to 120 people.
Salle de Auvergne is normally
used as a function room for the
International Cuisine classes.
Green Cuisine is a learning venue
where students practice their skills
in cooking and prepare dishes by
offering catering services. It has its
own utility van that is used for off-site
catering services. For inquiries, call
523-8888 local 241.

The PEN Multimedia
Laboratory is used by
SDEAS students for
regular classes and for
videoconferencing with
counterpart institutions in
other countries.
Vatel Restaurant Manila
is a fine-dining restaurant
located at the CSB Hotel’s
roof deck. It caters to
actual customers and
is run by International
Hospitality Management
students. It is open on
Mondays to Saturdays
from 11:30am to 9:00pm.
For reservations, call
523-8888 local 272.
Taft Campus
The Taft Campus has special computer
laboratories for Management, Information
Technology, Multidisciplinary and Deaf
Studies students. It also has function
and case rooms, a theater, a gym and a
promenade area with an open
basketball court.
The Br. Miguel Febres
Cordero Building is home
to offices that directly work
with students. These include
the student organization
and publication, artist
formation, and community
development offices.
Greenway Square can be used by students to hold
exhibits, projects presentations and organization meetings.
Aside from free use of
computers, Benildean
students may also
access free WiFi
services in all three
campuses.
The Br. Fidelis Leddy Learning
Resource Center (LRC) has a wide
array of resources which vary widely in
format, from the conventional printed
materials to other forms of stored media.
The LRC-Extension is an additional
reading area. It subscribes to
numerous electronic journals and online
databases, giving students access to
premier references here and abroad.
The Augusto-Rosario
Gonzalez Theater
can accommodate
up to 500 people for
institutional gatherings,
conferences and
performances.

Annuale is the
SDA’s degree show
featuring the best
SDA student works
and collaborations.
Plaza Villarosa is used for
campus events and activities.
It features a statue of the
College’s patron saint, St.
Benilde Romançon.
The Carillion stands
behind St. Benilde’s
statue. It was built in honor
of the La Salle Brothers
and lay people killed in
DLSU during World War II.
The Admissions Center
ensures that the admission
process of students will be
as smooth as possible.
The Game Design and
Development program
uses Alienware, is
a popular choice of
hardware for building
sophisticated computer
gaming systems.
There are 30-40 students
in a typical class in Taft
Campus. Each classroom
is equipped with a
computer, multimedia
projector, and a TV.
Through the Mac
Laboratories,
students are provided
with top-of-theline
equipment for
classroom training.
Students may use the
Green Room to shoot
films and set up other
digital works.
SDA has facilities for
specialized laboratories,
including one for fashion
design students.
The sound recording
and mixing studios
in the SDA campus
have a beehive design,
engineered to achieve
optimum sound quality.
The Dance Studio
has an ergonomically
designed flooring
to ensure safety of
students rehearsing
dance routines.
School of
Design an
Arts Camp
The Black Box
performance s
where students
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theater into pra
Students can s
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digital product
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presentations,
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Through Benilde’s facilities and trainings, we endeavor to enrich
your child’s college experience and fulfill our mission of shaping
young individuals into becoming adept professionals in their
respective careers.
The SDA campus is a fourteen-storey
state-of-the-art architectural edifice
which features wide spaces for
corridors meant to double as exhibit
areas for the use of students.
MCAD, a 520-square-meter museum,
supports Benilde’s art education by
hosting exhibitions, discussions and
lectures. MCAD is open on Tuesdays to
Fridays from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and
on Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
For inquiries, call 536-6752 local 105.
Turnstile system
Only students and personnel with valid IDs
and guests with gate pass can freely enter the
campuses.
Clinic
Each campus has a clinic run by in-house
doctors and registered nurses, offering free
medical treatment and over-the-counter
medicine.
Cafeteria
All campus cafeterias have a Chef’s Station, a
food stall run by pre-OJT students of SHRIM.
E-Jeepney
Three e-jeepneys shuttle Benildeans from one
campus to another for free.
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LRC-SDA houses books
and resources which are
largely focused on the field
of art and design. It features
the Library Commons,
a place conducive for
brainstorming and studying.
Students borrow materials
at the Equipment Room
for their specialized
courses’ needs.
SDA classrooms have
tilted walls to maximize
the effect of sound.
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Lucban, Quezon.
Task Force Safe School Pedicabs
Students are encouraged to take only the
pedicabs with Task Force Safe School stickers.
These pedicabs have submitted information that
would allow Benilde to easily locate them in case
of complaints.
Solomon Guest House
The Solomon Guest House features a restaurant
and guest rooms managed by SHRIM praticum
students. It is located at 1025 C. Ayala St.,
Malate, Manila. For reservations, call 536-6416.
Hilario and Scubillion Halls
The Blessed Br. Jaime Hilario and Br. Scubillion
Halls are dormitories for Benildean athletes and
artists who come from far-flung provinces.
CSB Hotel
CSB Hotel is a hotel-school that caters to
customers and stands as one of SHRIM’s main
hatcheries where students can apply what they
learn through hands-on experience. The Hotel
has 46 guestrooms and five dormitory-type
rooms. For reservations, call 400-3333.
Accessibility
The Taft Campus is right in front of the LRT Line 1
Vito Cruz Station. Benilde is easily accessible to
residents of Metro Manila and areas of Bulacan,
Cavite, Laguna and Rizal through various forms
of transportation.
Photos by JC Salamat, CIC; Gerard Teaño, ABMMA;
Romeo Catap, CIC; Lawrence Ofrin and Vatel Restaurant

School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies
The School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS) is identified
as the lead in Deaf Education among all La Salle schools in the country.
It offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Deaf Studies with tracks of
specialization in either Computer Graphics or Business Entrepreneurship.
Students are taught using the Filipino Sign Language, in appreciation of the
Deaf community’s own language and culture. To foster a strong relationship
between Deaf and Hearing individuals, SDEAS also offers short courses in
Filipino Sign Language.
School of Design and Arts
The School of Design and Arts (SDA) has a wide selection of degree
programs in specialized creative disciplines, such as music, dance,
fashion, design, multimedia, animation, and film. It has its own 14-storey
academic complex which serves as a training ground where students can
hone their talents and develop their artistic abilities.
School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management
The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM)
grooms aspiring hoteliers, restaurateurs and tourism managers to be
competitive players in the hospitality industry. SHRIM offers Bachelor’s
Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (HRIM) and
International Hospitality Management (IHM). HRIM has three areas of
specialization: Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Tourism
Management. IHM, on the other hand, is a double degree program offered
in partnership with Institut Vatel in France. Both HRIM and IHM students
will get hands-on training at Angelo King International Center (AKIC) which
houses industry-level kitchen laboratories and the CSB Hotel.
School of Management and Information Technology
The School of Management and Information Technology (SMIT) prepares
future business leaders in this high-tech world. It is a training ground, as
well as a technology hub where students are guaranteed the availability of
the latest software, systems and facilities used by leading companies in the
industry, such as IBM, HP, SMART Communications, Microsoft and more.
The mentors of the students are industry professionals who consistently
update the curricula to match the growing demands of the trade.
School of Multidisciplinary Studies
Recognizing that there are no borders in the global village that we
live in, the School of Multidisciplinary Studies (SMS) prepares young
individuals who are interested in politics and international relations to hold
diplomatic and consular positions. Students are exposed to the dynamics
of international relations through on-the-job trainings at the Department
Foreign Affairs, foreign embassies, international agencies, and non-profit
cultural organizations.
Photos by JC Salamat, CIC &
Gerard Teaño, ABMMA

Make Space for
Lifelong Learning
The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPaCE) provides working
professionals with the tools and skills necessary to advance their career, broaden
their horizon of opportunity, and increase their competitive advantage in their
respective professions.
SPaCE offers post-baccalaureate diploma programs in key business management
competencies such as human resource management, organization development,
and training development and management. Courses are meant to increase learners’
productivity and ability to adapt to new technologies and opportunities. Industry
leaders from corporate, government and private business sectors impart their
knowledge and expertise by training working professionals to acquire or update core
competencies in order to excel in their fields of specialization.
For complete program schedule and details, you may contact SPaCE at 400-5425,
400-7405, and 536-6752 loc. 128 or 131.
The Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program
(ETEEAP) is an assessment and accreditation program for working professionals
who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree through some of the courses offered
by the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM). Through
the program, their prior working experience and professional achievements are
awarded corresponding academic credits.
Interested ETEEAP applicants may contact SHRIM at 400-7407, 535-7562, and
523-8888 loc. 249.
Photo by JC Salamat, CIC

Photos by Gerard Teaño, ABMMA;
Ayvi Cruz, CIC & Annel Pabitu, CIC
Safety in Benilde
Benilde has a dedicated security force that makes sure that your
child’s learning environment is safe and protected. The Center for Safety
and Security (CSS) regularly monitors all entry and exit points in the three
campuses and conducts emergency drills for safety awareness. CSS employs
K-9 dog units, CCTV cameras and roaming security officers in civilian attire as
measures to maintain peace and order in the area.
The College is also a member of the Task Force Safe School–a project of
De La Salle University, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, St. Scholastica’s
College, the Western Police District and our neighboring barangays–which
endeavors to safeguard the streets surrounding the three schools.
“Our function as law enforcers is to maintain safety
and security not only of the students but of the
general public. We strive to ensure the smooth flow
of year-round activities of the three member schools
of Task Force Safe School. Whatever resources that
we have, we utilize them for public protection.”
-PSupt. Marvin Wynn Marcos, Malate Police Station
(PS-9) Station Commander as of June 2012.
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Center for Safety and Security
Taft Campus – 526-7441 loc. 119
AKIC Campus – 538-8888 loc. 119
SDA Campus – 536-6752 loc. 119

Frequently Asked
Questions
About Admissions
How can we contact Benilde’s Admissions Center for questions
about application procedures?
www.benilde.edu.ph/admissions
admissions@benilde.edu.ph
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AdmissionsAtBenilde
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dlscsbadmission
G/F, Solomon Hall, Taft Campus.
Trunkline: 526-7441 to 47 loc. 126, 220, or 221.
Direct line: 524-8233.
Does Benilde reserve an admission quota for each
high school institution?
We admit students based on their aptitudes, capabilities, high
school performance, not the school they come from. However,
we only have a limited number of slots so late applicants may
not be accepted not because they are unqualified but because
there are no more slots available to them.
If applicants fail to qualify for admission, are there other options
available? Can they make an appeal to be admitted?
Students who have previously applied yet failed to make it to the
cut-off will always have a second chance to apply in Benilde.
They can visit the Admissions Center and file a Request
for Reconsideration. The admission of these students will
depend on the result of their re-evaluation and the number of
slots available.
About Scholarships
Does Benilde offer scholarships?
Yes, Benilde offers a number of scholarships and financial
aids to deserving students. These include merit scholarships,
academic scholarships, institutional scholarships, governmentendorsed
scholarships, and financial assistance grants, among
others. For more information, you may email the Student Grants
Office (SGO) at scholarships@benilde.edu.ph or call them at
526-7441 to 47 loc. 163 or 211.
Do you offer scholarships for athletes?
Yes. Students who are interested in athletic scholarships are
advised to visit the Center for Sports Development (CSD) for
tryouts. You may contact CSD at 526-7441 loc. 255 or 319.
If a student loses his or her current scholarship, can he or she
still apply for other scholarships?
Yes. As long as the student is qualified for the scholarship and
can meet application requirements.
About Tuition Payment
How much is the tuition fee at Benilde?
The trimestral tuition fee will depend on how many units a
student enrolls in. A good estimate would be Php60,000 to
Php70,000 per trimester.
Photo by Gerard Teaño, ABMMA

Does Benilde accept installment payments?
Benilde does not accept installment payments for freshmen
students and transferees. However, upperclassmen are given
an opportunity to pay in installments.
Does Benilde accept credit card payments?
Benilde accepts credit card payments subject to the policies
and guidelines of the Finance Department. The College prefers
Metrobank and BDO credit cards.
About DLS-CSB and DLSU
What is the difference between De La Salle University
and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde?
De La Salle University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
are both members of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) and are
managed by the De La Salle Brothers. In the Philippines, there
are 17 De La Salle District Schools.
DLSU and DLS-CSB do not offer the same courses. DLSU
offers more traditional courses such as engineering, business
and the sciences. DLS-CSB offers non-traditional, innovative
and industry-responsive courses such as hotel, restaurant and
institutional management, multimedia arts, fashion design,
export management, among others.
Is it true that those who failed in DLSU are accepted in
DLS-CSB?
The notion that Benilde is a place for students who failed in
DLSU is not true. Since DLSU and DLS-CSB are autonomous
from one another, Benilde has its own set of admission policies
and procedures. Students may be accepted to DLSU but not in
Benilde, and vice versa.
The reason that there is that impression is because of our
shared history. DLS-CSB was part of DLSU before we ventured
on our own in 1988. The students that we had from DLSU are
mostly transferees—students who realize later on that their
interest veer towards Multimedia Arts or Game Design more
than courses like Computer Engineering.
About Student Behavior
Are there fraternities in DLS-CSB?
Benilde does not recognize any fraternities or sororities.
In fact, students are required to sign a non-fraternity contract
before enrollment.
Do you allow smoking in campus?
No. Benilde is a non-smoking campus. We have policies and
sanctions for students who are caught smoking within
Benilde campuses.
What do you do about students and drugs?
We do not condone the use of illegal substances and we
have strict policies and penalties for students who are caught
bringing and using in illegal substances.
Drug problems also have their roots in psychological trauma
or abuse. Aside from counselors, we encourage all members
of the community to grow into the responsibility of becoming
formators of youth.
Is there a dress code? Do you have uniforms?
Students of the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution
Management (SHRIM) have uniforms that are enforced strictly.
This is because they are being trained to meet the expectations
of industry.
Students of the School of Management and Information
Technology (SMIT) and School of Multidisciplinary Studies
(SMS) are required to come in business attire on some days of
the week.
Other schools, such as the School of Design and Arts, don’t
have uniforms per se, but the College has a dress code that
students must follow. The dress code helps ensure that students
come in to school in proper attire. Even artists who may not
have uniforms or come in business attire are expected to know
how to dress properly.
About Physical Facilities
Are the campuses safe and stable?
Benilde’s Center for Safety and Security (CSS) and General
Administrative Services Department (GASD) work together to
ensure the safety and stability of the campuses. The College
also adheres to safety regulations.
How do you maintain the campuses?
Our General Administrative Services Department takes care
of maintaining the campuses and facilities. Aside from daily
cleaning, special cleaning accommodations are made when
necessary (e.g. exterior cleaning of the SDA Campus, and in
times of crisis such as A(H1N1)).
About Other Concerns
What are your rules on class suspension in case of bad
weather?
Benilde complies with government mandates and policies
regarding suspension of classes. Suspension of classes is
usually recommended by the National Disaster Coordinating
Council (NDCC), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), or
the city government.
When the decision to suspend classes is left up to the College,
the Office of the President coordinates with the Center for Safety
and Security and General Administrative Services Department,
as well as other key administrators, for recommendations
regarding the state of the roads and/or surrounding areas of
the Benilde.
If suspension of classes is recommended, announcements are
issued by email, on the website, and to administrators who then
cascade the information to the faculty members and students.
For more information, visit our website at www.benilde.edu.ph.