Student Organizations

• American Society of Microbiology- CEU Student Chapter 1

It is an International Student Chapter that aims to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues such as health, food security, climate change that require scientific research.

• Community Outreach Movement Pro-Active Students Service (COMPASS)

Established in 1998, COMPASS seeks to develop and fortify the students’ spirit of volunteerism in the University Community Outreach Program by inculcating social responsibility among its members and by involving them in the University Social Responsibility Programs to produce globally competitive, disciplined, and socially engaged students.

• Dramatic Guild

The Dramatic Guild is the only theatre-based organization in the University. It promotes cultural awareness and art appreciation by mounting socially relevant, timely, and value-laden productions. The Guild conducts a yearly season of productions, workshops in acting, directing, production, and stage management.

• English Guild

The English Guild is a student-based organization that aims at providing additional opportunities to students to enhance their English proficiency through its four sub-guilds, namely: writers guild, speakers guild, readers guild, and grammarians guild.

• Honors Society

The Honors Society is an organization of all Academic scholars including the University Memorial, and USPEP, the President’s and Deans’ Listers, and Recipients of Grants of the University. Its philosophy is “Vixi et Mico in Decus” (to live and serve in honor). It aims to promote the welfare and best interest of the CEU scholars and the utmost development of the students’ potential and worth, to underscore a broad understanding of the role of the students both as academicians and peers, and to set good examples to their fellow students toward virtuous ends.

• International Students Association (ISA)

The International Students Association (ISA) is a recognized student organization at Centro Escolar University. The main aim of ISA is to provide International students with the opportunity to experience and appreciate different cultures and promote international friendship.

• Mathematics Club

The CEU Mathematics Club is an organization that brings together students from all educational disciplines that have an intrinsic interest in Mathematics. It aims to develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills through participation in activities that harness students’ growth.

• Oratorical and Debate Society (ORADES)

Established in 2013, it aims to advance the interest and welfare of the students in preserving their rights through oratorical and debate activities. It trains students in different forms of presenting themselves with confidence in the varying forms and kinds of speeches and debates.

• Peer Facilitators Club

It is an organization for all interested students who have a passion for caring for others. It is organized to train these students on how to handle conflicts among them, to initiate means of expression for the betterment of the studentry, and to provide a network for interaction between and among students of CEU and the internal and external public of the University as it gears towards forming inter-collegiate and partnerships in creating harmonious relationships, promoting awareness of vital issues and valuable persuasive campaigns.

• Photographers Club

The Photographers Club was established in 2007. Guided and inspired by the University’s maxim “Ciencia y Virtud,” its objectives include: helping students gain further knowledge and skills in photography through seminars, conferences, and workshops, encouraging students to showcase their talents by organizing photo contests and exhibits in CEU and by joining competitions outside CEU.

• Red Cross Youth

The Red Cross Youth is an organization of students with a special interest in the welfare of the youth by providing opportunities in youth leadership and humanitarian service. It is affiliated with the Philippine Red Cross, with its mission to direct and harness the youth- their energy and idealism; inculcate in them the humanitarian values; instill in them the practice of a healthy lifestyle; enhance their youth leadership through service delivery; and advocate national or international friendship.

• Science Club

The Science Club is an organization open to all bona fide CEU students, which aims to promote an interest in understanding the biological and physical sciences. The Science Club is engaged in worthwhile activities that develop environmental awareness, inculcate scientific passion and proliferation, and embody the holistic characteristics of a future scientist.

• Social Sciences Society

Founded in 2007 by the efforts of the students who wanted to get involved with issues concerning national interest, the Social Science Society aims to become a leading organization with relevant knowledge and values on the tenets of the Social Sciences engendered with discipline, integrity, and respect for the full realization of social awareness and responsibility for national development.

• Student Catholic Action

Otherwise known as the CEU-SCA, this religious organization seeks to help build a true Catholic community by promoting the Catholic Faith; setting good examples to the CEU community toward virtuous ends; rendering apostolic service to the school and community; and coordinating with the Campus Ministry, Chaplaincy, and the Archdiocese of Manila in pursuit of the goals of the Catholic Church.

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY AND MANAGEMENT

• Association of Business Administration Students 

The Association of Business Administration Students (ABAS) is aimed at promoting and strengthening involvement in academics, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities related to business and its essential business tools. It initiates activities and programs that promote the practical application of theories and practices and develop civic consciousness and social responsibility. 

•  Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants 

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants(JPIA) is a unifying organization that seeks to create an academic atmosphere conducive to the educational advancement of students in the field of accountancy. It sponsors activities that provide exposure of students to the actual practice of accounting in business life, as well as develop civic consciousness and discipline among its members.

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

• Dental Clinicians Club  

The Dental Clinicians Club (DCC) is an organization of Junior and Senior Dentistry students. It represents the rights and interests of the clinicians and aims to develop each of their full potential as a person and as a future professional.
 

• Association of Dentistry Students in the Philippines

The Association of Dentistry Students in the Philippines (ADSP) aims to develop globally competitive and socially-engaged dentistry students through involvement in diverse student activities.ADSP coordinates with various dental agencies to form linkages and to support the organization’s vision and mission.
 

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, LIBERAL ARTS, MUSIC, SOCIAL WORK

• Communication Arts Society 

The Communication Arts Society (CommASoc) is an organization for all students taking up Communication and Media. It is organized to initiate freedom of expression and change for the betterment of the students taking the course and the internal and external public of the university as it gears towards forming inter-collegiate and multi-sectoral partnerships in creating communication messages and programs and promote media education, awareness of vital issues, valuable persuasive campaigns and public service announcements through multimedia.
 

• Junior Social Work Association of the Philippines - CEU Chapter  

The Junior Social Work Association of the Philippines (JSWAP) is an organization for the Social Work students of the School of Education, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Work. It was formed to uphold the values, principles, and philosophy of Social Work. It also creates venues wherein students could present their needs and concerns regarding Social Work education and promotes alternative means in response to the problems presented and integrate schools through networking, fellowship programs, and other related activities.
 

• CEU Educators Rising 

The CEU Educators Rising is an organization for Education students whose name is patterned from its mother organization based in the United States of America. The organization specifically aims to cultivate the growth in knowledge, values, and skills of future educators; encourage students to explore teaching as a profession; coordinate and disseminate through various means of information about teaching as a profession, employment opportunities, financial assistance options, and education and licensure issues.
 

• Conservatory of Music Students Association 

The Conservatory of Music Students Association (COMSA) is organized to support the Music Program of the University by advancing the interest and welfare of the Music students; by representing the students where their interests are developed; by initiating and encouraging students’ cooperation and participation in school activities; by organizing related activities to national development; and by promoting student-centered activities that benefit the Music students.
 

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

• Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students 

The Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students (PHISMETS) is a school-based organization that aims to establish a central body that coordinates all activities and ensures the growth and development of all Medical Technology students.

SCHOOL OF  MEDICINE

• Medical Students Society 

The Medical Students Society (MedSSoc) an organization for CEU Medical students who are globally competent, socially accountable, and proactively working together towards contributing to healthy development in the service of the Filipino people.

SCHOOL OF NUTRITION AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

• Association of Hotel and Restaurant Management Students 

The Association of Hotel and Restaurant Management Students (AHRMS)is an organization of Hotel and Restaurant Management students. It aims to support the University in its efforts to upgrade and maintain a high standard of instruction in Hotel and Restaurant Administration and other related courses.
 

• Association of Tourism Students 

The Association of Tourism Students (ATS) is an organization for Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Travel Management majors of CEU. It aims to maintain the high standards of instruction in International Tourism and Travel Management.
 

• Philippine Association of Nutrition-Delta Chapter 

The Philippine Association of Nutrition-Delta Chapter (PAN-Delta) is the organization of the Nutrition and Dietetics majors in CEU. It aims to initiate and implement projects directed toward the development of the foods, nutrition, and dietetics discipline and to contribute to the attainment of proper nutrition for the Filipinos.
 

SCHOOL OF NURSING

• Philippine Nursing Research Society - CEU Cell 

The Philippine Nursing Research Society -CEU Cell (PNRS) is dedicated to creating a community of student nurses interested in promoting and supporting quality nursing research and development. It aims to promote the development of the knowledge, skills, and attitude of the students as innovative, competitive, productive, and responsible members of the nursing profession with the use of critical thinking and clinical reasoning to provide evidence-based practice in the field of research.
 

SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY

• Optometry Clinicians Club  

The Optometry Clinicians Club is an organization open to the third to sixth-year students of the School of Optometry. It serves as a tool for the realization of vision care principles. It aims to promote the clinician’s welfare and unity among fellow clinicians, between clinicians and clinic instructors as well as the clinic teachers.
 

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY

• Junior Philippine Pharmacists Association (JPPhA)- CEU Beta Chapter 

The Junior Philippine Pharmacists Association - CEU Beta Chapter (JPPhA) is an organization of Pharmacy students in CEU. Gaining university recognition in 1996, its objectives include promoting educational advancement in the field of Pharmacy education and administration and providing students with gradual exposure to the actual practice of different specializations in Pharmacy. It is a member of the Federation of Junior Chapter, Philippine Pharmaceutical Association (FJCPPhA).
 

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

• Junior Philippine Computer Society 

The Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS) is a student organization involved in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology. It aims to advance the interest and welfare of its members and encourage their cooperation and participation in school and university activities.
 

• Psychology Society  

The Psychology Society is an organization led by the BS Psychology students of the School of Science and Technology. It works closely with the Psychology Department in rendering psychology-related services; organizing seminars/workshops/training, and linking with Psychology student societies of other universities and with professional organizations like the Psychological Association of the Philippines and the Philippine Mental Health Association. Affiliate membership is open to any CEU student interested in benefiting from the advances in the field of psychology.