De La Salle University - Manila

General Information

1. How old is DLSU-Manila?
   De La Salle University was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1911 in Calle Nozaleda (presently General Luna St.) in Paco, Manila. It moved to its present location in Taft Avenue in the 1920s and was known then as De La Salle College.
   
   
2. What is the Vision-Mission of DLSU-Manila?
   The DLSU-Manila Vision-Mission statement
   
   
3. Where does DLSU rank among other schools?
   DLSU-Manila is the first university to be awarded Level IV, the highest accreditation, by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).
   The Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) also conferred 10 Centers of Excellence and four (4) Centers of Development to more than 10 of its departments.
   In 2000, AsiaWeek rankings included De La Salle University in the top 70 universities for academic reputation, student selectivity, faculty and financial resources, citations in international journals, and internet bandwidth.
   
   
4. What is DLSU's address?
   The mailing address of DLSU is:
   De La Salle University-Manila
   2401 Taft Avenue, Manila 1004
   
   
5. What are DLSU's school color and mascot?
   The official school color is Pantone Green. The school's official mascots are Gordo (fat archer), Flaco (thin archer) and Sally (lady archer).
   
   
6. Where can I buy a DLSU T-shirt?
   You can purchase DLSU T-shirts and other DLSU-related items at the DLSU Bookstore (Rm 104 Bro. Connon Hall) and at the DLS Alumni Association (DLSAA) Office (Rm 202 St. La Salle Hall).
   
   
7. Are there campus tours for visitors?
   Yes. However, the office to contact depends on the kind of tour you request. For a tour of computer facilities, you can contact Information Technology Center (ITC). For a tour of Science laboratories, you can contact the Dean of the College of Science, etc.
   
   
8. What are the facilities available on campus?
   You may visit the facilities page to view the different amenities available to the students and faculty.
   
   
9. Do you have travel directions going to DLSU campus?
   Yes. Detailed campus and vicinity maps can be found in the Directories and Maps section.

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