The University of St. La Salle will confer degrees to 1,679 graduates during its 69th Graduation Rites on April 25, 2026, at the St. La Salle Coliseum.
For the first time in years, the rites will be divided into morning and afternoon ceremonies to accommodate the growing number of graduates.
The morning session will recognize 867 graduating students, composed of 354 from the College of Arts and Sciences, 188 from the College of Nursing, 187 from the College of Computing Studies, 93 from the College of Engineering, and 84 from the College of Education.
Meanwhile, 761 graduating students will march in the afternoon ceremony, including 482 from the Yu An Log College of Business and Accountancy, 258 from the College of Tourism and Hospitality, and 33 from the College of Law.
Among this year’s graduates, 49 will graduate as Summa Cum Laude, 98 Magna Cum Laude, and 157 Cum Laude, while 69 will be recognized as Alma Mater awardees.
Rosanna A. Fajardo, Chairman and Country Managing Partner at SGV & Co. and an alumna of the YAL College of Business and Accountancy, and Commodore Christine Pauline C. Bergaño PCG, Deputy Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard and an alumna of the Computer Science program, will serve as commencement speakers to inspire the graduates.
Fajardo is recognized for her leadership in the fields of assurance, governance, and professional services, with decades of experience guiding organizations and institutions across the country. She also served as a member of the Independent Commission of Inquiry (ICI), which was formed to uphold transparency and accountability in public initiatives.
Bergaño, meanwhile, continues to break barriers in public service and maritime leadership through her distinguished career in the Philippine Coast Guard.
This ceremony will celebrate the achievements and years of perseverance of Lasallian graduates as they step into their future paths.