AfsT09

Ateneo freshmen Survival Tract

Copyright © 2009
by El Consejo Atenista
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in any manner without the permission of the publishers.

This publication is not for sale.

Correspondence may be addressed to:

El Consejo Atenista
Ground floor, New College Building (NCB)
Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Tel No (062) 991-0871 to 991-0876 (local 4803)

AFST is the official Ateneo guide book for freshmen

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Ateneo de zamboanga University
calendar of Activities
2009-2010
June 15 - Classes Begin
August 17-20 - Midterm Examinations
September 9-12 - Intramurals
October 15-16, 19-20 - Final Examinations
October 21 - Semestral Break
November 3-7 - Enrollment for 2nd Semester
November 9 - Classes Begin for 2nd Semester
December 3-5 - Ateneo Fiesta
December 4-6 - Alumni Homecoming
December 19 - Christmas Vacation Begins
January 4 - Classes resume
January 18-21 - Midterm Examinations
March 22-25 - Final Examinations
March 27 - Graduation Day
April 5-7 - Summer Enrollment
May 22 - End of Summer Classes

HOlIDAYS

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June 12 - Independence Day
July 20 - Isra’wal Miraj (tentative)
July 31 - St. Ignatius Day
August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day
August 31 - National Heroes Day
September 20 - Eid’l Fitr (tentative)
October 21 - Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar
November 1 - All Saints’ Day
November 2 - All Souls’s Day
November 27 - Eid’l Adha (tentative)
November 30 - Bonifacio Day
December 7 - Study Day
December 8 - Feast of Immaculate Conception
December 18 - Muharram/Amun Jadid (tentative)
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 30 - Rizal Day
December 31 - New Year’s Eve

January 1 - New Year’s Day

.1 0 February 25 - Freedom Day (tentative)

February 26 - Dia de Zamboanga
April 8 - Holy Thursday
April 9 - Good Friday / Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 - Labor Day

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 contents
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01 The Cover
03 Schedule
04 Calendar
05 School Calendar
07 Editor’s Note
08 Message from the President
09 Administrators
10 Message from the Deans
12 ADZU Vision & Mission
13 ADZU Seal
14 Campus Map
15 Campus Facilities
THE COVER
18 El Consejo Atenista Vision & Mission
19 Message from El Consejo Atenista el Vi da A te ni st a!
President and Vice President The 2009 edition of the
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20 El Consejo AtenistaOfficers Freshmen S u r v i v a
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23 What Consejo Atenista Offers neo way of life.
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24 Services Thro ugh out
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30 Clubs and Orgs Ateneo college life, be it academic,
34 The Basics top ogr aph ica l, vict uals, and so
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38 Ateneo Fiesta forth.
40 Unspoken Rules phrase “EL
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49 AFST Editorial Staff Agila!
Bienvenidos, maga Azul
& Acknowledgements

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Dear Freshies,

Congrats on passing the ATCU and

welcome to the Ateneo Family!

Your journey in this academy has begun!

It's going to be a bumpy rollercoaster ride. If
you play your cards right, your trip in college
will be filled with good friends, good
memories and good grades. But inevitably,
no matter how good of a card player you
are, there will also be moments of
disappointment and, possibly, tears. Bottom
line is- it's not going to be easy.

That's why we've prepared this little

guide to make the journey a little easier.
We've filled it things that we wish we knew on
our first day and other fun stuff just so you'd
actually read it. This book like thing hopefully
will prevent some bumps on your first weeks
in the academy, so that instead of looking
for rooms when you're lost you'd be looking
for friends. We really really hope this helps. =)

Ten years of elementary and high school

education has prepared you for this
moment. That's ten years of tears and late
night cramming sessions, so make the next
four years worth it.

See you around! ^_^

AFST 09 Staff

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m essage
from
the president
afst09 Dear Incoming Freshmen Students,

Welcome to the Ateneo de Zamboanga University!

I thank you all for believing in the Ateneo education. This year is particularly significant
for us. On 03 July 2009, we will launch our Centennial Jubilee celebration which will culminate
in 2012 – the year when we will be 100 years in Western Mindanao. It is indeed a story of 100
years of living excellence, spirituality and citizenship. For this we are truly grateful to the Lord
for the graces received even as we are humbled by our own shortcomings to be the
instrument He desires for us.

I do hope that you feel a sense of honor and gratitude to be part of a Jesuit institution of
higher learning that has a long tradition, tried and tested across time. I also wish that you feel
at home here in the Ateneo so that you may have a sense of ownership in what we do, in what
we have, in what we are and in what we dream to become the persons we want to be.

Congratulations for making it to the Ateneo!

My best wishes to all of you dear students.

Gratefully in the Lord,

Antonio F Moreno SJ
President

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 a dministrAtoRs
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Francis Jay Llenado

Director,
Department of Student Affairs

Welcome to the Ateneo de

Zamboanga University!

The freshmen survival tract is an

Rebecca Fernandez
Academic Vice-President
Dear Freshmen,
I am happy that you have
decided to come to
Ateneo for your College
degrees. I am Delighted to
welcome all of you to this
university.
Now that you are with us, I
suggest that you seek and
embrace every opportunity
to become the best in the
profession that you have
chosen and to become the
person you should truly be.
Welcome to all!
Conrado Balatbat
Director,
Office of Scholarships
My dear students,
Greetings!
I am most happy to welcome
you all to the Ateneo de
Zamboanga University.
As a Jesuit University, the
Ateneo adheres to the
teaching that all deserve a
good education and that
poverty should not be a
hindrance to attain this.
Thus, the Ateneo, through the
Office of Scholarships, offers a
number of scholarships to poor
but deserving students.
God bless you always!
annual publication given to
freshmen students of the Ateneo.
This is a guidebook to help you
adjust to college and the Ateneo
way of life.
This year's freshmen batch 2009 is
quite special for me considering
that quite a number of you I have
known personally since your grade
school days and that includes your
parents.
I pray that you will be able to adjust
immediately to college life and to
work hard for your future.
Remember that “the house you
build is the house you will live in.”
Again, welcome to the Ateneo and
may your stay with us be filled with
satisfaction and success!
Pro Deo Et Patria, in the service of
God and Country.

Welcome to the Ateneo all incoming college first year students!

I hope that your stay in this university will help you to “smile at the world and
learn how to give!” Remember always that in the Ateneo we smile at and
greet people. This is part of our excellence. This is part of our cura personalis.
You are not merely for academic excellence but also for character
formation. SMILE AT THE WORLD AND LEARN HOW TO GIVE.

Emir Españo
Director,
Office of Admissions

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 m essage
from
the
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deans
Dr. Evelyn G. Chavez
Dean, College of Education
Dear Freshmen,
Welcome to the Ateneo de
Zamboanga University! We thank
you for responding positively to our
invitation. May your total experience in
the Ateneo bring out the best in you. We
invite you to grab every opportunity to
sharpen your intellect, deepen your convictions,
shape your character, and become living
witnesses of excellence, spirit, and service.
We hope to elicit from you not just critical
thinking and positive values, but more
importantly, social concern and responsibility. To
become a true Atenean, you have to completely
immerse yourselves into the Ateneo way of life,
get involved, and make a difference.
May you find joy and inspiration in your years
in the Ateneo. Fly high!
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Dr. Aireen L. Barrios
Dean, School of Liberal Arts
It gives me pleasure to
welcome the incoming
freshmen for SY 09-10. This is one of
the most important phases in your
academic life as you embark on the
last leg of your education towards the
attainment of a college degree.
I fervently hope that you take great
responsibility in managing your personal
and intellectual resources to make your
fours years or so stay in the Ateneo a
worthwhile and productive experience.
At the same time, may you discover
the means to deepen your spiritual life and
expand your social awareness and
involvement in the tradition of Jesuit ideals
of Men and Women of God, Men and
Women for Others.
Finally, may you develop the qualities
of self-leadership and mature into role
models and movers in the local community
and the world.
Welcome!
 Maria Lorna Paber, RN, MAN
Dean, College of Nursing

The College of Nursing with

affection and heartfelt feelings
extend our warmest welcome to
the first year students of ADZU. I
would fervently encourage all of you
to develop your potentials by availing
the resources which the school can offer.
I'm sure your journey with us will be fruitful
towards the attainment of your goal when you
stay focused. Dr. Visitacion Buenvenida
Dean, School of Management
and Accountancy
God bless.
To All Freshmen Students:

Welcome to the Ateneo de

Zamboanga University Community –
your new home for the next four years
for your college education! College life is
very dynamic and challenging because you
will not only be challenged academically by
your teachers but also to be engaged and
responsible citizens of the society.

May all of you hurdle the challenges in

flying colors! Thank you and God bless
everyone!

Engr. Aldrina Hitalia

Dean, College of Science &
Information Technology

Dear Freshmen,

We are happy that you have decided to join the Ateneo family. It
is our pleasure to welcome you all. We hope that you will find in the
Ateneo a place to grow intellectually, a family to grow spiritually and
emotionally, and a community to grow in service of others.

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Welcome all and may God bless you abundantly.
 AdZU vision&MiSSion
afst09 The Ateneo is rich in tradition, diverse in culture and
blessed by the spirit that is guided by the school’s
vision and mission.

vision
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The Ateneo de Zamboanga University, an educational community

forming men and women of God, men and women for others and
serving as an agent of change in bringing about peace and
development in the city, the region, and the nation.

mission
The Ateneo de Zamboanga University believes that education is a process of formation
Adzu

that develops in the person the knowledge, skills, and orientation needed for a life of
dedicated service. The university also believes that its institutional responsibility
includes working for peace and process particularly in Western Mindanao.

In the context of this general mission, the Ateneo commits itself:

as a Filipino university – to deepen appreciation for our country's rich cultural and
historical heritage and to help enhance the country's participation in an emerging
global society;

as a Catholic university – to foster Christ-like values so that they may govern every
aspect of the life of the community and of the people it serves while engaging in a
dialogue of life with others of different religious convictions or cultural traditions;

as a Jesuit university – to instill in all who share its life St. Ignatius of Loyola's spirit of
humble service to God's people and to continue a tradition of academic excellence

In Summary
pro deo et patria In the Service of God and Country
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A dzu sEal
afst09 The Ateneo de Zamboanga University seal reflects the mission of the school.

Blue and White rays

Signifying His gifts Vinta
“PRO DEO ET PATRIA” and grace for all.
Indicating the various cultural
IN THE SERVICE OF GOD AND COUNTRY. communities of the southwestern
The school's mission is to Cross Philippines where the
produce men and school is located.
Christian character of Ateneo.
women for others, men
and women for the
service of God
and country.

“JHS"
First letters of the name
of Jesus in Greek and
monogram of the
Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

Shield
The red and yellow
stripes are derived
from the coat of arms
of the family of Oñaz,
the maternal line of St.
Ignatius.

Two wolves
and a food pot
Medallion of the
family of Loyola, the
paternal line of St.
Ignatius of Loyola;
stands for
generosity

And on the bottom,

Book and the torch surrounding the seal, is the
Symbols of education. name of the school, the
ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA
which was founded in 1912.

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1. Bellarmine-Campion (BC) Building 6. Learning Resource Center (LRC)

1a. Bellarmine Hall 7. St. Peter Claver Building
1b. Campion Hall 8. Sacred Heart Chapel
2. College Building 9. Multi-Purpose Covered Courts
2a. Gonzaga Hall 10. Physical Plant Office (PPO)
2b. Canisius Hall 11. Fr. Bello Health Center
3. Grade School Building 12. JMR Formation Center
3a. New Buildings 13. Jesuit Residence
3b. Berchman Hall 14. Students Dormitory
3c. New 3-Storey Building 15. Faculty Dormitory
4. Brebeuf Gymnasium 16. Garage
5. New College Building (NCB) 17. Power Plant

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Sacred Heart Chapel Brebeuf Gymnasium

1st Floor 1st Floor

Campus Ministry Office (Right Wing, Back Extension) Front Canteen
ACIL Office (Left Wing) GS 106 Property Custodian's Office
Center for Performing and Visual Arts
2nd Floor Ateneo Business Resource Foundation Inc.
YFC Office ROTC Office
PSALM Office
LS Office 2nd Floor
Center for Community Extension Services
Dance Room
Band Room

St. Peter Claver Building Multi-Purpose Covered Courts

SACSI Office 1st Floor

JVP Office Judo/Taekwondo Room
CLC Office
2nd Floor
Fitness Center
PE Office

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Learning Resource Center College Building
(LRC) Building

1st Floor 1st Floor

Institute of Cultural Studies for
Western Mindanao (ICSWM)
Ateneo Peace Institute (API)
LRC Conference Room
College Guidance Counseling Office
Center for Testing and Measurement
Auxiliary Services
Office of Personnel Services
Carlos Dominguez Conference Hall
Property Custodian's Office
Alumni Office
NAP-C Office (Post Office)
Office of Student Affairs
Botany Laboratory
Biology Stockroom
SMART Wireless Laboratory
Electrical Section
Office of the Asst. Senior Dean
Office of the Registrar
Office of the Senior Dean
College of Education
College of Management and Accountancy

2nd Floor 2nd Floor

Main Library(1st Floor) Phsysics Stockroom
Internet Access Area Physics Laboratory
Ateneo Research Office Electronics and Electrical Section
Ateneo de Zamboanga University Press College of Science and Information Technology
Graduate School College of Nursing
Multimedia Room
3rd Floor Animation Room
Ateneo Corporate Resource Office(ACRO) School of Liberal Arts
Photography Room Faculty Lounge
Multi-media Office
Radio and TV Production 3rd Floor
Audio Visual Center Computer Center
MassCom Department Office Computer Science Department
Advanced Computer Laboratory
4th Floor Basic Computer Laboratory
Medical School Balance Room
LRC 410 - 414 Rooms Research Laboratory
Chemistry Stockroom
Open Source Laboratory

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Bellarmine-Campion Building New College Building

Bellarmine Hall 1st Floor

Office of Admissions Home Economics Room
Office of the Scholarships Students' Activity Center
Office of the President Ladies Lounge
Projects' Office Beacon Office
Bellarmine Conference Room El Consejo Atenista Office
Planning and Development Office Ecumenical Prayer Room
Conference Room
DSA Extension Office 2nd Floor
Nursing Skills Laboratory English Department Multi-media Room
Nutrition Room Function Room
Demonstration Hall

Campion Hall
Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago
Infirmary
Psychology Laboratory
Simulation Room
Nursing Library
Nursing Review Center

Jose Maria Rosauro Formation Jesuits Residence

Center (JMRFC)

JR 1,2 and 3
Fr. Bello Health Center

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vision
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El Consejo Atenista commits itself as a

service-oriented student government
through the representation of the
studentry in the Ateneo community
anchored in the belief and trust in
student empowerment via pro-active
student participation.

mission
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In spirit with this vision:

The Executive Department shall pursue doable projects and programs that seek to improve
students' services and increase their awareness and involvement in complement with the
general welfare of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University community.

The House of Representatives shall serve the studentry by strong and pro-active representation
of the colleges and departments through effective legislation that, in turn shall result to
efficient projects and services.

The Judicial Council shall to the optimum extent of its duly-constituted authority, invest policies
and structure to harness student awareness of their inherent rights and privileges as an avenue
for their empowerment.

The Ateneo Electoral Commission (AELECOM) shall, with its unwavering belief in every student
right to suffrage, be committed to administering free, honest, and orderly Sanggunian
elections, fostering student decision-making and involvement during such season, and, in the
process, ultimately fighting apathy among the Ateneo studentry.

And thus propel El Consejo Atenista to be more responsive to the welfare of their constituents
and/or representations.

“ El Consejo Atenista. Your Student Government.

service beyond Words.”
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 The time for change is well past due. Last
December 17, 2008, the 1997 Sanggunian ng
mga Mag-aaral ng Ateneo de Zamboanga
University Constitution that existed for 12 long
years was finally revised through an historic
plebiscite that led to the birth of the new
student government in the Ateneo – the El
Consejo Atenista.
This academic year that lies ahead of us is
an exciting year. This will be a witness of how
the promise of a new hope in student
governance will be tested and will be
translated into action. With the reforms in
place, we will not only be a convergence of
colleges, but rather, we share a strong bond of
being a community unified by the spirit of
service, excellence and friendship.
El Consejo Atenista is your friend. Your
student government will be your companion
as you go along the twists and turns of your
college life. The student government will be the
center for student services, opportunities for
fun and learning, skills development, student
formation, and the promotion of participatory
democracy and social maturity among the
students. We are optimistic that we will get your
support and cooperation in all of these
endeavors. Let us all together combat the
culture of apathy and share one bold passion
to work for a better Ateneo.
Bienvenidos a todos maga Azul Agilas!
Este el de ustedes servidor,
Christian Olasiman
Presidente,
El Consejo Atenista
This year marks a significant start for
the El Consejo Atenista – the new
student government of Ateneo de
Zamboanga University. With a renewed
spirit and a fresher outlook, we have you
as our first companions towards a
brighter path for genuine student
empowerment.
In behalf of the officers of your
supreme student government, I warmly
welcome you to your new home. I share
the excitement of working with and
serving you -- our new schoolmates, our
new friends in the Ateneo community.
And throughout, I shall be constantly
guided by the motto of OUR office,
“Service Beyond Words”.
Our passion for service and forging
friendships transcend the diversity of our
colleges. Hand-in-hand, with cheerful
hearts, no problem is too difficult. As
your Vice-President, I share your
concerns and worries, triumphs and
happiness. I remain, a student first and a
leader second.
May the good Lord bless you on
this new phase of your life!
Once again, welcome Blue Eagles!
Robi Jone Lim
Vice Presidente,
El Consejo Atenista
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 O fficers
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Christian Olasiman Nhordiya Jawali Robi Jone Lim

President Executive Secretary Vice President

Michelle Roselo Maila Madrigalejo

Finance Communications
and Promotions
Joan Mae Barredo Sheena Mae Tajala Nhordiya Jawali
Peace Advocacy Systems, Activities Internal Affairs
and Social Action and Programs
Jake Laurence Santiago Mohammad Zen Johan
Student Affairs and Services External Affairs

dsman
ombu
ial branch
j udic
Francis Patrick Realiza
CHIEF JUSTICE

Leyson San Juan

OMBUDSMAN
Justine Torregoza
SENIOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE

Jake Laurence Santiago

Myser Sarigumba
Joan Mae Barredo
Mohammad Zen Johan

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ASSOCIATE JUSTICES
Ryan Murcia DEPUTY OMBUDSMAN
CLERK OF COURT
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Kenneth Vincent Beldua Tyrone Stevenson Chua
CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN

Gracielle Dalaguit
Secretary

Gov. Noel Mark Torralba Gov. Paul Nathan Beira

Vice Gov. Hazel Ladiero Vice Gov. Tyrone Chua
EDUCATION ACCOUNTANCY

Gov. Kathrina Abastar Gov. Kenneth Vincent Beldua

Vice Gov. Carlo Carabaña Vice Gov. Mikaila Ross Fernandez
NURSING MANAGEMENT

Gov. Cedrick Zabala

Gov. Christine Querubin SCIENCE AND INFORMATION
Vice Gov. Earl Larroder TECHNOLOGY
LIBERAL ARTS

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c hanging the tides
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We know that this is your first year in the Ateneo, but aside from freshmen such as
yourself, there's something else that's new. It just might be one of the most important
offices you'll encounter during your stay in the academy. You do know which office it is,
right?

The Consejo Atenista is the student government of the Ateneo de Zamboanga

University. It replaced the Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Ateneo de Zambonanga
University (SMADZU) as the supreme student government of the university after a
plebiscite held February of this year. The need for a new constitution to answer the
necessities and problems that the different colleges are facing was the catalyst for the
switch.

The obvious difference between the Sanggunian and the Consejo Atenista is that the
latter demolished the gap that separated the student government from the different
academic organizations. During the former's constitution, the academic organizations
had their presidents and they had separate representative in the student government
but under the constitution of the Consejo Atenista the Governor of a college holds the
responsibility of being both the head of their respective academic orgs and
representative in the House of Representatives in the Consejo. This aimed to strengthen
the link between the different colleges and the student government because, now, the
association between the two entities is more direct and apparent.

This strengthened bond between the Consejo and the different colleges is hoped to
aid the removal of apathy now that the on the ground problems of the colleges can
reach the Consejo in an undeviating manner.

Of course, there were also issues that fueled the switch for changer such as some
representatives were no longer constitutionals since the old version did not keep up with
the changes that were occurring in the colleges like College of Arts and Sciences ceasing
to exist to pave the way for the School of Liberal Arts and the College of Science and
Information Technology. The constitution needed revision because there were parts that
no longer applied to current situations.

To make things short, the Consejo Atenista was created to serve you better.

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What consejo atenista offers
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The ideal government, student-run or otherwise, is established for one primary purpose: to
serve its constituents. Aside from being that all-important voice of the student body in whatever
issues and concerns that arise within the University, the El Consejo Atenista is a main provider of
services to students, which are somehow geared towards making your stay in the Ateneo more
easy, fun, interesting, and meaningful at best.

Among the many services that the El Consejo Atenista offers, these are the five main
services that you should be aware of:

1. Lending Services. Students who are in need of Bibles,

calculators, and/or laboratory gowns may borrow such items from the
Lending Services Section located at the University Student Lounge (USL). The
Lending Services Section also lets students borrow board games, such as
chess, Monopoly and Scrabble.

2. Lockers. Rentals of lockers are also being offered to students who are in
need of precious and private space to store their books, uniforms, shoes and
other belongings. Lockers are situated mainly in the first floors of the College
Building and New College Building (NCB).

3. University Student Lounge. The University Student Lounge (USL), previously known as
Student Activity Center (SAC), will be a newly-improved venue that would serve a multitude of
purposes. The USL may serve as a venue organizational meetings, movie marathons, board-games
playing area, among others. The USL will serve as the official rest and relaxation area made for
students. In addition, the USL may also serve as a study lounge and for students. It will also be home to
the El Consejo Atenista TV Express, a televised form information dissemination that would enhance the
student government's promotions and advertising of its activities, programs, and news.

4. Student Development. The El Consejo Atenista is also

known for sponsoring and providing students with the appropriate
venues for extra-curricular activities, where students could express and
use their talents and skills. These extra-curricular activities include
academic competitions (debates, quiz bowls, and spelling bees); sports
development activities (El Consejo Atenista Sports League, i.e.
basketball, board games, etc.); among others. Also, the El Consejo
Atenista conducts post-exam treats to students, such as movie
marathons and free snacks treat, to give students some forms of rest and
relaxation.

5. Student Complaint Center. Students who have serious concerns, sentiments and
complaints regarding those developments, existing problems, and other issues that directly affect
them, can freely express these by writing a formal letter of complaint addressed to the Student
Complaint Center. Through the Student Complaint Center, student complaints and concerns can
be readily addressed and acted upon by the officers of the El Consejo Atenista, in the hope of
providing solutions and answers to such complaints and concerns being faced by the student body.
 hi es ! Hi gh
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ur high scho
You know yo yo ur pa lm.
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though it wer
Where to ea
t, where to pa rk , w here to
where to surf
Ow
pray, where
to hang-out,
re to photoc
opy, where to na
the net, whe
find the book
s: these ar e just some of
w hi ch ar e
ride
yo ur sc ho ol
already embe
's se rv ic es
dd ed in
ea
yo ur memory
te another Parking Areas ?
e to cr
banks. It's tim ce again, become a The Ateneo provides ample spac
es for your
u, on
deposit as yo adventure wheels. For your cars, the park
ing areas are
an d begin a new located beside the chapel and at
freshman d be gin your the back of the
shmen an
as college fre BC (Bellarmine-Campion) Building
and the new
college life. parking lot in Nunez near the JR, just
make sure you
get parking authorization from the
Auxiliary office
before actually taking a spot. Your moto
rcycles, on
the other hand, can be housed
besides the BC
Building and in between the LRC
Building and
College Building.

College Need an ear In need

of spiritu
Guidance
Office
to listen? guidanc l
e?
a

anc e and
The Ate neo pro vide s guid Campus Ministry Office
stud ent willin g to ask for it. The
counseling to any on its
LRC Build ing
office is located within the All your spiritual needs are
roug hly in fron t of the Fina nce Office.
right side addressed in this office which is
lity type you are
Ever wondered what persona located on the left side of the
wha t doe s that mea n to you? The office
and Chapel. This office is in charge
and meets the
gives Psychological Exams of the yearly recollections you
r for the interpretations.
student some time afte are required to take outside of
to go to the offic e bec aus e you might
Scared g'? No the Ateneo. Your spiritual needs,
'in-n eed -of-c oun selin
be labeled as which are as important as your
ides an initial
worries. The office also prov academic and physical
n, which is a
meeting with the Freshme needs, are taken into account
y, to disc uss the specific
requirement actuall when you become an
func tion s they perf orm .
Atenean.

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 Want to
relax and
just chill
out?

Need a
time for Sacred Heart Chapel and
prayer & Ecumenical Prayer Room Kiosks
reflection? Busy school life does not have to ss the time or
get in the way of prayer and worship. When you want to pa
ha ng aro un d, the se are the
just want to
The Ateneo has the Sacred Heart Chapel for the
. Yo u, alo ng with your
Christians, located beside the BC building, and the places to go k to your
an d tal
Ecumenical Prayer Room for the Muslims, located barkada, can talk til the bell
nte nt bu t on ly un
within the New College Building beside El Consejo heart's co urse.
xt cla ss of co
Atenista Office. The Chapel holds regular masses. rings for your ne
For more information, contact the Campus In the
Ministry Office. kiosks, you A word of caution
a n d y o u r though: Be mindful

l t h e n e ed to clas sma tes of the Sacred Heart

Fee nd c a n a l s o Chapel. There
dload aurf?
could be a mass
discuss
going on.
s topi cs for
the next
day's lesson s, plan group
reports or presentations for
next week, or simply compare
each other's answers to the
teach er's 'what- the-he ck'
questions the other day.

Internet Access Area (IAA

) and C
The IAA is located on the ompu
ter L
second floor of the LRC Building beside the abo
Library. The Basic and Advance Laboratories are rato
ries
found on the third floor of the College building. They can be
used as classrooms for computer related subjects, or just places for
the computer savvy student to go to. There are no speakers along the
computer units though for obvious noise aversion reasons. So if you want
to listen while watching a particular video, bring your own headphones.
The labs offer printing and internet services (though some
questionable sites are blocked), but you need to present your ID first
If you need to research a to the Student Assistant to log you in using your ID number. You have
subject matter for a report or just already paid for your thirty (30) hours, so use them wisely. You are also
want to surf the net, these
given your own personal network account to personalize your settings
laboratories are for you. Word of
caution again: Chatting, using your own ID number as your username. The system needs you to
accessing porn sites, accessing change your password regularly though, so remember your recent
violent sites, and playing games password well because a P30 fine will await you for your carelessness.
are all strictly prohibited.
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Info un
derload
Bulletin Boards ?
Teachers are no longer
required to remind you about important
notices, memos, and guidelines. It is your responsibility to
keep yourself updated about the goings-on in your
college. The Bulletin Boards need to be checked regularly,

Hungry?
so you should make it a habit to look at them habitually.
Announcements like postponement of classes, general
assemblies, office calls, etc are just some of
the things you should look out for.
Front and Back Canteen There are a lot of bulletin boards in the
campus, so just be perceptive. Some are
found while walking down the catwalk (the
hall in between the chapel and the BC
building), in front and at the back of the
The Front and
College Buildings, in the BC Lobby (the middle
Back canteens are located
of the BC Building), and in front of the LRC.
beside and at the back of the
Brebeuf Gymnasium, respectively. The Front
is air-conditioned and provides the usual
array of snacks for students to nibble on in
between their class schedules. But when
lunch time comes and those hunger pains
are slowly setting in, the Back Canteen is for
you. The staple meal here is chicken with
Want to
rice with, of course, gravy on the side. There
read
t
the poaler ?
are other yummy options as well. Aside from
the cafeteria itself, there is also a variety of Photocopying
other alternatives to choose from. Mini-stalls the wh
sell different food products from hotdogs to but not Centers
cold drinks to meals-in-a-box. In college, you need not buy all the books for
Lastly, after eating, the Atenean is every subject you have. Some teachers even use
expected to clean up after, and dispose three to five 4oo-page books as references. If you
properly the utensils he used. are not loaded with oodles of cash, it would be
The Canteens also sell stupid to buy all the books when just a little of each is
school supplies such as pad needed. There are even times when there is
paper, work sheets, manila only one copy of book needed in the library.
paper, ball pens, etc. No one, and I mean no one, can take it
outside the Library. What is a student to do?
Here is where the magic of photocopying
revealed. In the course of your college life,
e: The trash
Word of advic you will spend at least twice a week in one of
co lo r-c oded. Be the photocopying centers, P0.75 for each
cans are to know
ou gh page photocopied. One is located in the first
responsible en es.
their differenc level of the library; the other one , located in
odegradable
Black - non-bi the right side of the College Building near the
egradable College of Education Office; the last one, in
Yellow - biod
e- re cy clables. front of the chapel.
Orang

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 Got to pay?

Finance Office
All freshies should already be
acquainted with this office since you
will probably make a couple of trips
here in the course of your college
Libraries life. It is enough for you to know that
this office is located on the first floor
When you need a quiet
place to study your lessons or you Need a of the LRC Building and here is where
need to research a chapter
about a particular subject matter,
book? all school related financial
transactions made.
borrow a book, or a place to re the
ution: Befo
sleep, and so on and so forth, the library is for you. Here you Word of ca final exams, all
nd
can immerse yourself in the air-conditioned atmosphere and midterm a ould be
either fully concentrate on what you are reading or rest your m a in in g balances sh u get
re b ef o re yo
led
head on your crossed arms and start sleeping. paid or sett (a g re en one for
sli p
The Main Library is found on the second and third your exam for the
s, a pink one
floor of the LRC Building. The first level is where you can the midterm o t ta ke the
cann
find the periodicals, such as newspapers, journals, and finals). You .
Feel out that slip
magazines. There are at least six computer units to exams with
the student in his research.
There is an area for laptop users the
to plug in their wires to save their
batteries. And there is a pain?
photocopying center beside
the stairs for students who do
not want or are unable to
borrow the book but want to Infirmary
remember particular chapters.
The second level is where most Feeling woozy after that
students go to find the books nosebleed-worthy exam?
their teachers are referring Got stung by a wasp in the
to. It is divided into three eye, and it started to swell?
sections: the regular section Rashes started appearing all
where all books can be borrowed, the Filipiniana over your arm? You better go
section where Filipino-authored books are located, to the infirmary, otherwise
and the reserved section where the number of known as the clinic, located
copies for a book is only one or, if you're lucky, two. on the first floor at the right
Borrowing is easy. Just get the book you want side of the BC building. Also,
and present it to the librarian. You need to fill out a at the end of each
student information sheet during your first time. semester, a doctor and a
Present your ID and sign a small piece of paper and dentist performs a required
voila, you have medical and dental
borrowed a book for 3 to Word of caution: If at the end of checkup on every student
5 days depending on the borrowing period, you did not return in the clinic. This is a fun
the kind of book. You or renew the book, a fine is imposed at way to know if your body
can renew the loan of P0.50 fine per day until you return it. If has grown taller, wider,
there are unpaid fines, or worse, if you
the book at the end of heavier, and so on during
lost the book you borrowed, your
each borrowing period. clearance at the end of the semester the course of the semester.
will not be signed. Yikes!

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Sports action
anyone?
For the ladies,
want your own
place?
Ladies' Lounge
The envy of the
Atenean men is that
they do not have their
own lounge unlike the
women. To all the
ladies, if you need a
place to change for your PE classes or for
any other reason, this is the place to go.
But more than a changing room, this is a
good place to hang-out with all your
girlfriends either for those long girl talks or
for studying without the boys' distractions.
It is located on the first floor of the New
College Building, in between the Beacon
Office and the SAC (Student Activity
Center).
Feel the need to
experiment?
Science Labs
There are three science laboratories, all
located in the College Building but in
different floors. All the specimens, the
paraphernalia, etc, are located just beside
these laboratories. There are rules which are
strictly implemented within these labs
because they have the potential to be
hazardous. The Biology Lab is located on
the first floor; the Physics Lab, on the
second; the Chemistry Lab, on the third.
These double as classrooms for students
under particular courses.
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MPCC and Brebeuf Gym
The Multi-Purpose Covered Court, located
at the backfield, is as its name implies a covered
court with multiple purposes. It houses a stage;
has two basketball courts;
bleachers; a judo room; a physical
fitness room; and the PE Office. The
MPCC is the place where
competitions are held, university
wide masses are celebrated and
where the seniors march for the last
time in the commencement
exercises. Even the required
aerobics classes for your PE classes
are held in this area. For some
students, the MPCC is where you
will learn judo (judo room). For
some, this is where you build up
your muscles (physical fitness
room). Before I forget, the PE Office
is the place to reserve and borrow
sports equipment.
The Brebeuf gymnasium is
located on the left side of the
College Building. It also hosts
different sports competitions. It is a
well-loved building standing for
more than fifty years now. This is
where the dancesport and
badminton competitions are held
during the Ateneo fiesta. Pageant-
type competitions, stage plays,
and other social gathering are also
held here.

JMRFC
The Jose Maria Rosauro
Formation Center is a suitable
location for recollections and
reflections. This area is reserved for
such purposes. It is located on the
far upper left of the Backfield,
opposite the MPCC. The area is far
enough from the college buildings
that makes it distinct from other
buildings within the campus. It is built
from wood which gives that earthy
feel suitable for recollection and
reflections.
Film viewing anyone?
Audio Visual Room (AVR)
The College Audio Visual Room is
located on the third floor of the LRC
Building. It is an air-conditioned room
which makes it a favorable area for
film viewings and other sorts of media
presentations. The area needs to be
reserved in advance because it is a
highly sought after location by
teachers and students alike.
Feeling Director/
Producer/Star?
RTVP ROOM
The Radio and TV
Productions Room is a special
and-well furnished venue that
houses advanced and sophisti-
cated media equipment,
paraphernalia, and personnel to
edit, produce, and complete
audio and video presentations.
From heart-pumping sound
effects to mouth-drooling visual
effects, your radio plays, skits,
dramas, movies, music videos, and other forms
of mass media production will be taken into an
entirely-new level of sophistication and artistry.
The RTVP is located at the third floor of the
Learning Resource Center (LRC) building.
Before using the RTVP, permission must be
sought first from the MASSCOM Department.
Love
art?
Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago
The university finally has its own art museum, thanks to
the Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago. Located
near Gate 1, the gallery houses a multitude of art media,
most of them paintings that showcase the uncanny artistry
of Zamboanga's finest artists, including our own university
artists.
Every now and then, the gallery hosts art exhibits and
seminars that attract both artists and art enthusiasts from all
over the city. It also serves as an avenue where artists could
exhibit their works and place them on sale for art
enthusiasts to purchase.
The gallery, in short, is for everyone and anyone who
has a sincere passion for aesthetic beauty, creative
expression, and artistic talent.
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Before you actually begin your academic life here in the Academy and take your seats in your
respective colleges, it is of utmost importance for you to know the different organizations and clubs that
are housed within the academy. While you are here, these groups will be something like a family for you
within the Ateneo. You will be able to meet new acquaintances, learn, and hone your fortes. Smarten
yourselves up for this introduction and begin to look for a family where you will excel.

There are five types of organizations and clubs in the Ateneo.

Academic ORganizations
Each of the six different colleges and departments in this academy has its own academic organization.

Accountancy Academic Organization (AAO)

Management Academic Organization (MAO)

School of Liberal Arts Academic Organization (SLA-AO)

Science and Information Technology Academic Organization (CSITAO)

Education Academic Organization (EAO)

Nursing Academic Organization (NAO)

Basically, your academic organization will handle your college activities for the whole year. They are
more than willing to listen to your concerns as well. Every student in each college is a bona fide member of
their respective academic organizations.

Alliance of religious ORganizations (ArO)

The Campus Ministry Office of the Ateneo holds the ARO. As the name goes, these organizations'
main goal is to teach and spread the goodness of the Lord. They help in strengthening the spiritual life of
each Atenean.
Society of Knights of Ignatius (SKI)
- If you love to serve during the mass, SKI needs you.

Ateneo Lectors Society

- Is reading and spreading the word of God your calling? The lectors and
commentators of ALECS welcome you.

Ateneo Liturgical Society (LS)

- Are you a choir member in your church or aspiring to be one? LS would like to
hear you sing.

Christian Life Community (CLC)

- An organization for those who are committed to serve the Church and follow
Christ's teachings with St. Ignatius.

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Muslim Students Association (MSA)
- Live life with the teachings of the Qur'an. Your brothers and sisters in MSA
await you.

Ateneo Catechetical Instruction League (ACIL)

- Is your passion teaching children everything about God? Go for ACIL.

CFC Youth for Christ Campus-Based (YFC-ADZU)

- Are you certified YFC member? This org is for you.

Philippine Students Alliance Lay Movement (PSALM-ADZU)

- Christian from different denomination? PSALM is a venue where you can
maximize your God-given gifts

These are some of the organizations under ARO. Want to know more? Visit
the Campus Ministry now.

OthEr extracuRricular ORgs and cluBs

If you are the extracurricular type of student, scan the following and see if any fits you.

Beacon Newsmagazine
- Campus journalists and student writers belong here, the official publication of
Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

Beacon Yearbook
- You belong here if you are interested to be part of the school’s official yearbook.

Blue Vigors Dance Organization

- For those whose hearts beat for dancing, apply to Blue Vigors.

Ecowatch
- This organization is for the lovers of Mother Earth.

Sitio Bisaya sa Ateneo (SIBYA)

- SIBYA connects the Bisaya-speaking students of Ateneo.

Ateneo de Zamboanga Concert and Marching Band (Ateneo Band)

- If you love the sounds of a marching band, this org suits you.

The Chorus
- This organization is for Ateneans who have what it takes to sing and compete.

Ateneo de Zamboanga Judo Club

- Love martial arts and hand to hand combat? Judo is the answer.

Baile Dancesport de Ateneo Varsity (BIDA)

- Are you an avid dancesport aficionado? BIDA is for you.

Association of Blue Eagle Scholars (ABES)

- Blue Eagle Scholars are the top 50 passers of the Ateneo College
Entrance Exam. The ABES is where these brilliant minds belong and bond.

Society of Ateneo Scholars (SAS)

- The Scholars of Ateneo gather here.

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Ateneo Debate Union (ADU)

- Do you want to have your voice heard? Confident with public speaking? A Debater at birth?
You might want to consider joining ADU.

These are just a few among the many organizations existing in the academy, which all serve as
avenues for skills enhancement, talent development, or simply for having fun.

Office-related Orgs and clubs

Social Awareness and Community Service Involvement Office – Volunteer Service
Program (SACSI – VSP)
- The official social advocacy arm of the Ateneo, the SACSI office is a home
for volunteers and service-oriented individuals who are socially-aware,
socially-involved, and socially-engaged.

Self-Actualization and Leadership Training (SALT)

- This organization is focused on the self-actualization of its members, the
SALAOs as they are called, as the pathway towards the building of genuine
friendships and service-oriented leadership.

Ateneo Peers Circle

- As members of this group, you will basically be part of the Ateneo
College Guidance Office and help others who are in need.

departmental-based organizations
These are organizations that are exclusively made for students under specific colleges and
departments. Such sub-organizations have special functions and purposes that are distinct from their
related academic organizations. Among a few of them are:

Ateneo Biological Society (ABS)

Ateneo Informatics and Computing Guild (AICG)

Eagles’ Math Core Circle (E=MC2)

Economic Society (EcoSoc)

Engineering Society (ES)

Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - ADZU Chapter (JPIA – ADZU)

Psychology Society

You now have the list. Everything is up to you. Bear in mind that these are not mere clubs or
organizations. They will help you unleash your hidden potentials and develop you to become the best
person you are capable of becoming in the future.

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The bAsics
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Here are the basic steps involved in
regular enrollment:

1
Acquire a consultation form from your

enrollment
respective college and go to the designated
personnel from the Registrar's Office to have
to be your forms approved. These personnel are
t process has
The enrollmen nt ac tivities that usually stationed near the Mary's shrine. Note:
t im po rta
one of the mos college You are required to present your clearance
undergo as
you have to ob vi ous of form from the previous semester in order for your
r the most
students, fo et tin g en ro lle d was forms to be approved.
urse. G
reasons of co be fo rmally
for you to

2
what it took de in the
nt After your consultation form has been
bona fide stu
inducted as a approved and stamped, have it
Ateneo. encoded at the designated area,
nce as
llment experie which is usually at the Student Activity
Your first enro ha t di ffe rent in Center. Wait for your encoded forms
be somew
freshmen will r en ro llment to be released either at the
to the regula
comparison m be nt st ud en ts aforementioned area or at the
in cu
pr oc es s th at be familiar Brebeuf Gym.
, you should
undergo. Thus the regular
diments of

3
with the ru s th is sid e of
pr oc es After you retrieve your encoded form,
en ro llm en t efficiently
in order to proceed immediately to the Finance
Zamboanga e tim e yo u spend
averag Office for payment. However, if you are
minimize the e un ne cessary
inimizing th an official scholar, proceed first to the
enrolling by m lt of your
cur as a resu Scholarships Office, fill up your
delays you in no ra nc e of the
s or ig scholarship form, have it approved,
unawarenes
then finally proceed to the Finance
system.
Office. Scholars and non-scholars are
usually catered at different windows by
different personnel in the Finance
Office. Also, only non-scholars need to
get number cards and wait for their
numbers to be called before they
could make the necessary payments.

Once settling your account at the

Finance Office, proceed immediately
to the Registrar's Office to have your
encoded form validated.

5
After you retrieve your validated form, go
immediately to the Student Affairs office.
Here, you are required to fill up a Student
Information sheet and have your
validated form signed and approved.
Also, be aware of the OSA's schedule for
the release of the ID stickers for the
semester. ID stickers are important in order
to signify that you are officially enrolled for
the current semester.

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bAsics
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Academic probAtion
An Under Probation (UP
any student whose WP
) status is given to
A did not meet the
minimum requirement.
Any one who is placed

WpA
under academic pro
bation is expected to
obtain the minimum
WPA set forth in the
college handbook wit
hin the next semester
order to be reinstated in
to regular academic
status.
Your WPA, or the Weighted Percentage
Average, is the quantitative measure of your
academic performance. However, the WPA is Academic probation
is very stressful,
even heartbreaking, to
much more than a numerical interpretation of any one who is faced
with such a plight
how smart you are in school. Meeting the required because of the she
number of official pro er
WPA set down for your respective academic cedures that you will
have to painstakingly
program/course is what determines your fulfill just to get yourse
enrolled. Such includ lf
continuance in the University. es writing a letter to the
academic vice-preside
nt explaining why you
That is because each of your respective failed to reach the
required WPA, gettin
interviewed by the gui g
colleges has what is called Academic Program dance counselor, and
Retention Policies. In a nutshell, the question of so on.
whether or not you will be able to graduate and
attain a bachelor's degree is dependent on your Thus, the wise need onl
y be told once:
WPA meeting the minimum requirement set forth Never ever forget you
r responsibilities as a
by the school. student. Study hard, wo
rk hard, and if you do,
you're assured of going
through college in a
Thus, whatever your teachers, classmates or breeze.
friends might tell you, grades really do matter in
college. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each
and every one of you to work hard for your grades
so that your college education will be worth all
the trouble and stress your parents have to
endure to send you to school.

You must be responsible for obtaining a copy

of your final grades, computing your WPA, and
determining whether you have met the minimum
The id
It would be an understatement
WPA requirement. Actually, the Registrar's Office to say that your ID is an important
does the official work of computing the WPA for part of your stay in the Ateneo. For
every student, but it would be of tremendous starters, your ID is your key to the
advantage for you if you know how to arrive at school; without it, you won't
your WPA for a number of practical reasons which be
allowed, by all means, into the
you will later discover and realize. premises of the school by our
beloved security guards. Othe
Computing for your WPA, then, involves the r
functions, such as borrowing a boo
following: Get a copy of all your grades for each k
from the ADZU library, acquiring
subject and the respective number of units each examination slips from the Finance
subject carries. Then, just multiply the subject's Office, or having your clearanc
grade by its respective number of units. Do this to e
signed, also entail the use of your ID.
the rest of your grades. Add all the products, then
divide the sum by the total number of units. The
result is your WPA.

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 shifting of courses
A considerable number of college students, even here in the Ateneo, shift courses for a
considerable number of reasons. For one, they might find their current course unappealing to
their taste or incongruent with their interests and passions. On other cases, students shift because
they are forced to do so; after failing to meet the minimum WPA requirement of their course and
are therefore removed from the academic program. In rare circumstances, some students shift
courses just for the heck of it; for reasons only they themselves could ever comprehend.

Whatever the reason, shifting has been and will always be a norm in college life. Thus,
should you finally decide to shift courses, here are some important steps for you to follow:

1 st. Inquire at the Admissions Office about your entrance examination results to determine if
it meets the minimum qualification requirement for you to be able to shift to the course you
want.

2 nd. Should you qualify, proceed by collating all your grades from your subjects in the latest
semester and your WPA, and submit them to the Admissions Office. The office would then
determine whether you meet the required WPA cut-off of the course you want to shift to.

3 rd. If you are officially-deemed to be qualified, then fill up the shifting form provided to you,
then submit it for final approval. Visit the Dean of the College under which your course
belongs in order to approve the subjects of the course you wish to shift to.

4 th. Follow the regular enrollment process.

Take note that when your WPA does not meet the minimum requirement for shifting to
the course you want, then there is no other remedy for you except to continue your current
course or shift to another course where your WPA is sufficient to meet the requirement.

Moreover, if your exam result does not qualify for

Thus, you must always take
care of your ID. Make sure it doesn't
end up getting lost throughout your
stay in the school. Should you ever,
by virtue of your recklessness or
carelessness, lose your ID, then you
will have to spend a few pesos to
replace it. This would entail an
acquisition of an affidavit of loss from
a notary public, filling up a new ID
form provided by the Registrar's
Office, and pay the necessary fees
at the Finance Office. You will be
given a temporary ID in lieu of your
lost official ID; this will be used while
you are waiting for your new ID to be
processed.
shifting, then you need to take and pass another ATCU
exam in order for you to be able to continue to Step 3
given above, provided a six-month interval has
elapsed since your last take of the ATCU.
In summary, shifting courses is a very serious move
for any college student, for it entails a lot of effort and a
lot of thinking and reflection just to reassure your self
that shifting is the best way to go.
It won't be a waste of your precious time or a
waste of your parents' hard-earned money if you shift
with the most valid of reasons, and that you are
perfectly, absolutely sure that you are doing the right
thing. Never rush in shifting to another course without
careful consideration of the pros and cons, and
without evaluating the eventual consequences and
opportunities that shifting would provide you.

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The
bAsics
afst09
finding YouR
rooms
Classrooms here in the
Ateneo are formally desig-
nated and identified through al-
pha-numeric codes. An exam-
ple would sufficiently explain
the logic behind such codes:

NCB203
Non-Academic Exams Building
Floor
You are required to take psychological exams that Room number
are being administered by the Guidance Office.
Although the results of such exams may not have any di- From the above example, the room
rect use to you while you are in school, they will after you you are looking for is room number three
graduate. By that time, while you are on the lookout for located at the second floor of the New
possible employment with certain companies and firms, College Building.
they usually seek for recommendations from the
Guidance Office regarding your EQ (Emotional Here are other must-know shortcuts
Quotient), which is what the aforementioned exams are regarding room locations:
attempting to measure. Thus, don't be complacent or be
negligent while taking such exams. Be serious about NCB – New College Building
them; hey, you don't even need to study, so you've prac- BC – Bellarmine College building (used
tically got nothing to lose. to be labeled as the High School
building)
Medical and dental exams that are being adminis- LRC – Learning Resource Center
tered by the School Infirmary are also important, be- SR – Stock Room (small room at the left
cause the school requires it. Aside from that, you also wing of the NCB on the second
need to pass such exams whenever you are planning to floor)
play in any of your favorite sports during the Ateneo JR- Jesuit Residence
Intramurals. Lastly, such exams are a requisite for you to G – Gym
be cleared for the semester, so don't take them for JMRFC – Jose Maria Rosauro Foundation
granted. Center

lost And found

Should you unfortunately lose any of your valuable pos-
sessions, such as a textbook, cellular phone, wallet, bag, and
what-have-you, you may approach the personnel working in
the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and inquire if your valuable
possession is with them. The OSA houses a lot of valuables
that have been turned over to them by good-hearted and
conscientious Ateneans.

However, since good and conscientious people are a

rarity nowadays, it would not hurt for you to be always cau-
tious of your valuables.

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 celebRating the
eucharist
Catholics who wish to
nourish their spirits by the
Bread of Life are free and en-
couraged to attend daily
masses held at the Sacred
Heart Chapel.

Attendance Those who rise early in the

and cuts
Obviously, your attendance is al-
ways a must in each of your classes.
Here in the Ateneo, showing up and
being regularly present in your class is
highly-expected and deeply-
encouraged.
OK, your attendance is a require-
ment. This is so because being absent
from class for a fixed number of in-
stances would automatically give your
teacher/s the right, and sometimes the
pleasure, of officially dropping you
from class.
Even your tardiness could lead to
your being dropped from, for two lates
equal 1 absence. Generally, you are
considered late after the second bell
rings. But sometimes, your arrival after
the opening prayer is already consid-
ered late for certain teachers. Lastly,
your arrival fifteen minutes or more af-
ter the second bell rings is already an
absence.
morning may attend the early
morning mass every 6:30AM.
Otherwise, a 12noon mass is ready to cater to those
who are unable to attend the early mass.
Notwithstanding that the Ateneo is Catholic
school, our Muslim brothers and sisters, also have
their own place for prayer, the Ecumenical Prayer
Room, located at the first floor of the New College
Building.
The Ateneo way of life is deeply spiritual in na-
ture; above everything else we place God. As
Ateneans, our intellectual, emotional and spiri-
tual growth must always
go hand in
hand, for Jesuit
education is a
holistic educa-
tion.

Moreover, certain teachers have

their own internal policies regarding
what is “late” and “on time”. Thus, you
should be responsible in familiarizing
yourselves with such policies in order to
avoid unnecessary discomfort and an-
noyance on your part. Lastly, and
more importantly, please exercise
your right to be informed by referring to
the Office of Student Affairs and inquir-
ing about the latest rules and policies
regarding absences and tardiness.

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 at e n e o
Ateneans walk through the university's halls
with the proud notion not only of its academic
excellence but also of its compelling participation
in a number of extra-curricular activities. One of
which is the communiversity famous, the Ateneo
Fiesta. It is a communiversity event in the sense
that it has drawn and will continue to draw
students from Ateneo and even those outside the
university for a week of performances, food,
games and more. Celebrating this event is surely a
cutting edge development – beckoning distinct
changes in the breadth and expanse of external
collaboration and the affinity of the university with
its new crowd.

The Ateneo Fiesta will continue to give its

recognized and diverse offerings such as
performances and exhibits which shine the
spotlight on creative expression. These include art
and painting contests, debate and
extemporaneous speaking, sports competition,
singing and dancing challenge, float parade and
individual booths with their boon offers and a lot
more. The Ateneo Fiesta is not just a dancing and
singing event, but also a flare-up of the multitude
talents and skills by the blue-blooded

The most awaited part of the fiesta would be

the Alumni Homecoming celebration. A great
number of alumni honorees and invitees will once
again grace Ateneo with fond memories of their
school days. Another bite of the fiesta is the
successive gathering of the distinguished
segments of the university which range from the
grade school to the medical school. Each night of
the week is normally earmarked for each

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f i esta
segment, allowing them to flaunt the culture and
prosperity of their department through fashion
shows, theater pieces, and minute concerts.

The Ateneo Fiesta has always been an

honored tradition of the university. The whole
feast has been wontedly commemorated in a
week at some time in November to December.
This year, the series of sports competition will be
celebrated in the first semester while the other
events will be on the second semester. Despite
the changes in its temporal length, the quality of
the celebration will neither be impaired nor be a
risky factor in catching on to the effect that it can
carry out on the Ateneans. Instead, it gives us
renewed focus to the very purpose of the feast
as a religious celebration cum veritas et fortutido
(with truth and courage).

The Ateneo Fiesta is an annual event which

helps hike up the cultural climate of both the
university and the city. Athletes, singers, dancers,
painters and other sorts come together in culture
and prosperity. The celebration brings together
the members of the campus and even those
outside it together throughout such time.

We welcome your interest in this event and

in the university as well. Cultivate your blue-
blooded sense of self and be part of this
celebration in turning the university a fairground
with significant milestones and unique events for
students and families alike. This time marks your
beginning to conquer the solstice ad majoreim
dei gloriam (For the greater glory of God).

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deeply regret along the corridors or engage in
broken : noisy chat-sessions with your
friends at the kiosks. People may think
that you have an over-functioning
vocal cord or worse, preparing lunch

3
Thou shalt
smile and for your alaga in Grade School.
greet your

4
friends and Thou shalt not wear too much
teachers as you make-up or wear outrageous get-
see and meet ups that are more pangsagala than
them within and couture. You will be seen as amusing to
outside the the Ateneo lot, not the good kind.
premises of the school. Try not making other
people's lives miserable just because yours is.

Remember that even the aesthetically-
challenged becomes pleasant-looking with
a big grin.
6 mwah!
. Thou shalt participate actively in all
University activities. Trust us when we
say this, for whenever your teachers tell
you that “all students are highly
encouraged to attend” this and that, it
actually means that your attendance is
required.
5
Thou shalt always be cautious in
relationships, especially those which
you try to hide. Having a sweetheart
tccic!
in college is perfectly normal. But a word of wabyu!
caution to the passionate: keep your
passion to yourselves; if not, keep it
discrete as much as possible. The Jesuit
Fathers may seem innocent but they have
ears that hear and eyes that see.

9
Thou shalt BE YOURSELF! Do not try to

8
Thou shalt respect become like other people, to follow in

7
Thou shalt never
place yourself in
danger. Let's face it:
There have already been
countless incidents when
the Ateneo-bred were
targeted by “kidnappers.”
Note: It is always better to
err on the side of caution.
people regardless
of religious
affiliation, political views,
or any other aspect.
Here in the Ateneo, we
live in harmony despite
our differences, and we
live in peace in spite of
all the issues and
controversies flying
their footsteps, or to meet their
expectations of you, because if you
believe that you are worth more than the
value that they attach to you, then you
are definitely and absolutely right. It is time
to make your own mark, to spread your
wings and fly at your own breeze. The sky is
as vast as your eyes can see and as your
majestic flight can take you. You must fly
your own way, for that is what BLUE EAGLES

40 around the campus. are made to do.

 A teneo jargons
afst09 Speak the Ateneo way!

fortes in fide
pro deo et patria “Strong in the Faith”---Ateneo de Davao
University's motto serves as its driving spirit to find
“In the Service of God and Country”--- is
strength in their faith despite adversities in life, which
the summary of the vision and mission of
is imperative in carrying on with its vision and mission
Ateneo de Zamboanga University. It aims to
of developing the “whole person,” sound in mind
form Men and Women of God, and Men and
and body through education.
Women for others, who are equipped with
knowledge, skills and orientation needed for a
life dedicated service in becoming agents of
change for peace and development not only
lux in domino
within the city but throughout the whole region “Light in the Lord”---Derived from the letter of
and nation. Paul to the Ephesians 5:8, “For you were once in
darkness, now you are light in the Lord. Live as
children of light, for light produces every kind of
veritas liberabit vols goodness, righteousness, and truth.” This is what the
Ateneo de Manila University aims for --- to bring the
“The Truth Shall Set You Free”---is the
Lord, who is Light, into this dark world by making Him
maxim of the Xavier University in Cagayan de
as the center of one's life. It also encompasses the
Oro. It aims to achieve its goals in the pursuit of
essence of keeping the light burning for others as
truth and excellence through forming men
well rooted in love and truth.
and women of competence, conscience,
and commitment in the service of the Church
and the Filipino people. primum regnum dei
“Seek first the Kingdom of God”, taken from a
cura personalis biblical passage (Matthew 6:33), is the motto of
Ateneo de Naga University. It conveys the school's
“Care for the person”---is a cornerstone of
pride of forming men and women who will find God
the Jesuit education. It is the challenge to live
in all things, always seek His greater glory and
a life of health and compassion for both self
respond generously and courageously to Christ's
and community. It also means seeking to
call to serve first God's Kingdom.
promote personal and holistic (physical,
intellectual, emotional, socio-cultural, and
spiritual) growth and development through
education and discovery of one's self and
one's role within the community.

ad majorem dei gloriam

(a.k.a. amdg)
“For the Greater Glory of God”---is the motto of the Jesuits (Society of
Jesus). It is the foundation of the society's philosophy, pondering on the idea
that every act should be bound God's glory and not for self interests.

Magis
“More”---seeks to aim for steadfast commitment towards excellence
and greater good in all aspects of life.

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 s tudent buddies
afst09
The Ateneo is filled with a diverse group of people. Some of them you may really like,
while others you will loathe; while the rest you may simply ignore. Nevertheless, your
college life will not be complete and interesting without them. Here's your chance to
meet a few of them:

the over achiever

The know-it-all, this lovely gal is the all-time favorite dean's
lister and is considered as the teacher's pet because of her
sky-high WPA. Spontaneous in recitations and flawless in
exams, never believe her when she tells you she didn't study.

the idol
She may not be the prettiest or the smartest, yet she sure does
know how to stand out. An assured total package of singing,
dancing, and what-have-you, she is the ultimate performer, the
benchmark of all talents.

The jOkE cRAckER

He makes you laugh and cry all at once. The life of the
classroom or any barkada, his antics always provoke a chorus
of laughter from the crowd. Dull moments cease to exist when
you're in his company.

the fashionate emo

Tight pants, statement shirt, checkered bag and old soiled
chucks are the basic components of his fashion arsenal. He
has elevated emo from being just the “state of being
emotional” to a fashion statement through his uncanny style
and unique choice of apparel.

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 the uPtown guy
His first time in the city is not apparent in his stance. He is trained
to be independent and he flaunts it with his, almost always,
composed vibe. He is most motivated to succeed out of the lot
since he's doing it for his family.

the megaPhone
Whether she's whispering or shouting, it's hard to tell. She is labeled as
the most talkative in class. She is never lost for words for she has a lot
to say: pretty much everything about anything.

the mEek gEek

He makes PowerPoint presentations with style and is well-versed
with Adobe Photoshop CS4. He owns a laptop, IPod, a camera,
a videocam, and a highly-advanced cellphone, all in its new
model. This guy is always the right person to run to when you're
thinking of buying the latest gadget.

the hot shot

He is so athletic that he doesn't need PE class anymore. Strong-
willed and highly-determined, this all-around sport star never fails
to drive himself and his team to victory. For him, gold is gold – and
he won't settle for anything less.

the barBie giRl

This girl is stylish. She always has a complete make-up kit stashed
inside her bag that she never leaves home without. Seeing at her from
a distance feels like seeing the incarnation of Barbie: always dressed
to impress.
 s tudents’ buddies
Teachers are the lifeline of any academic institution. Teachers come in different
packages, though. Here, in the Ateneo, teachers usually are categorized according to
afst09 the following:

the ghost/absentee teacher

Most of us would love them because we rarely see them. They
are always either late or absent from their own classes but
miraculously majority of their students pass. This type of teacher
gives very few quizzes but the disadvantage to that for us is we
have very little chances of redeeming ourselves if we fall in one
of the two she will give during the whole semester. If you have
this kind of teacher, read and study on your own. Always be
prepared for her surprise! Like a ghost they can scare the wits out
of you with her midterm and final exam because of the items
have never been discussed in class (duh, that's because they’re
gone half the entire semester)!

The cool Teacher

We also have the cool teachers. They are usually the fresh
graduates who are still somehow in the same line of thinking as
their students. They become our buddies outside the classroom.
We get to hang out with them and we tend to be more open
about our issues with them. Aside from the Inspirational Teachers,
they also become very good friends. Just be reminded that they
are still our teachers first before anything else. So limitations have
to be set inside the classroom. Leave the jokes outside.

The dartboard Teacher

They are the teacher who gives crazy tests and lots of recitations.
They are never absent from class and is pretty good at discussing
the topics in the subject. You seem to understand him during
class discussion and you do good in the seat work activities. But
come exams and recitations you become a target board of
questions that are so out of this world, you are tempted to pull at
your hair! No matter how much you have studied or reviewed
your notes, you go crazy! Then come grade releases, you
become dumbfounded because your grade seems to have just
been “dart boarded” because you can't seem to understand
how it was computed. Beware the Dartboard teacher!
 The Inspirational Teacher
If you happen to be a student of one of few Inspirational
teachers we have here you are on lucky dude! Not everyone
will get to the chance to meet the gurus in this university who
have become institutionalized and experts in their field. They
spout wisdom when they speak and have effective teaching
methods that would surely make you love even the most
boring subject in the world. Make the most of your semester
with them and be open to the experience. It will be all
worthwhile. How do you identify an inspirational teacher?
They usually have a very good reputation among older
batches and you will know one when you meet one. Usually,
they will become more than just a teacher. After the semester
the inspirational teacher can become your mentor and a
friend for the rest of your life.

The Terror Teacher

The Terror Teacher is everyone's nightmare. They are super
strict with the attendance and the proper use of the school
uniform (yes, unfortunately we still have this kind in college). It
is usually also comes with the looks. They are the type that
would make you turn around and run the opposite direction
when you meet him in the hallways. If you meet this kind of
teachers, try to find the soft side in them. But do not be a suck
up! Of all things Terror teachers hate, it's having student pet.
Just do your job as a student and surely you will have a
pleasant, if not civil, teacher-student relationship. At least it
won't be forever. Secretly, everyone loves and thanks the
Terror teacher by the time we graduate because he instills in
us the discipline we badly need to survive college.

The bookworm Teacher

From the label itself, this type is known to have memorized
that book he has been using for a decade now since they
started teaching. Usually this type of teacher has been
teaching the same subject for years now and is prone to
recycling those exams questions so if you encounter him, it
pays to have a friend from the older batches who can lend
you those old test papers (teehee). The book he has is a must
have if you don't want to get lost in the middle of the
discussion. But to maximize your learning experience with this
teacher, do some extra reading on the sides. It never hurts to
have other more recent references from the time to time. We
are in the progressing world.
 e agle’s nest
afst09 The Ateneo campus, although relatively smaller compared to other schools, has its numerous
share of tambayans, where you could hang out, eat spend time with friends, and so on.

lrc steps MAIN library canteen

At the College Garden 2nd & 3rd floor of LRC Back & side of Brebuf gym

bc / hs lobby “blue log” “ back field ”

B/w Bellarmine & Campion hall Back of Brebeuf gym Back of NCB
Legend: ROMANTIC (perfect spot for lovebirds)
FOOD (favorite feasting area) LOUD AREA (ala gossip girls xoxo)
STUDY (moment for yoga) REST (perfect spot for sleeping) MAXIMUM: 5

“college boulevard” “ tunnel/my space ” “ jr waiting shed ”

At the College Garden B/w Consejo and Beacon B/w JR and NCB

catwalk kiosks “front bench”

In front of college building Behind BC & side of chapel Near gate 2
 bogchi
afst09 Your life is dependent on food, literally speaking. Thus, it
would be of great help for you to know the food houses
that abound the Ateneo campus. Among them are:

Alice kitchenette
If you have less allowance than those fortunate pipz in the campus, you can always drop by
the neighborhood carenderia, most famously known as “Alice”. They sell low-priceviands with the
menu of your choice. So come and join the AGMPO- “Alice Group of Mini-Pocket Owners”.

roebucks
Strikes 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and you’ve got nothing to do, and you still have extra 5 pesos
in your pocket. Then rush down the streets to grab your share of the “Universal Merienda ng mga
Atenista”. This ministore just a few meters away Itti Shoes, serves saging prito during the afternoon at
50cents each and viands in the midday, available at reasonable prices.

bc batchoy House
If you have spend your whole week full of carbs, then its now time to slow down. Have a soup
bowl full of healthy yummy ingredients at the Blue Haus. Make your pick, whether chicken, pork or
beef would be the toppings of your famous Pinoy Batchoy that may be served as special. They also
serve viands which always go with a boiled egg and a start up appetizer, a FREE beef soup. Call it a
marketing strategy, or what-have-you, but it’s what makes breeds loyalty on their customers.

Trebor
This one-in-a-kind store because it is strategically located exactly in front of Gate 2, beside the
Selex photocopying center. Students who get tired of waiting for manang photocopier to finish her
job could always hang out outside of this store, and treat themselves with Trebor’s usual line up of
street food such as fried isaw, kwek-kwek, turon, and so on. Just don’t go too far and join the lot of
smoking dudes that usually abound the store. Of course, you are always free to do so without
prejudice to your constitutional rights.

rochesca fastfood and store

famously known to many as “Lola’s”, this is the place to be when you’re in search of a one-stop
shop for full meals, street food galore, and of course, private space. There’s even a computer shop
inside the store, so its pretty much got everything you need whenever you’re craving to satisfy your
crumbling stomach and your trembling hands that yearn to draw first blood in a Dota game.

fast food centeRs

The Philippines has a lot of them despite the limited real estate left due to overpopulation. La
Purisima Street, Zamboanga City is no exception. From Dunkin Donuts to Mister Donuts to McDonalds
to Mindpro, fast food centers abound and await those who crave for those luscious burgers,
succulent desserts, and mouth-watering meals that these stores offer.
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