Saint Louis CollegeStudent Guide

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College in San Fernando, La Union. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Saint Louis College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
9
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

2 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Spring 2027

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Campus language

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9 terms

C

CICM
Refers to the Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae, the missionary congregation that founded and manages the college.

J

JPCS
Junior Philippine Computer Society; the student chapter for computer science and technology majors.
JPIA
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants; the professional organization for accountancy students.

L

LITES
Louisian Information Technology Enthusiasts Society; the official organization for IT students.
Louisian
The official demonym for students, faculty, and alumni of Saint Louis College.

M

Main Canteen
The primary food service area located within the campus premises for students and staff.

S

SBO
Student Body Organization; refers to the departmental-level student leadership groups.
SSC
Supreme Student Council; the highest governing student body at SLC.

T

The Beacon
The official student publication of Saint Louis College.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
Burgos
The Fr. Burgos Building, one of the primary academic buildings on campus.
Clearance
The mandatory process at the end of each semester where students must obtain signatures from various departments to prove they have no outstanding obligations.
Decaestecker
The Fr. G. Decaestecker Hall, the college's multi-purpose gymnasium and event center.
Madriaga
The Msgr. Madriaga Building, housing various classrooms and administrative offices.
RFID
The electronic identification system used for campus entry, library access, and attendance tracking.
Student Portal
The online system where students check their grades, schedules, and enrollment status.
Wash Day
The designated day (typically Wednesday) when students are permitted to wear civilian attire instead of the prescribed school uniform.
Zafra
The Bishop Zafra Building, a key academic facility named after Bishop Jose C. Zafra.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
9 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
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Life in San Fernando for Saint Louis College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in San Fernando.

Timezone

Asia/Manila

Median Rent

$220

Cost of Living Index

82

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

40

Public Transit

Jeepney routes, Tricycle services, Intercity and provincial buses

Nearest Airports

San Fernando Airport (general aviation), Nearby: Laoag International Airport (regional access)

Climate Averages

Climate

Tropical monsoon

Avg Annual Temp

81°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus News

Latest updates from Saint Louis College

SLC Community Extends Aid to Ilocanos Sur Fire Victims

The Saint Louis College community, through various student clubs and the Central Student Council, launched the 'Sampuso't Sandiwa' initiative to provide relief assistance to 35 families affected by a local fire.

Sep 26, 2026

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SLC Celebrates 21 New Louisian Psychometricians

Graduates from the College of Arts, Sciences, Technology, and Education achieved an outstanding 100% passing rate for first-time examinees in the September 2026 Psychometrician Licensure Examination.

Sep 22, 2026

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SLC-SFLU Delegates Share Best Practices in Kathmandu, Nepal

Director of the Global Affairs Office, Dr. Leo Esteene L. Galap, presented the institution's internationalization and academic best practices during pre-conference activities for ICSXC 2026.

Sep 22, 2026

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SLC Commemorates World Teachers' Day 2026

The college paid tribute to its educators and staff with a Thanksgiving Mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Eusebio Manangbao, SVD, followed by cultural performances.

Oct 5, 2026

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Classes in all levels and office work suspended on August 10, 2026, due to a public advisory from the City Government of San Fernando, La Union regarding weather conditions.

Classes in all levels and office work suspended on August 10, 2026, due to a public advisory from the City Government of San Fernando, La Union regarding weather conditions.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Saint Louis College

Midterm Examination Period (First Semester AY 2026-2027)

October 26, 2026

Main Campus

Expected institutional midterm examination period for college students based on the regular academic cycle and previous year's schedules.

All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day Break

November 1, 2026

Campus-wide

Institutional holiday in observance of Undas; no classes or office work expected on November 1st and 2nd.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Saint Louis College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

11 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

DeMattias Hall

Fusz Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, triple

Grand Forest Apartments

Capacity: 200

Grand Hall

Capacity: 520

Room types: single, double

Griesedieck Complex

Capacity: 900

Room types: single, double, triple

Marchetti Towers

Capacity: 548

Room types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom

Marguerite Hall

Capacity: 270

Room types: double

Reinert Hall

Capacity: 500

Room types: triple

Robert May Hall

Room types: private bedroom apartment

Spring Hall

Capacity: 450

Room types: single, double

Village Apartments

Room types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@slc-sflu.edu.ph

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