The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs): 

SERVANT LEADER 

• Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church, and the environment. 
• Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life. 
• Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender. 

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR 

• Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction.
• Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics. 
• Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation. 

ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER 

• Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions. 
• Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues. 
• Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach. 

LIFELONG LEARNER 

• Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence and professional development. 
• Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization. 
• Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges. 

Effective for Cohort 2025 (AY 2025-2026 intake) 

Within five years of graduation, holders of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas shall:

PEO 1 – Exhibit contemplative, creative, and critical thinking skills grounded in technical competence and communicated effectively to persons from all walks of life 

PEO 2 – Undertake leadership roles in the industry, academe, business, or public service sector 

PEO 3 – Demonstrate exemplary moral, legal, and professional ethics to protect the society and the environment 

PEO 4 – Contribute to the improvement of society, aid of people in need; and service of the nation and the global community 

PEO 5 – Engage in lifelong learning for professional development responsive to the changing times

Effective for Cohort 2015 (AY 2015-2016 intake) to Cohort 2024 (AY 2024-2025 intake)

Within five years of graduation, holders of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas shall be engaged either locally or abroad in the following areas of practice: Structural Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Water Resources Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Transportation Engineering; Highway Engineering; Urban and Regional Planning; Construction Management; or pursuing research or entrepreneurship after advanced studies or special training. 

Furthermore, they shall be expected to imbibe the following traits: contemplative creative and critical thinking, exemplary work ethic; and a commitment to improve society and to lifelong learning.

*Cohort refers to the year of entry of students.

Equivalent to Program Intended Learning Outcomes

Effectivity: A.Y. 2019-2020

By the time of graduation, the students of the Program shall have the ability to:

SO-1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

SO-2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

SO-3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences

SO-4. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

SO-5. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

SO-6. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions 

SO-7. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

SO-8. (For Class of 2022 and onwards) analyze and explain specialized engineering concepts unique to the professional practice of a particular civil engineering discipline