What OSA Does

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Higher Education Unit, supports the Ateneo de Davao University’s mission as a Christian, Catholic, Ignatian, and Jesuit institution by forming students who are fortes in fide—strong in faith, service, leadership, and character.

The office is behind nearly everything that makes student life work outside the classroom. OSA provides programs and services that promote leadership, student welfare, discipline, and the culture and arts. Delving deeper into the student life, the office accredits student organizations, supports their activities and events, safeguards student welfare, and administers the policies that ensure fair campus life for everyone. Through these initiatives, OSA seeks to create a safe, engaging, and transformative student experience that complements academic formation.

Whatever your concern as a student, OSA is very often where the path starts, and if it isn’t the right office, they will point you to the one that is.

OSA Programs

Student Discipline

In Jesuit education, student discipline is rooted in cura personalis—care for the whole person. Grounded in restorative growth rather than simple punishment, the Office of Student Affairs accompanies students through reflection, accountability, and integrity. By balancing compassion with clear standards, we foster a respectful campus community that forms students into people of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment to others.
Student Discipline Initiatives:

Pagpanalipod: A Formative Session on Upholding Boundaries and Personal Space
Social Media Campaign
Capacity Building for the Disciplinary Board

Networks and Partnerships

OSA builds and sustains networks and partnerships that strengthen collaboration, professional development, knowledge exchange, and opportunities for student engagement. Through these relationships, OSA supports the University’s commitment to holistic student formation and promotes active participation in initiatives that advance student affairs, education, culture, and the arts.

OSA Networks and Partners:
Davao Association of Catholic Schools, Inc. (DACS)
Davao Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN)
Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines – Mindanao (CEAP-Mindanao)
Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services – Region XI (PAPSAS Region XI)
Philippine Association of Practitioners of Student Affairs and Services – National (PAPSAS National)
Association of Cultural Offices in Philippine Educational Institutions, Inc. (ACOPEI)

Services Offered

• Lost and Found. OSA maintains a lost and found service for items misplaced on campus, regularly posting lists of unclaimed items and encouraging students to label their belongings; found items can be claimed at the OSA office, currently located at the Mezzanine Floor of Arrupe Hall.
• Good Moral Certificate. OSA issues Certificates of Good Moral Character, a standard document required for enrollment, transfer to another school, employment, or scholarship applications, attesting to a student’s conduct record while at the University.
• RFID Processing. OSA handles the issuance of the official Ateneo ID (RFID), including photo capture and signature during enrollment and the release of the printed ID; students report lost or damaged RFIDs to OSA for replacement.
• Honorable Dismissal Clearance. For students transferring out of the University, OSA is part of the clearance process required before an Honorable Dismissal — the document certifying that a student has no pending obligations and left the University in good standing — can be released, typically alongside the Registrar’s Office.
• Student Conduct and Discipline. OSA implements the disciplinary provisions of the Student Handbook, receiving reports of policy violations (including referrals from other offices such as the Library), conducting the corresponding process, and recording violations, which students can now also track through the university’s MyAdDU app.
• Student Assistant Applications. OSA facilitates the application and contract-signing process for the Student Assistant Program, coordinating with the offices requesting assistants, the Scholarship Program coordinator who interviews and recommends applicants, and monitoring academic performance for contract renewal each term.

Meet The OSA Team

Our Commitment

The Office of Student Affairs remains committed to strengthening student leadership, promoting student welfare, fostering artistic and cultural excellence, and accompanying every Atenean in becoming persons of competence, conscience, compassion, and commitment in the service of others.

Contact Details

For inquiries and concerns, you may contact us through these channels: