Student Life
The Josenian Experience right here
Services
USJ-R stands for quality Christian community – oriented education. In pursuit of this commitment, we continually enliven the curriculum with Gospel values, hybridize programs for value innovation, engage in interdisciplinary approach to integral formation, exemplify the Augustinian Recollect charism and core values, and leverage resources for optimal results.
Student Development and Placement Center (SDPC)
The Student Development and Placement Center (SDPC) addresses the immediate psychological concerns of the students through a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program.
Services
- Holistic Assessment
- Online/Onsite Counseling
- Follow-up Counseling and Psychological Test Interpretation (PTI)
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- Follow-up Services
Office Hours: MAIN and BASAK CAMPUS
Monday to Friday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
01:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Saturday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry Office (CMO) aims to establish a Christian community by initiating, implementing and supporting activities that enliven the faith of the Josenians, leading them towards becoming authentic disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Services
- Liturgy & Sacraments
- Penitential Services
- Blessings & Devotions
- Retreat & Recollections
- Spiritual Direction
- Consultation & Dialogue
- Bible Study & Prayer Meeting
- Religious Formations
- Symposiums & Seminars
- Leadership Training
- Liturgical Ministry Training
Student Welfare Office
The Student Welfare Office (SWO) is concerned with the balanced development of students. It promotes, initiates and coordinates programs, activities and services for the students’ growth and development.
Services
- Student Discipline
- Hearing Procedures
- Student Organizations
- Student Publication
- Student Formation Programs and Activities
- Awards
Office Hours
Monday to Friday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
01:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Saturday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Library and Instructional Media Center
Library Services
The Library acquires materials to support the curricular, research, information and cultural needs of the students, faculty, and other members of the academic community.
- E-Resources Access Assistance/Support
- Virtual Reference Service
- Virtual Document Delivery Service
- Library Orientation
- Information Literacy
- Circulation Service
- Charging Procedures
- SelfCheck System
- Curbside Pickup
- Discharging/Returning of Books
- Renewal of Borrowed Books
- Online Renewal
- Damaged/Lost Books
- Photocopying/Scanning Service
Library Hours
Main Campus
Monday to Friday : 08:00 AM – 07:30 PM
Saturday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Basak Campus
Monday to Friday : 08:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructional Media Center Services
The USJ-R Instructional Media Center (IMC) is a service unit which supports the academic community. It provides USJ-R faculty members and students with computer and video-based technology and services to enhance educational outcomes. It houses and circulates audio-visual materials and equipment used for instructional purposes.
- Reference/Information
- Orientation/Instruction
- Circulation Service
- Current Awareness
- Production/Reproduction
- Previewing
- Documentation
Service Hours
Main Campus Basak Campus
Monday to Friday Monday to Friday
07:00 AM – 08:30 PM 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Saturday Saturday
07:00 AM – 05:30 PM 07:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Health Services
The medical-dental clinic conducts consultations and treatment of minor illnesses of students and employees. Individual health education and instruction on proper dental care are given during the course of the examination.
Services
- Consultation
- Tooth Extraction once every semester
- Tooth Filling once every semester
- Prophylaxis once every semester
- Health and Wellness Program
Medical Clinic
MAIN CAMPUS BASAK CAMPUS
Monday to Saturday Monday to Saturday
07:00 AM – 09:00 PM 07:00 AM – 08:30 PM
*Sunday: Only if there are special/institutional activities
Sports Office
The Recoletos Sports Formation Program envisions developing the body through sports formation in order to produce professional athletes who will promote USJ-R, its core values, OAR Charism and Identity.
Sport Office
- The Sports Office plans, organizes and implements the sports program of the university through recruitment and training of varsity athletes to represent USJ-R in local and national tournaments.
- The office also plans, organizes and supervises all the sports events during the University Days and Intramurals.
- The office likewise is in charge of the reservations and approvals of the use of sports equipment in support to the sports programs and sports activities of the different schools, departments, organizations and clubs.
- Endorsement from Sports Office is required in the reservations of sports facilities with PAO.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
01:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Saturday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Safety and Security Department
The department ensures the safety and security of administrators, faculty, employees, students, and visitors of the school; enforce the observance of proper behavior and decent activities particularly among students; and safeguards and protects against possible losses and damages of all properties of the school.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
01:00 PM – 04:30 PM
Saturday : 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
OUR VISION
A Recoletos University renowned for Education Excellence, Research Impact, and Community Transformation.

University of San Jose-Recoletos
Year Founded 1947
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Magallanes Street, Cebu City 6000, Philippines
- [email protected]
- (032) 253-7900 Local 246/388