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Capitol University, a nonsectarian, coeducational private university located in Cagayan de Oro City.

What made you interested in enrolling this school? -- For as many years as there has been a place called 'school', parents have been seeking ways to fashion the best educational experience for their children - the place that would provide students with the best possible education and send them forth fully prepared to meet life's challenges. Everyone wants top-quality schools. However, fee rises and changing attitudes towards university have transformed students into more critical consumers of higher education. People understandably want to maximize their employability and this raises further questions about what to look for when choosing a university. But what, exactly, does a 'good school' look like? What makes the difference between success and failure?

Capitol University, a nonsectarian, coeducational private university located in Cagayan de Oro City, is considered as one of the best universities in the region of Cagayan de Oro City. Capitol University was formerly Cagayan Capitol College and was established in 1971. The said university also was duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a stock corporation and operates with the authority of the Department of Education for its primary and secondary programs and the Commission on Higher Education for its tertiary, graduate and postgraduate programs. Forty-seven years after its founding, Capitol University has proved its capability in serving Filipino for its high quality academic standards.

High expectations for student achievement are observed throughout the school. The surroundings of the school give a message to all that enter that academic achievement is valued in this place. During an interview, I asked several students in different levels and colleges about their reason on what made them interested in enrolling Capitol University. Throughout a whole day of gathering information, I was able to made conclusion that could summarize all their opinions.  

Most students answered that learning is promoted as the most important reason in Capitol University. High standards for class work are carefully set with students to provide effective learning. “Though medyo challenging ang mga classwork given by our teachers, related man pod sya sa course ug isa pa permi man me gina-guide samong teachers. Lisod sya pero makaya ra”, said Cendi Nacalaban, a third year education student in Capitol University.  Several senior high school students from different department, also provided their opinions about the school’s reliability of giving homework. “Every homework that is assigned to us is usually to reinforce a concept taught or to give additional practice. Homework is always checked reviewed and feedback is given.”

In keeping with the high expectations of each teacher and each class, Capitol University provides award for outstanding work are presented at assemblies and community meetings, this is done to advertise and maintain the goals established for a high achieving student body. “We are very thankful that Capitol University gives importance for giving recognition to staffs and students, who were doing a job well done inside the campus. In this way, it would made them gain more interest in developing their well-being as a total person in the society”, said Ms. Kathleen Sabud, senior high school teacher.

Students’ interest should not be neglected in terms of promoting the Excellency of the school. Learning requires time and a conductive atmosphere. Since learning is as much a social activity as it is an individual activity, much of what students learn comes from interacting with each other people. Capitol University has produced several top notchers in the licensure examination that surpassed the national percentage of passing and ranked first throughout Region X. Capitol University provides the needs and students’ interest in developing a social and academic climate that gives students a strong feeling of belonging; students feel proud of their school, feel they belong, and feel they are wanted and nurtured by the school.