As an institution of learning, Arellano University is guided in all its endeavors by an incessant search for knowledge, a passion for truth and respect for academic freedom. It does not serve any particular creed, dogma or doctrine.

Its primary goal is the development of the youth in a healthy intellectual atmosphere that welcomes discussion and dialogue to the widest latitude governed only by the rights and best interests of the students and the University.

Guided by this philosophical framework, the University pursues the following objectives:

Arellano pamantasan namin
Mahal naming Alma Mater.
Alay sa iyo mga puso namin
Lagi ka naming pakamamahalin
Ikaw ang aming tanging bukal
Ng malayang karunungan
O pamantasan naming mahal
Arellano University.

Arellano aming pamantasan
Lingkod na tapat ng bayan
Ang dunong na sa amin ay bigay
Sa buhay ay gagamiting tanglaw
Sa Diyos ang samo nami't hiling
Ngalan mo'y laging magniningning
O pamantasan naming mahal
Arellano University.

CITIZEN'S PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

I LOVE my country, the Philippines and I love my people, the Filipino people. I intend to be a good Filipino citizen and be loyal to the cause of my country. I want my country to be ever free and independent and I want my people to be ever happy and prosperous. For my country and for my people, I will work and save, I will live and serve.

The late Florentino Cayco, Sr., first Filipino Undersecretary of Public Instruction and illustrious educator, conceptualized the birth and administered the growth of Arellano University.