The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially awarded a Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) to Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Dasmariñas for its Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program. The certificate, identified as COPC No. 067, Series of 2025, confirms that the program meets the minimum standards set by CHED for its curriculum, faculty, and facilities. Issued on August 15, 2025, by CHED Regional Office IV, the COPC is effective for the Academic Year 2025-2026 and grants KLD the authority to operate all four levels of the program. The certificate was signed by Dr. Rogelio T. Galera, Jr., the Director IV of CHED Regional Office IV. The award signifies the successful outcome of a rigorous evaluation process that began with KLD’s COPC application on November 11, 2024. The process included a joint hybrid evaluation visit by the CHED Regional Quality Assurance Team (RQAT) and the Technical Panel on February 19, 2025. After submitting documents to address Notice of Deficiency (NOD), the College successfully complied with all requirements on June 13, 2025.
This recognition is a testament to KLD’s commitment to providing quality engineering education and ensures that the program is fully compliant with the national educational standards established under Republic Act No. 7722, also known as the “Higher Education Act of 1994”. The COPC not only validates the quality of the program but also assures current and future students of its adherence to high academic standards. This accomplishment is a clear sign of the KLD’s dedication to providing a high-quality education and ensures that its students are getting a top-tier program that aligns with national standards.
