Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs)

USTAAI does not grant membership to individuals. We encourage all alumni to seek membership from their College/Faculty Alumni Associations or from any recognized Advocacy/Interest-Based or Regional/Chapter-Based Alumni Associations. However, USTAAI is a volunteer-based alumni association and is driven by dedicated individuals — alumni, former students, and supporters — who commit their time, expertise, and passion to fostering lifelong relationships between graduates and our alma mater. These committed volunteers are crucial for institutional advancement, often acting as mentors, event planners, and ambassadors who help bridge the gap between the institution and the broader community. If interested to become a volunteer, please contact our Secretariat at (02) 8786-1611 loc 8589 or email us at ustalumniassociationinc@gmail.com

The UST OAR is the major arm of the university in forging and sustaining ties with her alumni communicates directly to all Thomasian graduates to give relevant information about its projects, programs, services and university activities. Likewise, OAR establishes strong ties with the USTAAI through collaboration and in dealing with issues of the different member alumni associations. USTAAI is the umbrella/mother alumni association of the University and operates as a federation as their members are composed of the different alumni associations called "Member AAs". Alumni associations can be categorized into College/Faculty/Institute/Department Alumni Association, Advocacy or Interest-Based Alumni Associations, and Regional/Chapter Alumni Association. These three groups of alumni association receive direct communication from UST, OAR, USTAAI and from their fellow alumni. UST OAR and USTAAI are partners in dealing and catering to the whole alumni community through its different Member Aas.

The purpose of recognizing an association is to ensure the legitimacy, credibility and accountability of Member Alumni Associations. They are expected to abide by the policies and guidelines set by the USTAAI and UST OAR (for requests, events and other concerns involving the University). Applicant-organization will need to send a Letter of Intent (LOI) to USTAAI, addressed to the President. For the complete application procedure, please visit USTAAI Operations Manual

The UST OAR shall recognize the Member Alumni Associations once they have complied with the submission of the requirements, including a letter of endorsement from USTAAI.

The Thomasian Alumni Community Foundation, Inc. (TACFI) is a foundation launched on March 25, 2022. It works closely with USTAAI and UST OAR and focuses on mobilizing disaster relief and rehabilitation, supporting community projects, and organizing events like the Thomasian Alumni Golf Cup to fund scholarship initiatives for the University of Santo Tomas community.

USTAAI, hand-in-hand with the Thomasian Alumni Community Foundation Inc (TACFI), commits itself to grant assistance to financially challenged students of the UST main campus who are at risk of not completing their studies due to the occurrence of events that result in unexpected financial difficulty. This commitment is accomplished through the Thomasian Alumni Community Scholarship Program. For scholarship application, visit USTAAI Operations Manual

USTAAI is committed to a wide range of causes often focuses on influencing public policy, raising awareness, and fostering social change through organized, long-term efforts. USTAAI manages a wide range of initiatives, often span multiple areas, and includes scholarships, disaster relief missions and rehabilitation, improvement of mission schools, medical missions and early childhood advocacy.

You may support these causes by donating to the account below, or if you need more information, visit How Can I Help? page

Bank: Security Bank of the Philippines
Account Name: University of Santo Tomas Alumni Association Inc.
Account Number: 0171-038056-001