The Ateneo de Davao University School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) was opened in 1951 with 130 students enrolled in various offerings, namely: liberal arts, commerce, education, associate in arts, pre-law, secretarial, and elementary teachers’ certificate program. In subsequent years, other college programs were added. After the University obtained University status in 1977, a number of other programs were included in the list. The School of Arts and Sciences has been consistently producing quality graduates. It has successfully proven itself, time and again, as one of the best in the region and in the country as well.