The CROSS signifies that Notre Dame of Jolo College is a Catholic institution.

The CRESCENT MOON, a symbol of Islam signifies that Notre Dame is open to Muslims and accepts Muslim students.

The OPEN BOOK says Notre Dame of Jolo College is an institution of learning and research.

In the upper part of the circle, NOTRE DAME OF JOLO COLLEGE; in the lower portion of the circle is JOLO,SULU, the location of the College.

To sum up, Notre Dame of Jolo College is a Catholic Institution of Higher learning and research open to other religions.