The DWCL Seal is the emblem of the school used for the purpose of authentication and identification.

The upper left section is the name of the religious order to which the institution belongs. It stands for Societas Verbi Divini or Society of the Divine Word who owns and manages the school. the Cross stands for the evangelizing and missionary work of the SVD Priests, Brothers and Seminarians.

The upper right section represents the province of Albay with Mayon and the Cagsawa Ruins. The St. Raphael bridge to the right of Mayon represents the City of Legazpi. DWCL is located about 15 kilometers from the foot of Mt. Mayon.

The yellow rays at the center represent the different course offerings of the college including its Elementary and High School curricula.

The open book with a lighted torch symbolizes the quality of education, wisdom and knowledge being imparted by DWCL.

The school's motto is DUC IN ALTUM. Every DWCL student and employee are expected to live up to this motto of AIMING HIGH, STRIVING HARD and LOVING MUCH.