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In 1940, three special vocational courses, namely typing, stenography, and dressmaking, were introduced. Unfortunately, the school had to close down due to the outbreak of World War II. However, the Japanese occupation forces insisted that the school should reopen, and with their persuasion, the school resumed its operations by offering a secondary course. The American liberation forces caused a temporary halt in the school's operation in 1945. However, later that year, the school reopened and added new college courses to its curriculum.  

In 1950, a two-year elementary education course was offered by Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen. The teaching staff consisted of intellectuals from the community.

However, in October 1952, a conflagration burned down the school. The sisters who ran the school temporarily took shelter in the residence of Mrs. Julieta Santiago. Later, the students occupied the big, old house of Doña Elisa Santiago and improvised classrooms at the parish convent. In 1954, a new and better building was constructed, and the sisters focused on strengthening and expanding the Elementary and High School departments. They gave up the College Department and special vocational courses, retaining only stenography and typing. Over the years, enrollment continued to increase, and the quality of instruction improved with the entry of a qualified teaching force. Campus discipline was strictly enforced, facilities were expanded, and new buildings were constructed. In 1965, the College Department was reopened, and more tertiary-level courses were included in the curriculum. Meanwhile, the school management acquired an additional lot for the expansion of the College Campus.

In 1967, Colegio de Nuestra Señora del Carmen changed its name to Regina Carmeli College. In August 1979, RCC adopted the Catholic School System Development (CS-SSD) program to promote the formation of personnel, systematizing operations, and upgrading the standards of the school for voluntary accreditation.

The college extended its campus by building an extension on a five-hectare lot in Catmon, Malolos, Bulacan. The move was a manifestation of the institution's desire to play a more decisive role in the education of the people of Bulacan. By June 1985, the Catmon Campus was ready for occupancy, and it was blessed and dedicated in a solemn liturgical ceremony on July 4, 1985.

In the school year 1997-1998, the college introduced computer courses as part of its offerings. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) was one of the new courses that aimed to produce highly employable college graduates. During that period, BSCS was the second most popular course in terms of enrollment, next to the College of Commerce.

RCC, as a social institution, recognized its potential to initiate projects that could promote the well-being of the local communities. In 1987, the Mother Rita Barcelo Outreach and Livelihood Corporation (MRBOLC) was established as RCC's community extension service unit. MRBOLC took on community-building projects and organized communities to help them become cohesive and self-reliant. They also provided financial, technical, and consultancy services to micro-cottage and small-scale business enterprises in the province. The Grade School Department had its first PAASCU Formal Survey in October 1988, followed by the High School Department. Both departments are now PAASCU-accredited, a testament to the institution's pursuit of quality and excellence. In August 1989, the Department passed its PAASCU Formal Survey. At present, LCUP is the only academic institution in Bulacan that has achieved the coveted PAASCU accreditation for all its academic programs, from elementary to college.

On March 31, 1991, a cornerstone-laying ceremony was held in Catmon to begin construction of the Mt. Carmel Building project. This project included the College Department and the Administrative Offices, which were necessary due to the increasing student population.

To further develop high-level human resources, RCC opened its Graduate School Department in June 1991. Initially, the department accepted graduate students in Behavioral Science with majors in Anthropology, Sociology, and Psychology. Now, the Graduate School also offers several majors including Master of Science in Business Management, Master of Science in Public Administration, and Master of Arts in Education.

In 1992, RCC established a preschool and grade school extension campus at Rosaryville, Guiguinto, Bulacan.

To meet the needs of the times, RCC introduced new programs such as Nursing, Computer Engineering, and Computer Secretarial during the School Year 1992-1993. In 1993, the school launched its Adult Night High School program, offering free secondary education for underprivileged adults who don't have the financial capability to pursue formal education beyond basic elementary schooling. The program follows the DECS-approved 5-year night high school curriculum. RCC's first batch of graduates was composed of three students in 1998, and as of 2009, the URC Night High School had produced 96 high school students.

The MRBOLC had been delivering community outreach programs for many years when they launched their biggest project yet in 1994: the Mother Rita Homes. This program, funded by the Committee of German Doctors for Developing Countries, aimed to provide affordable housing to 200 impoverished families in Malolos and Guiguinto.

After serving the community for over half a century, the institution felt a desire to elevate its commitment to developing morally upright, Christian graduates who embrace the values of justice, freedom, peace, and love. This was realized through their development efforts and activities, as they worked towards achieving university status.

LCUP embodies the traits of strength, courage, and invincibility. It remains dedicated to its goal of producing graduates who are competent global leaders and responsible community members, guided by the teachings of Christ, as well as Marian and Augustinian principles. For over seven decades, LCUP has established an unparalleled reputation not only within the local community but also in the global arena as an institution that fosters personal and intellectual growth, as well as moral development.