Notre Dame of Dadiangas University is a Catholic, Filipino Institution of Academic Excellence established by the Marist Brothers of the Schools (F.M.S.- Fratres Maristae a Scholis) characterized by St. Marcellin Champagnat’s ideals of simplicity, humility and quiet zeal for God’s work as inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary. The school is dedicated to the formation of persons in all levels of learning, who, as Christian leaders, Competent professionals, Community-Oriented Citizens and Culture-Sensitive individuals will actively participate in building a peaceful and progressive nation.
As a Catholic Educational Institution, NDDU shares in the Church’s mission of evangelization by integrating life and faith.As a Filipino Institution, NDDU seeks to preserve Filipino Culture and propagate love of country and its people.As an Institution of Quality Education, NDDU aims leadership in Curricular Programs, Multi-Disciplinary Programs, Research, and Community Service.As a Marist Institution, NDDU promotes the core values of Family Spirit, Marian Spirit, Simplicity, Presence, Preference for the Least Favored, Love of Work, and Integrity of Creation. As a Community-Oriented Institution NDDU aims to respond to the challenges of the locality it is serving: South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani Province and, General Santos City (SOCSKSARGEN Area).
Health and Safety Services of the school includes the provision of healthful school environment, care of emergency related health conditions and guidance in the development of desirable healthy practices.All scholars of recognized college educational plans are required to present a certification issued by their respective plans to the Student Accounts-In-Charge for recognition every enrollment period. Only selected college educational plans are recognized at NDDU. Please check with the Finance office if your plan is still recognized before enrollment period. All academic and government scholars recognized by NDDU shall present a certification from the guidance office to the Student Accounts-In-Charge for recognition every enrollment period.
The year 1953 marked the modest beginning of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University which started as an annex of Notre Dame of Lagao. Like its parent school, ND Dadiangas was a high school for both boys and girls in the Dadiangas area. While Notre Dame of Lagao was handed over by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) Fathers to the Marist Brothers (FMS) in 1952, the Brothers, solely established the annex school ND Dadiangas, with Brother Damian Teston, FMS as the first school Director.This was the first school founded by the Marist Brothers in the Philippines; the second one was the Marist School in Marikina in 1964.The first four years under Brother Teston was marked with informal structures and work arrangements.The Brothers in the community helped each other in running the school.
Two years later, in 1955, Notre Dame of Dadiangas became independent of Notre Dame of Lagao. The first Marist Community of Dadiangas was composed of Brothers Alfred George Ouellette, FMS, Michael O’Keefe, FMS and Sergio Dignadice. The Brothers bought a four-hectare land for the High School Boys Department. After winning some legal battles on the ownership of the land, the Brothers developed the four-hectare land site into a high school campus. In 1958, the Brothers handed the old school site near the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage church to the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. The Sisters run the school exclusively for the girls while the Brothers administered Notre Dame of Dadiangas, exclusively for the boys.
Another milestone in the life of the University was the grant of the renewal of the University’s Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education. This is effective March 11, 2009 – March 20, 2014. Two new programs, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management were opened. A laboratory for these programs was also constructed. Then during the First Semester, the IBED-High School Department was resurveyed by PAASCU and was granted five year renewal of its accreditation. During the first semester, both the College and the Graduate School were preparing their reports for PAASCU evaluation scheduled on February 1-6, 2010.
In June 2012, NDDU continued its mission to widen the educational program for the community. Four new programs were opened: Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Bachelor in Elementary Education major in Special Education. Two of these programs are in Health Sciences.These are alternative programs for BS Nursing, which has started to decline as a favored choice of parents and students.When classes opened in June 2012, the enrollment for the new programs are as follows: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Technology, 44 students; BS in Pharmacy, 30 students; BS in Environmental Science, 11 students; and BEEd major in Special Education, 12 students.Other significant developments during the SY 2012-2013 are the following: Three programs, Bachelor of Arts, BS in Business Administration and BS Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education were granted Level IV accreditation, the first Level IV in Region XII, while BS Nursing and the Grade School Department were granted Level III accreditation.
In the IBED Espina Campus, the construction of the administration building started in June 2012. This was funded by Dato Low Tuck Kwong, a recipient of the degree, Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, from Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in March 2012.
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Took my primary & secondary education here and had the best times ever. What i learned here formed me to what I am now. The school is now a University and has gotten numerous accreditations from national & international educational organizations. It has grown so big that the HS & Elementary Depts had to transfer to Lagao. Now, it just houses the College Dept spread over four multi-story bldgs and growing. Still it has still maintained its wide soccer field and the park at the center atrium for a breathable study space.
By Avel Manansala (Mar, 2018) |
Graduated last March of 2017, my experience of this institution is challenging and pleasant. This school implements a formally structured system where students are encouraged to follow procedures.
Facilities are checked regularly. Especially the library. New added books to the circulation. I make the most of the library by going there to borrow the new ones.
Guidance office is staffed with trained guidance counselors which consecutively gives seminars to students.
By Shiloh Canlas (Feb, 2018) |
A place where hopes and dreams come to life. It is an area conducive for learning. The institution offers quality education that molds competent professionals of this generation.Graduates from the school are not only taught theoretical but also practically due to their extracurricular programs like medical missions, catechism, and outreach programs which fulfills one's social obligation to the community. It deserves a lot of accolades and praises for it is a model school for the Generals.
I hope they continue to bring out the best for students. They produce a lot of academically and morally skilled workers which can contribute the development of the country. Always stick to the Marian virtues which are the values of simplicity, humility and modesty because gives a high distinction among other globally competitive schools in the locale. Imbibe the ideology of St. Marcellin which is "In order to educate children we must love them" for it is the key to effective learning.
By Kristoffer Nerona (Feb, 2018) |
Been in this school since 2003-2007 and been part of the Supreme Student Government 2003-2004. It was our batch who graduated first when it was accredited to University-It was so great!! Indeed earning my degree here, motivated me to have my work now -Thank you faculty and staff. When its impossible,there is always another way to make it possible. Believe in your dreams ;-) God bless
By Thea Lee (Dec, 2017) |
In the face of challenges associated with quality education, I recommend this institution without hesitation. I'll always remember the time that i was here.. those were one of the happiest moments in my life.. im really proud to be a Damean..
By Gosaibi Lucman Bandrang (Feb, 2017) |
This school is like WOW. its cool! Its big and marvellous..This is a good school to study. Excellent education and green environment advocate.
By Jeaven Rego Badelles Enriquez (May, 2016) |
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As my alma mater, I could very well say that this is the best university in General Santos City. It does not just offer the best quality education but also good values and manners. Being a Catholic school, it instills religiousity to students. It is a PAASCU level III institution. Students enjoy the additional facilities/amenities it offers such as a carpark, covered walks, school bookstore,solar gadget chargers, kiosks and a lot more. Students with disabilities can freely roam on the ground floor/grounds as wheelchair friendly path and ramps are all over the campus. There are disabled toilets. However, the upper floors are still not wheelchair accessible because they can only be reached by stairs. Great management by the Marist Brothers are seen all over the improvements the university had done through the years. It does well in professional licensure examination.
By Pebbles Velos (May, 2018) |