| Mindanao State University - Maguindanao | |
| Former Name: | Mindanao State University - Dinaig Agricultural and Technical College (MSU-DATC) |
| Established: | October 10, 1973 |
| Type: | Public, State University |
| President: | Atty. Basari Dimakuta Mapupuno, Ll.M.[1] |
| Chancellor: | Dr. Bai Hejira Nefertiti Sinsuat-Macalandong Limbona[2] |
| Vice Chancellor: | Marissa N. Parcon, EdD (Academic Affairs) Angelita T. Datucan, (Administration and Finance) Ramjie Y. Odin, PhD (Research and Extension) Arceli B. Naraga, PhD (Planning and Development) |
| Address: | Dalican (Main campus) Tamontaka (Graduate Studies) |
| City: | Datu Odin Sinsuat |
| State: | Maguindanao del Norte |
| Coordinates: | 7.0147°N 124.3221°W |
| Pushpin Map: | Mindanao#Philippines |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Mindanao##Location in the Philippines |
| Free: | Himno ng Pamantasang Mindanao |
| Colors: | and |
| Nickname: | Warriors |
Mindanao State University – Maguindanao (commonly referred to as MSU-Maguindanao) is a public coeducational institution of higher education located in the barangay Dalican, in the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines.[3] It was founded on October 10, 1973 by Mindanao State University Board of Regents (BOR) through Resolution No. 821 series of 1973.[4]
Mindanao State University (MSU) Maguindanao was formerly known as MSU Dinaig Agricultural and Technical College (MSU- DATC). Dinaig is the former name Datu Odin Sinsuat until 1994. It was renamed by the virtue of Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 29 during the Second Assembly.[5]
The campus began its operation in 1973 with only 7 faculty members, 15 administrative staff members, and 126 students. When it started it only offered three courses namely Agriculture, Forestry and Community Development. Early classes were held at the grandstand of Dalican (Poblacion) Pilot Elementary School. However, in 1975, all school facilities were razed by fire. It was in 1975 that the Dinaig former mayor Datu Odin Sinsuat partly donated and sold his 55-hectare property which became MSU-Maguindanao's present-day site.
MSU-Maguindanao was granted fiscal autonomy by virtue of BOR Resolution no. 48 in 1982. It was later renamed to its current name by virtue of BOR Resolution No. 561, series of 1982.
Undergraduate and graduate
Currently, the campus offers seventeen (19) baccalaureate programs, nine (9) graduate programs and two (2) Diploma courses divided into 7 academic units.[6]
Secondary school
The Integrated Laboratory Science High School (ILSHS) is the secondary school of the MSU-Maguindanao and is under the Colle of Education. It offers an educational program comprising two levels: Junior High School (Grades 7-10) and Senior High School (Grades 11-12).