The beginning of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) dates back to June 18, 1961, when the enactment of Republic Act 3398 called for the establishments of Virac National and Agricultural Trade School (VNATS).

[4] On October 19, 2012, President Benigno S. Aquino III signed Republic Act No.

On January 31, 2022, CatSU Board of Regents approved 11 new curricular programs to be applied with the Commission on Higher Education.

As of 2021, the members of the Board of Regents of the Catanduanes State University are: The Catanduanes State Colleges Graduate School was formally opened in summer of 1972, initially offering courses leading to the degree Master of Arts in education with 213 students.

Laboratory Schools Provide engineering education needed for personal growth, provincial and national development, as well as global competitiveness.

At present, the college is offering only the Ladderized Bachelor of Science in industrial technology approved per Board Resolution No.

6341 converting the Virac National Agricultural and Trade School to Catanduanes State Colleges, was passed by Congress on June 19, 1971.

The Catanduanes State University (CSU) was categorized as SUC Level III-A and one of PASUC-AIM Philippines’ Top 19 State Universities and Colleges in the Country with High Business Potential in Land and Equipment Assets, Human Resources, and Technological Capital.

CatSU was accorded the status of Center of Development (COD) in Business Administration by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).