In 1986, the University of the Cordilleras, then known as the Baguio Colleges Foundation, became the first institution in Baguio City to offer a four-year course in Computer Science. Under the umbrella of the Arts and Sciences, this new division started with barely 100 students, 4 faculty members, and one course offering: Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science.
With its transition from a division to a separate college in June 1995, the College grew to more than 1,200 students and 34 faculty members.
In keeping with the philosophy of the University of the Cordilleras, the College of Information Technology and Computer Science has recognized its responsibility to respond to the changing needs of society, particularly in the field of Information Technology.
The College is aware that today's technology revolves around the indispensability of the computer in the fields of computations, database systems, web & graphics, networking & security, mobile technology and digital arts.
The present courses offered by the College are geared towards bolstering computing competencies, a vital role it plays in the community.
In 2007, CHED Conferred the highest academic status to the college as "Center of Excellence". UC holds the distinction of being among the nation's top nine(9) in IT education.
To fulfill these, the College shall strive to:
- Upgrade periodically the Institution's course offerings focusing on innovative tools, current trends, and industry requirements;
- Prepare the student to apply his/her acquired academic skills to his/her related profession with commitment and dedication;
- Excel in the use of Information Technology (IT) facilities, their prototypes and development, including evaluations and tests; and
- Become the Institution's number one provider of Information Technology tools to promote people productivity at lower costs.
1996 Received scholarship grants for students from Texas Instruments Philippines, Inc. (TIPI)
1997 The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) and Associate in Computer Technology (ACT) programs were accredited by the DOST for its scholarship program.
1998 CS was awarded the Microsoft Corporate Solutions Program, Philippine Reference Award.
1999 The College was identified as the Regional Center of Development for Excellence in Information Technology Education (CODE-ITE) by CHED.
2000 Master in Computer Science program and Bachelor of Science in Information Management were initially offered.
2001 The College spearheaded the North Luzon PSITE Regional Chapter organization
2002 CITCS underwent initial survey by the Philippine Accrediting
2003 The College offered a new program: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
2004 PAASCU granted Level 1 accreditation to the BSCS Program.
2005 The faculty members actively participated in CHED-related activities, such as the Zonal Research, and ITE Curriculum Development Workshop; and served as IQuAME Assesor, and Regional Quality Assurance Team.
2006 The College was represented as member of Technical Working Group in CHED's Science and Engineering Graduate Scholarship and Cyber Corridor Bridging Program.
2007 The 1st batch of MIT scholars graduated.
2008 A total of 157 ITE faculty from regions 1,2,5 and CAR enrolled as scholars in the MIT Program.
2009 Hosted 1st Regional PeLS Kapihan in coordination with Philippine E-learning Society (PeLS).
2010 Identified as TI-SAP/R3's sole HEI partner in the Philippines particularly, the industry-led ERP curriculum
2011 CHED COE Status of UC-CITCS extended for another 3 years
2012 Initial offering of UC-DIT Program
2013 Instituted the UC-MIT Off-Campus Program at Bicol University and Strengthened partnership with Texas Instruments, Phils. Inc. thru faculty industry immersion in IT-ACE SAP