HU has been granted the legitimate college entitlement on April 9,1997. The grand opening of Hatyai City College on His Excellency of Ministry of the University affairs Montree Danpaiboon. He issued a license to Ajarn Praneet Didyasarin, founder of HCC, on May 8, 1997 at the University Affairs' Conference Room to establish HCC as a university. The officiation was held on April 20,1999. The chairman was Mr.Chuan Leekpai who was the former prime minister.
>> Message from the former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai
>> Message from His Excellency, a Commander in the navy, Dr.Daecha Sukharom
>> Eulogy from Air Chief Marshal, Prayad Didyasarin
>> Eulogy from Associate Professor Dr. Wanchai Sirichana, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of University Affairs
>> Speech from Secretary General of Education Committee Dr.Rung Kaewdang
>> Congratulatory message from Director of Student Affairs Office, Dr.Chauntawit Suchatanont
>> Eulogy from Chair of Private Higher Education Institution Association of Thailand, Mr.Pornchai Mongkolvanich
>> Eulogy from University Council, Mr.Nipon Boonyapatharo