ABET

We're a nonprofit quality assurance organization focused on higher education programs. Our more than 2,200 experts come from industry, academia, and government.

Through our services and global partnerships, we help prepare the next generation of students build a safer, more efficient and sustainable world. We accredit college and university programs in the disciplines of applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor's and master's degree levels. With ABET accreditation, students, employers and th

e society we serve can be confident that a program meets the quality standards that produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce. We began as the educational standard against which professional engineers in the United States were held for licensure. Today, after more than 80 years, our standards continue to play this fundamental role and have become the basis of quality for over 40 disciplines all over the world. Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, our criteria focus on what students experience and learn. Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance. They give their time and effort supporting quality assurance activities around the world by serving as program evaluators, commissioners, board members and advisors.

06/01/2026

ABET recognizes June as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month and encourages reflection on how we build learning environments where every student feels welcome, respected and able to succeed.

When the roughly one in ten postsecondary students who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ or gender-diverse (based on the most recent available federal postsecondary data) feel safe, respected and visible, STEM education becomes stronger, more creative and more innovative. Pride Month is also a reminder that students are more likely to persist when they can see a future for themselves in their chosen field.

What seems like small choices can have a huge impact on students’ experiences. ABET encourages educators and institutions to foster holistic learning environments through actions such as using people-first language, respecting names and pronouns, addressing bias and ensuring all students can fully participate without hiding part of themselves.

A stronger future for STEM is one where everyone can participate fully, contribute openly and feel they belong. 🌈

05/29/2026

Let’s spark a conversation! 🔦

👉 What’s one change you made this academic year that noticeably improved student outcomes?

From new tools to fresh approaches in the classroom, we’d love to hear what’s working for you.

Share your experience in the comments!

05/28/2026

ABET’s impact spans the globe! 🌎

Here’s a quick look at the past year:
🔹 4,863 programs accredited worldwide
🔹 950 institutions
🔹 42 countries

From classrooms to careers, ABET Accreditation helps ensure quality education and workforce readiness worldwide.

Explore the full story in the Annual Impact Report: https://hubs.la/Q04jdCjY0

05/28/2026

How can your entire team boost your program's assessment together?

With an ABET-hosted workshop, your faculty and staff gain practical tools, collaborate on real challenges and walk away ready to make immediate impact.

Choose from multiple workshops (virtual or in-person) and bring the experience directly to your campus.

👉 Learn more and sign up: https://hubs.la/Q04jdvXf0

05/27/2026

If you're heading to the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA this June, we hope to see you at the ABET booth!

The ABET team will be at the booth in the Exhibit Hall June 21-24 and available during office hours to talk through programmatic accreditation, Recognition of Credentials — our newest quality assurance service evaluates skills-based learning — and assessment of student learning.

Attendees can sign up for 15-minute time slots to get their questions answered with staff: [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true

Tag a colleague who's attending ASEE this year and let them know where to find us.

05/27/2026

ABET's Annual Impact Report 2025 is here — and it's more than an organizational update.

This report is a transparent look at everything the organization — and the broader community behind it — accomplished in the past year.

Whether you're a student, educator, employer or industry partner, the report speaks directly to the role quality assurance plays in making sure education stays relevant, rigorous and worth the investment.

Check out our latest post for a closer look at what's inside, then explore the full report for yourself.

🔗:https://hubs.la/Q04j0KJY0

05/26/2026

What role can generative AI play in program assessment?

Join ABET's Using Generative AI Tools and Techniques for Program Assessment workshop on June 20 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA for a hands-on experience designed to help higher education professionals explore practical applications of AI tools like ChatGPT within assessment practices. No prior AI experience is required!

Participants will learn how to:
✅ Craft effective prompts and evaluate outputs
✅ Explore ethical considerations
✅ Apply AI tools to real assessment tasks

Open to all disciplines and all levels of assessment experience.

📍 Charlotte Convention Center
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026

Seats are limited to 42 participants. Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04hZsjj0

05/22/2026

ABET recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month and encourages all ABET constituents to recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health.

According to the 2024–2025 Healthy Minds Study of 84,000+ students at 135 colleges and universities, 37% screened positive for moderate or severe depression, 33% screened positive for moderate or severe anxiety, and 45% screened positive for either depression or anxiety.

ABET encourages everyone committed to ensuring excellence in quality assurance in higher education to take the time to understand mental health better and to both support others and seek help for themselves when needed.

05/22/2026

ABET's Annual Impact Report provides a dynamic overview of our organization's achievements during the fiscal year 2025 and highlights the work of our expert volunteers and constituents that make a difference in industry and academia.

Our ABET Annual Impact Report Leadership Update - happening today - explores how higher education is navigating this shift and what it means for programs, educators and the global workforce.

Together, we are inspiring confidence in education and building a better world.

Register for the update here: https://hubs.la/Q04hDnGX0

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http://www.abet.org/

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