INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) has announced that its Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Civil program has earned accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
This prestigious accreditation, retroactive to October 1, 2023, confirms that all graduates since that date have earned degrees from an ABET-accredited program. WVSU is now the 18th HBCU and the 11th 1890 Land-Grant institution in the nation to achieve this distinction for an engineering program.
“This milestone positions West Virginia State University as a leader among HBCUs in STEM education, workforce readiness, and academic excellence,” Dr. Naveed Zaman, Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at WVSU. “It affirms WVSU’s mission to advance knowledge and prepare graduates who are ready to meet the economic and social needs of the state and are equipped to contribute solutions to global challenges.”
The ABET evaluation, which included a site visit on October 13-15, 2024, affirmed the program’s high standards, innovative curriculum, and strong commitment to preparing students for professional success. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and a small student-to-faculty ratio, ensuring personalized instruction and hands-on learning.
The program’s excellence is reflected in outcomes: WVSU’s first cohort of engineering graduates achieved a 100% job placement or graduate school enrollment rate, with many securing positions at leading engineering firms, advancing to graduate studies, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam on their first attempt. Nearly all students also complete one or more internships or co-ops through the program’s strong industry partnerships.
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About ABET
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. ABET accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards of the profession for which that program prepares graduates. ABET accreditation is voluntary, and to date, 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 42 countries have received ABET accreditation. Over 200,000 students graduate from ABET-accredited programs each year, and millions of graduates have received degrees from ABET-accredited programs since 1932. For more information visit www.abet.org.
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