ABET Accreditation
CSUMB holds accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is actively pursuing accreditation from ABET, the recognized accrediting body for engineering programs. The Department of Mechatronics Engineering, in collaboration with the CSUMB Administration, is wholeheartedly dedicated to securing accreditation expeditiously for our engineering program.
To qualify for ABET accreditation, a developing program like ours must have a cohort of students who have successfully traversed the entire curriculum, spanning freshman through senior years, and have graduated. Following graduation, ABET dispatches an evaluation team to assess various aspects, including the curriculum, facilities, infrastructure, and faculty quality. If the criteria are met, accreditation is granted, typically at least a year after the student's graduation. Importantly, accreditation extends retroactively to the preceding year's cohort.
Graduates predating this accredited cohort will also reap the benefits of our accreditation endeavors, emerging fully qualified and well-prepared for engineering careers, licensure as professional engineers, and entry into graduate engineering programs. This procedural timeline aligns with the standard process followed by every program worldwide seeking ABET accreditation. Our proactive approach involves comprehensive preparations, including the establishment of new laboratories, procurement of cutting-edge equipment, recruitment of world-class faculty, and the development of courses tailored to future engineering challenges. We are diligently ensuring readiness to pursue ABET accreditation at the earliest opportunity.