FSU/UMD Collaborative Mechanical Engineering Program Accredited by ABET

Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland College Park's collaborative program in mechanical engineering has officially received ABET accreditation through the 2029-2030 academic year. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET is the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology. This prestigious accreditation comes after a thorough evaluation conducted during the ABET site visit in October 2023.

"This achievement reflects the program's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in engineering education, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the field," said Dr. Sudhir Singh, Dean, FSU College of Business, Engineering, and Computational & Mathematical Sciences. "The accreditation highlights the quality of our curriculum, the expertise of our faculty and the exceptional performance of our students. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our students, faculty and staff for their dedication and hard work throughout this process."

FSU's collaborative mechanical engineering program with the University of Maryland College Park on Frostburg's main campus was created to offer FSU students the opportunity to complete the first two years of an engineering curriculum at FSU; apply for transfer admission to UMD's Mechanical Engineering major before junior year; and if admitted, complete the final two years as a UMD student on the FSU campus taking both FSU courses and UMD courses through Distance Education Technology and Services.

"This six-year accreditation cycle affirms the collaborative efforts of FSU and UMD to deliver a world-class engineering education and reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and academic excellence," said Dr. Jamil Abdo, FSU professor of mechanical engineering and chair of the Department of Engineering.

Academic accreditation is a voluntary review process that requires educational programs to meet defined standards of quality. Accredited programs must also undergo comprehensive, periodic evaluations conducted by teams of volunteer professionals from academia or industry to ensure that the quality of the educational program is maintained.

For more information on ABET, visit https://www.abet.org/.