URI College of Engineering earns full ABET accreditation for all undergraduate programs
KINGSTON, RI —Oct. 15, 2025—The University of Rhode Island’s College of Engineering has announced that all eight of its undergraduate programs have been accredited by ABET, the recognized global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. In the most recent review cycle, the programs received accreditation with no weaknesses or concerns noted – a rare outcome for a college with multiple programs under review simultaneously.
“It is highly unusual for a College of Engineering with eight or more B.S. programs to complete an ABET review cycle without any weaknesses or concerns,” said Dean Anthony Marchese. “This reflects the strength of our faculty, staff, and students, and the investment Rhode Islanders have made in world-class facilities and resources.”
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet quality standards to prepare graduates for entry into critical technical fields, contribute to innovation, and protect public welfare and safety. Accreditation reviews evaluate program curricula, faculty, facilities, and institutional support and are conducted by teams of professionals from industry, academia, and government.
“ABET accreditation is far more than an external seal of approval,” Marchese added. “What matters most is the continuous improvement process that happens on a six-year cycle. Working with our stakeholders—students, alumni, faculty, staff, industry partners, advisory councils, state leaders—we define educational objectives and measure outcomes for each of our programs.”
“This success reflects the dedication, care, and contributions of every member of our community. Accreditation is a collective achievement, and it takes the commitment of faculty, staff, and students alike to reach this level of excellence,” said Mayrai Gindy, the associate dean for academic and faculty affairs at the College of Engineering.
As part of the review, ABET evaluators also cited URI’s International Engineering Program (IEP) as a strength. “This recognition underscores the impact and uniqueness of the IEP—not just nationally, but globally,” Gindy said.
More information about ABET, its member societies, and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.
For more information about the University of Rhode Island bachelor’s degree programs in engineering, visit:uri.edu/engineering/academics/.
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