Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 
Accreditation Assures Quality
In the United States, accreditation is a non-governmental, peer-review process that assures the quality of the postsecondary education students receive. Educational institutions or programs volunteer to undergo this review periodically to determine if certain criteria are being met.
ABET Mission
ABET serves the public through the promotion and advancement of education in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET will:
- Accredit educational programs.
- Promote quality and innovation in education.
- Consult and assist in the development and advancement of education worldwide in a financially self-sustaining manner.
- Communicate with our constituencies and the public regarding activities and accomplishments.
- Anticipate and prepare for the changing environment and the future needs of constituencies.
- Manage the operations and resources to be effective and fiscally responsible.
UNH College of Engineering and Physical Sciences ABET Accredited Programs:
Chemical Engineering (BS)
Civil Engineering (BS) since 1936
Computer Engineering (BS)
Computer Science (BS) since 1986
Environmental Engineering (BS) since 2000
ABET, Inc.
111 Market Pl., Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
UNH College of Engineering and Physical Sciences National or State Accredited Programs:
Chemistry (BS) American Cemical Society
Earth Sciences Teaching (BA) New Hampshire State Department of Education
Mathematics Education (BS) New Hampshire State Department of Education since 2006