Proposed Changes

Accreditation Criteria, Policy and Procedure Changes for the 2025-2026 Review Cycle

Accreditation Policy and Procedure Manual

There are no proposed changes for review in 2025-2026.

Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission

Changes, Proposed Revisions and Proposed Program Criteria

On October 25, 2024, the ABET Applied and Natural Science Area Delegation approved the release of proposed changes to the ANSAC Definitions.

Comment:

Proposed Changes to ANSAC Definitions – Science

On October 26, 2024, the ABET Board of Delegates approved the release of proposed changes to the harmonized definitions and Criterion 2 across all Commissions.

Comment:

Proposed Changes to ANSAC Definitions – Program Constituencies
Proposed Changes to ANSAC General Criteria – Criterion 2

The proposed changes can be found in the last section of the published Criteria for Accrediting Applied and Natural Science Programs, 2025-2026, Section IV. Proposed Changes to the Criteria.

Computing Accreditation Commission

Changes, Proposed Revisions and Proposed Program Criteria

On October 25, 2024, the Computing Area Delegation approved the release of Proposed Changes to CAC General Criteria, Criterion 5.

Comment:

Proposed Changes to CAC General Criteria – Criterion 5 (Comprehensive Project)

They approved the release of Proposed Changes to the Program Criteria for Computer Science.

Comment:

Proposed Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs

On October 26, 2024, the ABET Board of Delegates approved the release of proposed changes to the harmonized definitions and Criterion 2 across all Commissions.

Comment:

Proposed Changes to CAC Definitions – Program Constituencies
Proposed Changes to CAC General Criteria – Criterion 2

The proposed changes can be found in the last section of the published Criteria for Accrediting Computing Programs, 2025-2026, Section V. Proposed Changes to the Criteria.

Engineering Accreditation Commission

Changes, Proposed Revisions and Proposed Program Criteria

On October 25, 2024, the ABET Engineering Area Delegation approved the release of Proposed Changes to the Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and for Manufacturing and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Comment:

Proposed Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs

Proposed Program Criteria for Manufacturing and Similarly Named Engineering Programs

On October 26, 2024, the ABET Board of Delegates approved the release of proposed changes to the harmonized definitions and Criterion 2 across all Commissions.

Comment:

Proposed Changes to EAC Definitions – Program Constituencies
Proposed Changes to EAC General Criteria – Criterion 2

The proposed changes can be found in the last section of the published Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2025-2026, Section IV. Proposed Changes to the Criteria.

Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission

Changes, Proposed Revisions and Proposed Program Criteria

On October 25, 2024, the ABET Engineering Technology Area Delegation approved the release of Proposed Changes to the Program Criteria for Architectural Engineering Technology, Automotive Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

Comment:

Proposed Program Criteria for Architectural Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

Proposed Program Criteria for Automotive Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

Proposed Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

Proposed Program Criteria for Construction Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

Proposed Program Criteria for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs

On October 26, 2024, the ABET Board of Delegates approved the release of proposed changes to the harmonized definitions and Criterion 2 across all Commissions.

Comment:

Proposed Changes to ETAC Definitions – Program Constituencies
Proposed Changes to ETAC General Criteria – Criterion 2

The proposed changes can be found in the last section of the published Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs, 2025-2026, Section III. Proposed Changes to the Criteria.