Illinois State University’s College of Engineering has received official approval of its bachelor’s degree programs from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE). The curricular proposals for electrical, mechanical, and general engineering were submitted to the IBHE in August.
With the IBHE approval, the College can now officially begin recruiting and marketing efforts. The College looks to welcome its first class of students in the fall of 2025.
“The program approval by the IBHE is a vital step in the College’s development and opens the doors for us to be able to start recruiting students,” said College of Engineering Dean Tom Keyser. “Prospective students will see the high-quality educational programs that we will offer and will also appreciate Illinois State’s campus culture, personalized attention, and commitment to student success.”
Curricular and facility designs, as well as national searches and hiring for key administrative and faculty roles within the College of Engineering, also are underway at this time.
More information about the College of Engineering’s department chairs and their work is available online.
