College of Engineering & Technology at Western Carolina University

The College of Engineering & Technology is home to the Kimmel School of Construction Management, School of Engineering + Technology, and The Rapid Center. Academically, the College of Engineering & Technology offers undergraduate ACCE accredited Construction Management and ABET accredited Engineering and Engineering Technology degrees. Through The Rapid Center, the College of Engineering & Technology offers the services of a university-based, product development center for inventors, entrepreneurs, project sponsors and business partners throughout the Southeast and beyond. The Rapid Center has been designated a university center and is partially funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) , an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Aligned with the institution's 20/20 Strategic Plan, the College of Engineering & Technology is dedicated to serve its students, faculty and staff, institution, community, and the region.