Welcome to SWST
SWST began accrediting schools for their Wood Science and Technology programs in 1984.
Standards, procedures and guidelines for accrediting educational programs leading to a professional degree in wood science and technology or forest product can be found in the Accreditation Handbook
Five-year interim reports are no longer required. However, all programs accredited by SWST are now required to submit an annual report to maintain accreditation by the Society. A template for this report is in the Appendix of the Accreditation Handbook. This report is used to identify important changes and accomplishments that have occurred in the program during the past year. It is also used to identify the need for the program to submit a substantive change report. Reports must be filed with the Executive Director by February 1 of each year. Failure to submit an annual report may result in the program being placed on probation.
See the current status of accredited schools.
Schools accredited thus far:
| Program Reviewed | Initial Accreditation | Most Recent Accreditation | Current Accreditation Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University, Mississippi State | 1987 | 2007 | 2017 |
| North Carolina State University, Raleigh | 1984 | 2005 | 2015 |
| Oregon State University, Corvallis | 1990 | 2001 | 2011 |
| Pennsylvania State University, University Park | 1992 | 2003 | 2013 |
| State University of New York (SUNY),Syracuse | 2002 | 2003 | 2013 |
| University of Idaho, Moscow | 1996 | 2005 | 2015 |
| University of Maine, Orono | 1993 | 2003 | 2013 |
| University of Minnesota, St. Paul | 1985 | 2007 | 2017 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg |
1985 | 2005 | 2015 |
| West Virginia University, Morgantown | 1989 | 1999 | 2009 |