Capitol Technology University history

In 1946, following World War II, the institute was accredited by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD), which is now ABET, Inc.

The institute also changed its name to Capitol Institute of Technology (CIT) in 1964.

CIT awarded its first Bachelor of Science degrees in 1966 to four graduates of its electronics engineering technology program.

1969 - CIT moves from Washington, DC, to a leased facility in Kensington, Maryland.

1970 - The Kensington campus opens in January with an enrollment of 215 students.

1976 - CIT receives full accreditation by Middle States.

1977 – G. William Troxler, PhD is inducted as president of CIT.

In 1980, the college found its home in Laurel, Maryland.

1981 - The long search for a new campus ends with the purchase of 52 acres in Laurel, Maryland.

1982 - The college receives a federal grant to expand the college's programs and a second federal grant establishes the cooperative education program.

1983 - The college moves from Kensington to the completed Laurel campus in September and enrollment increases 30 percent.

1984 - Construction begins on the first phase of Telecommunications Hall.

1985 - An associate of arts in optoelectronics engineering technology is introduced.

In 1986, Telecommunications Hall and the 340-seat Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium were completed.

1989 - Residence halls, consisting of six apartment-style buildings, are completed in January.

1990 - The graduate school, established in August, offers the master of science in systems management.

1992 - Capitol College and NASA begin the NASA PREP college preparatory summer program in engineering for minority students.

1997 - The renovated John G. and Beverly A. Puente Library opens its doors.

2001 - MS degree programs are introduced in information architecture and network security.

2003 - The college introduces two more online degrees: an MS in electrical engineering and an MBA. The BS in astronautical engineering degree is introduced in the spring; the BS in network security begins in the fall.

NASA turns over control of a fourth satellite to SOI. 2004 - A BS in business administration is introduced.

The opening of the William G. McGowan Academic Center in 2005 marked the beginning of the next era for the college.

2006 – Capitol takes on a modernized logo, revamping the college’s brand and identity among its constituents.

2007 – Capitol College celebrated its 80th year of educating students in technology-related fields.

Course offerings are expanded at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center to include MSIA, BSBA and MBA. 2009 – Capitol enlisted in the Yellow Ribbon Program, furthering the college’s dedication to our country’s service men and women.

In 2010, Capitol launched its first doctoral degree program.

2011 – The Cyber Battle Lab is established to provide students with greater learning opportunities in the field of cyber and information assurance.

Since 2014, the University has embarked on a long-term strategic plan of continued expansion, including the addition of new facilities on campus and increased academic programs.

2015 - Capitol establishes its second doctoral degree program: a PhD in Business Analytics and Decision Sciences.

2017 - Doctor Bradford L. Sims becomes the eighth president of Capitol Technology University following Michael Wood’s thirteen years of service to the school.