A large number of international academic institutions offering engineering programs have successfully gone through the accreditation process over the past decade. However, many more programs in the MiddleEast and Far east are actively working to prepare for accreditation in coming years.  Texas A&M University at Qatar has been one of such academic institutions in the Middle East that all its engineering programs became accredited over a decade ago. 

This paper outlines the process developed and implemented by the institution and its engineering programs to get ready for the initial review and successfully institutionalized the lessons learned throughout the years.  The article also discusses the challenges normally faced at early stage and the training required to fully engage the faculty and staff for a successful visit.