Information on New Program Approval

 New academic programs (bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees) require approval from the Board of Governors, in addition to going through the university’s curriculum approval process. Information on this page is designed to help departments create successful proposals at this level.

The Academic Program Implementation Guidelines provides information on BOG interpretations, suggestions, and guidelines for proposing new and revised academic programs. Read this information first, as it answers many questions and provides necessary definitions.

A Letter of Intent, to be sent to the Office of the Chancellor by the Provost’s Office, will ideally be completed and approved while the proposal itself is proceeding through the university curriculum approval.

The New Program Proposal Review Process link provides target dates by which departments should try to have information approved, mapped out through 2013.

Finally, the Format for Proposals [Word] provides details on both the proposal format and the process of completing the proposal.

We suggest that you make an appointment with the Associate Provost and College Dean as early as possible when getting ready to start the process so that it can be explained more fully. The UCC Chair can also be present at that meeting.