Graduate Program Development and Revisions

New Academic Programs Procedure for On-Campus and System Level Approval

The development of new Undergraduate or Master’s degree programs requires the completion of UNC-GA Policy No. 400.1.1 Appendix A (Notification of Intent to Plan) and Appendix C (Request for Authorization to Establish a New Degree Program). Click on the degree program level for further instructions and the necessary forms.

The development of new Doctoral or First Professional degree programs requires the completion of UNC-GA Policy No. 400.1.1 Appendix B (Request for Authorization to Plan) and Appendix C (Request for Authorization to Establish a New Degree Program). Click on the degree program level for further instructions and the necessary forms.

The development of new degree programs in the same six-digit CIP code as a currently authorized program at the same level can be done by completion of UNC-GA Policy No. 400.1.1 Appendix D. The approval process would be identical to that of Undergraduate or Master’s degree programs.

The development of degree-related Distance Education programs requires the completion of UNC-GA Policy No. 400.1.1[R] Appendix F (Notification of Intent to Plan) and Appendix G (Request for Authorization to Establish a New Distance Education Degree Program). Click on the degree program level for further instructions and the necessary forms.

The Provost's Office requires the completion of a budget indicating all costs related to the proposed program and resources to be allocated. These budget pages should be substituted for those found in UNC-GA Appendix C and G.

There is an On-Campus Routing Form required for all Graduate Degree Actions for New Degree Programs, Change in Degree Program Title, or Discontinuation of Existing Degree Programs. Changes to Undergraduate Programs and Course Prefixes require separate documentation.

There is also a Signature Page required for creation of new degree programs (including Minors and Certificates) and all degree program changes.

Planning New Curricula

Degree Name Changes or Discontinuation

Required On-Campus Forms

  • On-Campus Routing Form
    Required for all Graduate Degree and Certificate actions, including creation of new programs, change in title, or discontinuation of exisitng program.
  • NC State Signature Page
    Required for all degree programs and certificate programs.

Other Program Actions

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