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-OP 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 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-OP 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-OP 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.
  
  
• There is an On-Campus Routing form and Signature Page required for all undergraduate degree actions for New Degree Programs, Change in Degree Program Title or Discontinuation of Existing Degree Programs.