Academic Programs (Graduate & Undergraduate) The faculty of the University has legislative authority over matters pertaining to the curriculum on the campus where they serve. The Provost’s Office oversees the system-wide approval process and ensures that all ongoing academic program development is in compliance with CHE and SACS regulations and in alignment with University strategic goals and priorities.

For more information and specific guidelines based on the type of academic action, please contact your campus, college or school Academic Program Liaison or Dr. Kristia Finnigan, Director of Academic Programs, at 777-6727.

Academic Programs - Procedures

• New Degree Programs
• New Programs: Academic Certificates
• New Programs and Program Revisions: Minors & Undergraduate Research Tracks for Graduation with Distinction
• Program Revisions
• Program Revisions: Concentrations
• Program Revisions: Name and Designator Changes
• Program Revisions: CIP Code Changes
• Program Revisions: Distance Education
• Program Revisions: Off-Campus Location

• Program Termination (including Academic Certificates, Concentrations)
• Termination of a Minor or Undergraduate Research Track

• Academic Administrative Units
• Centers and Institutes
• International Academic Programs

Academic Programs - Forms & Documents

• ACAF 2.00 *Creation and Revision of Academic Programs*
• Academic Program Actions (APA)
• Justification Form (JUS)
• Bulletin Change Form (BCH)
• List of Program-Related Courses
• CHE Program Planning Summary Template
• CHE Full Program Proposal Format
• Approval Process Timelines

Questions? Contact your campus, college or school Academic Program Liaison for more information.