Program Revisions: Name and Designator Changes
Changing the name and/or four-letter designator of a program requires
completion of the Academic Program Action (APA) form and approval at the
department, campus/college/school and university levels. Unlike other types of
program revisions, program name and designator changes require approval by the
University Board of Trustees. The Commission on Higher Education (CHE) and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) must also be notified.
Implementation of name/ designator changes need not wait for SACS
acknowledgement. CHE acknowledgements of notifications can take up to two
months.
Program name changes may only be marketed and changed in the University
Registrar’s codeset after CHE acknowledgement has been received by the Provost’s
Office.
Any name/designator changes related to P-12 educator preparation require
evidence of support from the Dean of the College of Education. Interdisciplinary
name/designator change proposals should include letters of concurrence from all
involved units.
General Approval Timeframe:
Six months from submission to Dean’s Office to admission of
first students.
