Significant (>25%) Program Change Process
University Policy
Review the applicable policy/policies for the proposal you are completing:
- Policy for Bachelor Degrees (Policy 6-101)
- Policy for Undergraduate Emphases (Policy 6-117)
- Policy for Graduate Degrees (Policy 6-200)
- Policy for Graduate Emphases (Policy 6-225)
- Policy for Minors (Policy 6-101)
- Policy for Undergraduate Certificates (Policy 6-116)
- Policy for Graduate Certificates (Policy 6-224)
Certificates Note
Undergraduate certificates are embedded and can only be earned alongside a degree.
Graduate certificates may be offered to non-matriculated students on a stand-alone basis (meaning they are not enrolled in any other degree seeking program). There are limitations posed on non-matriculation credit per the Graduate School (https://gradschool.utah.edu/navigating-grad-school/graduate-policies/credit.php). If your intent is to allow students to pursue the graduate certificate on a stand-alone basis, make this clear in your proposal.
Types of Changes
- Name Change
- Restructure
- Consolidation
- Transfer to New Academic Unit
- More than 25% of program curriculum
- Learning Outcomes
Letters of Position
- Department chair
- College dean
- Interdisciplinary programs (if applicable)
- Community/industry (if applicable)
- Impacted College(s)/Department(s) (similar programs, courses used, etc.)
Approval Process
Proposals should be through the department and college approvals at least 10 business days prior to the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Council due dates.
- Submission
- Initial Review – please plan for 7 working days at this step pending the number of proposals submitted
- Department/Faculty Committee approval
- College Committee approval
- Undergraduate Council approval† (if applicable)
Graduate Council approval† (if applicable) - Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (SVPAA) approval OR
Senior Vice President for Health Sciences approval - Executive Committee/Academic Senate approval†
- Board of Trustees approval
- Commissioner of the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) notification
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) notification
† 1-2 individuals will be asked to present proposals at the marked committee meetings.