Guidelines for New Graduate Programs

• This document outlines the procedures to be followed if a school/college is considering initiating a new graduate program. Refer to these guidelines if you are considering developing a new degree program, graduate certificate program, or doctoral minor.

Certificate Guidelines

• This document outlines the guidelines for graduate certificate programs.

New Program Projection Worksheet

• This is an Excel worksheet to help you make enrollment projections, as well as revenue and expense projections.  This is a critical step in considering the development of new programs.

"Seeking Approval of Proposed Changes"

• This article, from the Higher Learning Commission, outlines the programmatic changes which require approval from the HLC.  

New Course Approval Form

• Complete the attached form to request approval for a new course within an existing graduate program.