Creating Programs

Please reach out to the Office of Assessment, Accreditation, and Academic Program Planning as your first step. Please see below for the big picture steps of creating a new major degree program:

• Schedule a meeting with OAAAPP–reach out to Kate Humphries at skjessup@uncg.edu
• Approval of new program to be added to the UNC System Priority List–see Policy on Proposing New Academic Programs at UNCG
• Substantive Change Checklist (email to Kate Humphries at skjessup@uncg.edu)
• Request for Planning Authorization–goes through curriculum review process at UNCG and then must be approved by the UNC System
  • Academic Program Planning Financial Worksheet also required; Financial Worksheet Instructions are available
    • 2025-2026 Undergraduate Tuition Financial Worksheet
    • 2025-2026 Graduate Tuition Financial Worksheet
  • Refer to the UNC System Academic Program Planning Guide for assistance with metrics
  • Visit the UNC System Academic Program Planning website and refer to the UNC System Academic Program Planning Calendar (updated monthly) for UNC Board of Governors review dates
• Request to Establish–goes through curriculum review process at UNCG and then must be approved by the Board of Governors

New concentrations must be proposed in CIM as a new program and the New Concentration Form is required.

The Academic Program Planning Financial Worksheet is required as part of the New Concentration Form. Financial Worksheet Instructions are available.

• 2025-2026 Undergraduate Tuition Financial Worksheet
• 2025-2026 Graduate Tuition Financial Worksheet

The Substantive Change Checklist (email to Kate Humphries at skjessup@uncg.edu) is also required to determine whether notification to or approval from SACSCOC is needed.

Reach out to Lynn or Kate with any questions!

New certificates must be proposed in CIM as a new program. No forms or authorization from the UNC System are required. Please complete the Substantive Change Checklist (email to Kate Humphries at skjessup@uncg.edu) to determine whether notification to or approval from SACSCOC is required.

If you would like students enrolled in the certificate to be eligible for financial aid, you must complete a gainful employment form and email it to Dawn Herrod, Director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, at dmherrod@uncg.edu

Reach out to Lynn or Kate with any questions!

New minors must be proposed in CIM as a new program. No forms or authorization from the UNC System are required.

Reach out to Lynn or Kate with any questions!