New Degrees (2-Year Process)
As soon as you know your department is considering proposing a new degree, please notify the Curriculum Office, as well as the college Dean and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education or the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Proposals for new programs can take up to 2 years to implement.
(1) Projection Proposal Submission:
- Submit the *New Degree Program. View for help in initiating the proposal.
- Attach a completed .
- Once approved by the Deans/Provost, the proposed degree is submitted to the CSU Academic Master Plan for approval by the Board of Trustees and to 91ÁÔÆæ's accrediting body (WSCUC) for substantive change screening.
(2) Detailed Proposal Submission:
- Once the projection is approved, the submitted*New Program Proposal will be routed back to you for submission of the detailed proposal.
- Attach a completed . Use the for guidance.
- Attach other required documents
- Advising Roadmap: Include a undergraduate (if applicable per ) and undergraduate degree roadmaps. Graduate programs should also submit sample roadmaps.
- Special Session/Self Support proposals also require a budget: CSU CO’s
