Guidance on how to initiate changes to academic programs or units, including creating, updating, or ending programs and departments.
First Steps
Before you get started with your proposal, notify your college and make sure they contact the Office of the Provost to discuss your request.
- Submit to Program College:
- Submit your proposal to your program college academic affairs staff.
- For graduate and professional-level programs, the proposal must also be submitted to the Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education.
- Work with the Office of the Provost:
- Once your college has been notified, the next step is for them to complete the academic request form.
- The Office of the Provost will provide further instructions and outline the approval process based on the nature of the proposal.
Get Started
After the college has been notified, the college's academic affairs staff should complete the academic request intake form. After the form is submitted, the Office of the Provost will be in contact with next steps.
Timeline for Approval
The time required to complete the approval process will vary based on the nature of the proposal. Please consult the Office of the Provost for specific guidance on the timeline for your proposal.
Note: Academic units should not announce changes, including updates to websites, Admissions applications, and other communications until the Office of the Registrar communicates that the approved changes have been made in MAUI.
Best Practices
When considering changes to academic programs or units, it is important to:
- Plan ahead, as proposals can take several months or more to go through the appropriate approval channels.
- Schedule new programs or changes to an existing program to start in a summer or fall session.
- Be aware of General Catalog deadlines, as the approval process must be completed before these dates for the changes to appear in the catalog.