This section sets forth general guidance on new programs and modifications requirements. An overview of approvals required for the most common types of actions is available in the Approvals Process Matrix.
Concentrations, Minors, and Tracks
Focuses specifically on the addition, modification, or closure of a concentration, minor, or track to an established degree program.
Off-Campus Sites
Addresses requirements to establish, modify or close a location used for instructional purposes separate from UVA’s main (i.e., On-Grounds) campus.
Organizational Changes and All Other Actions
Includes guidance on organizational changes (e.g., establishing a new academic department), and other requests (e.g., dual academic award agreement with another university) that require reviews and approvals and are not described elsewhere on this website.
New Degree Programs
Provides information on internal and external requirements and approvals to establish an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree program.
Changes to an Existing Degree Program
Outlines requirements for changes to an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree program other than those related to a minor, track or concentration, such as a change in credit hours, delivery modality, or program name.
Closing a Degree Program
Outlines the process, timeline, and internal and external approvals to close an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree program, which begins with the decision to cease admission.
New Certificate Program
Provides information on internal and external requirements and approvals to establish an undergraduate or graduate certificate program.
Changes to an Existing Certificate Program
Outlines requirements for changes to an undergraduate or graduate certificate, such as a change in delivery modality or program name.
Closing a Certificate Program
Outlines the process, timeline, and internal and external approvals to close an undergraduate, or graduate certificate program, which begins with the decision to cease admission.
