University of Florida

Approvals processes for developing, monitoring and closing academic programs

New Bachelor's degrees
Requires departmental, college, University Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs and Board of Trustees approval
New Master's and specialized graduate degrees
Requires departmental, college, University Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council, Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs and Board of Trustees approval
New Doctoral degrees
Requires departmental, college, University Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council, Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs, Board of Trustees and Board of Governors approval
New majors
Requires departmental, college, University Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council, Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs approval
New minors, concentrations, tracks, etc., within existing degree programs
Requires departmental, college and University Curriculum Committee or Graduate Council
Program Closure
Requires departmental, college, University Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council, Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs Board of Trustees approval; doctoral and professional programs also require Board of Governors approval.

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