Develop a New Academic Program
All new degrees and standalone certificates require approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE). Area certificates are approved through IU-internal processes.
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Required actions and documentation:
- Contact University Academic Programs (approval@iu.edu) for any assistance with contingent approvals and processes.
- For all online degrees, notify IU Online using their Initial Request Form (IRF).
- Notice of approval from the campus Chief Academic Officer must be included with all proposals.
- ICHE Degree Proposal Form (NOTE: New Form, effective July 1, 2025.)
- For all new baccalaureate degrees, an articulation plan must be included as Appendix 8. Please use the Course Articulation Planning for New Baccalaureate Degrees forms and guidance at the above ICHE degree proposal page.
- APPEAR entry: New Degree
- Approval pathway: ALC → BOT (meeting action) → ICHE (meeting action)
Required actions and documentation:
- Contact University Academic Programs (approval@iu.edu) for any assistance with contingent approvals and processes.
- For all online certificates, notify IU Online using their Initial Request Form (IRF).
- Notice of approval from the campus Chief Academic Officer must be included with all proposals.
- ICHE New Certificate Proposal Form (NOTE: New Form, effective July 1, 2025.)
- Additional information may be required of certificates for which the campus is proposing financial aid eligibility.
- APPEAR entry: New Certificate
- Approval pathway: ALC → UA → ICHE (meeting action)
- Contact University Academic Programs (approval@iu.edu) for any assistance with contingent approvals and processes.
- For all online certificates, notify IU Online using their Initial Request Form (IRF).
- Notice of approval from the campus Chief Academic Officer must be included with all proposals.
- IU Certificate Proposal Form.
- Additional information may be required of certificates for which the campus is proposing financial aid eligibility.
- APPEAR entry: New Certificate
- Approval pathway: ALC → UA → ICHE (Routine Staff Action)
(Area certificates area available to admitted and enrolled students and may only be pursued in the context of an existing degree program.)
- Contact University Academic Programs (approval@iu.edu) for any assistance with contingent approvals and processes.
- For all online certificates, notify IU Online using their Initial Request Form (IRF).
- Notice of approval from the campus Chief Academic Officer must be included with all proposals.
- IU Certificate Proposal Form.
- APPEAR entry: New Certificate
- Approval pathway: ALC → UA → ICHE (Routine Staff Action)
Contact
Contact approval@iu.edu if you have any questions.