Develop a New Academic Program All new degrees and certificates with 13 or more credit hours require approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE). Certificates with 12 or fewer credit hours are approved through IU-internal processes.
New degree program proposals Required actions and documentation:
Contact University Academic Planning (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)
New certificates of 13 credits or more Required actions and documentation:
Contact University Academic Planning (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)
New certificates of 12 credits or less Contact University Academic Planning (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) 
