Academic Program and Curriculum Management

New Program Idea Vetting Process & New Program Checklist	Approvals Needed: Various Curricular Actions	Developing a Minor	New RIT Degree and Certificate Proposal Preparation
Changes to Registered Programs: Process	Course Development Guidelines & Proposal Form	Distance Education Requirements	Sample Proposals

What's New?

NEW DEGREE PROGRAM IDEA PROCESS - JUNE 2019
- RIT has a new process for vetting new undergraduate and graduate degree program ideas. Click Here to download a document that explains the new process and timeline, which will be effective August 15, 2019 and replaces the concept paper.
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM - MAY 2019
- Click Here to download the updated course proposal form.
UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR CIP CODES - MAY 2019
- Click Here to learn more about the initial assignment of CIP codes, how to request changes to CIP code assignments, and some common uses of CIP codes for STEM designation.
NEW NYSED FORM FOR PROGRAM TITLE CHANGES - APRIL 2019
- NYSED has posted a new application form that should be used when a change to a program title is being requested, and there are no other changes to the program. NYSED will process these applications separately from other program registration applications, reducing the amount of time it takes to review and process the requests. Click here for the new form.
NYSED WEBSITE UPDATE - JANUARY 2019
- NYSED is updating their website. If you have difficulty accessing any NYSED form, please contact Karel or Brenda in the Office of the Vice Provost. Thank you for your patience.
NEW ACCELERATED DUAL DEGREE GUIDANCE - SEPTEMBER 2018
- Click Here to View Memo and Procedure from Vice Provost Licata
CONCEPT PAPER PROCESS IS DISCONTINUED AS OF 2/13/2018
- Click Here to View Memo from Ex Provost Haefner
COURSE DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
- Cross Listed Courses
ACADEMIC PROGRAM PROPOSAL PROJECTIONS
- Please contact Leanne Hill (lkhcto@rit.edu), Financial Analysis Director, in RIT’s Office of Budget and Financial Planning Service
Deadlines for Course Changes and Table 1 Updates
- Guidance and rules for changes to elective courses, required courses, and Table 1's
NYSED Registration Form for New Undergraduate and Graduate Programs has changed
- After program proposal has been approved by Academic Senate and Provost use New Form: Application for Registration of a New Degree Program to Register General Academic Curricula/Programs
- Not to be used for Programs in a Licensed Profession
- For Programs in a Licensed Profession use Application for Registration of a New Program in a Licensed Profession
NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS
CERTIFICATES
- Any Change in Credit Hours to a Certificate or Advanced Certificate requires NYSED approval - August, 2014
New York State New Program Registration: Updates - August, 2015
MINORS
- Process for Discontinuing a Minor - April, 2015
OTHER
- Addition of 1, 2 or 4 SCH courses to a current program requires approval. There is a maximum of 8 4-SCH courses in an undergraduate program. See: Guidance: Adding 1, 2 or 4 SCH Courses to a Registered Program - August, 2014

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