Develop a New Academic Program
All new degrees and stand-alone 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 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 November 2025.)
- For all new baccalaureate degrees, an articulation plan must be included. 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 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 November 2025.)
- Additional information may be required of certificates for which the campus is proposing financial aid eligibility.
- APPEAR entry: New Certificate
- Approval pathway: ALC → BOT (meeting action) → ICHE (meeting action)
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.
- 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 → ICHE (Routine Staff Action)
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.
- IU Certificate Proposal Form.
- APPEAR entry: New Certificate
- Please label as "Area Certificate" in the APPEAR document description or program title fields.
- Approval pathway: ALC (approval)
Contact
Contact University Academic Planning at approval@iu.edu if you have any questions.