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ACADEMIC PROGRAM PLANNING<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” custom_margin=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
All new baccalaureate, master\u2019s, and doctoral degree programs must be approved by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors in accordance with UNC Regulation 400.1.1[R]<\/a>. Learn more about academic program planning policies<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#DBE2E9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Process Overview” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px||0px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Submit initial concept<\/a> and justification.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Determination if a full proposal can be submitted for consideration.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Submit\u00a0full proposal<\/a><\/span>, including curriculum, demand, and financials.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|5px|0px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All new program proposals undergo review by peer institutions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Determination if proposal advances for Board of Governors consideration.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Program summary<\/a> is published in the Board of Governors\u2019 meeting materials.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”12px||44px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#DBE2E9″ custom_padding=”13px|40px|29px|40px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Program Planning Timeline” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ custom_margin=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Academic Program Approval Calendar helps institutions plan and manage the timeline for establishing academic programs. Aligned with the UNC Board of Governors\u2019 annual approval schedule, the calendar provides predictable submission windows and review milestones to support timely, collaborative, and efficient program development.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Institutions should use the calendar early in the planning process to align campus timelines with Board approval cycles, allowing adequate time for proposal development, institutional review, and UNC System Office feedback. While the calendar serves as a general planning guide, actual timelines may vary based on proposal readiness, institutional review processes, and the Board of Governors meeting schedule.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”planning-authorization” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”16px||40px||false|false” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#DBE2E9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Request for Planning Authorization” module_id=”planning-authorization” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Institutions submit a Request for Planning Authorization (RPA) to the UNC System Office for permission to plan a new degree program. The RPA demonstrates workforce need, student demand, return on investment, and alignment with institutional and UNC System priorities.<\/p>\n Download and complete the Request for Planning Authorization form and academic program planning financial worksheet below. These documents are submitted to the UNC System Office through the Program Establishment Portal (PREP)<\/a> system.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ custom_margin=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If the RPA is approved, the institution may submit a formal Request to Establish<\/u><\/a> a new academic degree program.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/faculty\/download\/12\/academic-program-planning\/534\/request-for-planning-authorization.docx” button_text=”Download Request for Planning Authorization form” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Academic Program Planning Financial Worksheet” module_id=”planning-authorization” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The required academic program planning financial worksheet shows all costs required and revenues generated for the first five years of a proposed program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Before completing the financial worksheet<\/strong>, review current tuition and fee rates and the following guidance:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/faculty\/download\/12\/academic-program-planning\/531\/unc-system-academic-program-planning-financial-worksheet.xlsx” button_text=”Download academic program planning financial worksheet” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”request-to-establish” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”16px||40px||false|false” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#DBE2E9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Request to Establish” module_id=”planning-authorization” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ custom_margin=”||22px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After the Request for Planning Authorization has been approved, institutions can submit the Request to Establish (RTE) to UNC System Office. The RTE is a comprehensive academic and operational plan that focuses on curriculum, faculty, implementation, assessment, and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Download and complete the Request to Establish form below. This document is submitted to the UNC System Office through the Program Establishment Portal (PREP)<\/a> system.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ custom_margin=”||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If the RTE is approved by UNC System Office staff, the proposal will be submitted for review and approval by the UNC Board of Governors.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/faculty\/download\/12\/academic-program-planning\/536\/request-to-establish.docx” button_text=”Download Request to Establish form” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”program-summary” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”16px||40px||false|false” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#DBE2E9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Proposed Academic Program Summary” module_id=”planning-authorization” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ custom_margin=”||19px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Proposed Academic Program Summary is a concise overview of a proposed degree program that highlights key information from the Request for Planning Authorization and Request to Establish, including program purpose, student demand, workforce alignment, affordability, and institutional fit. It is included in Board meeting materials for public review. This document is submitted to the UNC System Office through the Program Establishment Portal (PREP)<\/a> system.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/myapps.northcarolina.edu\/faculty\/download\/12\/academic-program-planning\/538\/academic-program-proposal-summary-template.docx” button_text=”Download academic program summary template” button_alignment=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”16px||59px||false|false” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#DBE2E9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”8px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||6px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Program Planning Resources” module_id=”planning-authorization” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Academic Program Planning Guide<\/a> provides UNC System institutions with a clear, practical framework for planning and securing approval for new academic programs, aligned with Policy 400.1<\/a> and Regulation 400.1.1[R]<\/a>. It outlines expectations, required analyses, and step-by-step guidance for completing the RPA and RTE, using data and strategic alignment to support high-quality, workforce-relevant program proposals.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#0F4876″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nStep 1:<\/strong>
Request for Planning Authorization<\/strong><\/h3>\nStep 2: <\/strong>
UNC System Office Review<\/h3>\nStep 3:<\/strong>
Request to Establish<\/h3>\nStep 4:<\/strong>
Review & Comment Period<\/h3>\nStep 5:<\/strong>
UNC System Review & Recommendation
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Program Summary<\/strong>
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Academic Program Planning Guide<\/h3>\n
PREP\/API User Manual<\/h3>\n