New Graduate Certificate Program

Guidelines for Proposals for New Graduate Certificates

For AY25-26, new certificate programs can be submitted during Winter quarter 2026. Please carefully review the Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) deadlines, process documents, flowchart, and checklists on the Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee's Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs webpage.

New certificate programs require review by various stakeholders. Consideration and approval by UWT Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee (APCC) and approval of the UWT Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is also required. Proposals are then considered and authorized by the Graduate School Council, followed by UW Board of Regents review for final approval.

The approval process for new graduate certificate proposals includes submission to the Office of Academic Affairs and Planning of two documents: the Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) and the Full Program Proposal. Additional information and requirements can be found on the Graduate School's Proposing a New Program webpage.

New Graduate Degree Program

Guidelines for Proposals for New Graduate Degree Programs

For AY25-26, please carefully review the due dates, process documents, flowchart, and checklists on the Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee's Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs webpage.

New degree programs require review by various stakeholders. Consideration and approval by UWT Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee (APCC) and approval of the UWT Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is also required.

The approval process for new graduate degree programs includes submission of two documents: the Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) and the Full Program Proposal.

New degree programs require various approvals including the UWT Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee (APCC) and the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Additional information on new degree proposal requirements can be found on the Graduate School's Proposing a New Program webpage.

Graduate Program Changes

The Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee (APCC) and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (EVCVAA) review and approve all graduate program modifications via the following steps:

  1. School consults with Graduate School’s Office of Academic Affairs regarding proposed program modifications to ensure correct documentation and process.
  2. Program modification request follows School’s typical review and approval process.
  3. Program modification is submitted to the APCC via their Canvas site to be reviewed and approved.
  4. APCC reviews and approves modification, noting approval in Canvas.
  5. EVCAA reviews and approves modification, noting approval in Canvas.
  6. School submits program modification request to the Graduate School for their approval.

Please visit the Graduate School’s Creating/Modifying Programs website for additional information.