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New Graduate Degree Programs
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 Graduate School review, including evaluation by external reviewers, followed by consideration and approval by UWT Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee. Proposals are forwarded to the UW Board of Regents for final approval.
Processes for Proposing a New Graduate Degree Program (Read First)
- Flowchart - PDF
Preparing the PNOI (Read Second)
- PNOI Graduate Degree Cover Sheet
- PNOI examples, Graduate:
Additional information on new graduate degree proposal requirements: UW Guidelines for New Graduate Degree Programs
New Graduate Certificate Programs
Academic units submit a proposal, which will be sent by the Graduate School to academic stakeholders from the three UW campuses. The proposal will be revised as needed, taking into account any observations that stakeholders have submitted during the comment periods. New certificate programs require Graduate School review, followed by consideration and approval by UWT Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee, and approval of the UWT Executive Associate Vice Chancellor. Proposals are forwarded to the UW Board of Regents for final approval.
Processes for Proposing a New Graduate Certificate Program (Read First)
- Flowchart - PDF
Preparing the PNOI (Read Second)
Additional information on new graduate certificate proposal requirements: UW Guidelines for New Graduate Certificate Programs