University of South Florida

Graduate Program Processing

Deadlines and meeting dates

New Degree Programs Procedure - Complete the following:  
Refer to http://www.grad.usf.edu/new-programs.asp

PROGRAM CHANGES
To make changes to an existing Degree Program (Major) do the following:

Procedure:     
     complete the Changes to Degree Program Approval Form (Word Document)
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PROGRAM TERMINATIONS
 To terminate an existing Degree Program (Major) complete the following:

Procedure:     
     Follow the instructions in the USF Policy: Termination of Program Policy/Process
     In addition, complete the Changes to Degree Approval Form
     attach a memo that summarizes in distinct sections:
          i. what is being terminated,
         ii.  justification for the termination
     attach the corresponding Graduate Catalog Copy showing the
        changes that will be needed if the proposal is approved


 Routing for Programs:   
    Faculty creates proposal
     Faculty submits proposal to Department, then to College
        Curriculum Committee (if applicable)  note: colleges have own
        internal procedures and deadlines; check with college for
        information
     College Curriculum Committee submits to College Associate Dean
     College Associate Dean submits to Graduate School for
        preparation for Graduate Council review
     Graduate Council Curriculum Committee reviews proposal
        Deadlines and meeting dates
     Graduate School notifies faculty of approval/disapproval


NEW DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS - New or Changes
 To formalize a Dual Degree Program where both programs (majors) are already existing, approved degree programs. 

Procedures:     
    NEW DUAL DEGREES
     Complete the Dual Degree Program Approval Form
     attach a 250 word abstract that summarizes:
          i. Why is the dual degree program needed and
         ii.  What are the goals
     attach the degree requirements for both degrees, with the
        common set of requirements clearly specified
     attach the corresponding Graduate Catalog Copy showing the
        proposal information if the proposal is approved

    DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM CHANGES
     Complete the Dual Degree Program Approval Form
     attach a memo that summarizes in three distinct sections:
          i. list/describe what the old requirements were,
         ii. list/describe what the new requirements will be
        iii. why the changes are necessary
     attach the corresponding Graduate Catalog Copy showing the
        changes that will be needed if the proposal is approved

Routing:
     Faculty creates proposal
     Faculty submits proposal to Department, then to College
        Curriculum Committee (if applicable)  note: colleges have own
        internal procedures and deadlines; check with college for
        information
     College Curriculum Committee submits to College Associate Dean
     College Associate Dean submits to Graduate School for
        preparation for Graduate Council review
     Graduate Council Curriculum Committee reviews proposal
       Deadlines and meeting dates
     Graduate School notifies faculty of approval/disapproval