Two broad stages are involved to initiate a new undergraduate certificate program:

1. Preparation of New Undergraduate Certificate Proposal

2. Program Authorization

  New Certificate Program Flowchart

If you are creating a request for Interdisciplinary or Multidisciplinary certificate program, please read the Interdisciplinary Document

1. NEW CERTIFICATE PROPOSAL

This stage involves the preparation of the following document:

  New Undergraduate Certificate Proposal Template

The following guidance is provided by the AC to help you in developing a new certificate proposal:

  Guidelines for Undergraduate Certificates

  Example - New Undergraduate Certificate Proposal

  Financial Aid Considerations

      Certificates and Minors FAQ

2. PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION

After a program has been fully approved, the Provost Office will communicate this decision to the College Dean and Program Unit.  The program unit will then be permitted to complete a New Academic Program Program Submission form (PASLA form). 

  New Academic Program Submission form (PASLA form)

After all signatures are obtained, the Provost Office will forward the PASLA form to the Registrar's Office for creation of a PASLA.  The Program Unit should then proceed to enter the Program and Course data into eCurriculum.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the content, please contact Stacey Ritter at 513-556-3334 or stacey.ritter@uc.edu.