Changes in a Major, Concentration, Graduate Endorsement, or Graduate Certificate including

• Course Addition(s)
• Course Deletion (s)
• Number of Hours
• Grade Requirements
• Prerequisite Course(s)

Proposals should be submitted in Curriculog by the Department through the Graduate Dean to the Graduate Curriculum Committee. The EPC will make the final decision of approval for a program change unless the change is substantive. In the case of substantive change, Senate approval as well as approvals by the Board of Visitors and SCHEV and SACSCOC may be necessary (see Curriculum Approval Processes Matrix).

Introduction of a New Major or Degree Program

New degree programs must be approved through all Longwood University channels, including the President and the Board of Visitors, and must be sent to SCHEV and SACSCOC for final approval. These proposals should be submitted in the format described in the SCHEV Guidelines and SACSCOC substantive change policy.

You may find complete information about new SCHEV and SACSCOC program proposals on the Programs page.

Some programs (reconfiguration of existing degree programs and concentrations) do not require SCHEV approval. These proposals may be submitted on the appropriate new program form. Before you begin preparing a proposal for a new program, complete the Academic Initiative Planning Checklist and consult the Provost/VPAA to determine whether it will be necessary to seek SCHEV approval. This information could save you a great deal of time.