The following describes the approval process for deleting an academic degree program (e.g., a major).

1. Request Provost Approval to Commence Planning

   The originating academic unit should submit to the Provost a request to commence planning for deletion using the following template:

   • Deletion Planning Request Memorandum

   The Provost reviews deletion requests throughout the year.

2. Submit for Faculty Reviews and Approvals

   Upon Provost approval, the originating academic unit should input the deletion into the Curriculum Inventory Management System (CIM) for review and approval by appropriate unit, college and university committees. A CIM training guide is available for assistance. Please attach the approved planning request memorandum to the CIM form.

   University committees (graduate and undergraduate) meet once a month and usually review all proposals received by the first of that month. The undergraduate committee does not meet in the summer months.

3. Request Provost and Board Approval

   Upon university committee approval, the originating academic unit should submit to the Provost the following to request Provost approval and Board review:

   • Deletion Approval Request Memorandum

   The Provost may refer the request to the Academic Program Review Committee for additional review.

   The Provost reviews deletion requests throughout the year; however, the Board of Trustees meets only five times per year. The approved deletion request memorandum should be attached to the CIM proposal.

4. Request SACSCOC Approval

   Upon Provost approval and Board review, the originating academic unit should prepare documentation for SACSCOC approval. The university’s will work with the academic unit to prepare all necessary documents (e.g., a teach out plan for existing students).

   SACSCOC receives proposals throughout the year; however, it reviews program deletions only two times per year.

5. Request Alabama Commission on Higher Education Notification

   Upon SACSCOC approval, the university’s will notify ACHE of the program deletion.

6. Input into University Systems

   Once ACHE is notified, the Provost Office and the Registrar will ensure that the program is removed from university systems. Programs that complete the full deletion process prior to May will be removed from the fall semester Auburn University Bulletin.