Change the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code
A change to the classification of instructional programs (CIP) code is a change made to the existing six-digit CIP code designation, provided no significant changes have been made to program requirements, content, or emphasis, and provided that the new CIP code replaces the current code to respond to changes in the field or to better reflect the intent of the program.
Key Steps and Required Approvals
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Initial Approval by Chancellor-led Unit (CLU): The academic unit must secure initial approval from their CLU. Contact your Provost’s Office for guidance.
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Complete and Submit the Request Form to Change Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code to your Provost’s Office for final approval before submitting it to the Office of Academic Planning.
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University Level Review and Approval
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Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Upon final approval, the Office of Academic Planning staff will notify relevant institutional stakeholders of the outcome. Academic Planning will manage the registration of the program in the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education’s “Inventory of Program Offerings.”
Required Forms
Proposing academic units must use the institutional request form for this type of change to an existing program. Academic units should carefully review the request form and direct questions regarding the universitywide process to academicplanning@oq.rutgers.edu. If you have questions regarding the initial approval process at your local level, contact your Provost's Office.
Additional Support
If you need help with the initial program approval process at your local level, contact your Provost's Office.
For questions about the university level process, contact academicplanning@oq.rutgers.edu as early as possible to discuss proposal development, review, and universitywide approval requirements. The Office of Academic Planning will advise and coordinate with the appropriate chancellor-led unit contacts to effectively manage the universitywide review of the proposed program.
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