Create a New Fully Online Option/Track/Concentration Within Existing Program
Creating a new fully online option/track/concentration within an existing program is the development of a new option, track, or concentration for an established degree program and offering it online.
Online Programs
We are all committed to high-quality online programs, and we have expertise in the Office of University Online Education Services (UOES) who can assist you in meeting that goal. If units are proposing an online academic program, they are encouraged to reach out to UOES for consultation and guidance at questions@uoes.rutgers.edu. More detailed information about the different forms of modality can be found on the Academic Program and Organization Approvals FAQ webpage.
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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Notice of Intent (NOI): The proposing CLU completes an NOI, and it is sent to all CLUs via the NOI system.
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Complete and Submit the Request Form to Move Existing Program to Fully Online or Off-Site [DOCX] to your Provost’s Office for final approval before submitting it to the Office of Academic Planning.
- 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.
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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