Guidelines for Proposals for New Graduate Certificates

For AY23-24, new certificate programs can be submitted during Winter quarter 2024.  Please carefully review the Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) deadlines, process documents, flowchart, and checklists on the Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee's Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs webpage. 

New certificate programs require review by various stakeholders. Consideration and approval by UWT Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee (APCC) and approval of the UWT Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is also required.  Proposals are then considered and authorized by the Graduate School Council, followed by UW Board of Regents review for final approval.

The approval process for new graduate certificate proposals includes submission to the Office of Academic Affairs and Planning of two documents: the Planning Notice of Intent (PNOI) and the Full Program Proposal. Additional information and requirements can be found on the Graduate School's Proposing a New Program webpage.