Program modification

For a definition and examples of major modifications, refer to the  IQAP (PDF, 678 KB). 

1. Academic unit: The unit prepares a major modifications request (see templates section above) and submits it to all its academic authorities for approval (program committee and departmental assembly or their equivalent).
2. Curriculum Management: The request is submitted to the curriculum management team at the Office of the Registrar ([email protected]) to technically validate the proposed modifications and to ensure that the request meets Senate submission guidelines.
3. Faculty: The request is submitted for approval to all the faculty academic authorities (program committees or their equivalents, faculty council(s)).
4. Council on Graduate Studies or Council on Undergraduate Studies: The vice-dean responsible for the program submits the request to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies or to the Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic Affairs. The respective committee or council reviews the request for approval.
5. Senate: The Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies or the Vice-Provost, Academic Affairs submits the request to the Executive Committee of the Senate for final approval. If necessary, the request is submitted to the Senate for final institutional approval. Senate approval is required if the modifications have an impact on the degree conferred (e.g., the addition of a CO-OP option or the creation of a concentration or specialization as part of a graduate program).
6. Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies or the Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic Affairs: The final version to the curriculum management team if there have been any changes to the request.