New Academic Program Approval

I. UofL New Academic Program Approval Process

CIM Programs

Uofl has implemented the CourseLeaf Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) module for proposing new programs and changes to existing programs. If you have any questions about the new CIM system, please contact .

  • All new program proposals should be submitted through the online CIM Program Management system by clicking the link provided and then clicking the green "Propose New Program" button. This will take you to the LOI template. Once the LOI has been approved, you will receive a notification in CIM to submit the proposal in CIM.
  • Proposals to add an online method of delivery to an existing program should be submitted through the CIM Program Management system by clicking on the link provided, selecting your program, and then clicking the green "Edit Program" button. After filling out the form, click the green "Start Workflow" button.

Approval Forms

Note that new program proposals starting at the LOI stage should be submitted in CIM. The Degree Program Proposal Template and Certificate Program Proposal Template below may only be used if the LOI has already been submitted and approved via Word documents.