# New program proposal resources

**Source**: https://academic.ubc.ca/teaching-learning/new-program-proposals/new-program-proposal-resources
**Parent**: https://academic.ubc.ca/teaching-learning/new-program-proposals

#### Concept Development

- [New Credit Programs – Concept Paper](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/New-Credit-Programs-Concept-Paper_March2024.docx)
- [New Non-Credit Programs – Concept Paper](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/New-Non-Credit-Programs-Concept-Paper_March2024.docx)
- [Credit and Non-Credit Programs: Credential Types and Approval Pathways](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/Credit-non-credit-credentials-approvals-2024.pdf)

#### Academic Proposal Development

- [Senate Curriculum Guidelines](https://senate.ubc.ca/vancouver/curriculum-submission-guide)
- [Senate Curriculum forms](https://senate.ubc.ca/vancouver/curriculum-submission-guide/curriculum-forms) (including Internal Consultation, Library Consultation, Budget Impact Form (for credit programs), and Non-Credit Program Certificate Proposal Template)
- [Policy on the Approval of Diploma Programs](https://senate.ubc.ca/files/va_V_127_Diploma_Programs_20230215.pdf) (V-127)
- [Policy on the Approval of Academic-Credit Certificate Programs](https://senate.ubc.ca/files/va_V_128_Academic_Credit_Certificate_Programs_20230215.pdf) (V-128)
- [Policy on the Approval of Non-Credit Credentials](https://senate.ubc.ca/files/va_V_129_Non_Credit_Credentials_20230419.pdf) (V-129)

#### UBC Board of Governors

- [Tuition Approval – Board of Governors Template](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/Tuition-Approval-Board-Template-October-2020.pdf) (for credit programs)
- [Student consultation on tuition, Policy LR4](https://universitycounsel.ubc.ca/policies/tuition-consultation-policy/)
- [Student consultation on tuition – Template](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/Student-Tuition-Consultation-Template-Faculty.docx)
- [Approval of Curriculum and Fees for Non-Credit Programs](https://bog3.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2023/06/6_2023.06_Approval-of-Curriculum-and-Fees-for-Non-Credit-Credentials.pdf)
- [Non-Credit Fee Approval Submission Guide and Fee Proposal Template](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/Non-Credit-Fee-Approval-Submission-Guide-and-Fee-Proposal-Template_Word.docx) (WORD version)
- [Non-Credit Fee Approval Submission Guide and Fee Proposal Template](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/Non-Credit-Fee-Approval-Submission-Guide-and-Fee-Proposal-Template_Excel.xlsx) (EXCEL version)
- [Non-Credit Fee Approval Form](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/Fee-Approval-Form-for-Non-Credit-Program-Proposals.docx)

#### Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

- [Ministry website for information](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/post-secondary-education/institution-resources-administration/degree-authorization/online-application-system/guidelines-templates) (including the Stage 1 and Determination of New Degree templates)

#### Other

- Program Review [Framework](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/New-Program-Review-Framework-Overview-Feb2023.pdf) and [Template](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/New-Program-Review-Template.pdf)
- [Tuition Laddering for Graduate Certificate Program Students entering affiliated Master's Degree Programs](https://bog3.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2021/09/7_2019.09_Tuition-Laddering-for-GC-Programs-into-affiliated-Master-Programs.pdf)
- [UBC Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Framework](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/Prior-Learning-and-Assessment-Recognition-Framework.pdf)
- [Designated Graduate Programs](https://academic.ubc.ca/teaching-learning/bursary-support-designated-graduate-programs "Bursary support for designated graduate programs"): A list of graduate programs at UBC that have been designated by the Provost pursuant to Board of Governors Policy [LR10: Financial Aid Policy](https://universitycounsel.ubc.ca/policies/financial-aid-policy/)
- [New Programs – Space Requirements Questionnaire](https://academic.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2024-10/New-Programs-Space-Requirements-Questionnaire.docx)

##### Contact

Office of the Provost

Email: [new.programs@ubc.ca](mailto:new.programs@ubc.ca)

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