Undergraduate Program Changes

Major amendments to, or expansion of, existing programs require approval by the Council on Post-Secondary Education (COPSE). In this regard, the University of Manitoba has nominally defined a 'major' amendment as a change to an existing program in excess of nine (9) credit hours. More generally, a major program amendment is one that significantly impacts either the operation of a program, the parchment being awarded, or where there are significant social implications associated with the proposed change; this would include name changes, and major changes to enrolments or program costs.

Minor amendments to undergraduate programs will be referred directly to the Senate Committee on Course and Curriculum Changes. 

Note that any significant changes to undergraduate programs should be initially discussed with the Office of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost. Please contact Dr. David Collins, Vice-Provost (Academic Planning & Programs) for more information.  In addition, units proposing an expansion to an existing program should also refer to the COPSE Program Expansion Form for further instructions.

Guidelines on changes to undergraduate coursework (introduction, modification and/or deletion) can be found under Course Change Forms on the University Governance website.