New Dual Degrees
08/01/2025: Due to ongoing considerations with regards to SB 37, approval processes may be subject
to change. For questions and/or guidance, please contact Daniel Chang, Assistant Provost,
Academic Programs at danchang@uh.edu.
As of 12/01/16, the THECB does not track Dual Degree offerings. Therefore, there are no THECB forms to complete.
However, all new dual degrees are subject to review for potential SACSCOC considerations. Please see the link below for more information:
Step One: Document Preparation and Submission
- Complete a Notification Memo to the Provost (SAMPLE), which must include all relevant CIP Codes (if applicable).
- The Notification Memo is to come from the Dean of the academic unit and addressed
to the Provost, CCing the following:
- Daniel Chang, Assistant Provost for Academic Programs.
- For graduate-level proposals: Sarah Larsen, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School.
- For undergraduate-level proposals: Teri Longacre, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Student Success.
- Faculty Council Presiding Officer
- Curriculum Committee Chair
- For Accelerated Pathway Dual Degree Proposals, please consult the Guidelines for Accelerated Pathway Dual Degree Program Creation.
- For proposed dual degrees that are not located on the main campus, complete the THECB Certification Form for Electronically Delivered and Off-Campus Education Programs.
- Confirm any potential SACSCOC considerations have been accounted for.
- Email all documents to Academic Programs.
Step Two: Proposal Review
- The proposal will move forward for Faculty Council review. Upon approval, the proposal will be submitted for review by the Provost.
Step Three: Notifications
- Once approved by the Provost, Academic Programs will notify all relevant UH stakeholders to proceed in implementation via UH data systems.