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Program renewal

This website is designed to help curriculum teams clarify the process and access the resources and supports necessary to formally renew a program.

On this page:

Academic Council
Research Ethics Board
Glossary

About program renewal

According to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities’ , colleges must “establish mechanisms for the review of their programs of instruction to ensure ongoing quality, relevancy and currency” (p. 5). One of the ways we achieve this at ݮƵis through our comprehensive Program Renewal process, which occurs approximately every five to seven years. Program Renewal allows program teams to critically analyze their programs and to make changes in the interest of academic quality and program sustainability.

Renewing a diploma or certificate program
Renewing a degree program

Essential deadlines

Program renewals are typically conducted in the winter semester, with a goal of being approved atAcademic Council()no later thanJuneof the academic year. Below are essential deadlines:

  • June:Academic Councilapproval (diploma/certificate)
  • June: Revised program information submission to Marketing
  • September: Updated program information submission to
  • Following September: revised program launch for most programs