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Academic Policies and Governance

This section compiles the university’s rules and processes for academic governance, including explanation on how to propose or change academic units and programs, participate in program reviews and accreditation processes, and follow curricular approval steps—detailing required materials, timelines, and decision-making routes. All official UMassD policies can be found on the University Policies page, although some key policies are listed below.

Curriculum

Academic policies