McGill is renowned for its academic excellence, with leading-edge programs and courses that attract top students from around the word.
The creation, revision, and retirement of academic programs and credit courses are subject to evaluation and approval, both at the University and (in some cases) externally. The process differs depending on the type and scope of proposal.
Find details on proposal and approval processes:
Our role
TAP, together with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS - for graduate programs), offers guidance and support to all academic units throughout the development, revision, or retirement of academic programs and courses, serving as a liaison between all involved stakeholders.
We can assist with navigating the proposal process and help ensure submissions are accurate, complete, and ready for the approval stage.
Key contacts and stakeholders
- Faculty Contacts are responsible for submitting academic program and course proposals for approval and will receive communications related to their proposals.
- The Deputy Provost (Academic) is involved in reviewing program and course proposals, may resolve questions, and may determine if additional reviews are required.
- Analysis, Planning, and Budget (APB) participates in preliminary program approvals (through an annual planning exercise) and conducts financial reviews (if required).
- The Office of Online Education (OOE) conducts analysis and supports in the developing new online programs or redesigning existing programs for online delivery.
- Central approvals required vary depending on the proposal type, but may involve the Council of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS), Academic Policy Council (APC), and Senate.
- Some proposals require approval beyond the University, which can include the Bureau de Coopération Interuniversitaire (BCI) and Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (MES).