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Discontinue a program

In cases where a program is discontinued, the University will honour its commitment to currently enrolled students, by providing pathways for completion where possible.

Program discontinuances must be approved by the January APPC meeting to be included in the annual Academic Calendar.  If they are submitted earlier, a note can be added to indicate that the program is no longer available.

Status of program after discontinuance

Once a program discontinuance occurs the program no longer has status as an approved program at the University of the Fraser Valley. Any proposal to reinstate the program will be considered a new program under the Undergraduate (21) and Graduate (209) Course and Program Approval policies.  

Refer to the Procedures for Suspension & Discontinuance (222) for full details.

1. Initiate

  • A program discontinuance is typically initiated by the dean of the relevant area. A request to consider program discontinuance may also come from the provost; the APPC, and if applicable, the AVP REGS
  • If the program is currently in suspension, the discontinuance proposal must be submitted before the suspension period ends

2. Complete Proposal

3. Consult with Areas

  • Consultation must include:
    • department/school
    • Academic Advising
    • Faculty/College Council
    • Budget Office
    • if applicable, the AVP REGS

4. Submission

  • Dean submits the proposal to PDQA at pdqa@ufv.ca
  • PDQA submits the proposal to the APPC (cc: provost, assistant to the provost, department head/director, other relevant assistants, and if applicable, the AVP REGS)
  • APPC forwards the proposal and its recommendation along with supporting evidence, including the record of its deliberations to Senate for decision. Senate will advise the Board of Governors of its recommendation. The final authority rests with the Board of Governors.  The provost will also notify Academic Advising, Office of the Registrar, UEC/GSC, and APPC of the decision and effective date

5. Execute Communication Plan

  • After Board approval, the department head/director executes the communication plan as soon as possible