Academic Programs, Centers and Institutes
Planning to launch a new academic program, center, or institute—or modify or close an existing one? This hub provides the guidance and approval processes you need to ensure compliance and effectively serve your stakeholders.
Administrative Approvals for Academic Programs, Centers and Institutes
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness provides resources, direction and support for people who need to start, modify or terminate academic programs, centers, and institutes.
Take your next step by familiarizing yourself with:
- How to formally start the approval process for the Board of Trustees and South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
- Applicable Policies and Procedures
- Requirements for the CHE
- Board of Trustee Approval Process

Academic Program Inventory
Clemson offers a wide variety of academic programs including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorate degrees, specializations and certificates.
Center and Institute Inventory
Across the world, Clemson researchers and employees conduct meaningful research, serve communities and educate students in more than 100 centers and institutes.