Requirements & Deadlines

New program proposals are required to include a student learning outcomes assessment plan, to be submitted to the OAPRA at the same time formal proposals are submitted to the Undergraduate Program Committee (UPC) or Graduate Program Committee (GPC).

To comply with NYU assessment policies, new program assessment plans should include the following:

1. An articulation of approximately 3-5 student learning outcomes (what students are expected to know and be able to do upon completion of the program).
2. Specification of how the outcomes will be evaluated (using both direct and indirect evidence).

Many programs also find it useful to include in their assessment plans a curriculum map, an overall program description, and a program mission statement.

Learn more about adding a new program in the Add or Change a Program section of this site.

Submit an annual assessment report.

Complete one of the following:

• Submit an annual assessment report using a new, distinct set of student learning outcomes that apply across the program; or
• Submit an annual assessment report for each program comprising the dual/joint degree program.

Complete one of the following:

• Submit accreditation reports with an overview document detailing:
  1. How NYU assessment requirements are met through external accreditation, and
     
  2. Where in the accreditation document required assessment components can be found (e.g. student learning outcomes, measures, results); or
• Extract data relevant to NYU assessment requirements and enter them into a new report.

Submit a single annual assessment report if there is a compelling rationale to do so. If not, submit separate assessment reports for each program.

Complete one of the following:

• Submit an annual assessment report for each program if the admission process for the master's program is distinct from the doctoral program; or
• Submit one annual assessment report for the programs if students earn the master's degree on the way to earning the doctoral degree.

Submit an assessment plan that outlines student learning outcomes and measures to be used when/if students enroll and complete the program.

Programs no longer accepting students are not required to conduct student learning assessment.