Doctoral
First Steps
To begin the process of adding or changing a program at the Doctoral level, please make sure you've completed the following steps:
School Approvals
Obtain and document all necessary school specific approvals
OAPRA Consultation
Meet with OAPRA for a brief consultation
Next Steps
If you’re looking to add or change any Doctoral program, then you’re in the right place. This page will outline the specific forms and documents that will satisfy the remaining NYSED and NYU requirements. Here’s what’s next:
OAPRA Review
Submit a complete proposal to OAPRA for review and submission to NYSED
NYSED Review
New York State Education Department reviews proposal for approval
NYU Processing
School, registrar, and other NYU stakeholder notification of approval
Important Note
Advertising, marketing, or otherwise promoting a new program or curriculum prior to full NYSED approval and registration is strictly prohibited per New York State Education Department rules and regulations.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure success and a smooth and timely review process, please be sure to follow these guidelines no matter what kind of proposal you are submitting. Neglecting these steps will result in more revisions and a longer turnaround time.
- All required NYU and NYSED documents are complete and submitted in a single email for the initial proposal submission
- If a subsequent round of revisions is required, a complete proposal with all required NYU and NYSED documents is submitted in a single email
- All necessary documents are submitted in Word document format, except syllabi (submitted as PDF)
Add a Program
Change a Program
NYSED notification is required for ALL changes to any Doctoral Program. If new registration is requested, the process for changing an existing doctoral program will vary depending on whether it falls within the category of General Academic, Licensed Profession, or Teacher Certification.
Programs that are not Licensed Profession or Teacher Certification fall within the General Academic category. Unsure of whether your program is in a licensed profession? Check the list of professions requiring licensure in NY State.
What Kind of Program Are You Changing?
General Academic
Licensed Profession
Teacher or Educational Leader Certification
School Psychologist or PPS
OAPRA
oapra@nyu.edu
212-998-2310