The policies and procedures for program approval are established by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) as part of its effort "to promote the development and operation of an educationally and economically sound, vigorous, progressive, and coordinated system of higher education in the state of Virginia" (Code of Virginia). These policies and procedures are intended to provide a systematic process for planning and initiating new academic programs.

           Details regarding program proposals and procedures for review are contained in the Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Development and Change Policies and Procedures Manuals which are available on the university's web site at https://www.odu.edu/acadaffairs/faculty-resources or from the vice provost for academic affairs.