Any accredited baccalaureate, master's, or practice doctorate programs planning to offer a new program option, such as a branch campus or online option, must utilize the Substantive Change Proposal Template.
For more information review policy 4.9 Program Changes & Program Options in the Accreditation Policy Handbook.
Fee
For each substantive change application there is a $1,250 fee. To complete payment, review the Substantive Change Fee Payment Instructions.
Drop-in Group Consultations
Join the Accreditation Services Manager for drop-in group consultations on the substantive change process:
No registration required. For any questions, please contact the Accreditation Services Manager.
| Date | Time (Eastern) | Link |
| 9/24/2026 | 1:00-2:00pm | https://cswe.zoom.us/j/81991445521 |
| 11/5/2026 | 1:00-2:00pm | https://cswe.zoom.us/j/86160678998 |
| 12/17/2026 | 1:00-2:00pm | https://cswe.zoom.us/j/81685639044 |
| 1/21/2027 | 1:00-2:00pm | https://cswe.zoom.us/j/83883658005 |
| 2/18/2027 | 1:00-2:00pm | https://cswe.zoom.us/j/83167813550 |