A moratorium is a temporary pause on admission to an academic program. A moratorium is a type of program modification and is treated as such (see Section 8 of the academic program guidelines – modifying existing program) with one important exception. UBGS must be informed of moratoria in the case of placed or lifted moratoria in graduate/professional programs, and UBUS must be informed in the case of placed or lifted moratoria in undergraduate programs.

Graduate/Professional Programs

A moratorium on any graduate/professional program must be approved by the department in the case of schools and colleges that have departments and then at the college/school level. As with all program modifications at the graduate/professional level, the Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies and Dean of the Graduate School has final approval over moratoria. UBGS does not approve but must be informed of moratoria. If a moratorium is not placed for a specified period of time, UBGS should also be informed when a moratorium is lifted.

Undergraduate Programs

A moratorium on any undergraduate program must be approved by the department in the case of colleges that have departments and then at the college/school level. As with all program modifications at the undergraduate level, the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs has final approval over moratoria. UBUS does not approve but must be informed of moratoria. If a moratorium is not placed for a specified period of time, UBUS should also be informed when a moratorium is lifted. For undergraduate programs, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions should be consulted before a decision is made on placing a moratorium, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions should be informed of a decision to place a moratorium as soon as possible so that materials can be adjusted.

Approved by University Academic Senate, Nov. 15, 2021

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