Delete a Thesis or Non-Thesis Option in Existing Master’s Program

Overview

Some Master’s degrees include both thesis and non-thesis options. Deletion of one option is reviewed internally and typically take 2-3 months to be approved.

Process Details

To delete a thesis or non-thesis option the originating academic unit should:

1. Submit Proposal into CIM

   The originating academic unit should input the deletion into the Curriculum Inventory Management System (CIM) for review and approval by appropriate unit, college and university committees. A CIM training guide is available for assistance.

   University committees (graduate and undergraduate) meet once a month and usually review all proposals received by the first of that month. The undergraduate committee does not meet in the summer months.

Process Completion

After approvals, the Registrar will delete the thesis/non-thesis option in Banner; this usually occurs within a month of final approval. The deleted thesis or non-thesis option will not appear in the next Bulletin if all approvals are granted prior to May 1st. Questions about process completion should be sent to bulletin@auburn.edu.