A Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code is a taxonomy of academic programs developed by the US Department of Education that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity. College and universities across the country assign CIP codes to their academic programs.
Tulane University’s CIP Code Addition and Change Procedure
An addition of a CIP code or a change in a program's CIP Code can have major, long-lasting implications on financial aid, international students, IPEDS reporting [Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System], census, as well a myriad of other programs and reports. It is therefore imperative that any new or changed CIP code be carefully vetted before ultimately being approved or denied. Programs requesting new or changed CIP codes should follow the procedure outlined below.
Using the Curriculum Information Management (CIM) Program Admin form (implemented in 2023), programs will submit the desired CIP code when submitting a program for approval or for changes to the Provost’s Office. The Provost or the Provost’s designee shall have authority in assigning initial CIP codes in consultation with the Registrar if needed.
A School wishing to change the CIP code of a program it houses shall submit a request from the Dean attached the above-referenced CIM Program Admin form, along with any supporting documentation to the Registrar for consideration. The Registrar’s Curriculum Management team will review the request and forward it to the school’s curricular oversight committee. Once that committee and the school dean reviews the CIP code Change, the Provost or the Provost’s designee will review the change and, if approved, will forward to the Registrar.
Should the Registrar feel that the change is warranted and clear, they may make the change immediately. Otherwise, the Registrar may refer the request to the CIP change committee for a decision.
The CIP change committee shall be composed of the following: The University Registrar, the Associate Provost for graduate studies and research, an undergraduate Associate Dean representing the Newcomb-Tulane College, an Associate Dean in the School of Science and Engineering, and an Associate Dean representing the School of Professional Advancement.
The CIP change committee shall take all ramifications into account in consultation with IT, International Students & Scholars, and Financial Aid before voting on whether or not to allow the CIP change. A simple majority will carry the vote. Changes are effective immediately.
When approved, the CIM Program Admin form should be approved/finalized by the Registrar’s office once all administrative and internal processes are complete. within the Office of the University.
Update Reporting Spreadsheet in Registrar’s Box folder to notify reporting team in the Enrollment Management Division; note for changes to CIP code, the old code and the new code must appear on the spreadsheet.
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