The plan to introduce a new degree programme at Ladau must be notified to the ZeSSt as early as possible in the concept phase. Please send us the notification of the project by e-mail and attach basic information about the degree program initiative . Please note that a long lead time must be taken into account for the introduction of a degree programme.

The following documents must first be submitted to the ZeSSt:

Key points paper on the introduction of degree programmes (after prior consultation with ZeSSt)

Approving statement from the faculty council on the project

Approving statement on the project from any faculties / central institutions involved

For cooperations: Confirmation of participation from the cooperation partner(s)

If applicable, further information on the planned degree programme

The ZeSSt determines the next steps in the process once the key points paper has been submitted. The initiative is presented to the university management and the senate or local senate committee before the detailed preparation of the study program documents. Further information on the process can be found in the handout on the introduction of degree programmes.

Please note: A different procedure applies to the introduction of continuing education degree programmes. An overview can be found in the handout on the introduction of degree programmes.

• Key points paper on the introduction of degree programmes
• Handout on the process of introducing/changing degree programmes
• Handout on the introduction of continuing education degree programmes
• see also under "Assistance for the development and further development of degree programmes"

If it becomes apparent during the course of degree programmes that changes to a degree programme are necessary, different change processes may arise depending on the type of change, including the need for subsequent re-accreditation. You can find an overview of which changes require which process steps and which process duration in the guidelines for the process flow for changes to degree programs.

If you are planning to make changes to a degree programme in Landau, you must notify the ZeSSt. Please take into account that the faculty offering the degree programme and, if necessary, other authorities involved in the change project must be involved in your planning. These may be

• Heads of other degree programmes in the case of polyvalent use of degree program content
• Central institutions whose services you use (e.g. KSB for key competencies)
• Other internal or external cooperation partners (e.g. contractual partners of other universities)
• Centers for teacher training
• Joint two-subject Bachelor's committee

For your planning, please also take into account that the implementation of the change will take some time depending on the scope and workload of the central offices.

Prior to reaccreditation, the ZeSSt will inform you about the possibility of making changes to the degree programme about a year in advance. An overview of when which degree programmes will be accredited can be found in the schedule of internal accreditation procedures 2017-2023.

The following documents must first be submitted to the ZeSSt to request a change:

Key points paper change of degree program

Approving statement from the faculty council on the project

Approving statement on the project from any bodies involved or affected by the changes

For teaching degree programs: E-mail confirmation (statement, if applicable) from the responsible Center for Teacher Education

The ZeSSt will check the nature of the planned change on the basis of your information and will then determine the next steps on a case-by-case basis. The procedure for change processes can be found in the handout "Introduction and change of degree programmes".

• Handout on the process "Introduction and modification of degree programmes"
• Brief overview of the "Change of degree programmes" process
• Key points paper on changing degree programs
• See also under "Assistance for the development and further development of degree programmes"

The initiative to discontinue a degree programme in Landau can come from various sources. When planning, all instances involved in the degree program (for examples, see Changes to degree programmes, Planning) must be involved in the project in advance.

When planning your timetable, please note that a Senate resolution on the discontinuation must be passed by November 30 of the year prior to the academic year of the planned discontinuation at the latest. Depending on the duration of the coordination and examinations required in advance, this results in a process duration of at least 18 months.

The following documents must first be submitted to the ZeSSt:

Key points paper for the discontinuation of degree programmes

Approving statement from the faculties on the project

Approving statement on the project from any faculties/institutions involved or affected by the changes

After registration with the ZeSSt, a capacity calculation of the effects of the suspension is first prepared and submitted to the university management for a decision. The further procedural steps are determined by the ZeSSt. The handout on the procedure for the discontinuation of degree programmes provides orientation on the further possible procedure.

Key issues paper on the discontinuation of degree programmes

Procedure for the discontinuation of degree programmes

see also under "Assistance for the development and further development of degree programmes"