Graduate professional programs that are fully funded by program revenues, such as student charges, rather than state support. These programs are designed to serve additional students and workforce needs and primarily enroll professionals seeking to advance their careers, including working professionals, mid‑career students, international students, and those supported by employers.
Policies & Resources
UCOP Policies/Guidance
- Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs (SSGPDP) Policy
- UC Office of the President Fee Authority
SSGPDPs at UCLA
SSGPDP Fee Approval Process
- The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) issues the annual call for SSGPDP fee proposals each summer or fall.
- All approved SSGPDPs, including both new and existing programs, must submit an annual fee proposal for review and approval by the UC President.
- To assess fees to students, each SSGPDP must have an approved fee proposal from UCOP through the most recent annual review cycle.
- Programs that are still undergoing academic review and approval through the UCLA Academic Senate but intend to enroll students in the following fall term should also submit a fee proposal to UCOP. Fee proposals for these programs will be reviewed on a contingent basis, pending formal approval of the academic program by both UCLA and UCOP.
Programs that would like to submit a SSGPDP fee proposal for a new or existing program should email jodi.lieberman@ucla.edu for the latest information.
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