Approvals and Consents
Under the Post-Secondary Education Act the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment must approve all new degree programs for all NWT public post-secondary institutions.
All system coordination applications will be listed here and publicly posted for 15 business days. The public can submit their comments to advancededucation@gov.nt.ca.
Anyone seeking further information on the submission should contact the institution directly.
| Submission | Public Posting | Decision | Date of Decision | Consent Expires |
| Vancouver Island University | Have Your Say | Authorize Vancouver Island University to offer Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education | July 27, 2023 | July 31, 2027 |
| Aurora College - General Studies | Have Your Say | Application postponed by applicant in April 2024. | ||
| Trent University | Have Your Say | Authorize Trent University to deliver the Indigenous Environmental Studies and Sciences Diploma pilot project. | November 29, 2023 | July 31, 2026 |
| College of Northern Canada - Global Tourism Management | Have Your Say | Application denied following quality assurance process. | April 30, 2024 | N/A |
| College of Northern Canada - Global Logistics | Have Your Say | Application denied following quality assurance process. | April 30, 2024 | N/A |