MONROE, La. — The University of Louisiana Monroe has completed a comprehensive, campus-wide review of its academic programs, reaffirming its commitment to student success, workforce alignment, and data-driven decision-making.
The review analyzed multiple years of enrollment, retention, graduation, and job placement data, along with labor market analytics and industry input, to ensure ULM’s academic offerings remain relevant and responsive to workforce needs. Similar reviews will continue regularly, and non-academic and support units will also be evaluated to ensure institutional resources are focused on maximizing student success.
As a result of the review, ULM will phase out five degree programs effective immediately: Agribusiness, Management, Modern Languages, Health Studies, and Gerontology. The university will no longer admit new students into these programs beginning fall 2026. Courses associated with these programs will remain available through other degrees, concentrations, or credentials, including Spanish and management coursework.
Current students will be fully supported through formal teach-out plans and individualized advising to ensure degree completion or transition to alternative programs aligned with career goals.
“At ULM, student success is paramount to everything we do,” said ULM President Dr. Carrie L. Castille. “This review reflects a careful, transparent, and data-driven approach to aligning our academic offerings with today’s workforce needs.”
Beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, ULM will introduce three new degree programs: a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management, a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Sciences, and a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Organizational Leadership. ULM has also established a transfer partnership with Louisiana Delta Community College to support pathways into the Organizational Leadership program.
Guided by its strategic plan and aligned with the University of Louisiana System and the Louisiana Board of Regents, ULM will continue evaluating academic and operational functions to ensure long-term student success.