What is a Campus Program for Minors?
Commonly referred to as CPMs, Campus Programs for Minors are University-sponsored events and activities which typically include all of the following elements:
- The participant group is made up, in whole or in part, of individuals under the age of 18,
- a university department, college, administrative unit, professional school, branch campus, recognized student organization, and/or third party is assuming care, custody, and/or control of the participants, and
- may or may not collect fees from participants.
CPM Application Walk-through
CPM Application Overview
This Program Sponsor Support Session provides a brief overview of the Campus Programs for Minors Application process and information regarding Texas A&M University’s updated University Rule.
TAMU Programs
Virtual Programs
Third-Party Programs
Review Process
Applications for Campus Programs Minors undergo a review process facilitated by University Youth Programs. While this process is automated, there are several levels of review and approval, so advance planning is key. To help provide a better picture of how the CPM application is processed, here’s a look at the various stages of review:
Program Director
Person responsible for planning, direction, and/or operation of the event
Additional Reviewers*
Optional reviewer spots for individuals with oversight
Sponsoring Department
Department Head of the academic unit or Director of an administrative unit or their assigned designee
Risk & Compliance Review**
A representative from University Youth Programs
60-Day Deadline
Sponsoring Dean***
Dean/Associate Dean of college or similar level for department/division or the assigned designee
14-Day Deadline
*An individual with oversight of the program could be required to be one of the additional reviewers, for example: For recognized student organizations, it will be the primary advisor as listed in StuAct Online or for University Departments it will be the assigned departmental liaison. Programs with lab components will also have additional oversight from the Vice President of Research’s office.
**Please note that CPM applications must be completed, approved by your department’s director/chair, and with UYP in the Risk & Compliance Review stage of the review process no less than 60 days prior to the anticipated start date.
***Please note that all CPM Applications must be submitted annually, reviewed at all levels, and
approved by the respective Sponsoring Dean no less than 14 days before program
activities may occur.