All curricular proposals must go through some or all of the following stages of approval. Not all of the stages will apply to every proposal. Some stages proceed in chronological order, while some stages may be completed concurrently. 

1. Initiation:

Faculty prepare and launch proposals, often following pre-planning meetings and required notifications.

2. Curriculog Approvals:

Proposals move through internal department, college, and university committee approvals.

3. External Approvals:

Certain proposals require review by the Board of Regents, THECB, or SACSCOC, depending on the type of change.

4. Implementation:

Approved proposals are entered into Banner and activated for students, with changes taking effect in the fall.

While the Curriculog system remains open year-round, formal processing happens twice per year, once during the Standard cycle and again during the Late cycle. If your materials are ready, you are encouraged to submit without waiting for a specific deadline.

From start to finish, the full approval process can take up to 18 months, depending on the type of proposal and the required reviews.

All approved changes, regardless of submission timing, take effect in the Fall term to align with the annual publication of the Academic Course Catalog.

A pre-planning meeting with the Office of the Provost is required for all new program proposals. This meeting will help faculty refine ideas, understand data and approval requirements, and identify stakeholders who should be involved early in the process.

More information coming soon.

The following resources are available to guide you through each step of the Academic Program & Course Development process. These tools will help you understand workflows, approval steps, notifications, and timelines to support your planning and submissions.

Toolbox

This website supplements the information provided in OP 36.04.