Timelines

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

Download Schedule & Detailed Timeline

Notes and Considerations

Core Courses

New Core Courses or changes to Core Courses MUST follow the Standard timeline to ensure availability in Banner/DegreeWorks for Advising & Registration.

Subject to Change

The schedule is a general estimate and may vary depending on the complexity of the proposal, committee/council schedules, or external factors such as state reporting deadlines or board meeting dates. Please consult with the Office of the Provost for questions. The Office of the Provost may exercise discretion in scheduling reviews and approvals to address unique circumstances or urgent needs.

Planning Ahead

Schedule Pre-planning meetings and consultations with these timeline dates in mind to avoid delays and ensure proposals stay on track.

Sequential Approvals

Some steps in the process are dependent on prior approvals. Delays at one stage can impact the entire timeline.

Committees & Council Meeting Schedules

The following recurring meetings are tied to key steps in the program and course development process and may be relevant for proposal review or discussion. Please refer to the workflows to see where each one fits.

• College Curriculum Committees – Varies
• Core Curriculum Committee – TBD 
• Online Council – 2nd Thursday
• Graduate Subcommittee – 4th Thursday
• Graduate Council – 1st Thursday 
• Associate Deans – 1st Tuesday
• Academic Council – 3rd Tuesday

Example Timeline

For a New Program Proposal following the Standard Timeline: