Curricular Change Calendar

See 18-month runway below the calendar for the timeline for NEW undergraduate programs.

DATE ACTIVITY RATIONALE
Monday, April 10, 2023 Fall 2023 Registration Begins  
Friday, May 5, 2023 Final approvals for all program proposals and modifications (see exceptions below) for Fall 2023 must be completed in Curriculog. Any last-minute course modifications or deactivations for AY 2023-2024 must also be completed in Curriculog. The catalog for Academic Year 2023-2024 is finalized. Allows multiple units to prepare so that there is minimal disruption to students.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Program deactivations and program modifications that include changes to degree type and program name for Fall 2024 must be approved in Curriculog.   Allows SEM to update marketing materials and adjust recruiting.
Monday, September 4, 2023 All course proposals, for new courses and course changes for Spring 2024, must be completed and fully approved in Curriculog. Ensures accurate information in the catalog and for Spring 2024 registration (which occurs in fall).
Monday, November 6, 2023 Spring 2024 Registration Begins  
Friday, November 10, 2023 Intent to propose forms for new programs launching in Fall 2024 must be launched in Curriculog. Provides enough time for details to be reviewed by the Council of Deans and for additional information to be gathered if necessary (e.g., market research, MOUs) for Fall 2024 launch.
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 New program forms* for Fall 2024 must be launched in Curriculog. This includes all curriculum details, including approved course syllabi, degree evaluation information and budget. Provides enough time for details to be reviewed by all approvers (e.g., program faculty, curriculum committees, deans, VPs, and Provost).
Friday, January 26, 2024 All budget processes completed for all Fall 2024 program launches and cancellations. Allows effective allocation
of resources.
Friday, January 26, 2024 New program forms* for Fall 2024 must be completed in Curriculog and approved by all reviewers. Ensures accurate information in the Catalog, in the degree evaluations, and for Fall 2024 registration (which occurs mid-Spring).
Monday, February 5, 2024 Program modification forms for Fall 2024 must be launched in Curriculog. Ensures accurate information in the Catalog, in the degree evaluations, and for Fall 2023 registration.
Monday, February 12, 2024 All new courses, course changes, and course deactivations for Fall 2024 must be fully approved in Curriculog. Ensures accurate information in the Catalog, in the degree evaluations, and for Fall 2024 registration.
Monday, April  8, 2024 Fall 2024 Registration Begins  
Friday, May 3, 2024 Final approvals for all program proposals and modifications (see exceptions below) for Fall 2024 must be completed in Curriculog. Any last-minute course modifications or deactivations for AY 2024-2025 must also be completed in Curriculog. The catalog for Academic Year 2024-2025 is finalized. Allows multiple units to prepare so that there is minimal disruption to students.
Friday, June 7, 2024 Program deactivations and program modifications that include changes to degree type and program name for Fall 2025 must be approved in Curriculog.   Allows SEM to update marketing materials and adjust recruiting.

* This does not include undergraduate programs.

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New Undergraduate Program

18-Month Development and Launch

Month 1 Advisory Board Invitations Market research Submit Intent to Propose in Curriculog    
Month 2 Advisory Board Curriculum Planning Workgroup Intent to Propose completed in Curriculog      
Month 3 Advisory Board Curriculum Planning Workgroup Submit New Program Proposal in Curriculog Faculty line request and approval Complete WSCUC Screening Form  
Month 4 Advisory Board Curriculum Planning Workgroup New Course Development for Curriculog Submission USF HR job description approval School + SEM + OMC + Web Services (Exec Marketing and Recruitment Plan Development) Common App Development
Month 5 Advisory Board Curriculum Planning Workgroup New Program Proposal completed in Curriculog Staff line request and approval    
Month 6 Advisory Board Curriculum Planning Workgroup Submit New Course Proposals in Curriculog Marketing Campaigns + Fairs WSUCU Substantive Change Submission  

 

One Year Prior to launch

Fall Advisory Board SEM + Student Life Workgroup Faculty Search Committee Interviews Staff Position Recruitment Early Decision Admissions Deadline; Early Decision Notification Date WSUCU October Review
Spring Advisory Board Pre-launch Meetings Onboard Faculty Staff Search Committee Interviews; Onboard

January Admissions Deadline;

Deposit Date

 
Summer PREPARE FOR LAUNCH