Curriculum Office

Curriculum Deadlines, Requirements, and Resources

Please review the information below carefully to ensure a smooth and successful submission process.

CourseLeaf CIM will be closed for new submissions while the Curriculum Office implements mandatory USHE updates. We apologize for the delay! CIM will re-open as soon as possible.

Deadlines

Fall 2026 Proposals 

For course proposals and minor program modifications:

  • Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
  • Intercollegiate Review: September 1-15, 2025

Fall 2026 Proposals

New Program Proposals:

  • Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
  • Department Voting: By January 31, 2025

Significant Program Modifications (25% or more of core):

  • Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
  • Department Voting: By January 31, 2025

Curriculum process flowchart

CURRICULUM PROCESS FLOWCHART PDF

Requirements

  • All Course and Program Proposals: Follow the updated procedures outlined in the Course Curriculum Process and Program Curriculum Process handbooks. All required documents must be attached to a proposal prior to submission.
  • New Programs or Substantive Changes to Existing Programs: When ready for Phase 2, contact the Curriculum Office for next steps.
  • Access to CourseLeaf CIM: Full-time faculty can gain access by scheduling a tutorial with the Curriculum Office. View-only access does not require training.

Resources*

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Overview of the Course Approval Process Coming Soon

Overview of the Program Approval Process Coming Soon

CourseLeaf CIM

Handbooks

Curriculum Guidelines

  • Definitions Coming Soon
  • Course Curriculum Guidelines Coming Soon
  • Minor Editorial Changes of Programs
  • Program Curriculum Guidelines Coming Soon
  • Special Designation Guidelines Coming Soon

Curriculum Committees

Curriculum Development Resources

Special Designated Curriculum Sites