Office of Academic Affairs
Curriculum and Academic Administration
Curriculum and Academic Administration (CAA) serves as the university’s central hub for
undergraduate academic infrastructure, overseeing the full lifecycle of curriculum—from
concept to implementation. CAA ensures that all curriculum actions are efficient, transparent,
compliant, and aligned with institutional strategy.
CAA is a cross-functional academic operations office within the Office of Academic Affairs that partners with:
- The Office of the Registrar
- Academic Colleges and Departments
- State and Accrediting Agencies
We serve as both process experts and strategic advisors, helping faculty and leadership navigate complex approval pathways while reducing administrative burden.
CAA plays a critical role in ensuring that:
- Students have clear, efficient academic pathways
- Faculty can innovate without unnecessary barriers
- The university remains compliant, competitive, and forward-looking
We are not just managing curriculum—we are building the academic framework that supports student success and institutional excellence.
This approach allows us to accelerate approvals while maintaining academic integrity and compliance.
Academic program proposals and core curriculum actions follow structured annual cycles to ensure timely review, approval, and implementation.
2027 Undergraduate Catalog Addendum
The 2027 Undergraduate Catalog Addendum includes newly approved programs between full catalog cycles, allowing them to be published and available to students sooner rather than waiting for the next full catalog.
New programs, degrees, majors, minors, and certificates:
CSU submission deadline December 1, 2026
Publishing of 2027 Undergraduate Catalog Addendum June 2027
2028–2030 Undergraduate Catalog
This is the next full catalog cycle and covers both new offerings and any modifications to existing programs.
New programs, degrees, majors, minors, and certificates:
CSU submission deadline September 15, 2027
Publishing of 2028-2030 Undergraduate Catalog June 2028
Changes to existing programs:
CSU submission deadline September 15, 2027
Publishing of 2028-2030 Undergraduate Catalog June 2028
University Review Committees play crucial roles in the Curriculum Change Proposal (CCP) process by evaluating proposals from colleges, schools, and departments to ensure educational quality and compliance with institutional policies. These committees, such as the Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC) review and forward proposals to the provost and other relevant approvers for final approval.
our team
CAA Staff
Audra Patridge, Ph.D.
Director of Curriculum and Academic Administration
Jennifer Leach, Ph.D.
Core Manager
Audrey Crum, B.A.
Senior Administrative Associate
Executive Leadership Staff
Michael Drew, Ph.D.
Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness
contact us
For questions or new undergraduate degree/certificate proposal guidance:
audra.patridge@austin.utexas.edu
Questions regarding core course proposals: core.proposals@austin.utexas.edu
Undergraduate Modification (Changes) to existing programs: curriculumchanges@austin.utexas.edu
Student/advisor questions about core requirements: core.audit@austin.utexas.edu
All other inquires: academicadmin@austin.utexas.edu
Submission Forms
Planning Notification Submission Form
office hours
Office hours are currently on pause while Academic Affairs’ staff finalize all Curriculum Change Proposals received for the 2026-2028 catalog publications. In the meantime, if you need assistance with a curricular change, please email curriculumchanges@austin.utexas.edu. We’d be happy to help!
resources
Undergraduate New Academic Programs & Certificates
Undergraduate Academic Program Modifications
Professional Licensure Compliance
THECB Proposal Tracking System
College/School Faculty Governance
Additional Guidance for Certificates
Additional Guidance for Minors
submitted ccps
General Information Catalogue
Need to make a change to the General Information Catalog (GIC)? Please contact Academic Affairs at curriculumchanges@austin.utexas.edu and Official Publications.