Office of Curriculum and Academic Administration
Curriculum Change Proposals
Office of Curriculum and Academic Administration
Curriculum Change Proposals
What we do
We provide coordination and tracking of changes to the undergraduate curriculum, including guidance on required approvals and compliance with external agencies.
Who we are
Curriculum and Academic Administration (CAA) coordinates and tracks undergraduate curriculum changes, guiding the approval processes and ensuring compliance with external agencies. CAA collaborates closely with the Office of the General Faculty, Office of the Registrar, and Graduate School to ensure a smooth and efficient review process.
CAA resides in the Office of Academic Affairs.
About Undergraduate Curriculum Changes
Welcome to the Curriculum Change Proposals website! This site serves as a central hub for faculty and staff to submit, review, and track undergraduate curriculum changes. Whether you’re proposing a new academic program (degree, major, minor, or certificate), modifying an existing program, or deleting a credential, this site provides detailed guides and information to support these changes.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The Curriculum Change Proposal (CCP) process involves several key deadlines to ensure timely submission and review.
- March 15, 2025: Deadline to submit new degree/major proposals (including New Degree Program Form and budget) for Provost’s administrative and budget review to tiffany.willis@austin.utexas.edu.
- April 1, 2025: Deadline for CSUs to complete Curriculum Planning Form.
- May 31, 2025: Deadline to submit new degree/major CCP forms for UCRC, C-3, and Faculty Council review. Internal CSU approvals and Provost’s administrative/budget approval must be complete before CCP submission.
- August 11, 2025: Reminder – Deadline for submitting any Course Inventory requests to the Registrar’s Office for Fall 2026. This is earlier than the final CCP deadline. Please plan accordingly to ensure that any requests for new course numbers or changes to existing course numbers needed for your curriculum proposals are submitted on time.
- September 19, 2025: Final deadline to submit all Curriculum Change Proposals.
Types of Curriculum Changes
Changes to Existing Credentials
Process for Submitting
The approval process for curriculum changes follows a structured pathway, beginning with departmental discussions and proposal development. The College/School Curriculum Committee reviews the proposal before the dean’s approval allows submission to Academic Affairs. The Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee (UCRC) and C-3 evaluate the proposal for compliance and quality, forwarding recommendations to the Faculty Council for legislative approval. The Provost’s Office conducts final institutional review, and if needed, approval is secured from the UT System, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), as needed. Once finalized, the college/school then works with the Office of Official Publications to update the catalog accordingly.
For full details, you can view the official approval process in this PDF: Curriculum Changes Process.
Ready to Submit a CCP?
Please start by contacting your college/school’s authorized CCP submitter.
University Review Committees
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) and the C-3 Undergraduate Curriculum Changes Committee, review and forward proposals to the Faculty Council and other relevant approvers for final approval.
We hold office hours every week, Thursdays at 1:00 pm via Teams. To join, please email curriculumchanges@austin.utexas.edu for the meeting link.
GENERAL INFORMATION CATALOG
Need to make a change to the General Information Catalog (GIC)? Please contact Academic Affairs at curriculumchanges@austin.utexas.edu and Official Publications.
Our team
Leadership and Staff
Vice Provost for Academics and Curriculum
Director, Curriculum and Academic Administration
Project Coordinator
Senior Administrative Associate