Curriculum Change Proposals

What We Do

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.

Who We Are

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.

Our Approach

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.

About Undergraduate Curriculum Changes

The Curriculum Change Proposals site serves as a central hub for faculty and staff to submit, review and track undergraduate curriculum changes, including proposing a new academic program (degree, major, minor, or certificate), modifying an existing program or deleting a credential, among others.

Timelines & Deadlines

Important Dates and Deadlines

Academic program proposals and core curriculum actions follow structured annual cycles to ensure timely review, approval, and implementation.
 
A “Where do I start?” decision box
New degree? → go here
Proposing a Core course? → go here

• March 15, 2027: Deadline to submit new degree/major proposals (including New Degree Program Form and budget) for provost’s administrative and budget review to audra.patridge@austin.utexas.edu.
• May 31, 2027: Deadline to submit new degree/major CCP forms for UCRC. Internal CSU approvals and Provost’s administrative/budget approval must be complete before CCP submission.
• August 13, 2027: 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 17, 2027: Final deadline to submit all Curriculum Change Proposals.

Types of Curriculum Changes

New Credentials

Changes to Existing Credentials

Academic Change (Non-credential)

Deleting a Credential

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) evaluates the proposal for compliance and quality. 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). 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?

We are currently in the process of transitioning in our office and updating our forms for the upcoming catalog cycles. We will update when everything is completed. If you have any questions during this time, please email us at curriculumchanges@austin.utexas.edu.

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) review and forward proposals to the provost and other relevant approvers for final approval.