Deadlines & FAQs
Deadlines
| Course and Curriculum Deadlines for 2027-2028 Catalogs Best to submit your proposals in early Fall semester. The likelihood of reaching final approval before the end deadline increases the earlier the proposal is started by the Originator. | |
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10/31/26 | SUBMISSION DEADLINE (strongly recommended) for all course proposals. All ‘Create New Course’ and ‘Revise Course’ proposals should be launched and approved by Originator via Curriculog by October 31st to help ensure final approval by the end deadline of March 15th. |
| 12/31/26 | SUBMISSION DEADLINE for all course and curriculum proposals. Course and curriculum proposals should be launched and approved by Originator via Curriculog by December 31st to help ensure final approval by the end deadline of April 30th. |
3/15/27 | FINAL APPROVAL DEADLINE for course proposals. ‘Create New Course’ and ‘Revise Course’ proposals must reach the Banner Step by March 15th (for processing prior to start of Fall registration) in order to be scheduled/offered in Fall 2027. Late ‘Revise Course’ proposals will receive a Fall 2028 effective term. |
| 4/30/27 | FINAL APPROVAL DEADLINE for all course and curriculum proposals. Course and curriculum proposals must reach the Banner Step by April 30th (for processing prior to Catalog publication) to receive a Fall 2027 effective term and appear in the 2027-2028 Undergraduate or Graduate Catalog. Late proposals will receive a Fall 2028 effective term. |
| 6/1/27 | 2027-2028 Undergraduate Catalog posted online. Only timely course and program proposals will be included. Late proposals will be included in the 2028-2029 Catalog instead. |
6/15/27 | 2027-2028 Graduate Catalog posted online. Only timely course and program proposals will be included. Late proposals will be included in the 2028-2029 Catalog instead. |
A Note Regarding Other Timing Considerations: As you plan for curriculum changes, please be aware of other agencies outside of UNC Charlotte that will likely add time before the curriculum change can be implemented. New site locations, site closures, and new degree, certificate, joint degree, and dual degree programs may require approval from the UNC System Office, SACSCOC, and/or the U.S. Department of Education. These notifications/approvals can take several additional months and vary by the type of curricular modification. Originators will be contacted during the curriculum review process via Curriculog if additional notifications/approvals are necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
General
What items in the Catalog need to be approved by the faculty through Curriculog?
According to the Constitution of the Faculty, the faculty has primary responsibility for degree requirements, admission standards, curricula and new program development. For academic departments and colleges, degree requirements, programs, and courses require faculty approval at various levels. This is necessary to allow faculty review of changes within their purview, to ensure that changes do not impact curricula, resources, or students in unanticipated ways, and to provide necessary notification to appropriate offices and units following modifications (i.e. Office of Registrar, Office of Admissions, advisors, etc.). The Course, Curriculum and Catalog Review Guidelines document has a list of items that must be approved by the faculty through Curriculog.
How do I propose a new degree program?
Information on the process for proposing a new degree program can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs site.
What is the responsibility and authority of the faculty curriculum committees (department-level, college-level, and university-level including Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee and Graduate Council)?
The responsibilities and authority of the faculty curriculum committees include but are not limited to: (a) approval of new or altered academic programs and courses, (b) sensitivity to proliferation and duplication of courses and programs, (c) assurance of adherence of curricular changes to university policies, (d) establishing and enforcing academic policy related to the quality and delivery of instruction, (e) assurance of pedagogical rigor, (f) consideration of university-wide impact of any changes and appropriate consultation with departments, units, advisors, and/or faculty, and (g) consideration of discipline-specific accreditation implications (Responsibilities).
What is the responsibility and authority of the Office of Academic Affairs in this process?
The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for analyzing, facilitating, monitoring, and approving proposed changes and the implementation of those changes as approved by governing bodies. In addition, while the faculty curriculum committees are responsible for curriculum development and maintenance, many changes to curriculum have resource implications. The Office of Academic Affairs has oversight over the distribution of resources as well as a role in monitoring curriculum changes that impact overall enrollment and student outcomes at the institution as well as our relationships with partners (including transfer institutions). (List of Office of Academic Affairs’ responsibilities related to curriculum).
Why should I discontinue a course?
If a course is no longer being used and there are no plans to offer it in the foreseeable future, the course should be discontinued. Courses that are never offered are not real courses and should be discontinued and removed from the Catalog.
How many course and curriculum changes are made annually?
During the 2025-2026 academic year, a total of 1206 proposals were submitted with 1174 approved for Fall 2026.
- 226 new course proposals
- 480 revise course proposals
- 164 discontinue and sunset course proposals
- 33 new program proposals
- 265 revise and other program proposals
- 6 discontinue program proposals
How long does the average course and curriculum proposal take to gain approval through the current process?
During the 2025-2026 academic year, the average proposal took 117 days from the time of origination to the time of final approval
| Proposal Type | Average Days to Complete Approval |
| Average Course Proposal | 104 |
| Average Program Proposal | 147 |
| Average Proposal | 117 |
Curriculog
What is Acalog and Curriculog?
Acalog is the catalog management system, and Curriculog is the curriculum management system. These two systems will work together and integrate with our student information system (Banner) to ensure accuracy of our program requirements, course descriptions, and related degree information.
How do I get access to Curriculog?
All UNC Charlotte faculty are granted access to originate a proposal in Curriculog using your NinerNet credentials. The URL is http://charlotte.curriculog.com. If you are having difficulties accessing the system, or have questions about your role as an approver, please contact FacultyGovernance@charlotte.edu.
How do I request a change to my role(s) or my committee assignments in Curriculog?
If your role or committee assignment change is not reflected in Curriculog, then contact the Faculty Governance Assistant one of three ways:
2) by email at facultygovernance@charlotte.edu; or 3) by phone at 7-5719.
Why is Curriculog necessary?
At UNC Charlotte, we had developed well-meaning processes and systems for managing our curriculum – the efficiency and utility of which had been lessened as the institution has grown and become more complex. Processes for course and curriculum approvals, catalog publication and maintenance, and class registration were overly complex, incredibly time-intensive, and unnecessarily paper-driven. Acalog/Curriculog will help in reducing and eliminating the inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and other problems associated with th former system while providing faculty, departments, colleges, and staff the ability to access, edit, and propose changes to curriculum in a simple, effecient way.
How does Curriculog work?
Curriculog includes a set of forms and routing processes that reflect the information gathered and the routing of the former Short Form and Long Form. With Curriculog, you choose the form based on the type of action you wish to do (i.e. create a new course, make changes to an existing program), and once the form is complete, it will be routed to the approvers in the queue. When the proposal is approved, it automatically loads into Banner and will be ready for the next version of the catalog.
How does Curriculog align with the other curricular initiatives at the University?
The implementation of Acalog/Curriculog is a key component to our Student Success Core Initiatives, aimed at improving the student experience and bolstering student retention and degree completion as well as our Graduation Initiative, a multi-step effort designed to clarify degree requirements and help students navigate their curriculum. The curricular components of these initiatives involve a comprehensive effort to clarify degree requirements and expectations for students and to identify and mitigate barriers to successful graduate both in terms of program design and student performance. Acalog/Curriculog serves to organize courses and curriculum in a central database which will then serve as a repository to generate other related documents such as: Academic Plans of Study, Degree Maps, and Degree Audit.
Who was involved in the development of Curriculog?
This project was guided by an Academic Advisory Team which included representation from each of the academic colleges as well as three standing committees of the Faculty Council: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee, Graduate Council, and Faculty Information and Technology Services Advisory Committee. The Academic Advisory Team served as the primary contact and guided the project through conceptualization and development by considering policy and procedural implications.
How was Curriculog selected?
An RFP (Request for Purchased) was prepared and issued by the Office of Academic Affairs and Information and Technology Services (ITS). The Academic Advisory Team evaluated the six proposals received and recommended two vendors for on-campus presentations. Presentations to campus were conducted in March 2014. Following feedback received from those who attended presentations and after extensive reference checking from peer institutions both within the UNC system and nation-wide, the Academic Advisory Team recommended the purchase of Acalog/Curriculog.
When did Curriculog go live?
Curriculog was launched Spring 2016 campus-wide.
What other institutions use Curriculog?
Acalog and Curriculog are used nationally by hundreds of institutions including large, research institutions such as: University of Virginia, Cornell University, Kansas State University, Louisiana State University, and the University of Tennessee. Within the UNC system, the products are currently used by: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A&T State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University (catalog).
How-To and Best Practices
How to email or custom route a proposal
If wanting to share a launched proposal with another there are two methods: email the proposal or custom route the proposal. Email the proposal if wanting to invite someone to view the proposal only. Custom Route the proposal if wanting to add someone to the official approval process and have approval/rejection authority. Click here for instructions for each method (PDF Document).
Training
How can I get trained?
User guides, training videos, and information on in-person training for Curriculog are available on the Curriculog Training Resources site.
I have a question. Who do I contact for help?
You may contact the Faculty Governance Assistant.
Course and Curriculum Timing and Deadlines
Can proposals be submitted throughout the year?
Yes, proposals can be submitted any time throughout the year, but will be implemented according to the established deadlines.
Can changes continue to be made through the Spring semester for implementation the following Fall?
All changes, regardless of size and scope, must follow the established deadlines for the process to be effective. Proposals can continue to be submitted to the UCCC/Graduate Council throughout the academic year, and they will be approved for implementation based on the date approved. Revisions to courses and new courses approved two weeks prior to Fall registration (approx. March 15) can be effective for Fall and included in the upcoming catalog. New and revised curriculum approved prior to the catalog publication cutoff (approx. April 30) can be effective for Fall and included in the upcoming catalog. If there is a reason for a valid reconsideration, a justification should be submitted to the Faculty Governance Assistant, who, with consultation with the Registrar, will make the final decision as to the implementation date. Proposals approved after the published deadline date (June 1st) will not be published in the Catalog until the subsequent Catalog edition.
Why are course and curriculum process deadlines necessary?
At UNC Charlotte, we have developed well-meaning processes and systems for managing our curriculum – the efficiency and utility of which have been lessened as the institution has grown and become more complex. The establishment of deadlines for the course and curriculum process helps to eliminate several reoccurring problems. First, with no existing deadlines, departments and colleges do not know when to plan, make changes, or when to expect a response. Second, the lack of a timeline shows disregard for Office of the Registrar deadlines; once registration has started for a given term, you cannot make changes to courses. Finally, set deadlines with Catalog changes once a year are most transparent for students and advisors who use the Catalog to plan their course schedules.
When did the course and curriculum deadlines begin?
During the 2012-2013 academic year, the UCCC piloted a set of guidelines and deadlines for course and curriculum proposals. The deadlines were described as helpful in providing guidance to departments and colleges as well as working to increase the level of transparency about the course and curriculum review process. It was recommended that departments and colleges establish corresponding processes and deadlines within their department and collegiate review. With the development of Curriculog in 2016, the deadlines are recommended campus-wide.
What process was used to consider the establishment of deadlines?
Consultations and discussions occurred with the UCCC, Graduate Council (GC), and Associate Deans. In addition, a survey was conducted of peer institutions, both within the University of North Carolina system and beyond, which revealed that annual curriculum and Catalog changes are the norm, not the exception.
Additional Questions
► Additional questions can be directed to the Faculty Governance Assistant who will, as needed, forward them to the appropriate chair.