Propose a new course or major changes to
an existing course

What Needs Committee Approval?

• New courses

• Major changes to existing courses (credits, learning objectives, major assignments/evaluations)

• Cross-listing with other departments

Who Can Submit?

• UMSI faculty (tenure, research, clinical tracks) and full-time lecturers

• Intermittent instructors can co-develop a course, but must partner with eligible faculty for submission

Submission Deadlines

• Fall Term: Submit by the second week of January (previous academic year)

• Winter Term: Submit by the second week of September (previous term)

• Late submissions accepted only with special permission (e.g., new hires, new programs)

How to Submit

• Complete the appropriate course approval form

• Provide a syllabus and proposed assignments

• Forms and guidance: Contact your program faculty director or umsi.registrar@umich.edu

Syllabus Updates

• Regular updates for course content and improvements do not require approval—approval is only needed for major changes as defined above

For questions, contact your program director or umsi.registrar@umich.edu.