This is an informal summary of procedures required to accomplish the most frequently requested curricular changes at SJSU. Always call or consult first, as it will save time in the end. For information on topics not covered, call the Office of Undergraduate Studies, 408-924-2447.

Lead times for new courses to appear in the Schedule of classes, or for curricular changes to be reflected in the university online Catalog are MUCH longer than many faculty anticipate. The annual Deadlines are December 20^th for Fall and May 20^th for Spring Curriculum Request. See also the Curriculum Flowchart end of document for the process. UGS can assist you with planning to meet the various committee meeting deadlines.

No curricular change, and no new degree or concentration, may be publicized before final approval. There are legal implications.

The Undergraduate Curriculum forms are available online. Downloading is done from the Forms Page.

 Site is currently under construction, so links may be broken.

 

Courses

• • New Permanent Course Proposals

  • Experimental Course Proposals (96/196/296)

  • Continuing Education Courses

  • Minor Changes to Existing Courses

  • Cross-Listing

  • Service-Learning Designation

 

Degrees, Concentrations and Minors

• • Academic Master Planning and New Degree Majors

  • New Concentrations and Minors

  • Changing Degree Designation, or Name

  • Department Name Change or Splitting a Department

  • Minor Changes to Existing Degree Majors, Concentrations, or Minors

  • Program Termination/Discontinuation

 

Certificates and Credentials

• • New certificate programs, or changes to existing certificate programs

  • New/Modified Credential/Subject Matter Preparation Programs

 

Honors Programs

• • New Departmental Honors Program or Change to Existing Honors Program