Curriculum Approval Process
New Course Proposals, Modifications of Existing Courses, and Double Bobcat Pathways:
Follow your college’s procedure for developing new courses before entering a proposal below.
For submitting new undergraduate and graduate courses, except GC1Y/GC2Y or core classes, use the link below.
SUBMIT UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL
For deleting or changing course title, number, catalog description, pre- or co-requisite, etc., use the link below.
To support the development or modification of Double Bobcats Pathway proposals, see the guidelines provided below. For submitting a Double Bobcats Pathway proposal, use the link below.
- Double Bobcats Pathway General Information Page
- Double Bobcats Pathway Proposal (for planning purposes)
- Double Bobcats Pathway Modification
Submit Double Bobcats Pathway proposal
Proposals for New or Modifications of Existing Majors, Minors, Certificates, or Concentrations & GC1Y, GC2Y and Core Proposals
Follow your college’s procedures for developing new or making modifications in existing majors, minors, certificates, or concentrations. Use the resources provided below to support the development of proposals.
Note that all proposals except GC1Y, GC2Y, and CORExplore Pathways require a completed Degree Program and Curriculum Proposal Cover Sheet. Proposals for new or the modification of existing GC1Y, GC2Y, and Core Course proposals have specific requirements. To support the development of these proposals, see more information at GC1Y and GC2Y forms and rubrics.
All Program Proposals and proposals for GC1Y, GC2Y, and Core Courses must go through the complete governance process at the college level before being entered into the GCSU Online Curriculum Management System (OCMS) also referred to as Smartsheet. Only Dean's Office level administrators should enter curriculum items into the OCMS.
For Dean's Office level administrators only: To submit a proposal for a new or the modification of an existing major, minor, certification or concentration or GC1Y, GC2Y, or CORExplore Pathways, use the link below.
SUBMIT PROGRAM OR CORE PROPOSAL- Dean's office only
To check the status of a proposal in the OCMS (Smartsheet), use the link below.
View Progress of Program Proposal
Resources
Guidance for Curriculum Approval Process
- GC University Level Curriculum Approval Process
- GC Curriculum Approval Process How-To Guide
- GC Approval Process
Degree, Program, and Curriculum Proposal Guidelines
- Degree Program and Curriculum Proposal Cover Sheet
- Required for all proposals except GC1Y, GC2Y, and CORExplore Pathways.
- Name, CIP Code, Program Hours, and/or Other Program Modifications Request
Review these guidelines to support proposal development. The finalized proposal should be created in a Word document or pdf using a numbered format including all requested information.
- New Certificate Request
Review these guidelines to support proposal development. The finalized proposal should be created in a Word document or pdf using a numbered format including all requested information.
- Program Deactivation Request
Review these guidelines to support proposal development. The finalized proposal should be created in a Word document or pdf using a numbered format including all requested information.
- Program Delivery and/or Location Change Request
Review these guidelines to support proposal development. The finalized proposal should be created in a Word document or pdf using a numbered format including all requested information.
GC1Y, GC2Y, CORExplore Pathways
- CORExplore Proposal/Modification (for new pathways or modifications)
- GC1Y and GC2Y forms and rubrics
- GCXY Modification Form (for changes to existing GCXY courses)
USG Forms and Information
- USG Academic Program Proposal forms and information
- USG Core Curriculum Course Proposal Form: Core IMPACTS
- Other USG Core Curriculum Change Forms