Curriculum Deadlines 2026-2027

New Degree Program

October 2026

Proposals for new degree programs (including any new courses) with an initiation of Fall 2027 should be approved by the college curriculum committee and Undergraduate/Graduate Council by Oct 2026. Details for the new degree program approval timeline can be found here.

New Certificate Program

February 2027

Proposals for new certificate programs (including any new courses)  with an initiation of Fall 2027 should be approved by the college curriculum committee and Undergraduate/Graduate Council by February 2027. 

Important Dates for 2027-2028 University Catalog

December 15, 2026

Submission deadline for all new/modified courses and modified academic programs. If the curriculum committee has questions or asks for revisions, this will give the proposing program time to review and respond prior to the Undergraduate/Graduate Council deadlines. All changes must be approved by the college and most must be approved by Undergraduate/Graduate Council for inclusion in the 2027-2028 catalog.

Mason Core

The university's Mason Core Committee reviews course proposals throughout the academic year. Agenda items are due (submitted through Courseleaf) to the committee 2 weeks prior to meeting dates but need to be reviewed by the submitting unit's approver and the Dean's Office before being forwarded to the Mason Core Committee.

Mason Core 2026-2027 Meeting Dates

June 4, 2027

Publication of 2027-2028 University Catalog