Curriculum Implementation Process and Timeline

The following are outlines of the Curriculum Implementation Process and Timeline (involving Academic Programs, IITS, and Registrar’s Office), to provide the academic departments and faculty a better understanding of how long it may take for an approved proposal to become a course in the class schedule or a program offered.
These were completed by Academic Programs and reviewed by Senate in Fall 2018.

Note: In support of student catalog rights, CSUSM implements programs and program changes, new courses and course changes, only in the Fall.
Though on rare occasion there might be instances where a mid-year change is necessary due to external factors (e.g., new accreditation requirements or a rapid change in industry standards), a Fall-only policy is the most effective and least disruptive method for students’ education, as well as the workload of the Implementation Team.

Implementation Timeline:

When can I expect My Proposal to be approved and implemented?

What Is the Approval Process?

- - 2025-2026 AY Timeline
  - 2026-2027 AY Timeline - this is the master timeline showing all proposal types on one grid.

OR, click below to see timelines for a specific proposal type: