Propose a New University Core Curriculum Course

This page contains proposal forms for each of the 13 courses in the University Core. Each downloadable form is customized to the needs of that course. Please download a copy of the relevant form(s) to your computer, type or paste in the information requested including the syllabus, and submit your proposal(s) through the normal procedure for your department and college/school. Before e-mailing your proposal, please resave the file with a distinctive name that includes both the name of the course category as well as your last name (e.g. Academic Writing Seminar Jones).

These forms must be submitted and signed electronically. For detailed instructions and troubleshooting these forms, please see the Guide to Completing Electronic Core Course Proposal Forms.

For additional information, please reference the New Core Course Guidelines 2013 and the Proposing Core Courses FAQ_New Core.

If you would like to add faculty to an already approved course, please reference Adding Qualified Faculty to an approved UCOR Course.

Download the appropriate form from the list below:

Course Proposal Deadlines

University Core course proposals are reviewed twice a year. Due dates noted are for submission to University Core after both the department chair and the college/school curriculum committee have reviewed and approved the course. For college/school deadlines please contact the appropriate Dean’s office.

To have your course reviewed during the fall review session, your college/school must submit your course proposal to University Core by November 1. This is the best time to submit courses that will be scheduled in upcoming spring or summer terms.

To have your course reviewed during the spring review session, your college/school must submit your course proposal form to University Core by April 1. This is the best time to submit courses that will be scheduled in upcoming fall or winter terms.

Download the appropriate form from the list below:

Module I

Module II

Module III