ApplicationS

Applying for the S-designation

The S-designation Board is accepting new applications for courses until Tuesday September 9, 2025. If approved, the SF designation will take effect in the Spring 2026 semester.

instructor based approvals

S-designation approval is given to an instructor + course combination. Each instructor teaching a section of the course must submit his or her own proposal to be approved. Once approved, the section will be designated as satisfying the Sustainability Focus requirement for 3 years. At the end of the approval period, the designation can be renewed for 5 years.

Course based approvals

S-designation approval is given to all faculty teaching the course.  A discipline coordinator or a designated faculty member who teaches the course should fill out the Course-Based Application, requesting that all sections of the course be S-designated.  Once approved, the course will be designated as satisfying the Sustainability Focus requirement for 3 years.  At the end of the approval period, the designation can be renewed for 5 years.

Required syllabus statementS

All approved syllabi must include the two following statements:

• “This course has a Sustainability Designation (SF). Sustainability topics are integrated into the main course material and will constitute a substantial portion of the course.”

• "SFCOs are separate from SLOs and will be assessed independently." 

Procedures for New or Renewal S-designation applications

Carefully review the application and hallmarks before deciding to propose a course, as your proposal will need to clearly demonstrate how the course meets each hallmark. Please also attach an annotated syllabus with your application. 

​If you have any questions, please contact one of the S-designation Co-Chairs.

View the applicationS below