What Needs Committee Approval?
New courses
Major changes to existing courses (credits, learning objectives, major assignments/evaluations)
Cross-listing with other departments
Who Can Submit?
UMSI faculty (tenure, research, clinical tracks) and full-time lecturers
Intermittent instructors can co-develop a course, but must partner with eligible faculty for submission
Submission Deadlines
Fall Term: Submit by the second week of January (previous academic year)
Winter Term: Submit by the second week of September (previous term)
Late submissions accepted only with special permission (e.g., new hires, new programs)
How to Submit
Complete the appropriate course approval form
Provide a syllabus and proposed assignments
Forms and guidance: Contact your program faculty director or umsi.registrar@umich.edu
Syllabus Updates
Regular updates for course content and improvements do not require approval—approval is only needed for major changes as defined above
For questions, contact your program director or umsi.registrar@umich.edu.