Courses (Courses)
Description: The Committee on Courses has authority for final approval of all courses of the Riverside Division.
Committee Analyst:
Beth Beatty
beth.beatty@ucr.edu
Committee Links:
Committee Membership
Resources
| Meeting Dates | CRS Due Date for Courses to Make Agenda |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | October 2, 2025 |
| October 23, 2025 | October 16, 2025 |
| December 04, 2025 | November 26, 2025 |
| January 15, 2026 | January 8, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 | January 22, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 | March 5, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
| May 7, 2026 | April 30, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Courses with the Effective Term: | Deadline for Submission of Proposal in CRS: |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 - Graduate & Undergraduate Courses | October 8, 2025 |
| Summer 2026 - Graduate & Undergraduate Courses | October 7, 2025 |
| Fall 2026 - All Change, Cross-listed & Renumbered courses Fall 2026 - All Other Courses |
December 1, 2025 January 15, 2026 |
| Winter 2027 - Graduate Courses Winter 2027 - Undergraduate Courses |
April 24, 2026 May 10, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 - Graduate & Undergraduate Courses | October 08, 2026 |
| Summer 2027 - Graduate & Undergraduate Courses | October 09, 2026 |
| Deadline for Courses to appear in 2026-2027 General Catalog | January 15, 2026 |
AY 25-26 Deadlines for Upper Division & Graduate Level Associate In Requests
| Quarter: | Submission Deadline: |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
| Winter 2026 | December 15, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | March 9, 2026 |
| Summer Session 2026 - Sessions A, C1, C2, D & F | May 29, 2026 |
| Summer Session 2026 - Session B, C3 & E | July 2, 2026 |
- UCR Interpretation of SR760 - (08/02/2015)
- Systemwide Course Approval - (08/02/2021)
- Faculty Checklist for Course Proposals - (09/13/2021)
- Request For Extension of Course Proposal Submission Deadline - (09/15/2022)
- CCGA Guidance on 299 Courses - (07/17/2023)
- UCEP & CCGA Standard Terminology Guide for Distance Education Courses - (07/17/2023)
- FAQ for Online Course Modality Proposals - 1-31-24 - (01/31/2024)
- Member's Handbook - (09/06/2024)
- Submission Due Dates for 25-26 Course Proposals - (09/06/2024)
- General Policies Governing Courses of Instruction - (04/25/2025)
- Course Syllabus Template - (08/28/2025)
- Submission Due Dates for 26-27 Course Proposals - (09/15/2025)
Meetings
Currently, no meeting dates have been posted.
Bylaws
08.10
Courses
08.10.01
This committee consists of a minimum of thirteen
members, with at least one member representing
each of the areas: humanities, social sciences,
biological sciences, and physical sciences, and
each of the colleges/schools/divisions. One
member of the Committee on Courses is also a
member of the Committee on Educational Policy. (Am 22 May 86)(Am 25 May 95)(Am 30 Nov 2010)(Am 5 Dec 23)
08.10.02
Subject to the provision of 8.10.3, the Committee has authority for final approval of all courses of the Riverside Division, except those courses in University Extension above the 200 series, giving due consideration to the findings of the Graduate Council, the Committee on University Extension, Executive Committees of the colleges and schools, and officers at Riverside. The Committee has authority for approval of associate-instructors for upper-division and graduate courses, and for instructors of University Extension courses numbered below 200. The committee will report its actions to the next regular meeting of the Division. (Am 28 May 81)(Am 30 Nov. 2010)
08.10.03
By a petition signed by any five voting members of the Division, all matters concerning the approval or disapproval of courses may be referred to the Division for final action. In conformity with Bylaw 6.1, the petition shall then be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of the Division. Pending consideration by the Division, the filing of a petition shall not affect the status of any approved course. Nor shall the disapproval of any course by the Division affect the status of any approved course in which instruction is currently being offered. (En 28 May 81)
08.10.04
The committee shall, after consultation with the department(s) concerned, have the authority to delete any course which has not been offered for four consecutive years. (En 30 May 85)