Minor Changes - no syllabus required

• Changing the frequency of offering
• Minor editorial changes or corrections
• Adding options to the prerequisites
• Cross-listing courses (starting with an already existing course)
• Uncross-listing current courses (will automatically deactivate course to be uncross-listed)
• Course number changes that DO NOT affect upper or lower division status
• Changing Course Classification (approved by the Curriculum Council Chair)

Major Changes - course syllabus required

• New Course Proposal
• Changing the number of credits
• Changing the credit distribution of the course
• Changing from upper to lower division status or vice versa
• Stacking courses
• Adding required prerequisites
• Removing prerequisites
• Changing the mode of delivery (i.e. adding or removing a lab, practicum, or internship)
• Deactivating a course (this permanently deletes the course)
• Changing repeatability for credit

 Major Changes

• Changing a program name
• Changing program requirements
• Changing course credit requirement
• Changing admissions requirements

Minor Changes

• Changing or correcting program descriptions (Minor editorial changes can be made on catalog proofs)
• Adding course options to course lists under program requirements.

General Education Requirement Guidelines 

• Faculty Senate Resolution which replaces the Perspectives on the Human Condition (PHC) with a classification list system. (Passed on May 4, 2015, Meeting #207)
• GER Course Approval Guide (PDF)
• General Education Requirements page 

UAF may grant credit for courses co-sponsored by certain organizations. This policy is intended to insure that such courses meet UAF academic standards, that accurate student records are maintained, and that UAF’s administrative expenses are covered.

For more information, go to:

https://uaf.edu/chancellor/initiatives-and-policies/policy/05.10.072.php