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Submissions for the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Calendar were due October 3, 2025.

 

The 2026-2027 Undergraduate Calendar will be published ahead of the Fall 2026 course intentions period.

Categories of Changes

On this page, we summarize the different categories of changes, organized by complexity (as determined by Senate Policy 127 (opens in new window) ), and list the requirements for submitting the changes. 

Category Brief Description
 What to Submit

Category 1:

A change to a single course that does not affect the overall learning objectives of a program.

Timeline: May 1, 2026 to October 2, 2026

 (google form) New Course Code Request (external link, opens in new window) 

 (google form) Calendar Change Hub (external link, opens in new window) 

Category 2:

A change to a course or its positioning in a program that has a small but noticeable impact on the learning objectives and/or student experience of a program.

Consideration must be given to the effect of the change on students in each year of the program, including Majors, Double Majors, Concentrations, Co-op, Direct Entry, advanced standing and out-of-phase students.

Cumulative Category 2 modifications may result in an overall Category 3 classification. For example, changes involving two or more courses in a program are a Category 3 Minor Modification.

 

At the program/curricular level:

At the course level (with consideration for program impacts):

*Consult with the Vice-Provost, Academic to determine whether this represents a Category 2 or Category 3 change.

Timeline: May 1, 2026 to October 2, 2026

 (google form) Calendar Change Hub (external link, opens in new window) 

If retiring a course ...

If changing mode of delivery, course hours, or course weight ...

  • Select "Course-Level Change"
  • Select "Existing Course"
  • Continue on to Curriculum-Level Change when prompted

 (PDF file) AAC Supplementary - Approvals and Consultations Supplementary Form (opens in new window) 

 (google doc) Curriculum Change Implementation Summary Form (external link, opens in new window) 

Revised Calendar Copy Mark-up (opens in new window) 
Category 3:

A substantial change to a curriculum that has significant impacts on the learning objectives and/or student experience of a program. 
Category 3 changes are reviewed and approved by the Academic Standards Committee and Senate. You will need to submit a proposal. For more details, visit  Curriculum Development .
 
  • Small changes to admission requirements
  • Small changes to the number of courses required for graduation (<5%)
  • Substantial changes to the curriculum mode of delivery (<15%), including blended, where a majority of the course is online, virtual (Online Synchronous and Online Asynchronous), and HyFlex courses
  • The introduction of or changes to academic standing variations and/or graduation requirement variations
  • Deleting a required course from another teaching department if disputed*
  • Variation in policy on grading, promotion, graduation, or Academic Standing
  • Substantial changes (5%-15% of the curricular component) to existing minors, concentrations or optional specializations*
*Consult with the Vice-Provost, Academic to determine whether this represents a Category 2 or Category 3 change.

Timeline: Submit a proposal to OVPA by May 31, 2026

  • This deadline ensures the proposal will meet the November Senate deadline. Later submissions will be accommodated to the extent possible, but implementation may be delayed until the following academic year.

Proposal

 (google form) Calendar Change Hub (external link, opens in new window) 

 (PDF file) AAC Supplementary - Approvals and Consultations Supplmentary Form (opens in new window) 

 (google doc) Curriculum Change Implementation Summary Form (external link, opens in new window) 

Revised Calendar Copy Mark-up (opens in new window) 

Major Modification

A substantial change in program requirements from those that existed at the time of the previous periodic program review; a significant change to program learning outcomes; or a significant change to the faculty engaged in delivering the program and to the essential resources.
Major Modifications are reviewed and approved by the Academic Standards Committee, Senate, and other stakeholder groups. You will need to submit a proposal. If you are not sure the change you are proposing is a Category 3 or a Major change, contact the Vice-Provost, Academic before May 1st. For more details, visit  Curriculum Development (opens in new window) .
 
  • Significant changes to admission requirements, where it affects program-level learning outcomes
  • Substantial changes to the number of core (required/elective) courses required for graduation (5-15%)
  • Significant changes (15-50%) to the mode of delivery of core (required/elective) courses where a majority of the course is not in person
  • Significant program/course changes since the last PPR that affect program-level learning outcomes
  • Significant changes to program-level learning outcomes that do not meet the threshold of "new program"
  • Addition/deletion of a minor, concentration, optional specialization, or a double major that is based on two existing programs
  • Significant changes to faculty delivering the program (e.g. retirements, shifting research/teaching expertise or interest)
  • Significant changes to required program resources (e.g. move to online/hybrid delivery)
  • Offering a significant portion of an existing program online where it had previously been offered in face-to-face mode or vice versa
  • Substantial change in program laboratory time
  • Introduction/deletion of a co-op internship, practicum, portfolio, or work experience requirement
  • Adding or removing capstone courses
  • Program or department/school name change or degree designation change (e.g. Honours)
  • Change to a full-time or a part-time program offering for an existing program
  • Merger of two or more programs in the absence of any other significant changes
  • The establishment of an existing degree program at another institution or location
  • New college bridging/pathway program
  • New Partnership with external institution(s)
  • Addition of a new off-site location
  • Closure of a program

Timeline: Submit a proposal to OVPA by May 31, 2026

  • This deadline ensures the proposal will meet the November Senate deadline. Later submissions will be accommodated to the extent possible, but implementation may be delayed until the following academic year.

Proposal

 (google form) Calendar Change Hub (external link, opens in new window) 

 (PDF file) AAC Supplementary - Approvals and Consultations Supplementary Form (opens in new window) 

 (google doc) Curriculum Change Implementation Summary Form (external link, opens in new window) 

Revised Calendar Copy Mark-up (opens in new window)