Guidelines for Submitting Your Department's Schedule of Classes

Each department is required to submit their schedule of classes for the upcoming semester by the stated deadlines:

General Schedule Development Information for Departments:

Each Department Chair/ Program Director is responsible for submitting his/her department/program schedule for the upcoming semester by the stated deadlines:

• Feb. 15 for the Summer and Fall semesters
• Sept. 15 for Spring semester

The Schedule should include course prefix and number, course title, days and time offered, instructor's full name, and any room information.  This information should be provided for all courses taught by Department Faculty in the home department and in other department/programs. Each department should offer courses that are spread throughout the day. Courses with multiple sections should be offered at different times throughout the day.

Classes should adhere to the standard class period times as much as possible.  Deviations must be approved by the area Dean and/or the Assistant Provost for Academic Administration. Departments should refer to the Class Schedule Grid for more information on appropriate time blocks. Classes cannot be scheduled during the TR 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. time period.

If a department schedules MW classes, they should also schedule some WF and/or MF classes. Although seldom used, the MF format has a more even distribution between class meetings. Studio/lab/field courses should start and end at times that minimize the number of class periods used.

Please keep in mind:

• MWF – Morning blocks should end by 11:15 a.m. to allow students to take Humanities classes. Afternoon blocks should begin at a normal time, i.e.12:45, 1:45 or 2:45 p.m.
• TR – Morning blocks should end by 10:40 a.m. and afternoon blocks should begin at a normal class period time.

For more detailed information, please review the Schedule Development Guidelines and Policies.