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Information regarding curriculum change and calendar submissions for the 2025-2026 academic year coming soon.

This is a Major Modification.

This is a Major Modification (opens in new window) .

1. Consult with Registrar's Office (RO) Departments.

  • Contact the Assistant Registrar, Curriculum Management, and the Director of Admissions and National Recruitment.
  • The RO can provide valuable guidance on the operational impacts of your plans.

2. Fill out the  (google doc) Curriculum Implementation Summary and Checklist (external link, opens in new window) .

  • This will aid in ensuring that all aspects of the implementation are considered.

3. Submit a proposal to the Academic Standards Committee (ASC).

  • Contact the Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic, at ovpa.curriculum@torontomu.ca.
  • Include all of the following things in the proposal:
  1. A summary of the proposed changes and the rationale in light of the program’s stated objectives
  2. The effect on the Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations (UDLEs) and program learning outcomes, illustrated through an analysis of curricular mapping;
  3. The impact of the proposed changes on the program’s students and how the changes will improve the student experience
  4. Consideration of how an EDI/anti-racism lens has been applied to the proposed curriculum modification
  5. An indication of those changes that are the result of a previous periodic program review
  6. A list of the added resources that are needed, including space, faculty and staff. Where appropriate (e.g., changing from traditional to fully online delivery), comment on the adequacy of and access to technology platforms and tools, student support services, and faculty/staff training 
  7. A table permitting easy comparison of the existing curriculum with the curriculum of the proposed amended program by year and term, including course numbers and titles, course hours in lecture, lab or studio, and course designation by program categories (core, open electives, and liberal studies)
  8. A rationale if there are changes to electives, with comments on the actual availability of electives
  9. A description of each new or amended course, in calendar format
  10.  A statement of program balance (among core, open electives, and liberal studies) for existing and amended programs
  11. A statement of how and when changes will be implemented and the strategy for communicating the changes to students
  12. A summary of the implications for external recognition and/or professional accreditation
  13. A summary, in the case of extensive changes, of views of the Program Advisory Council
  14. A list of any other programs affected by the changes
  15. A brief executive summary

4. Submit revised calendar copy.