2026-2027 Curriculum Timeline

Approval dates, meeting dates and deadlines for the 2027-2028 University Catalog. For questions about the 2026-2027 curriculum timeline contact Jamie Lawson at lawsonj2@wwu.edu or message me on Teams.

Academic Coordinating Commission (ACC) 2026-2027 meeting dates

All ACC meetings are at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in OM 340 (Board of Trustees room).

QuarterMeeting dateMinutes deadline
FallOctober 6, 2026October 1, 2026
FallOctober 20, 2026October 15, 2026
FallNovember 3, 2026October 29, 2026
FallNovember 17, 2026November 12, 2026
FallDecember 1, 2026November 24, 2026
WinterJanuary 5, 2027December 31, 2026
WinterJanuary 19, 2027January 14, 2027
WinterFebruary 2, 2027January 28, 2027
WinterFebruary 16, 2027February 11, 2027
WinterMarch 2, 2027 (curriculum deadline meeting)February 25, 2027
WinterMarch 9, 2027 (curriculum overflow placeholder) 
SpringApril 13, 2027April 8, 2027
SpringApril 27, 2027April 22, 2027
SpringMay 11, 2027May 6, 2027
SpringMay 25, 2027May 20, 2027

Executive Committee of the ACC: Meetings take place on alternate Tuesdays and are held at 4:00 p.m.

Important notes on curriculum processes

  • To Recorders of College Curriculum Minutes: An electronic copy of the minutes of College Curriculum and Standing Committees are due to the Catalog and Curriculum Specialist by the date indicated in the "Minutes deadline" column prior to each ACC meeting for review and inclusion with finalized agendas. Visit the ACC meeting schedule webpage to download the college curriculum committee minutes template.
  • Curricular items will be added to the ACC agenda when they are reported in curriculum minutes. Expedited review of proposals (temporary course, course modality, etc.) with approaching registration dates may be requested in advance of submission of curriculum minutes by sending email notification to the Catalog and Curriculum Specialist and ACC Chair.
  • Departments, programs, and colleges should be mindful of the time required for all curricular approval steps, including committees conducting secondary review, such as the Graduate School Curriculum Committee, CUE, and TCCC.
  • ACC Curriculum deadline meeting for 2027-2028 University Catalog: Tuesday, March 2, 2027

2026-2027 Important dates and deadlines to remember

QuarterCurriculum request descriptionSubmission/review deadline
Winter 2027Request for Temporary Courses and/or Temporary or Permanent Course Modality (contact college dean office for more specific internal deadline).October 29, 2026 (November 3 ACC review)
Spring 2027Request for Temporary Courses and/or Temporary or Permanent Course Modality (contact college dean office for more specific internal deadline).February 11, 2027 (February 16 ACC review)
Summer 2027Request for Temporary or Permanent Course Modality (contact college dean office for more specific internal deadline).February 11, 2027 (February 16 ACC review)
Summer 2027Request for Temporary Course (contact college dean office for more specific internal deadline).April 22, 2027 (April 27 ACC review)
Fall 2027Request for Temporary or Permanent Course Modality (contact college dean office for more specific internal deadline).February 11, 2027 (February 16 ACC review)
Fall 2027Request for Temporary Course (contact college dean office for more specific internal deadline).April 22, 2027 (April 27 ACC review)
Committee/OtherCommittee descriptionSubmission deadline
TCCCTeacher Curricula and Certification Council (TCCC) curriculum submission date (final submission date in order for curriculum proposals to be reviewed by ACC’s deadline meeting)February 9, 2027
CUECommittee on Undergraduate Education (CUE) curriculum submission date (final submission date in order for curriculum proposals to be reviewed by ACC's deadline meeting)February 11, 2027
CUPCouncil on University Programs (CUP) curriculum submission date (final submission date in order for curriculum proposals to be reviewed by ACC's deadline meeting)February 11, 2027
Grad SchoolGraduate School Curriculum Committee (GSCC) curriculum submission date (final submission date in order for curriculum proposals to be reviewed by ACC's deadline meeting)February 16, 2027
Curriculum minutesFinal date for receipt of curriculum minutes containing 2027-2028 proposalsFebruary 25, 2027
ACCACC curriculum deadline meetingMarch 2, 2027
Call for CatalogCall for Catalog final draft availableApril 5, 2027
2027-2028 University Catalog2027-2028 University Catalog website publishedMay 3, 2027

Curriculum committee contacts

Location/areaNameEmailExtension
General catalog and curriculum inquiries Jamie Lawsonlawsonj2@wwu.edu6238
Faculty SenateBecky Johnstonjohnst68@wwu.edu6808
Academic Coordinating CommissionMelissa D'Eloiadeloiam@wwu.edu3962
Committee on Undergraduate EducationKristin Denham (acting chair Fall 26)denham@wwu.edu3217
Teacher Curricula and Certification CouncilElizabeth Serranoserrane3@wwu.edu3319
Council on University ProgramsCindy Elliserellisec@wwu.edu6230
Graduate School Curriculum CommitteeRyan Dudenbosteldudenbr@wwu.edu7712
College of Business and EconomicsChristopher Califfcaliffc@wwu.edu4817
College of Fine and Performing ArtsPriscilla Arteagaarteagp@wwu.edu7594
College of Humanities and Social SciencesMarc Geislergeisler@wwu.edu3764
College of Science and EngineeringMariana Smit Vega Garciasmitvem@wwu.edu3640
Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary StudiesEmily Marrsherolde@wwu.edu3701
College of the EnvironmentDarrin Gordongordond8@wwu.edu2214
Western LibrariesNeah Ingram-Monteiroingramn@wwu.edu3542
Woodring College of EducationElizabeth Serranoserrane3@wwu.edu3319