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Submitting a curricular proposal in Kuali begins a structured, multi-level review process, and we know you’re eager to know when your item will be reviewed and approved. While timelines vary across colleges, this guide will help you understand where your proposal is in the process and when to expect its full approval.

The Quick Version

For those who already know how the process works, but simply need directions on where to find the status:

1. Open the proposal in Kuali
2. Expand the workflow status

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Understand the approval path

All curricular proposals move through multiple levels of review. While this can vary slightly, most proposals follow this sequence:

1. Department-level review(s)
2. College Curriculum Committee
3. College Dean
4. Faculty Senate Curriculum Committees (Graduate Council, Curriculum & Standards, General Education)
5. Faculty Senate (courses are fully approved at this level)
6. University President (program modifications and new certificates, minors, and specializations are approved at this level)
7. Board of Trustees (new major and degree programs are approved at this level)

Each step depends on the successful approval at the previous level.

Check out The Approval Process for a flowchart and more detailed explanation of the approval process.