Curriculum and Academic Policy (CAPC)

Proposing a New Course

All new courses must be approved by the Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee which aims to establish course offerings for each academic year as far in advance as possible. Faculty members are encouraged to propose new courses well ahead of the semester they intend to teach the course. Except in the case of courses required for new hires, submissions during the summer months or intersession should be avoided.

To propose a new course, complete the latest version of the online New Course proposal form.

The Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee ordinarily meets weekly when classes are in session, and proposals will be added to the agenda in the order they are submitted. Courses approved by the Committee will then go to the College Faculty for a final vote of approval. All requests/materials (other than a new course proposal) that you wish to be reviewed by the Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee are to be e-mailed to capc@sewanee.edu. Please do not send your e-mails to an individual person as this could result in your request being overlooked; and, therefore it would not be on the CAPC agenda.

The deadline for proposed new courses and revisions to existing courses to be taught in Advent 2025 and beyond is January 24, 2025.

Proposing a new major or minor/certificate

New majors or minors/certificates must be approved by the CAPC. Proposals should be submitted one year in advance of the academic year in which the program is to commence. CAPC-recommended majors, minors, and certificates go before the College Faculty for deliberation and a vote of approval. To submit a proposal, please follow the outlined procedures below:

Major Proposal

Minor / Certificate Proposal