All new programs and curricular changes require college approval before university approval can occur. Since approval processes and timelines vary at the college level, the first step in any curricular change proposal should involve your college. Please contact your college office to assist you through the necessary governance processes:
| College of Agriculture & Bioresources | Amie Shirkie |
| College of Arts & Science | Alexis Dahl |
| College of Dentistry | Kelly Mulligan |
| College of Education | Arvelle Van Dyck |
| Edwards School of Business | Vicky Parohl |
| College of Engineering | Aleksandra Pajic |
| School of Environment & Sustainability | Carolyn Pytlyk |
| College of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies | CGPS Committee and Program Administration |
| College of Kinesiology | Keeran Wagner |
| College of Law | Louise Ferguson |
| College of Medicine | Sherry Pederson |
| College of Nursing | Donna Ludwar |
| College of Pharmacy & Nutrition | Diane Favreau |
| St. Thomas More College | Laura Mitchell |
| Teaching & Learning Centre | David Parkinson |
| Western College of Veterinary Medicine | Paige Links |
Program Name Change
Minor or Concentration Name Change
Final Approval
University Course Challenge, through college faculty council (or delegated committee)
Submissions
Name Change Form; Course and Program Catalogue entry with changes in red, including rationale for change proposal; record and date of college approval; Consultation with the Registrar Form (to be completed during the consultation with the registrar meeting)
Deadline
Must receive final approval by the end of December to be included in the March publication of the Course and Program Catalogue and implemented for the upcoming Spring or Fall Term.
Field of Study Name Change
Final Approval
Academic Programs Committee, through college faculty council (or delegated committee)
Submission
Name Change Form; Course and Program Catalogue entry with changes in red, including rationale for change proposal; record and date of college approval; Consultation with the Registrar Form (to be completed during the consultation with the registrar meeting)
Deadline
Must receive final approval by the end of December to be included in the March publication of the Course and Program Catalogue and implemented for the upcoming Spring or Fall Term.
Degree Program Name Change
Final Approval
University Council through college faculty council and the Academic Programs Committee (APC)
Submissions
Name Change Form; Course and Program Catalogue entry with changes in red; Consultation with the Registrar Form (to be completed during the consultation with the registrar meeting)
Deadline
Must receive final approval by the end of December to be included in the March publication of the Course and Program Catalogue and implemented for the upcoming Spring or Fall Term.
College or Department Name Change
Final Approval
University Council through college faculty council, the Planning & Priorities Committee (PPC), and the Academic Programs Committee (APC)
Submission
Name Change Form; Course and Program Catalogue entry with changes in red; Consultation with the Registrar Form (to be completed during the consultation with the registrar meeting)
Deadline
Must receive final approval by mid-November to be included in the March publication of the Course and Program Catalogue and implemented for the upcoming Fall Term.
Building, Street or Other Name Change
Final Approval: Changes of names for buildings, streets and other physical entities are approved by the Board of Governors (following recommendation by the Naming Committee).
Complete the Name Change Form and submit to the university.secretary@usask.ca,
Questions?
All changes of names for academic entities must be requested by the responsible college, following internal approval by its own approval procedures.
If you have any questions about these procedures, please contact the Office of the University Secretary.