Looking ahead, consider discussing curricular changes for the 2026–27 academic year over the summer or early in the fall. The catalog will open for edits mid-fall 2025 semester and close near the start of the spring 2026 semester. Any curricular changes, including updates to courses, requirement changes, new programs of study, etc., must be included in the catalog as the authoritative source of curricular requirements for the University of Iowa. Curriculum changes flow from the catalog to degree audits and sample plans.
Many colleges have internal processes and approvals to change curricula. Some changes require Board of Regents approval and are therefore subject to their meeting schedule. The earlier curricular change conversations begin, the better for all parties involved.
Involving the Office of the Registrar’s curriculum management team early and often can help these changes move through the process smoothly. Reach out to us at registrar-publications@uiowa.edu and we will connect you with the appropriate member(s) of the curriculum management team.
