Course Approval Process

Gettysburg Curriculum | Course Approval Process

Faculty seeking approval for a new course should fill out this application (DOC) and submit it to the chair or program director.

Faculty seeking to have courses approved to serve Gettysburg Curriculum goals should also follow the instructions linked below.

After consulting with members of the department about the new course, the chair or program director should attach a note certifying departmental approval of the proposal or include a statement on the form.

The chair or program director should then submit the proposal electronically to the Registrar at registrar@gettysburg.edu. The Registrar will present course proposals to the Academic Policy and Program Committee (APPC) for acknowledgment or for approval to meet Gettysburg Curriculum goals.

Guidelines for having courses approved for meeting Gettysburg Curriculum goals:

1. First-Year Writing Requirement