All UCC proposals are submitted through Watermark Curriculum Strategy (formerly SmartCatalog).  Within the Curriculum Strategy course form, answer “yes” to the question “Is this an approved or proposed University Core Curriculum course?” to ensure the proposal routes to the UCC Subcommittee. The UCC cover sheet and syllabus should be attached at the bottom of the form. 

Ball State is in the process of implementing a new University Core Curriculum (UCC) planned to launch in Fall 2026.  An overview is available on the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs website.

Tracking Spreadsheet

To view the status of proposals reviewed by the University Core Curriculum Subcommittee, please see spreadsheet below. Please note, "approved" refers to approval by the UCC Subcommittee, but additional steps in the governance process include the Provost and public posting period. The Undergraduate Education Committee will approve the overall University Core Curriculum before it is implemented.

Core Changes AY 24-25.xlsx

Documents for the New University Core Curriculum

Please use the documents below to propose courses for the new UCC to be launched in Fall 2026.

UCC Course Proposal/Revision Cover Sheet 

Instructions for Proposing or Revising UCC Courses

Documents for the Existing University Core Curriculum

Please note, the University Core Curriculum Subcommittee is not accepting proposals for new additions to the existing University Core Curriculum, but the following may be relevant if an existing UCC course must be revised for the 2025-2026 catalog year.

2024-2025 University Core Curriculum

UCC Course Proposal/Revision Cover Sheet (updated October 2022)

Instructions for Proposing or Revising UCC Courses (updated May 2023)

Checklist for UCC Syllabus Review and Assessment Reporting (added October 2023)