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How to Submit a Course Request

  1. Write your syllabus and rationale. The curriculum committees will typically look for the following:

    What makes my syllabus effective? What do the committees look for?

    It is important for both instructors and students to realize that a syllabus plays the role of a contract, outlining the various responsibilities to be successful in a course. The syllabus sets the tone for the course. Syllabi should include:

    • Instructor’s contact information, including name, location, phone, e-mail, and office hours
    • Course title, number, call number, meeting days and times, and classroom location
    • Course description, goals and objectives, prerequisites, and GEC category, if applicable
    • Required texts, course packets, and supplies, and where they can be purchased
    • List of texts on reserve in the library and where the reserve desk is located
    • Detailed calendar for the course, including a weekly outline of readings and homework, exams, and date, time, and location of the final
    • Length and format required for all papers, homework, and laboratory assignments
    • How class attendance and participation are included in the grade, and what is expected of students in order to be successful in this area
    • Grading pattern and criteria
    • A statement on disability, including information on accommodations and where to seek assistance (should be in 16 pt. font). Disability Statement: Students with disabilities that have been certified by the Office for Disability Services will be appropriately accommodated, and should inform the instructor as soon as possible of their needs. The Office for Disability Services is located in 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue; telephone 292-3307, TDD 292-0901; http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/.
    • If the syllabus is standard for several sections, include the name and contact information for the course coordinator
    • A separate sheet may be included from the GTA or recitation leader with the contact information and individual policies for courses with several sections
    • Academic Misconduct Statement: It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term “academic misconduct” includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-487). For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct (http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/resource_csc.asp).
    • IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COURSES THAT ARE SUBMITTED FOR GEC STATUS: Please see the “Curricular Resources” page for the GEC guidelines for each category. Please note that your syllabus must include a statement indicating which category of the GEC your course fulfills, and how your course specifically meets the category’s goals and objectives.

  2. Download and complete the appropriate form(s). If you need assistance with filling out any of the forms, please refer to the How to Fill Out Forms section on our Resources page.

    Which forms do I use?

    If it is a brand new course New Course Request
    New course, with GEC status New Course Request
    GEC summary sheet
    New Honors course
    (eg. History of Art H452)     		New Course Request
    Honors Course form
    New course with honors version
    (eg. Both Economics 556 and Economics H556 at the same time.)    		 New Course Request
    Honors course form
    Honors version of existing course Course Change Request
    Honors course form
    An existing course for GEC status GEC summary sheet

    An exiting course for GEC, with a slight modification (number, title, etc)

    		 Course Change Request
    GEC summary sheet
    Change of description, title, number, other general information, unit, cross-listing, credit hours Course Change Request
    To remove a course from the listings Course Withdrawal Request
    To put a course in limbo E-mail Jennifer Lando
    and Carol Dones (Registrar)
    To remove a course from limbo E-mail Jennifer Lando
    and Carol Dones (Registrar)
    A Group Studies Request Group Studies Request Form
    An existing course taught in a workshop format Flexibly Scheduled/Off Campus/Workshop Request
    An existing course taught less than full term Flexibly Scheduled/Off Campus/Workshop Request
    An existing course taught off campus Flexibly Scheduled/Off Campus/Workshop Request

  3. Get the appropriate approvals of the undergraduate studies and/or graduate studies committee, department and/or department chair and secure the signatures on the form(s).

    YOU ARE NOW READY TO SUBMIT YOUR COURSE REQUEST(S).

  4. Effective 9/1/05, the Curriculum Office is now requiring that you submit the syllabus, rationale and any other supporting documents electronically. We strongly encourage you to include a scanned version (with signatures) of the course request form, as well.
    • Create an e-mail message.
      • In the subject line, include the department/Book 3 listing, the course number, and the type of request (i.e., Arabic 372, course change).
      • In the body of the e-mail, include the contact information for the course, in the event any questions arise. Include any comments, questions, or special instructions.
      • Attach the syllabus, rationale, and/or any supporting documents (in PDF or MS Word format ONLY).
      • If you are able to scan the signed course form, attach it as well.
      • If you cannot scan and send the form, please indicate the method of delivery of the form (fax, courier, office drop off, campus mail) and he anticipated arrival date.
      • Send the e-mail to asccurrofc@osu.edu.
    • If you are not able to scan the signed course request form, please send it via one of these methods of delivery:
      • Fax: 614-688-5678,
      • Courier, office drop off or campus mail to:
      • ASC Curriculum Office
        4132 Smith Laboratory, 174 W. 18th Ave.
        Columbus, OH 43210
      • Please do NOT fax or send via campus mail printed versions of course syllabus, rationale, supporting documents, etc. These documents must be sent by e-mail.

  5. Once your materials have been received and processed, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to the Curriculum Office search page. This will enable you to check the status of your request.