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titleHow do I create a new course?

To create a new course:

  1. Click on the green “Propose New Course” button.
    1. Note that when you are in the propose new course screen, you can choose “Propose New from Existing,” which is great if you are creating graduate and undergraduate versions of a course or if you are creating a special version of a special topics course.
  2. Any of the red boxes must be filled out before you can submit, however, you can save your work and return at a later time.
  3. You should check the course numbers that are currently being used to pick a number that is unique.
  4. Complete the form. All red fields are required.
    1. Most fields are self-explanatory, however, if you need additional assistance refer to the CIM for Courses Cheat Sheet or watch this tutorial video.


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titleHow do I modify an existing course?

You can search for classes by using any on the following:

  • Typing in the subject and number (e.g., ACC 201). Note that you need a space between the subject code and the
  • Type in the subject code (this will give you a list of all courses in the subject)
  • Search for the course by title. You can use an asterisk (*) as a wild card. So, *sustain* will return any course with sustainable, sustainability, in the title.

Click on the class you want to edit and then click on the green “Edit Course” button below the search

  • All existing information will be populated, and you can edit course information as described below in “Completing the CIM Course Inventory form.”
  • Any of the red boxes must be filled out before you can submit, however, you can save your work and return at a later time.


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titleWhat should I enter for the "effective term" field?
The general rule is to make your new course or course changes effective in CIM for the term prior to when the new course or changes will go into effect. For example, if creating a new course to begin offering in Fall 2021, the effective term should be Spring 2021. This allows the course to be pulled into CLSS and built into the schedule for the fall. It also allows the new course to show in the catalog and registration systems as soon as the spring semester to make students aware. If it the effective term was set for fall, the course wouldn’t show up anywhere until the fall term begins.

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