Teaching Regulations and Procedures for FASS and FPA -

FPGA-FASS Teaching Regulations & Procedures

This website provides information about teaching regulations and procedures for FASS and FPGA instructors, and identifies sections of the Undergraduate Calendar and Graduate Calendar that govern course instruction.

Preparing for Fall 2026 Courses

Course outlines for fall term courses should be made available to registered students no later than September 2, 2026.
The minimal course outline template is available
- Read the Provost’s Memo re: Course Outline Information and Requirements for 2026-27 (July 30, 2026)
- Course Outline Checklist (FGPA)
- Updated Grading Guidelines (FPGA)
Read the TLS Briefing Note on Assessment Design, Academic Integrity, and Generative AI (August 2026)
Read the Provost’s Memo re: Academic Consideration Policy Reminder (February 2, 2026)
Read the Provost’s Memo re: Duty to Accommodate Religious and Creed-Based Observances (September 24, 2024)
Read the Provost’s Memo re: Teaching Resources and Support (August 16, 2024)

Key Dates for Fall 2026

September 2: Course outlines for fall term courses must be made available to students
September 9: Fall term courses begin
October 26-30: Fall break, no classes
November 27: Last day for summative tests or examinations, or formative tests or examinations totalling more than 15% of the final grade in fall term undergraduate courses.
December 11: Last day of classes; classes follow a Monday schedule. Last day for final take-home examinations to be assigned.
December 12-23: Final Exam period
December 23: Final take-home examinations are due

The Academic Year (Graduate and Undergraduate Studies) schedule contains the dates prescribed by the University Senate for academic activities for each academic term.

Key Dates for Late Summer 2026

June 25: Course outlines for late summer courses must be made available to students
July 2: Late summer term courses begin
August 7: Last day for summative tests or examinations, or formative tests or examinations totalling more than 15% of the final grade in late summer and full summer term undergraduate courses.
August 14: Last day of late summer and full summer classes; last day for final take-home examinations to be assigned.
August 17-23: Final Exam period
August 23: Final take-home examinations are due

The Academic Year (Graduate and Undergraduate Studies) schedule contains the dates prescribed by the University Senate for academic activities for each academic term.

Important Reminders

If you plan to use e-proctoring for online exams, you must indicate this on your course outline. For more information on e-proctoring, including fees, please consult the SES e-proctoring webpage.
If you plan to use Scheduling and Exam Services that have fees or incur a charge, you must obtain approval from the chair/director of your unit.