Undergraduate Studies Committee

The Undergraduate Studies Committee (USC) acts under the authority of Senate and is responsible for the review and approval of undergraduate academic curriculum, including modifications to existing programs, and makes recommendations to the Academic Planning & Policy Committee (AP&P) on the degree requirements and curriculum of proposed new academic programs. 

USC Policy and Resources

• USC Policy
• USC SharePoint site (USC forms, submission categories, and guidelines)

USC Terms of Reference

USC is a standing committee of Senate, reporting to Senate

• USC is responsible for reviewing undergraduate curriculum and regulations and requirements at the course and program levels
• To review and make recommendations to Senate on major modifications to undergraduate curriculum, including the introduction of new courses, options, specializations, minors, certificates, diplomas, articulation agreements, and changes to undergraduate regulations
• To review undergraduate academic regulations and requirements at the course and program levels, and make recommendations to Senate
• To report minor curricular changes to Senate for information
• To review new undergraduate degree programs, specifically degree requirements and curriculum
• To direct issues for consideration as appropriate to the Academic Planning & Policy Committee, e.g., admission requirements

Composition

Designate of the Provost (normally a Dean or Associate Dean) – Chair 
1 Associate Dean 
6 faculty 
3 students (named by TCSA (2) and TDSA (1)) 
University Registrar, or designate (non-voting) 
Curriculum & Academic Integrity Coordinator, Office of the Provost (secretary, non-voting)

Consultants 
Deans 
University Librarian or designate 
1 Academic Advisor

Terms of Reference (formerly Academic Development Committee) revised Feb 2003, July 2007, Jan 2015, May 2017, Apr 2019, Apr 2022, May 2023, May 2026