Aside from course and program changes, most discussion items are brought to the Council by the members or the Dean. However, any student, faculty, or staff member can request that an item be placed on the Graduate Council agenda, provided that the Council has authority for the matter in accordance with the Charter.

Some items, such as academic appeals, must follow a specific route to the Graduate Council through the appropriate appeals process. To place an item on the agenda, send it to the Graduate Council Secretary no less than three weeks (and preferably four weeks) prior to the meeting at which you would like the item to be considered.

Meetings at the beginning of the academic year (the September through November meetings) typically have the largest agendas and the most pressing items (academic appeals, course and program changes) must be given first consideration.

Departments are encouraged to submit course and program changes as early in the academic year as possible. Items for Council consideration should be submitted with all required documentation. If you are uncertain about the documentation required, please contact the Graduate Council Secretary or the Dean of the Graduate College.