Schedule Build Basics

Schedule Builds are the process by which the Schedule of Classes for each semester is created. For each semester, the process is as follows:

The Schedule of Classes for a fall/spring/summer semester is copied over from the prior parallel fall/spring/summer semester (i.e., the prior fall semester's classes are carried forward to the next fall semester; same "carry foward" process for spring and summer semesters). This is the starting point for each semester's Schedule of Classes.
Department chairs will be sent a Preliminary Schedule Build. This is a list of that department's classes in the given semester. The department chair works with department faculty to review the details, and to request all necessary changes and additions to those classes. Department chairs submit the Schedule Build back to the Jacobs Scheduling Office for implementation.
A couple months later, department chairs are sent a Final Schedule Build. This is a second and final chance to make any remaining changes to the semester’s Schedule of Classes prior to student enrollment. Same process as step 2 above.
With all changes in place from the Final Schedule Build, student enrollment then opens for the semester in question.

If a class change is not told to the Scheduling Office, we are not aware of the update. In the Schedule Builds, please provide all changes and specific details about a class, even changes that seem obvious. This will help us to get all classes set up exactly how you and your department want.

The starting point for each semester of classes is copied over from the previous parallel semester. Summer 2022’s Schedule of Classes started as an exact copy of Summer 2021; Fall 2022 as a copy of Fall 2021; and Spring 2022 as a copy of Spring 2021. From that exact copy, we then make whatever changes you request.
- Please keep in mind: If you make a change to Fall 2021, it will automatically carry over to Fall 2022 – but it will not automatically carry over to Spring 2022. So if you want to make a change for fall and spring semesters, please request it for both.

View the Schedule Build Timeline here.

View Schedule of Classes and Schedule Build FAQ here.

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