Except where specified in italics below, all degree programs and certificates within a degree-granting College use the same annual assessment reporting cycle. Reports are retrospective and summarize program-level assessment/improvement activities from the preceding academic year.
| College | College Due Date | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| Barefield College of Arts & Sciences | October 1 | Anthropology – Due November 15 Art & Art History – Due January 1st Religious Studies – Due October 15 Theatre & Dance – Due November 15 |
| Capstone College of Nursing | June 1 | |
| Communication & Information Sciences | October 15 | |
| Community Health Sciences | August 15 | |
| Culverhouse College of Business | October 1 | |
| College of Education | February 15 | |
| Styslinger College of Engineering | November 15 | |
| Graduate School | October 1 | |
| Human Environmental Sciences | January 30 | |
| School of Law | August 15 | |
| School of Social Work | December 15 |
How to Use the Assessment Timelines
The timelines below outline how faculty, assessment coordinators, and academic leaders work together across the full assessment cycle—not just at the point of reporting.
Organized around key time points leading up to report submission, these timelines highlight when core activities typically occur, from implementing improvements to collecting and analyzing data.
The purpose is not to emphasize deadlines, but to support ongoing, coordinated work that keeps assessment meaningful, faculty‑driven, and aligned with intentional curriculum management. Programs may adapt these timelines to fit their needs, structures, and available resources.
For assistance with planning, evaluation or assessment, help with Planning & Self-Study or any other Institutional Effectiveness-related questions, contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at oie@ua.edu. We are here to help!