These proposal timelines are intended to help institutional members understand when key steps in the programming process occur. Included are specific dates for the current academic year and the next academic year. Visit our How to Contribute to Cross-Network Programing page for full details on the proposal process and what it takes to teach one of our programs.
Please note that specific planning dates may be adjusted based on Network needs; any changes will be announced to the Network. Additionally, some drop-in events, workshops, and teaching institutes may be scheduled outside of official term start and end dates.
Academic Year 2025-2026 Planning Dates
| Deadline | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for programming | April 2025 | August 2025 | January 2026 |
| Proposals due | June 9, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | March 9, 2026 |
| CNOG reviews proposals | June 2025 | October 2025 | March 2026 |
| CNOG responds to proposals | Week of July 14 | Week of Nov. 10 | Week of April 13 |
| Programming announced | August 4, 2025 | December 8, 2025 | May 4, 2026 |
| Registration opens | August 25, 2025 | January 5, 2026 | May 26, 2025 |
| Term begins | September 22, 2025 | January 26, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Term ends | December 8, 2025 | April 20, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
Academic Year 2026-2027 Planning Dates
| Deadline | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for programming | April 2026 | August 2024 | January 2027 |
| Proposals due | June 8, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | March 8, 2027 |
| CNOG reviews proposals | June 2026 | October-November 2026 | March 2025 |
| CNOG responds to proposals | Week of July 6 | Week of Nov. 16 | Week of April 12 |
| Programming announced | August 10, 2026 | December 7, 2026 | May 10, 2027 |
| Registration opens | August 17, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | May 17, 2027 |
| Term begins | September 28, 2026 | January 25, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
| Term ends | December 11, 2026 | April 23, 2027 | August 6, 2027 |