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 2026-2027 Planning Dates
| Deadline | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for programming | April 13, 2026 | August 17th 2026 | January 11, 2027 |
| Proposals due | June 8, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | March 8, 2027 |
| CNOG reviews proposals | June 15, 2026 | October 19, 2026 | March 15, 2027 |
| CNOG responds to proposals | Week of July. 27 | Week of Nov. 30 | Week of Apr. 26 |
| Programming announced | August 3, 2026 | December 7, 2026 | May 3, 2027 |
| Registration opens | August 24, 2026 | December 28, 2026 | May 24, 2027 |
| Term begins | September 21, 2026 | January 25, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
| Term ends | December 7, 2026 | April 19, 2027 | August 9, 2027 |
Academic Year 2027-2028 Planning Dates
| Deadline | Fall 2027 | Spring 2028 | Summer 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for programming | April 12, 2027 | August 16, 2027 | January 3, 2028 |
| Proposals due | June 7, 2027 | October 11, 2027 | February 28, 2028 |
| CNOG reviews proposals | June 14, 2027 | October 18, 2027 | March 6, 2028 |
| CNOG responds to proposals | Week of July. 26 | Week of Nov. 29 | Week of Apr. 17 |
| Programming announced | August 2, 2027 | December 6, 2027 | April 24, 2028 |
| Registration opens | August 23, 2027 | December 27, 2027 | May 15, 2028 |
| Term begins | September 20, 2027 | January 24, 2028 | June 12, 2028 |
| Term ends | December 6, 2027 | April 17, 2028 | July 31, 2028 |