How to Submit Faculty Preferences

Overview

• Instructors might be asked to submit their teaching preferences in one of two ways: 

1. Completing a form that’s shared via a link OR 

2. By submitting a request via the Coursedog UI. 

• This article walks you through both options. 

• If you aren’t sure which route to follow, talk to your Department Scheduler and/or Coursedog admin. 

 

Submitting Preferences via Link

Overview

If your institution is using “External Preference Forms” – i.e. They’ve shared a link with you, oftentimes via email – follow the below steps. 

 

How to Do It

1. Click the link in the email. 

2. Complete the form in your browser. 

3. Results will be automatically recorded in the system.

4. Our system will automatically save a draft of the responses on every edit, but it will not submit the form until you’ve clicked the “Submit” button at the bottom of the page.

 

Submitting Preferences via a Request in the Coursedog UI

Overview

If your institution is using “Internal Preference Forms” (i.e. You log into Coursedog and submit a request), you will need a Coursedog log-in. 

 

How to Do It

1. Log into Coursedog.

2. Navigate to Scheduling > Requests

3. Click “Create Request”. 

4. Select “Preference Form” from the dropdown menu.

5. Click “Create Request”.

6. Input the term for which you’re submitting your preferences. 

7. Select the form that applies to your department.

8. Select your name from the “Select Instructor Name” dropdown.

9. Fill out the form. 

10. Click “Submit Request”. 

    1. One submitted, your request will go through an approval workflow before it is finalized. 

    2. Depending on how your institution has set up the approval workflow, it’s possible you might receive an email asking you to review any changes before it’s finalized.