Fall 2024 general purpose classroom assignments

We have assigned the majority of fall 2024 classes into General Purpose Classrooms (GPCs) as needed. While OCM is still working to assign classrooms, you can review room assignments for fall 2024 on the Class Schedule. 

Canceling classes for fall 2024 with zero and low enrollments

If you do not plan to offer a class, the class needs to be canceled in Collaborative Class Scheduling (CCS) as soon as possible and before the start of the term. 

Failure to cancel a class in a timely manner may have financial aid and degree progress impacts on students. 

For classes with low enrollment to be canceled, please do the following:

1. Change the Class Status to “Stop Further Enrollment” on the Enrollment Control panel of CCS and Save.
2. Notify enrolled students directly to offer alternative options before requesting a class cancellation.
3. Email ocmsched@umn.edu to process your cancellation.
1. **If your college requires collegiate approval for cancellation with low enrollment, also refer to your college procedures.

For classes with zero enrollments to be canceled:

1. Change the Class Status to “Canceled Section” on the Enrollment Control panel of CCS.
2. Save.

2024-25 final exam information

Please check out these resources for additional information on upcoming final exams:

• Fall 2024 and spring 2025 final exam schedules
• Final exam details and regulations 
• Final exam classroom request form 

Spring 2025 (1253) classroom scheduling

CCS will be closed as of July 8, 2024 to make general purpose classroom assignments for spring 2025 classes. CCS will open again on August 2, 2024 to make emergent changes to spring 2025 classes before registration begins on November 12, 2024.

2024-25 Production calendar

The 2024-25 production calendar is now available. If you want the production calendar added to your Google calendar, follow the instructions at the bottom of the page.

Class Scheduling Distribution Summary (CSDS) update

The Class Scheduling Distribution Summary (CSDS) dashboard monitors compliance with the Class Scheduling policy. You can find the updated dashboard on the classroom website, under Scheduling, or at the dashboard z-link.

Astra to be replaced with 25Live

In case you missed the news last month, Astra is being replaced with CollegeNET’s 25Live product. Highlights of the new product include:

• An updated, multi-campus academic and room scheduling platform
• Improved workflow management, calendars, and customization options
• Smarter event forms and streamlined event pricing
• Increased what-if scenario planning
• Advanced administrative tools

The project will officially kick off with the vendor in late July 2024 and is expected to launch in June 2025. Communications, including comprehensive training plans, will continue throughout the project with current Astra users to ensure a smooth transition. 

Astra will continue to be the University’s class and room scheduling system until 25Live launches.

CCS user workshops

Please join us for our monthly CCS user workshops. These workshops allow us to connect with our departmental schedulers and review relevant topics.

These workshops are conducted over Zoom on the second Tuesday of the month from 11:00-11:30 a.m. (15–20 minute presentation with time for discussion). 

To attend a workshop, simply add the class schedule production calendar to your Google Calendar:

• Add to U of M Google calendar
• Add to general Google calendar

A Zoom meeting link and materials will be added to the calendar event closer to the day of the workshop.