Important Update: Transition to Four-Digit Course Numbers
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the academic experience and provide additional course numbering options, University of Idaho is transitioning from three-digit course numbers to a new four-digit system.
Why the change?
The transition to four-digit course numbers will:
- Support future academic growth and departmental changes.
- Allow for additional course number options and standard course numbers.
What you need to know
Students
- Beginning Summer 2025, the class schedule will reflect the updated four-digit course numbers.
- When registering for courses, look for the updated four-digit numbers in the catalog.
- The change will not affect the course content, prerequisites or your academic requirements.
- Degree audits have been updated to reflect the updated four-digit course numbers.
Employees
- The change will apply to all existing and new courses in the catalog.
- The new four-digit numbers will be assigned based on the course’s level and department.
- The class schedule will need all sections manually rebuilt for one academic year in CourseLeaf CLSS, (Summer 2025 – Spring 2026). After one academic year has completed, the schedule roll process can resume.
Crosswalk: Find your new course numbers
Download the crosswalk to match current three-digit course numbers with their new four-digit counterparts. This tool will make it easier to transition and understand how your courses have been renumbered.
FAQ
We know you might have questions! Below are some common queries we’ve already received.
The four-digit numbering system will provide greater flexibility and clarity for the course catalog. It allows us to distinguish course levels and make it easier to accommodate new courses as the university expands.
You will now see the four-digit course numbers on a student’s audit, but the three-digit equivalent will continue to fulfill the requirement.
We are currently working to correct equivalency issues created with the transition to four-digit course numbers. We ask for your patience as we address these outlying courses with issues.
Advisors may assist by selecting the Process button on the student audit as some background changes may not appear automatically. If at that time any other courses are not appearing as they should within a student audit, please send the V# and course affected to degreeaudit@uidaho.edu so that we can find the appropriate solution for the course.
New transfer courses will be evaluated utilizing the four-digit course numbers. Older transfer coursework will retain the three-digit course numbers, but the courses will apply to the four-digit course requirement. The course number changes will not affect established transfer equivalencies.
Beginning Summer 2025, students will register utilizing the four-digit course numbering system. Your course titles, descriptions and requirements remain the same.
Download the crosswalk spreadsheet to match your current course numbers with their new four-digit counterparts. You can also check the updated course catalog for the new numbers.
If you are a faculty member, you will need to update your syllabi or any associated course materials to reflect the new course numbers. However, the course content, prerequisites and requirements will remain unchanged.
In most situations, an additional digit was added to the end of a course number. However, due to state standard course numbering, alternate methods were needed or academic departments requested alterations to course numbers.
Yes, the transition to four-digit numbers will apply to all courses offered and listed in the catalog, but this will not affect your degree requirements. Programs and courses will be renumbered accordingly.
If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@uidaho.edu. We're here to help guide you through this transition!