2026-2027 RTP, PTR & NTTF Promotion Calendars

First Reappointment Schedule (RPT1)


First Reappointment Schedule
Date Action to Be Taken
May 2026 Department Chair notifies faculty member and distributes standards; review committees selected.
August 10, 2026 Deadline to submit credentials in Interfolio. Access closes after this date.
August 11–28, 2026 Department RPT Committee reviews portfolios and submits recommendation.
August 31–September 4, 2026 Applicant may submit response to evaluation.
September 7–18, 2026 College RPT Committee review and recommendation.
September 21–25, 2026 Dean reviews and submits recommendation.
September 28–October 16, 2026 University RPT Committee review.
November 2, 2026 Provost issues decision.

Please complete the summary recommendation forms embedded in Interfolio for each candidate. Other forms will not be accepted.

 

Second Reappointment Schedule (RPT2)


Second Reappointment Schedule
Date Action to Be Taken
May 2026 Notification and distribution of standards.
January 4, 2027 Deadline to submit credentials in Interfolio.
January 11–22, 2027 Department committee review.
January 25–29, 2027 Applicant response period.
February 1, 2027 Recommendation forwarded to Dean.
February 2–16, 2027 College review.
February 17–March 2, 2027            Dean review.
March 3–29, 2027 University review.
March 30–April 19, 2027 Provost decision.

Please complete the summary recommendation forms embedded in Interfolio for each candidate. Other forms will not be accepted.

 

Promotion and Tenure Schedule

(Assistant to Associate; Associate to Full; Tenure Only)

Promotion and Tenure Schedule
Date Action to Be Taken
May 2026 Notification and standards distributed.
May 14, 2026 Deadline to declare intent for full professor or early tenure.
August 28, 2026 Deadline to submit credentials in Interfolio.
August 31–September 11, 2026 Department review.
September 14–21, 2026 Applicant response period.
September 23–October 6, 2026 College review.
October 7–21, 2026 Dean review.
October 22–30, 2026 Provost forwards recommendations.
November 2–20, 2026 University review.
November 30, 2026–January 15, 2027                  Provost final recommendation to Chancellor.
January 19–February 5, 2027 Chancellor review.
February 15, 2027 Deadline for extension requests.
February or April 2027 Board of Trustees approval.
April 28, 2027 (or earlier) Final decision communicated.

Please complete the summary recommendation forms embedded in Interfolio for each candidate. Other forms will not be accepted.

 

Post-Tenure Review Schedule (PTR)


Post-Tenure Review Schedule
Date Action to Be Taken
April 1, 2026 Provost notifies Deans of eligible candidates.
By April 17, 2026 Dean notifies department chairs.
May 2026 Chair notifies faculty and distributes standards.
October 23, 2026                   Deadline to upload portfolio in Interfolio.
November 2, 2026 Review begins.
November 23, 2026 Committee recommendation completed.
January 15, 2027 Department chair response.
February 12, 2027 Dean initial letter.
March 12, 2027 Final PTR evaluation issued.
April 9, 2027 Provost decision.

Please complete the summary recommendation forms embedded in Interfolio for each candidate. Other forms will not be accepted.

 

Non-Tenure Track Faculty Promotion Schedule (NTTF)


Non-Tenure Track Faculty Promotion Schedule
Date Action to Be Taken
May 2026 Distribution of NTTF policies and standards; review committees selected.
August 24, 2026 Intent to apply due.
October 2, 2026 Deadline to upload portfolio in Interfolio.
October 5–16, 2026 Department review.
November 2–20, 2026 College review.
December 10, 2026–January 15, 2027                                          Dean review.
February 1–March 1, 2027 Final decision by Provost.

Please complete the summary recommendation forms embedded in Interfolio for each candidate. Other forms will not be accepted.

NTTF Positions: NTTF Full-time Instructor to Tenure Track Position (" ...for individuals who are waiting to complete eligibility requirements for a tenure track position."). See NTTF policy. Master's Level:

  • Lecturer to Senior Lecturer Research
  • Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer Doctoral Level/Terminal Degree in Field
  • Teaching Assistant Professor to Teaching Associate Professor

  • Teaching Associate Professor to Teaching Professor

  • Research Assistant Professor to Research Associate Professor

  • Research Associate Professor to Research Professor

  • Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor

  • Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor

  • Assistant Professor of Practice to Associate Professor of Practice

  • Associate Professor of Practice to Professor of Practice