CourseLeaf is a catalog management system that allows for electronic workflows and integrates with Banner for paperless catalog preparation. There are two modules within CourseLeaf, Catalog (CAT) and Course Inventory Management (CIM). CourseLeaf is designed for intuitive editing, manageable workflows, and on demand publishing to web, mobile, tablet, and print PDF platforms.
Benefits of CourseLeaf
- Centralized electronic information source.
- Electronic workflow to ensure proper approval of catalog and course changes.
- Integration with Banner
- Paperless catalog updates
Training Schedule
2025-2026 Catalog
Training Videos will be available soon.
Update Deadlines
2025-2026 Catalog
- Update/Add Courses: The Course Inventory Management – CIM will be available as of October 21 until Friday, December 6, 2024
- ³§³Ü²ú³¾¾±³ÙÌýCurricular Change FormsÌý-ÌýFriday, December 06, 2024
- Update Catalog ContentÌý-ÌýFINAL DEADLINE for all changes - Friday, January 31, 2025
- Look for notifications from Academic Affairs and check this site for updates to submission deadlines and training dates.
Questions?
For general questions about CIM or the Catalog, contact courseleaf@odu.edu.
FAQs
New users can obtain access to CAT by asking your department chair to send an email to courseleaf@odu.edu. The email should include your name, your Midas ID, and the catalog page(s) you need access to.
New users can obtain access to CAT by asking your department chair to send an email to courseleaf@odu.edu. The email should include your name, your Midas ID, and the catalog page(s) you need access to.
Yes, CourseLeaf training is offered. CIM training is offered in the fall semester and CAT training is offered in the spring semester. Announcements are sent out advertising the training.Â
The best browser to use is Mozilla Firefox (versions 10+).
Go to  for CAT or  for CIM. You will be required to log in using your Shibboleth log in.
Just click on the box to complete the log in process.
There is not a log out button, just close your browser window to exit the software.
First, try to refresh the page. If that does not work, then close the browser window, clear your Cache/browsing history, and then try to log in again.
You will get an email from Catalog Editor letting you know you have an action to approve. Click on the link in the email.