diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index a19089ff..131ce2f4 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -17,3 +17,4 @@ detail.  Why is this change required?  What problem does it solve?-->
 - [ ] Code is formatted.
 - [ ] Install test passes.
 - [ ] Docs build.
+- [ ] If preparing for a new release, update the version in cmake.