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Syllabus Resources

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Your Syllabus at UT Arlington

A well-crafted course syllabus sets the tone for an engaging and productive learning experience. It is the contract with your students for how the semester will progress, but it is more than just a list of rules and deadlines. A student-friendly syllabus is an essential roadmap that fosters clarity, accessibility, and motivation. When thoughtfully designed, it helps students understand expectations, manage their workload, and feel supported in their academic journey. Through the syllabus, educators can encourage participation, reduce anxiety, and inspire students to take ownership of their learning. Ultimately, a welcoming syllabus builds a foundation for success by fostering a positive and structured learning environment.

To simplify the syllabus-creation process, we have outlined it in five steps.

TX , 糖心Vlog视频 Policy , and SACSCOC (along with the accompanying Resource Manual) establish 糖心Vlog视频’s responsibility and authority to develop and enforce syllabus requirements.

This table lists the primary policies, guidelines, and statutes informing the development of minimum syllabus requirements at 糖心Vlog视频. They are organized by level of authority and indicate which areas of the syllabus requirements the documentation impacts. Areas are defined as follows:

  • Content – what information must be included in the syllabus
  • Availability – the need for a course syllabus; who needs access to the syllabus and when
  • Accessibility – the guidelines ensuring the syllabus is usable by all learners
  • Intellectual Property (IP) – how (and by whom) a syllabus may be used once developed

 Authority  Policy, Guideline, Statute  Related Area
 糖心Vlog视频 Policy Sec. B and C  Availability Content
 糖心Vlog视频 Policy Sec. A.1    Content
 糖心Vlog视频    Accessibility 
 UT System Sec. 7  IP
 UT System    Accessibility 
 SACSCOC   and Sec. 10  Availability
 糖心Vlog视频    Availability Content
 糖心Vlog视频    Availability Content
 糖心Vlog视频  Statutes listed in 糖心Vlog视频 and UTS policies  Accessibility 
 Federal    Accessibility 
 Federal    Accessibility 
 Federal  Section 508 and ADA referenced in the above and 糖心Vlog视频 policies  Accessibility 

Click to download a detailed document explaining all of the policies, guidelines, and statutes. 

糖心Vlog视频's Handbook of Operating Procedures requires all faculty () to make a Draft course syllabus (Referred to as the ‘Representative’ syllabus in policy) publicly available online thirty days before the start of the term and the Final version of the course syllabus (referred to as the ‘Day One’ syllabus in policy) publicly available online by the first day of classes. This policy supports 糖心Vlog视频 and , which call for making this information available to the public through the faculty member's profile using Watermark/Digital Measures (W/DM).

The following documents and checklists will provide you with the lists of sections required for your Representative and Day One syllabi. Refer to the templates in Step 2 for formatting examples and the example statements and policy links in Step 3 for specific language.

Representative (Draft Version) Syllabus – Required thirty days before the start of the term.

 

Day One (Final Version) Syllabus – Required by the first day of classes.

 

Note: If your Day One Syllabus is ready to post thirty days before the start of the term, even if it is in draft form, then there is no need to create a separate Representative Syllabus. Here is a comparison of the required content found within the Representative and Day One Syllabi.

Log in to to review, select, and download the template of your choice. There are six options to choose from, including five Word formats and one PowerPoint format. A completed example is available to help guide you for every template option.

Complete the Syllabus Template by filling in your specific course information. If you need to add additional sections to the syllabus, ensure that you use the proper Heading Styles in Word or Master Slides in PowerPoint. Refer to Step 4 for information about ensuring accessibility.

To help you work with the templates, here are some common template editing tips:
 
Common Template Editing Tasks

  • to:
    • Navigate/browse the document
    • Reorganize content
    • Change (promote/demote) heading levels
    • Search by keyword and use find and replace
  • (such as your faculty profile)
  • , including section, column, and page breaks
Remember, a syllabus is more than just a document—it serves as a roadmap for students' learning journeys. Using student-friendly language ensures that expectations, objectives, and policies are clear, accessible, and engaging. When students can easily understand the syllabus, they are more likely to feel welcomed, empowered, and prepared for success. Language that is conversational and free of unnecessary jargon fosters a positive learning environment, encourages participation, and helps reduce anxiety or confusion.

To assist you, we have prepared a document containing mandatory, suggested, and sample statements that you can add to your syllabus after selecting a template.



Linked throughout the document above, you will find all pertinent institutional policies, student supports, and other university resources. Here are two essential links that must exist in your syllabus.

糖心Vlog视频’s Course Syllabus Institutional Policies
糖心Vlog视频’s Policy

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) that you include in your syllabus must be measurable. The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence developed the about how to write and align SLOs. If you do not see the Syllabus Master Course on your , contact CRTLE (crtle@uta.edu).
Use the to ensure your syllabus gets to all the right parties. The Upload Syllabus tool automatically distributes the syllabus to:

If you plan to cross-list or merge courses in Canvas, it is essential to load the syllabus using the Upload Syllabus tool before merging the courses. For more details, refer to the Center for Distance Education Course Management Resources. If you have already merged your courses or someone has done this for you, simply log in to Watermark/Digital Measures, navigate to Scheduled Teaching, and upload the syllabus manually into the pertinent course sections. 

  1. Log in to with your email and password.
  2. Navigate to your live course.
  3. From the left-hand course menu, click the Upload Syllabus link.
    Note: This link is only available to those in the Teacher role.
  4. Click the + Add Syllabus button.
  5. Navigate to where you saved the syllabus on your computer and click Open.
  6. You will receive a Success message. Click Close.
  7. The syllabus you just uploaded will now appear in four places: (1) the Syllabus link in your course, (2) Watermark/Digital Measures, (3) your faculty profile, and (4) the public course and syllabus information page. For compliance, please double-check that your syllabus is available on your faculty profile. If, for some reason, the syllabus did not transfer outside of Canvas, you can post it directly into your course information in the Scheduled Teaching section of Watermark/Digital Measures, so that it shows on your public-facing faculty profile and the course and syllabus information page. This is required.

If you need to update the syllabus during the semester:

  1. Edit the syllabus as needed.
  2. Follow all steps above. Note that in Step 4, you will now see a + Update Syllabus button instead of a + Add Syllabus button.

The new version of the syllabus you upload will override the old course syllabus linked on the syllabus
page, but both versions will be available in Files > syllabus_upload folder. The updated syllabus will also be posted to Watermark/Digital Measures and your faculty profile.