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Syllabus Resources
The syllabus is the foundational document of any course. As such, it should be thoughtful, informative and a guide for students as they navigate the semester.
Required Syllabus Information
Certain information is required to be included in each syllabus by the university. Review the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs' Course Syllabus Guidelines for information on all required syllabus language. Your college may also have additional requirements.
Calendars and Previous Syllabuses
As you begin to craft a syllabus and calendar for the semester, refer to the approved academic calendars and the holiday schedule.
Syllabuses from previous semesters can be found on the Course Information page.
Information and Resources for Crafting an Effective Syllabus
- University of Virginia Center for Teaching Excellence Syllabus Rubric
- A Learner-Centered Syllabus Helps Set the Tone for Learning (Faculty Focus)
- How to Create a Syllabus (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Sample Syllabus Statements that Demonstrate Best Practices
- Consultations and coursework : PSY 311 (pages 1 and 5)
- Challenging conversations, accessibility, safe space and inclusion: HIST 1302 (page 3)
- Flexibility of course schedule: ART 390 (page 3)
- Phones and texting: ENG 343 (page 3)
- Written work: ECH 332 (page 5)
- Safe Space statement: PSY 311 (page 6)
- Student Success: GOL 131 (page 3), HMS 236 (page 2)
- Resources for Mental and Emotional Health statement: ENG 131 (page 7)
- Laptops in the classroom: PSY 311 (page 6)
- Hybrid courses: CTL sample syllabus statements