Syllabus Guide
Your syllabus is more than a course policy document—it's a roadmap that communicates expectations, supports student success, and establishes the foundation for your course. Whether you're creating a syllabus from scratch, updating an existing one, or ensuring it meets university requirements, the resources below will guide you through each step of the process.
Navigate to one of the sections below for more information:
- How to Write a Syllabus
- Syllabus Sections to Include, Tone, and Why
- Syllabus Template Example
- Syllabus and HB261
- Syllabus Resources (Policies and Procedures)
Additional Resources
- Visit Creating a Syllabus at usu.edu/teach to learn how to build your course syllabus in Canvas.
- Dr. Rose Judd-Murray shares about how she uses Canva to create a graphic syllabus:
ETE 2024. (Start 14 minutes and 20 seconds into the recording.)