Syllabus Template

A well-designed course syllabus is an essential tool for effectively managing a course. It gives students a good understanding of your expectations and a clear road map for how the course will be conducted. When done right, a good syllabus can prevent a lot of misunderstandings as the semester progresses.

This product includes everything you need to create a complete, well-organized syllabus:

• Syllabus Template (docx) Includes contact information, meeting times, course description & objectives, required texts, course assignments, grading information, late work policy, plagiarism policy, disability statement, plus a full course calendar where you can place daily agendas, test days, and assignments, all designed in a clean, contemporary layout. NEW IN 2021: A Google Docs version is now available. See the Instructions PDF for the link.

• Syllabus Sample (pdf) A complete sample syllabus, provided to help you see what a finished product might look like for a real course. Text copying and pasting has been enabled on this document, allowing you to use language from the sample in your own syllabus.

• Syllabus Acceptance Form (docx) This form will help you create a record that each student has read the syllabus. NEW IN 2021: A Google Forms version is now available, so you can administer this electronically. See the Instructions PDF for the link.

Appropriate for College, High School, or Middle School Teachers: This template includes everything a college-level course syllabus would need. Most items would also be appropriate for a high school or middle school course, but for items that don’t apply to your school situation, simply delete these from your document.

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