Create a syllabus

Updated 17 Aug 2021

You can create a syllabus within your course by manually adding syllabus items. Alternatively, you can upload an existing syllabus in a Microsoft Word (.doc) file, but you can't combine both methods.

When you create a new syllabus, you can later edit, rearrange, or delete syllabus items.

  1. Select the Syllabus course menu item.

    If Syllabus doesn't appear in the course menu, you may be able to restore it.

  2. Select Manage View above the Syllabus page then select Manage.
  3. Select Compose Text Item then select Add.
  4. For Title, add a title for the syllabus item you are adding.

    Typically, you add a date in the Title text box.

  5. Use the content editor to write and format the syllabus item.
  6. Select Add Item, or Cancel.
  7. Repeat these steps for each syllabus item you want to add.
  1. Select Manage View above the Syllabus page then select Manage.
  2. Choose a syllabus item in the list.
  3. Use the content editor to edit the syllabus item.
  4. Select Save Changes, or Cancel.
  1. Select Manage View above the Syllabus page then select Manage.
  2. Under Order, change the numbers to reflect the order you want syllabus items to appear when students see the Syllabus in the course menu.
  3. Select Save to update the order of the syllabus items.
  1. Select Manage View above the Syllabus page then select Manage.
  2. Select the Delete icon for the item you want to delete.
  3. To confirm that you want to permanently delete the syllabus item, select Delete.