Simple Syllabus

Overview

Simple Syllabus is a required-use, third-party syllabus management system that integrates into Canvas. It is centralized and template-driven to help instructors quickly create, personalize, and publish consistent digital course syllabi.

It is designated as the official and UF-approved syllabus tool for all courses in compliance with Florida Statute 1004.085 and Florida Board of Governors Regulation 8.003. It provides the definitive record of course expectation, assignments, and policies. 

Learn more about Simple Syllabus at UF’s Course Syllabi Hub and get support and guidance via CTE’s Simple Syllabus Resource. Watch this 7-minute video for an overview.

Instructional Consideration

Simple Syllabus claims to meet industry standards regarding LTI accessibility and WCAG 2.1 international standards.

Accessing Tool

Access UF’s Simple Syllabus

Resources

UF’s Course Syllabi Best Practices, Technical Guides, and Support

UF Center for Teaching Excellence Simple Syllabus Resource

UF Human Resources Simple Syllabus Information

Simple Syllabus Knowledge Base

Status

Available

Purpose

Course Management

Usage

Canvas

Cost

Campus Licensed

Available campus wide. UF covers the cost for usage.

Support

Limited

Contact e-Learning Support for assistance. Our UFIT staff do not have full administrative access with this tool but can help point you in the right direction.