Accessing Your Course Syllabus

Learn how to access and view your course syllabus using Simple Syllabus in Brightspace.

Introduction

Your course syllabus contains important information about your class, including course expectations, assignments, grading, instructor information, and other course policies. You can access your syllabus directly from your course in Brightspace.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log in to Brightspace.
2. Access any of your courses.
3. Click on Course Syllabus from the course navigation menu.
4. The Simple Syllabus page will open and display the syllabus for your course.
5. Review the syllabus for important course information, including:
   • Instructor contact information
   • Course description and learning objectives
   • Required textbooks and materials
   • Assignments and assessments
   • Grading information
   • Course policies
   • Important dates and expectations

Download or Print Your Syllabus

1. Use the Print or Download option in Simple Syllabus to save a copy of your syllabus or print it for your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I view my Syllabus?

You can access your course syllabus directly from your course in Brightspace:

1. Log in to Brightspace and open your course.
2. Select Syllabus from the course menu.
3. Your course syllabus will open in Simple Syllabus.

You can also use the Simple Syllabus Catalog to search for publicly available course syllabi.

Will students be notified when changes are made to a published syllabus?

Yes. Students receive an email notification when changes are made to a published syllabus in Simple Syllabus.

Faculty should keep this in mind when editing a published syllabus, especially when making multiple changes, as updates may result in notifications being sent to students.