For new and revised courses, the UCCC strongly encourages faculty to include the following information in course syllabi. Faculty may use the syllabus template .
Instructor Information
If the instructor is known, include his/her name and contact information (office location, phone number, email address, office hours, etc.).
Course Information
Course number, section, title.
List of all required reading, writing, homework, viewing , listening, etc. assignments and materials
Course description and prerequisites
Unique class procedures/structures, such as web-based or web-assisted, cooperative exercises, panel presentations, case study methods, class journals or learning logs, attendance at events outside of class, etc.
Course objectives and/or learning outcomes
Schedule Information/Course Calendar
Topics outline or course calendar
Approximate schedule of exams anddue dates of graded assignments, e.g., homework, quizzes, papers, projects.
Grading Criteria and Standards
Description of course requirements, e.g., exams, quizzes, projects, papers AND the proportion each counts toward the final grade. If class participation and/or attendance are factored in, explain how these are evaluated.
Grading scale and standards, including statement on whether or not plus/minus grading will be used, policies regarding late work and make-up exams. See the Board of Regents policy on grading.
A statement on Academic Dishonesty. Click here for sample statements.
Additional Components
Statement concerning arrangements for those with disabilities. Click here for more information concerning disability statements.