1. Log into Simple Syllabus via the url: www.fsu.simplesyllabus.com

2. This will bring you to your Dashboard view. You’ll see your To Do list of unsubmitted syllabi, and your Completed list of submitted syllabi. Simple Syllabus will auto-populate with your course data from Canvas, so your courses will appear for you upon login.  In the To Do section, select Edit to begin, or to continue editing your courses’ syllabi.  
 

3. Instructors will have several options when editing their syllabi. Some sections will auto-populate with FSU or state-mandated policy information, while others will be completely customizable to the specific course. Below is a breakdown of what is and isn’t required when editing your syllabi. 
 

The first thing you'll see is a welcome message with useful information to get you started: 

 
Next is a breakdown of all syllabus content components: 
 

Course Information: This is where you’ll use the RCE to edit pertinent course information such as meeting time(s) and location. This information should auto-populate, but click anywhere in the text field to make edits if needed.  

Instructor Information (Required): This is where your name and email will auto-populate. Ensure your email address is your FSU email address. Email and office hours are required, while your phone number and office location can be optional by inputting “N/A” for those fields. Use the editing and reordering widgets to edit the content and layout of this section, or to add a new instructor. 
 

Course Teaching Assistant(s): Here is where you can input information regarding TAs, GAs, or other assistant contacts. 
 

Course Description: This is where your course description will be displayed. To edit, select anywhere in the text field. 
 

Course Objectives: This is where your course objectives will be displayed. To edit, select anywhere in the text field. 
 

Required Textbooks and Readings (Required): This is where your required readings and reading materials will be posted. 
 

Select the edit icon to fill in the fields with the available information including title, subtitle, ISBN, authors, publisher, publication date, edition, and a thumbnail image, or use the book search function at the top of the menu.



 

Recommended Readings: This is where recommended readings can be listed. This section is optional and can be toggled visible or invisible.
 

Topical Outline/ Course Schedule (Required): This is where the outline or course schedule will be listed. This component is required. To edit this section, select anywhere in the text field.
 

Assignments and Evaluations (Required): This is where information regarding assignments and evaluations will be listed. All graded assignments, exams, quizzes, etc. should be listed along with the associated percentage or points.
 

Grading Scale and Grading Policies: You may use the table provided to match the grading scale you are using in your course. Please note this should match the grading scale you are using in Canvas.
 

University Policies: This will auto-populate with mandated syllabi policies for Florida State University, including the University Attendance Policy, the Academic Honor Policy, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Academic Success, as well as a list of confidential campus resources including the Victim Advocate Program, Counseling and Psychological Services, and University Health Services. This section cannot be edited or removed.

Syllabus Change Policy: This highlights to students that syllabi are subject to change with advance notice.
 

Free Tutoring from FSU: This will auto-populate with free on-campus tutoring resources for students. Instructors may remove this by flipping the toggle to invisible.
 

Proctored Examinations: If your course includes proctored exams, keep this marked visible. If not, please toggle this component to invisible.
 

If your course includes proctored examinations, select the option from the provided list that best fits your course. If you need multiple options, use Custom Content to create additional statements. If you are not using proctors, toggle this component to be invisible.
 

AI Policy: Please select the option that is most applicable to your course. Instructors can also toggle this component invisible.

Canvas Support Statement: This section points students to FSU Canvas Support and cannot be edited or removed.



Once the above components are complete, instructors can Submit, Preview, and Close the window. The syllabus cannot be submitted until all required components are completed.